Toronto is one of Canada's host cities for the 2026 World Cup. As millions of football fans arrive from all corners of the globe, this largest city in the Province of Ontario offers far more than just stadium match experiences.
With cultural diversity, world-class shopping districts, and unique local destinations, Toronto stands out as a city well worth exploring throughout the duration of the tournament.
Toronto is recognised as one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Hundreds of ethnic communities coexist here, forming an open city identity that welcomes all visitors.
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Supporters travelling from every country will easily find familiar cuisine, cultural reference points, and atmospheres that feel close to home.
Yet behind the skyline of skyscrapers and busy downtown streets, Toronto hides a major attraction that most tourists overlook: the PATH.
This largely underground pedestrian network spans over 30 kilometres, connecting more than 75 central city locations including office towers, hotels, shopping centres, six subway stations, and Union Station. Guinness World Records officially recognises PATH as the largest underground shopping complex on Earth.
The history of PATH began in 1900 with a single tunnel linking two buildings owned by the Eaton's retail company. From the 1970s onwards the network expanded rapidly, built as a solution to keep daily city activity running uninterrupted through freezing winter temperatures.
Today, PATH is a critical part of Toronto's mobility system, serving over 200,000 commuters on weekdays, in addition to local residents and visiting tourists.
For 2026 World Cup supporters, PATH provides a practical way to navigate downtown Toronto without exposure to snow, rain, or extreme weather. Inside the network there are approximately 1,200 shops, restaurants, cafes and public services across 3.7 million square feet of retail space.
Many visitors spend entire hours wandering the covered underground corridors, exploring the shopping outlets, dining spots and modern public areas.
PATH's greatest advantage is its ability to connect all popular city destinations without ever needing to step outside onto the street. Visitors can travel on foot directly to CF Toronto Eaton Centre, Hudson's Bay, Scotiabank Arena, the Hockey Hall of Fame, as well as all major downtown hotels and financial district buildings via this comfortable, fully integrated network.
PATH is also a paradise for food lovers. Along the corridors you will find everything from classic Canadian poutine, Japanese sushi, Mexican tacos, to all manner of international cuisine. Rows of cafes and coffee shops are favourite rest stops for travellers before continuing their exploration of the city.
Amid the fever and celebrations of the 2026 World Cup, PATH offers a visitor experience unlike any standard tourist attraction. Rather than stadiums or famous landmarks, its appeal lies in this entire 'hidden city' beneath Toronto's surface - one that combines transportation, comfort, shopping and dining within a single connected system.
This information about the PATH network was originally published on ITSMe.co.id, and has also been featured on the Around the 2026 World Cup podcast with hosts Syafira and Dila as a recommended hidden destination for visiting football supporters.
