What to know
- Toronto ranked fifth on Uber’s top 10 Canadian party cities list, behind London, Winnipeg, Lethbridge and Kitchener-Waterloo.
- Locals are split: some defend Toronto’s party scene, while others agree smaller cities deserve the spotlight.
- Many Torontonians argue the city’s nightlife is vibrant, diverse, and worthy of a higher spot.
- The rankings sparked debate over what makes a great party city—options, affordability, and vibe all in play.
Does Toronto really know how to party? Uber just ranked Canada’s top 10 party cities, and Torontonians have some thoughts.
Uber has revealed the biggest partying cities across the country, and the results might surprise you. Here are the top 10 party cities according to the rideshare service:
- London, Ont.
- Winnipeg, Man.
- Lethbridge, Alta.
- Kitchener-Waterloo, Ont.
- Toronto, Ont.
- Halifax, N.S.
- St. John’s, N.L.
- Windsor, Ont.
- Saskatoon, Sask.
- Vancouver, B.C.
From smaller party hubs to major metropolitan centres, the diverse ranking placed Ontario’s capital in fifth place. Now Toronto hit the streets to find out whether locals agree with the results.
‘I am a proud Londoner’: This Toronto resident says she agrees with Uber’s top spot
Tiana J. is a Toronto resident, originally from London, Ont., who says she agrees with the ranking.
“I am a proud Londoner,” she told Now Toronto.
When asked about the rest of the list featuring smaller areas such as Winnipeg or Lethbridge, she says it makes sense.
“In smaller places and smaller cities, there’s not as much to do other than going out and partying… So Toronto, I mean, you can go to the park, can do many things, but smaller cities, I feel like that’s really the only thing you can do,” Tiana explained.
Still, she enjoys going for drinks in Toronto, and says Montreal should’ve been ranked higher for its nightlife scene.
‘I’m very surprised with the list’: This resident says she would’ve changed the lineup
Toronto resident Rahat R. disagrees with Uber’s ranking.
“Toronto has a lot to offer; its nightlife is amazing. There are so many clubs, so many bars, people are just out and about having the time of their lives, especially on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays,” she said.
She believed Toronto would definitely rank in the top three but was surprised it didn’t.
Despite never having visited London, Rahat says she’s visited Vancouver and Montreal and lived in Ottawa, and that those cities should’ve ranked higher too.
“I’m very surprised with the list… Montreal probably has the best kind of music scene that I enjoy; they have a lot of underground raves happening, after-hour clubs which I enjoy going to,” she told Now Toronto.
‘I actually lived in London for a while’: This resident says she’s surprised London ranked first
Toronto resident Jayden N. says she’s surprised London ranked first.
“That’s very interesting. I didn’t know that because I’ve actually lived in London for a while,” she said.
Instead, she believed Toronto would rank in the top three because of its diversity and the opportunity to meet new people. She wouldn’t rank it first, though, because of its high price point.
‘Kind of strange’: This local disagrees with the ranking
Toronto resident Michael D. says the ranking is “kind of strange.”
“I think Toronto is the best compared to other cities. I also visited Vancouver, and hands down, this is the best so far,” he told Now Toronto.
