Is Toronto safe for solo female travelers?
Toronto scores 7.7/10 on overall safety. The Georgetown WPS Index rates Canada at 89/100 for women's safety. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
Is Toronto safe for solo female travelers? (2026)
How safe is Toronto overall?
Toronto scores 7.7/10 overall, in the safe range. Most travelers report few problems; the usual care in crowded tourist spots is enough.
Women's safety in Toronto
The Georgetown Institute's Women, Peace and Security Index (2025) rates Canada at 89/100 on women's inclusion, justice and security, in the higher global range. Solo female travelers generally report feeling comfortable in Toronto, with the usual street-smart habits.
Solo female travel tips for Toronto
Stick to well-lit, busy streets after dark, keep your phone charged with a transport app installed, and trust your instincts about areas that feel off. The reviews below come from women who share their own experience of Toronto.
Real reviews, not guesswork
Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed Toronto, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.
Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score
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Frequently asked questions
Is Toronto safe for solo female travelers?
Toronto scores 7.7/10 and is broadly safe for solo female travelers, with normal precautions. See the breakdown above.
Is Toronto safe for women at night?
Canada scores 89/100 on the Georgetown WPS Index (2025). As anywhere, stick to busy, well-lit areas after dark in Toronto and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.