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As the largest city in Canada, Toronto attracts millions of visitors every year. The city can cater to every budget, from world class luxury to bargain-basement budget. It’s easy to find places to go if your pockets have no bottom, but when you’re on a shoestring budget, you might scratch your head and wonder what you can do to stretch your pennies.

Staying at a youth hostel will generally run you between $15 and $30, a fantastic price for a clean bed and some built-in travel buddies. Your fellow hostelers are gold mines: they’re on a budget, too, and will surely know of some great deals for food and travel within the city.

Speaking of travel, Toronto has an excellent public transportation system. Use it. You don’t need to rent a car or hail a cab to get from one place to another. Just grab one of the free maps, figure out how to get from Point A to Point B, and you’ll get there for the cost of the change in your pocket.

Toronto has some great free attractions, and any budget traveller should pay them some serious attention. Kensington Market is a multicultural mix of restaurants, pubs, cafés, thrift shops, and some very colorful people watching spots. Toronto’s China Town is one of the biggest in North America, reflecting the culture and tastes of the city’s eclectic Asian cultures. The Beaches is a great area for people watching as you walk down the boardwalk, play in the sand, or simply enjoy the light reflecting off Lake Ontario.

When you head to Toronto, know that you won’t have to break the bank to have some fun. Just take a good guidebook, an open mind, and the will to try new things.