Landing experience in Toronto

[niruda]

Completing almost four months in Toronto now. Sharing my landing experience with all. I was very nervous when I landed in Toronto on December 28th as it was a last minute ticket booking, Luggage packing and meeting my relatives. It was my first time sitting in an air plane and I had no idea it will be cold inside but got 2 blankets to save myself.

Airport experience:

After landing in Toronto, I was both excited and super nervous. I just decided to follow the crowd. The officer asked for my correspondence letter and passport. He asked me college name (seneca) and how much money I have. Guys - Don’t be nervous infront of them. The officer didnt smile and had no expression on his face. I could not understand what he was thinking but I was patient. I had take 3 copies of correspondence letter and my GIC certificate just incase if I loose any. I showed him one copy of each. finally everything was done.


Taxi and Food:

i tried to connect wifi at airport but it was very slow. My plan to call uber failed since I could not connect to internet. Finally, I took a Taxi as there are lots waiting outside. I had booked an Airbnb before coming for 10 days. I was super hungry and knew that I cannot go out. I saw snow for the first time in my life and I was worried if I go out then I may get lost with the roads. I was also very tired but the best thing my parents had done is they had kept 3-4 noodle packets in my bag. I also had instant coffee packets. All I needed was water to make my noodles and i did that. I would advise everybody to carry some ready meals or something that can be cooked with only water and in microwave. I slept for straight 10 hrs. Next day, I walked in the nearby area and went to few stores. The jacket that i had brought with me was useless for Canadian winter so I had to go and buy another one. Luckily there was lot of sale going on during New Years.

Everything seemed to work fine and then COVID-19 struck the world. It is a difficult time for everybody but students like me are struggling a little bit as we have lost job. Never knew what online classroom training is but now experiencing. Since, I lost my job so I have plenty of free time now . I am not an expert but will try to provide information to anybody who is looking forward to apply in the coming intakes.

Stay safe! Stay healthy!

 

[Aish8]

Hi. Thanks for sharing your experience I wanted to ask you (if you're comfortable answering)that how much money did you carry while travelling?

 

[selvakk]

Completing almost four months in Toronto now. Sharing my landing experience with all. I was very nervous when I landed in Toronto on December 28th as it was a last minute ticket booking, Luggage packing and meeting my relatives. It was my first time sitting in an air plane and I had no idea it will be cold inside but got 2 blankets to save myself.

Airport experience:

After landing in Toronto, I was both excited and super nervous. I just decided to follow the crowd. The officer asked for my correspondence letter and passport. He asked me college name (seneca) and how much money I have. Guys - Don’t be nervous infront of them. The officer didnt smile and had no expression on his face. I could not understand what he was thinking but I was patient. I had take 3 copies of correspondence letter and my GIC certificate just incase if I loose any. I showed him one copy of each. finally everything was done.


Taxi and Food:

i tried to connect wifi at airport but it was very slow. My plan to call uber failed since I could not connect to internet. Finally, I took a Taxi as there are lots waiting outside. I had booked an Airbnb before coming for 10 days. I was super hungry and knew that I cannot go out. I saw snow for the first time in my life and I was worried if I go out then I may get lost with the roads. I was also very tired but the best thing my parents had done is they had kept 3-4 noodle packets in my bag. I also had instant coffee packets. All I needed was water to make my noodles and i did that. I would advise everybody to carry some ready meals or something that can be cooked with only water and in microwave. I slept for straight 10 hrs. Next day, I walked in the nearby area and went to few stores. The jacket that i had brought with me was useless for Canadian winter so I had to go and buy another one. Luckily there was lot of sale going on during New Years.

Everything seemed to work fine and then COVID-19 struck the world. It is a difficult time for everybody but students like me are struggling a little bit as we have lost job. Never knew what online classroom training is but now experiencing. Since, I lost my job so I have plenty of free time now . I am not an expert but will try to provide information to anybody who is looking forward to apply in the coming intakes.

Stay safe! Stay healthy!

Haha, you are right the airport wifi in Toronto is unusable and was the same when I landed in August, if people need to stay connected then Chatr offers sim cards or get a roaming pack from your home country. Phone rates are expensive in Canada, and my roaming pack gave me more data than my first mobile plan.

 

[Aish8]

Completing almost four months in Toronto now. Sharing my landing experience with all. I was very nervous when I landed in Toronto on December 28th as it was a last minute ticket booking, Luggage packing and meeting my relatives. It was my first time sitting in an air plane and I had no idea it will be cold inside but got 2 blankets to save myself.

Airport experience:

After landing in Toronto, I was both excited and super nervous. I just decided to follow the crowd. The officer asked for my correspondence letter and passport. He asked me college name (seneca) and how much money I have. Guys - Don’t be nervous infront of them. The officer didnt smile and had no expression on his face. I could not understand what he was thinking but I was patient. I had take 3 copies of correspondence letter and my GIC certificate just incase if I loose any. I showed him one copy of each. finally everything was done.


Taxi and Food:

i tried to connect wifi at airport but it was very slow. My plan to call uber failed since I could not connect to internet. Finally, I took a Taxi as there are lots waiting outside. I had booked an Airbnb before coming for 10 days. I was super hungry and knew that I cannot go out. I saw snow for the first time in my life and I was worried if I go out then I may get lost with the roads. I was also very tired but the best thing my parents had done is they had kept 3-4 noodle packets in my bag. I also had instant coffee packets. All I needed was water to make my noodles and i did that. I would advise everybody to carry some ready meals or something that can be cooked with only water and in microwave. I slept for straight 10 hrs. Next day, I walked in the nearby area and went to few stores. The jacket that i had brought with me was useless for Canadian winter so I had to go and buy another one. Luckily there was lot of sale going on during New Years.

Everything seemed to work fine and then COVID-19 struck the world. It is a difficult time for everybody but students like me are struggling a little bit as we have lost job. Never knew what online classroom training is but now experiencing. Since, I lost my job so I have plenty of free time now . I am not an expert but will try to provide information to anybody who is looking forward to apply in the coming intakes.

Stay safe! Stay healthy!

Hi. Thanks for sharing your experience I wanted to ask you (if you're comfortable answering)that how much money did you carry while travelling?

 

[selvakk]

Hi. Thanks for sharing your experience I wanted to ask you (if you're comfortable answering)that how much money did you carry while travelling?

Hi, I am not the poster but I can answer your question. Since I was transiting via Munich, I carried some euros and Canadian dollars along with some left over rupees. I took around 50 euros, which to be honest is not necessary, I only did so because I had a long layover. I also carried 100 CAD and had my Indian credit card. Unless you need to pay rent or some large cash purchase immediately, you can manage with not a lot of cash as a lot of places take card. Since I had a GIC, and was able to have my bank account with funds in 2-3 days I didn't even need to use what I had brought, your situation may differ.

 

[Aish8]

Hi, I am not the poster but I can answer your question. Since I was transiting via Munich, I carried some euros and Canadian dollars along with some left over rupees. I took around 50 euros, which to be honest is not necessary, I only did so because I had a long layover. I also carried 100 CAD and had my Indian credit card. Unless you need to pay rent or some large cash purchase immediately, you can manage with not a lot of cash as a lot of places take card. Since I had a GIC, and was able to have my bank account with funds in 2-3 days I didn't even need to use what I had brought, your situation may differ.

Hey, Thanks a lot for the information

 

[bongoman]

Hey, Thanks a lot for the information

There is no limit but if over 10,000 cad it has to be declared and they will make you fill a form.

 

[Aish8]

There is no limit but if over 10,000 cad it has to be declared and they will make you fill a form.

Ok thank you

 

[canuck78]

Would look ahead and find out if banks partner with your bank to see if there are ATMs you may use without large fees. You should also advise your bank and credit card that you will be travelling to Canada so they don’t block your card due.

 

[niruda]

Hi. Thanks for sharing your experience I wanted to ask you (if you're comfortable answering)that how much money did you carry while travelling?

I carried $3000

 

[niruda]

Haha, you are right the airport wifi in Toronto is unusable and was the same when I landed in August, if people need to stay connected then Chatr offers sim cards or get a roaming pack from your home country. Phone rates are expensive in Canada, and my roaming pack gave me more data than my first mobile plan.

i had high expectations regarding the wifi at a Canadian airport but happy that there were taxis available.

 

[Aish8]

I carried $3000

Okay thanks

 

[Helican]

Completing almost four months in Toronto now. Sharing my landing experience with all. I was very nervous when I landed in Toronto on December 28th as it was a last minute ticket booking, Luggage packing and meeting my relatives. It was my first time sitting in an air plane and I had no idea it will be cold inside but got 2 blankets to save myself.

Airport experience:

After landing in Toronto, I was both excited and super nervous. I just decided to follow the crowd. The officer asked for my correspondence letter and passport. He asked me college name (seneca) and how much money I have. Guys - Don’t be nervous infront of them. The officer didnt smile and had no expression on his face. I could not understand what he was thinking but I was patient. I had take 3 copies of correspondence letter and my GIC certificate just incase if I loose any. I showed him one copy of each. finally everything was done.


Taxi and Food:

i tried to connect wifi at airport but it was very slow. My plan to call uber failed since I could not connect to internet. Finally, I took a Taxi as there are lots waiting outside. I had booked an Airbnb before coming for 10 days. I was super hungry and knew that I cannot go out. I saw snow for the first time in my life and I was worried if I go out then I may get lost with the roads. I was also very tired but the best thing my parents had done is they had kept 3-4 noodle packets in my bag. I also had instant coffee packets. All I needed was water to make my noodles and i did that. I would advise everybody to carry some ready meals or something that can be cooked with only water and in microwave. I slept for straight 10 hrs. Next day, I walked in the nearby area and went to few stores. The jacket that i had brought with me was useless for Canadian winter so I had to go and buy another one. Luckily there was lot of sale going on during New Years.

Everything seemed to work fine and then COVID-19 struck the world. It is a difficult time for everybody but students like me are struggling a little bit as we have lost job. Never knew what online classroom training is but now experiencing. Since, I lost my job so I have plenty of free time now . I am not an expert but will try to provide information to anybody who is looking forward to apply in the coming intakes.

Stay safe! Stay healthy!

well said about the wifi. I spent like an hour trying to connect to it with no success and I wish somebody had informed me about carrying some ready meals. Good tip for future students

 

[Bs65]

Completing almost four months in Toronto now. Sharing my landing experience with all. I was very nervous when I landed in Toronto on December 28th as it was a last minute ticket booking, Luggage packing and meeting my relatives. It was my first time sitting in an air plane and I had no idea it will be cold inside but got 2 blankets to save myself.

Airport experience:

After landing in Toronto, I was both excited and super nervous. I just decided to follow the crowd. The officer asked for my correspondence letter and passport. He asked me college name (seneca) and how much money I have. Guys - Don’t be nervous infront of them. The officer didnt smile and had no expression on his face. I could not understand what he was thinking but I was patient. I had take 3 copies of correspondence letter and my GIC certificate just incase if I loose any. I showed him one copy of each. finally everything was done.


Taxi and Food:

i tried to connect wifi at airport but it was very slow. My plan to call uber failed since I could not connect to internet. Finally, I took a Taxi as there are lots waiting outside. I had booked an Airbnb before coming for 10 days. I was super hungry and knew that I cannot go out. I saw snow for the first time in my life and I was worried if I go out then I may get lost with the roads. I was also very tired but the best thing my parents had done is they had kept 3-4 noodle packets in my bag. I also had instant coffee packets. All I needed was water to make my noodles and i did that. I would advise everybody to carry some ready meals or something that can be cooked with only water and in microwave. I slept for straight 10 hrs. Next day, I walked in the nearby area and went to few stores. The jacket that i had brought with me was useless for Canadian winter so I had to go and buy another one. Luckily there was lot of sale going on during New Years.

Everything seemed to work fine and then COVID-19 struck the world. It is a difficult time for everybody but students like me are struggling a little bit as we have lost job. Never knew what online classroom training is but now experiencing. Since, I lost my job so I have plenty of free time now . I am not an expert but will try to provide information to anybody who is looking forward to apply in the coming intakes.

Stay safe! Stay healthy!

Seems although you did not say specifically maybe you did not declare the noodles given ALL food that is imported into Canada must be declared on arrival even noodles. So if anyone else is reading this and plans to bring noodles or ready meals and even spices they must be declared

Chances are there will be no issue in bringing in as long as none of the items have restricted contents but not declaring risks a fine if discovered .

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/fpa-apa/regs-eng.html

 

[niruda]

Seems maybe you did not declare the noodles given ALL food that is imported into Canada must be declared on arrival even noodles. So if anyone else is reading this and plans to bring noodles or ready meals they must be declared. Chances are there will be no issue in bringing in as long as none of the restricted contents but not declaring risks a fine if discovered .

could be but I heard from others who carried and nobody ever had any issues. we south asians have a habit of carrying something. Even if we don't, our mothers will still put something in our bag Will definitely enquire with airport authorities when i travel next time.