ConnectTO: Free Public Wi-Fi Locations

Select the TO Public network name to connect.

Community Centres and Arenas

Other locations

• Nathan Phillips Square/City Hall Main Floor
• Albert Campbell Square/Scarborough Civic Centre Main Floor
• David Pecaut Square/Metro Hall Main Floor
• Mel Lastman Square/North York Civic Centre Main Floor
• Jack Layton Ferry Terminal
• St. Lawrence Market
• Toronto Public Library

At any location offering Free Public Wi-Fi:

1. Open your connection settings to see available networks
2. Select TO Public network for most locations
   • City of Toronto for:
     • One Yonge Community Recreation Centre
     • Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ Community Recreation Centre
   • COT-Public for Canoe Landing Community Recreation Centre
   • iPublic for York Recreation Centre
3. A page displaying the City of Toronto’s Public Wi-Fi Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy should load. If this doesn’t happen automatically on your device, try opening your web browser
4. Review Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy
5. Select I Agree to accept and proceed

Users of the Free Public Wi-Fi are bound by the terms of the City of Toronto’s Public Wi-Fi Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy. Users will not be directed to the wireless network unless they agree to the acceptable use and privacy policy terms outlined.

The City of Toronto’s wireless access points are unsecured connections to the internet. Any information you send or receive may be visible to other people. The City of Toronto is not responsible for data transmitted or loss of information over the wireless network. Users should be aware that third parties may be able to obtain information about users’ activities when using the wireless service to connect to the internet. The City of Toronto assumes no responsibility for the security and privacy of online transactions.

Wi-Fi users are responsible for the protection of their devices from viruses, spyware, and spam.

The City of Toronto is not responsible for the safety or configuration of user equipment.

The City of Toronto provides basic instructions on how to connect to the network but is not able to provide technical assistance.

• Internet speed depends on the time of day, the number of people using the network, and the types of activity it’s being used for.
• If you’re unable to connect or are finding the service very slow, moving to a different (less busy) area of the building may help. Larger spaces may have areas where the signal is stronger or weaker based on equipment placement and range.
• If you’re still having connection issues, you may wish to try restarting your device, turning your Wi-Fi enabler on/off, and/or deleting the TOPublic wireless network within your device settings, and adding it again.

• Verify the legitimate network name with staff: Confirm the correct Wi-Fi name to avoid connecting to any compromised or malicious networks.
• Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on important accounts: MFA adds an extra security layer to your online accounts.
• Ensure websites you visit are secure: Check for https:// and a padlock icon in the URL bar —these sites encrypt your data. Avoid sites that only use http://.
• Disable automatic Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections: Ensure you are managing your connections manually to prevent unintended connections to unknown networks.
• Turn off file and printer sharing on your device: Protect your files from unauthorized access.
• Keep your device’s operating system and software updated: Ensure your device, applications, and antivirus software are up to date. Updates will often patch known vulnerabilities.
• “Forget” the network after use: Prevent automatic reconnection to networks in case of future compromise on that network.