Many members of our industry have a green story to share. Here you will find a listing by category with links to their greenpages and programs.
Accommodations
Downtown
Airport Area
East Toronto
Mississauga
North Toronto
West Toronto
Attractions, Recreation and Entertainment
Adventure Tourism
Amusement/Theme Parks
Art & Special Exhibit Galleries
Breweries/Wineries
Festivals & Events
Gardens & Parks
Stage Theatre
Zoos
Meetings and Event Suppliers
Audio Visual
Beverage Suppliers
Caterers
Destination Management Companies
Green Event Management and Consulting
Meeting Facilities
Restaurants
Transportation
Airport Transfers
Limousines
Public Transportation
Accommodations
Many of Toronto’s hotels have achieved recognition from The Green Key Program, which is run by the Hotel Association of Canada. Hotels receive a rating from 1 to 5, with 5 Green Keys "exemplifying the highest standards of environmental and social responsibility throughout all areas of operations."
Downtown
Accor Hotels - Novotel Toronto Centre :: 3 Green Keys
Cambridge Suites Hotel :: Environmental Policy (PDF) :: 3 Green Keys
Comfort Hotel - Downtown :: 3 Green Keys
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto :: 4 Green Keys
Delta Chelsea :: Environmental Policy (PDF) :: 4 Green Keys
Fairmont Royal York :: Environmental Policy (PDF) :: 4 Green Keys
Hilton Toronto :: 3 Green Keys
Holiday Inn Express Toronto Downtown :: 3 Green Keys
Holiday Inn Toronto Midtown :: 3 Green Keys
Hyatt Regency Toronto On King :: 3 Green Keys
InterContinental Toronto Centre :: Environmental Policy (PDF)
InterContinental Toronto Yorkville :: 4 Green Keys
Marriott Toronto Downtown Eaton Centre :: 4 Green Keys
Radisson Hotel Admiral Toronto - Harbourfront :: 3 Green Keys
Renaissance Toronto Hotel Downtown :: Environmental Policy (PDF) :: 4 Green Keys
Residence Inn Downtown Toronto :: 3 Green Keys
Ryerson University Residences :: 3 Green Keys
Sheraton Centre :: Environmental Policy (PDF) :: 4 Green Keys
Strathcona Hotel, The :: Environmental Policy (PDF) :: 3 Green Keys
Super 8 Hotel Downtown Toronto :: 2 Green Keys
Sutton Place Hotel, The :: 4 Green Keys
Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville :: 4 Green Keys
Westin Harbour Castle, The :: Green Handbook (PDF) :: 4 Green Keys
Airport Area
Carlingview Airport Inn :: 3 Green Keys
Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Airport :: 4 Green Keys
Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport :: 2 Green Keys
Delta Toronto Airport West :: 4 Green Keys
Hilton Toronto Airport :: 3 Green Keys
Holiday Inn Select Toronto Airport :: Environmental Policy (PDF) :: 4 Green Keys
Holiday Inn Toronto Airport East :: 3 Green Keys
Quality Hotel & Suites Toronto Airport East :: 4 Green Keys
Quality Inn Airport West :: 3 Green Keys
Quality Suites Toronto Airport :: 3 Green Keys
Radisson Suite Hotel Toronto Airport :: 3 Green Keys
Renaissance Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre :: 4 Green Keys
Residence Inn by Marriott Toronto Airport :: 3 Green Keys
Sandalwood Suites Hotel Toronto Airport :: 3 Green Keys
Sandman Signature Hotel Toronto Airport :: 4 Green Keys
Sheraton Gateway Hotel In Toronto International Airport :: 4 Green Keys
Toronto Airport Marriott :: 4 Green Keys
East Toronto
Delta Toronto East :: 4 Green Keys
Radisson Hotel Toronto East :: 3 Green Keys
Mississauga
Accor Hotels - Novotel Toronto Mississauga :: 4 Green Keys
Delta Meadowvale Resort & Conference Centre :: Environmental Policy (PDF) :: 4 Green Keys
Four Points by Sheraton Mississauga Meadowvale :: 3 Green Keys
Hilton Garden Inn Mississauga :: 3 Green Keys
Holiday Inn Mississauga Toronto West :: 3 Green Keys
North Toronto
Accor Hotels - Novotel Toronto North York :: 4 Green Keys
Holiday Inn Toronto Yorkdale :: 4 Green Keys
West Toronto
Days Inn Toronto Lakeshore :: 2 Green Keys
Holiday Inn Express North York :: 3 Green Keys
Travelodge Toronto North York :: 3 Green Keys
Attractions, Recreation and Entertainment
Adventure Tourism
The Bike Train :: The Bike Train project introduced bike racks onboard select VIA Rail departures between Toronto and Niagara Falls, will be operating on an expanded schedule this summer.
Evergreen Adventures :: Specializing in camping and canoe trips throughout Northern Ontario. See their environmental initiatives here.
Amusement/Theme Parks
Ontario Place :: Environmental Policy (PDF)
Art & Special Exhibit Galleries
Art Gallery of Ontario :: Environmental Initiatives (PDF)
McMichael Canadian Art Collection :: Dedicated to preserving and presenting Canadian Art. The gallery is situated on 100 acres of conservation land, offering visitors the chance to enjoy outdoor paths and hiking trails.
Breweries/Wineries
Steam Whistle Brewery :: Environmental Policy (PDF)
City Tours
Beach Studio Tour :: Enjoy a self-guided studio tour of original art and hand-made designs from local artists.
Brucebeltours.com :: Learn about Toronto’s rich history, and reduce greenhouse gases with an entertaining walking tour of the city.
City of Toronto Parks - Discovery Walks :: A series of free self-guided walks that link the city ravines, parks, gardens, beaches and neighbourhoods.
Genova Tours :: Make your way around Toronto on an environmentally friendly walking tour.
iTourGuides Ltd. :: Recorded walking tours for many destinations that can be listened to on iPods or MP3 players.
University of Toronto Historical Tours :: Take in the historically rich culture and natural environment of University of Toronto on a free-of-charge guided walking tour.
Urban Expeditions :: Offer low-impact urban tours to metropolitan parks, trails and waterways.
Festivals & Events
Planet in Focus: International Environmental Film & Video Festival :: This festival showcases films focusing on environmental themes and subjects.
Gardens & Parks
Niagara Parks Commission :: Enivronmental Policy (PDF)
Tommy Thompson Park :: A significant nesting and staging area for more than 290 species of birds as well as home to a variety of wildlife.
Toronto Botanical Gardens :: Environmental Policy (PDF)
Stage Theatre
CanStage Dream in High Park :: Enjoy performances all summer long at the outdoor theatre.
Zoos
Toronto Zoo :: Environmental Policy (PDF)
Meetings and Event Suppliers
Audio Visual
AVW-TELAV Audio Visual Solutions :: Environmental Policy (PDF)
Beverage Suppliers
WaterthatWorks :: WaterthatWorks provides locally sourced bottled water in biodegradable bottles made from corn! For more on the bottle visit www.eco-friendlybottle.com, or go to www.WaterthatWorks.ca.
Caterers
Jamie Kennedy Event Catering :: Philosophy includes using the best in local and seasonal produce.
Destination Management Companies
CINCO :: Green Initiatives (PDF).
Green Event Management and Consulting
Innovolve :: The mission is to bring sustainability to the masses through expertise in commercializing green and socially responsible products and services, as well as green event management.
Zerofootprint :: Providing software and services for organizations, communicates and individuals to manage their carbon footprint in the fight against climate change.
Meeting Facilities
Art Gallery of Ontario :: Environmental Initiatives (PDF)
Direct Energy Centre :: Environmental Policy (PDF)
Evergreen Brick Works :: Green City Member List (PDF)
Metro Toronto Convention Centre :: Environmental Policy (PDF)
Toronto Botanical Gardens :: Environmental Policy (PDF)
Toronto Congress Centre :: Environmental Policy (PDF)
Restaurants
Il Fornello on King Street and Church Street :: Italian restaurants with a large selection on Ontario produce on the menu.
Le Commensal :: Daily buffets offering an assortment of vegan, ovo and lacto dishes – all made with the freshest, all natural ingredients.
Magic Oven :: Offering healthy pizza with fresh, local and organic ingredients, free of additives and preservatives. Read more about their philosophy.
Transportation
Airport Transfers
Airport Express Aeroport (A Pacific Western Company) :: Environmental Policy (PDF) :: A shuttle coach service from the airport to Downtown Toronto with next-generation engines with fewer harmful emissions.
Limousines
Bennington Limousines Inc. :: Read more about Bennington's commitment to the environment.
Global Alliance Worldwide Chauffered Services :: Global Alliance are working with Green Ride Global to significantly improve their environmental impact, in part by increasing the number of Hybrids in their fleet.
Rosedale Livery Limited :: Rosedale Livery Limited also work with Green Ride Global and have a Hybrid in their fleet and are coninuously seeking to improve their practices.
Public Transportation
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) :: Environmental Initiatives :: The TTC runs an extensive network of buses, streetcars and subways across the GTA.
Go Transit :: Environmental Benefits :: Go Transit offers train and bus services in the Toronto region.
VIA Rail :: Environmental Commitment :: Provides train services across Canada.
Greater Toronto Airport Authority :: Environmental Programs :: Responsible for the management and operations of Pearson International Airport.
Green Toronto Stories
1. Toronto’s Messy Urbanism from the perspective of an Angeleno - Spacing Wire (spacing.ca) October 17, 2007
2. Read a review of a green holiday in Toronto from the Chicago Tribune
3. Toronto listed by Business week as one of the top ten global cities responding to climate change
4. Toronto the Green - M&IT Magazine, July/August 2007
Green Toronto Awards
The Town of Markham Awards
The City of Mississauga Awards
York Region Sustainable Transport Awards
The City of Toronto Green Awards
Toronto is among top global cities responding to climate change. Discover more »
Municipalities
City of Mississauga
Town of Markham
City of Toronto