British in Toronto

Contemporary, multicultural Toronto has the highest per capita immigration rate in the world. And yet, the city remains inherently anglophile. With a shared language and businesslike character, the British in Toronto can feel comfortable.

Here’s our list of useful links and contacts for British people residing in Toronto. Other links relevant nationally can be found at our British in Canada page.

If you can help us add to this list, please email [email protected]. We’d love to watch our British in Toronto page grow!

• For more advice, you can download our free Getting Started Guide for helpful hints for you to plan your journey.
• Share our guide on how to move to Canada from the UK.

• The Toronto and District Cricket League.

British Consulate in Toronto

The British Consulate in Toronto serves as an important resource for UK nationals living in or visiting the city. Located at 777 Bay Street in downtown Toronto, the consulate offers a range of services, including support with lost or stolen passports, emergency assistance, and guidance on legal or medical issues abroad. For new Brits settling in Toronto, the consulate can also provide helpful information about living in Canada, connecting with local services, and staying informed about travel and safety updates. Whether you’re here temporarily or planning to stay long-term, the British Consulate is a valuable point of contact for a smooth transition into life in Canada.

British Shops in Toronto

Missing your favourite UK snacks or household brands? Luckily, Toronto is home to several British shops that cater to expats and Anglophiles alike. These stores offer a wide range of British goods — from classic treats like Cadbury chocolate, Walkers crisps, and McVitie’s biscuits, to pantry staples such as Marmite, Bisto gravy, and Yorkshire Tea.

Popular spots include From There to Here (with locations in and around Toronto), where you can find sweet treats from UK., and Best of British, a charming shop stocked with hard-to-find UK products. Whether you’re craving a proper cuppa or planning a full English breakfast, these shops bring a comforting slice of home to your new life in Toronto.

Other recommended food places for Brits:

• With locations on Oakdale Road and Eglington Square, Mrs. Bridges’ British Bakery is renowned for quality, British-style baking.
• Simply British Foods has an outlet store in Pickering, as well as online shopping.

British in Toronto — Groups and Communities

• The Brits in Toronto Facebook group has almost 1,000 members sharing their advice. You can also sign up to Moving2Canada’s IEC forum, which has over 20,000 members.
• The British in Toronto meetup group.
• The Brits in Toronto website, according to its own blurb, is ‘a handy resource for the best pubs, curry, jobs and dental care in the city. All the good and the bad will be here, with a bit of personal opinion thrown in.’
• Typically British TO is an online community and resource for Brits living in, visiting or moving to Toronto.

Learn more about Toronto.

Moving2Canada is here to help all those living in Toronto.

• Explore our Moving to Toronto city guide.
• Find out where to live in our Toronto neighbourhoods guide.
• What’s it like living in Toronto?
• Download our Getting Started Guide to plan your move to Canada.
• Visit our Outpost Recruitment agency for construction and engineering jobs.