5 Best Temples in Toronto (2026)

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By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Etobicoke has drawn over 8,000 Google reviews, more than double any other temple in Toronto on this page, largely because visitors come as much for the hand-carved marble architecture as for worship. The temples below range from grand, tourist-drawing landmarks to smaller neighborhood mandirs, and all hold ratings of 4.8 or higher.

Short answer: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Etobicoke leads on scale at 4.8 across 8,497 reviews, known for its hand-carved marble architecture and Heritage Museum. Hare Krishna Temple (ISKCON Toronto) holds the highest rating at 4.9 from 3,256 reviews, praised for its Sunday Feast and welcoming atmosphere. Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, one of North America's largest, also rates 4.8.

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Toronto and the GTA's temples, compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Toronto	4.8 ★	8,497	Architecture and cultural landmark	View ›
2	Hare Krishna Temple - International Society For Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)	4.9 ★	3,256	Community events and vegetarian food	View ›
3	Hindu Temple Society of Canada	4.8 ★	3,166	Traditional South Indian worship	View ›
4	Mississauga's Ram Mandir	4.8 ★	3,124	Hanuman worship and festival celebrations	View ›
5	Hindu Sabha Mandir	4.8 ★	2,884	Largest Hindu temple in North America	View ›

Notable temples in Toronto and the GTA

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Toronto

4.88,497 Google reviews

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Etobicoke opened in 2007, built through volunteer effort using thousands of hand-carved pieces of Italian marble, Turkish limestone and Indian stone. The 18-acre complex includes the main mandir, a traditional wooden Haveli and a Heritage Museum, and it draws visitors well beyond the Hindu community as a cultural landmark.

What people praise

Architecture and craftsmanship consistently called the highlight by visitors
Heritage Museum and gift shop add a cultural, educational dimension
Exceptionally clean and well-maintained, per multiple reviews
Large free parking on site

Worth knowing

Museum entry carries a separate charge from general temple visits

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume8,497 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown89% 5-star

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Our take: The clear pick for anyone visiting Toronto who wants to see a genuine architectural landmark alongside a place of active worship.

Website +1416-798-2277 Directions

61 Claireville Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9W 5Z7

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Hare Krishna Temple - International Society For Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)

4.93,256 Google reviews

Hare Krishna Temple, run by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON Toronto), sits on Avenue Road and hosts daily aarti alongside a Sunday Feast and the annual Ratha-Yatra Chariot Fest. Its on-site Govinda's restaurant serves vegetarian food to visitors and worshippers.

What people praise

Highest rating on this page at 4.9
Sunday Feast and Chariot Fest draw wide community participation
Govinda's vegetarian restaurant praised specifically by reviewers
Serene, welcoming atmosphere noted even by first-time visitors

Worth knowing

Parking can be tight during major festivals

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume3,256 · 92th

Confidencevery high

Recency6 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown91% 5-star

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Our take: The top-rated temple on this page, and the combination of daily worship, community events and food makes it a genuinely welcoming stop for newcomers.

Website +1416-922-5415 Directions

243 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2J6

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Hindu Temple Society of Canada

4.83,166 Google reviews

Hindu Temple Society of Canada, in Richmond Hill, is a peaceful temple offering Archana services and a self-serve prasadam kitchen, with reviewers frequently comparing the atmosphere favorably to temples in India. It sells sarees and fabrics used for deity decoration to devotees.

What people praise

Prasadam, including pongal dishes, specifically praised by multiple reviewers
Peaceful, away-from-crowd setting outside the downtown core
Ample parking available

Worth knowing

One reviewer noted coordination between administrative staff and priests could be smoother during bookings

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume3,166 · 87th

Confidencevery high

Recency2 months ago

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Rating breakdown89% 5-star

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Our take: A strong choice for South Indian worship traditions specifically, in a quieter, more spacious setting than the downtown temples.

Website +1905-883-9109 Directions

10865 Bayview Ave, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1M1

#4🕑 Open 7 days

Mississauga's Ram Mandir

4.83,124 Google reviews

Mississauga's Ram Mandir, near Highway 410, is a Hindu temple with a recently added outdoor Lord Ram idol depicting stories of Vishnu's avatars, alongside a large prayer hall and an on-site puja store. It hosts extensive celebrations for Hindu festivals, including Hanuman Jayanti.

What people praise

Hanuman Jayanti celebrations specifically praised for their full-day programming
Free parking and easy highway access
Puja packs and small murtis available for purchase on site
Beverage counter and prasadam offered throughout the day

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume3,124 · 82th

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown85% 5-star

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Our take: A well-rounded temple particularly known for its festival programming and its dedicated Hanuman devotion, worth the drive from central Toronto.

Website +1905-696-8886 Directions

270 Export Blvd, Mississauga, ON L5S 1Y9

#5🕑 Open 7 days

Hindu Sabha Mandir

4.82,884 Google reviews

Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton spans 34,000 square feet, described by its own site as the largest Hindu temple in North America, founded in 1975 and expanded over decades of community fundraising. It hosts regular festivals, spiritual discourses and a food bank alongside daily worship.

What people praise

Scale and grandeur consistently praised, including a landmark Hanuman Ji statue
Food bank facility serves the wider community beyond worshippers
Free prasadam kitchen open to anyone in need
Large, clean parking lot

Worth knowing

One reviewer raised concerns about preferential entry during a very high-attendance festival, worth knowing during peak events

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume2,884 · 76th

Confidencevery high

Recency8 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown89% 5-star

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Our take: The pick for scale and community infrastructure, though expect very large crowds during major festivals like Maha Shivratri.

Website +1905-794-4638 Directions

9225 The Gore Rd, Brampton, ON L6P 0B6

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How we score

Rating is each temple’s live Google average from public visitor reviews. Review volume measures how many people actually left a review, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, and recency checks how recently people are still reviewing. No listing here is paid or sponsored.

Is there a cost to visit a temple in Toronto?

General worship and visits to these temples are free, though some, like the BAPS Mandir’s Heritage Museum, charge a separate fee for specific attractions. Temples rely on donations for upkeep and expansion, and most accept contributions online or in person.

Serving Toronto and the GTA

These temples span Etobicoke, downtown Toronto, Richmond Hill, Mississauga and Brampton, covering most of the Greater Toronto Area. If you’re searching for a temple near me across the GTA, this list ranges from the downtown core to major suburban hubs, most reachable within a 30-minute drive.

What to know before visiting a temple

Are there specific dress code expectations for visitors?
Is there a separate charge for any museum, gallery or special exhibit?
What are the daily puja and aarti timings?
Is parking free and available on site?
Are visitors of other faiths welcome to observe?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another listing’s score or position.

How did you choose these temples?

We compared temples in Toronto and the GTA using real Google ratings, review counts and what visitors say in their reviews, then listed them based on that public data.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in August 2026 and is refreshed periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Which Toronto-area temple is the biggest tourist attraction?

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Etobicoke draws the most reviews on this page and is widely visited for its hand-carved architecture, independent of worship.

Is there a temple in Toronto with a restaurant?

The Hare Krishna Temple (ISKCON Toronto) has an on-site vegetarian restaurant, Govinda’s.

The bottom line

For architecture and a first-time visit, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is the standout. For daily worship, community events and food, the Hare Krishna Temple holds the highest rating and the warmest reviews on this page.

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