Food

Toronto has a good food scene. There's a wide range of world cuisines available, some good fast food options, and Canada is a very vegan-friendly country. Eating will not be a problem.

The main difference from the UK's food culture is the lack of grab-and-go options. In London, you might grab a sandwich from Pret or a couple of pieces of sushi from Wasabi to tide you over until the next meal. This isn't an option in Toronto; the freshly-made prepackaged sandwich is unknown. Service is also slower; if your train leaves in 5 minutes, forget it.

There's also no equivalent of a Tesco Express/Sainsbury's Local. There are independently-run mini marts - your best bet - and larger supermarkets. Shopper's Drug Mart or Rexall fills a similar commercial niche; they sell some fresh produce and food staples, but they're more expensive than a supermarket.

Since Poutini's closed down a few years ago, your best option for a vegan poutine is Hogtown Vegan for a sit-down meal, or Parka for a takeaway.