Toronto Places of Worship

Places of Worship

This listing is meant to suggest the range of options available in Toronto; it is not intended to be conclusive or to imply we take responsibility for website content.

Settlement.org (created in 1999 by the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants, with provincial and federal funding) contains information about religion and worship in the "Community" section of its website at: http://settlement.org/ontario/community

  • The Multi-Faith Centre - at the University of Toronto accommodates a variety of spiritual and faith-based practices. https://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/mf
  • The Archdiocese of Toronto - The Archdiocese of Toronto has a history dating back to 1841. Their website includes information on parishes, community involvement and events. www.archtoronto.ca
  • The Baha’i World - Web site provides an introduction to the Baha’i Faith as well as links to international resources. www.bahai.org
  • The BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha strives to better society through individual development by instilling values, promoting spirituality, cultivating skills, and nurturing growth through Hindu ideals. http://www.baps.org/Default.aspx
  • B’nai Brith Canada - Web site includes links to B’nai Brith projects and related organizations www.bnaibrith.ca
  • Buddhism in Canada - A directory of Buddhist Centres across Canada. www.buddhist.ca/buddhism_religion_canada_links.html
  • Canadian Council of Churches - The Council is an ecumenical group which brings together members of more than eighteen Christian denominations in Canada. The site provides links to these various Christian denominations. www.councilofchurches.ca
  • Canadian Council of Muslim Women - A national non-profit organization established to assist Muslim women in participating effectively in Canadian Society and to promote mutual understanding between Canadian Muslim women and women of other faiths. www.ccmw.com
  • The Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada is a group of approximately 440 local churches in Canada that send people to live on mission locally and globally. The website can be found at https://thealliancecanada.ca/
  • Given a location, the IslamicFinder website provides local prayer times as well as a listing of mosques, organizations, schools and businesses (through its “Top Places in Toronto” section). https://www.islamicfinder.org
  • Jewish Toronto - a comprehensive site maintained by the United Jewish Appeal Federation (UJA) of Toronto. Listings include a community events calendar, information on community services and links to many services and organizations in and around the city. http://jewishtoronto.com/
  • The Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) is a religious, educational, social, charitable and non-profit organization. MAC provides services and programs designed to assist in the holistic educational and spiritual development of the Muslim individual and family. http://www.macnet.ca/
  • Founded in 1999, the Sikh Foundation of Canada is a registered not- for-profit organization whose focus is on education to promote greater understanding and appreciation of Sikh history, art, and culture among Sikh-Canadians and the community at large. http://sikhfoundationcanada.com
  • Vishnu Mandir - This temple, located near Toronto, is one of the most important places of worship for Hindus in Canada. Their website provides location and scheduling information as well as details about temple activities and events. www.vishnumandir.com