Toronto Is Not in Illinois—It's the Capital of Ontario, Canada

Toronto is not in Illinois. It is the provincial capital of Ontario, Canada, located on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario.

Key Facts

• Country: Canada
• Province: Ontario
• Population: ~3 million (city), ~6.5 million (GTA)
• Coordinates: 43.65° N, 79.38° W
• Time Zone: Eastern (EST/EDT)

Possible Confusion

• There is a Toronto, Ohio (village, ~5,000 pop).
• There is a Toronto, Kansas (tiny city).
• There is a Toronto, South Dakota (town).
• But no Toronto in Illinois.

If you're looking for Toronto, book a flight to YYZ (Pearson) or YTZ (Billy Bishop).