Toronto is one of the safest cities in the world. We have earned our reputation as a clean, peaceful city thanks in large part to the professionalism and dedication of the city’s emergency service agencies and personnel.
- Toronto’s universal emergency number is 911. Use it for police, fire and medical emergencies
- Toronto Police Services has over 5,000 uniformed officers on patrol in the city and can be reached at 416-808-2222
- Toronto boasts the largest municipal Emergency Medical Service in Canada, with 850 paramedics based in 41 stations across Toronto
Transit safety
- Every subway car is equipped with emergency strips which, when activated, will alert transit authorities to medical or other emergencies
- All subway platforms have designated waiting areas (DWAs) equipped with video surveillance and two-way speaker systems
- Buses offer a ‘Request-Stop’ program between 9:00 p.m and 5:00 a.m. which allows passengers to exit the bus between regular TTC stops
Toronto Visitor Guide
For everything you need to plan your trip to Toronto, check out our latest digital publication: Spring/Summer 2006 Toronto Visitor Guide