Toronto Warning or Danger Tips by mikey_e

Queen's Park is small and does have some lighting, but it can be a bit seedy after dark. No, its not quite what your thinking - men are more likely to be harassed than are women, although rapes/assaults in the park are quite rare. Nonetheless, it may be slightly upsetting to pass beside semi-nude men pleasuring themselves in the park at night, so its advisable not to cut through it after midnight.

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Some people on this site have a habit of describing the homeless in Toronto as "crazies" - an ignorant view of the city's worsening homeless problem. The vast majority of panhandlers are simply down and out and, for whatever reason, have decided to beg on the city's streets. The problem is particularly bad in tourist areas and along Bloor. Although most panhandlers will simply ask for spare change, cigarettes or the like, there has been a reported increase in attacks on passers-by. The most alarming is the fatal stabbing of a tourist by four panhandlers in the downtown core. You needn't fear all the people begging, but you should be careful and aware of your surrounds. And, as always, don't flash valuables on the street.

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