City of Toronto Open Data
APIFree open data API for Toronto’s municipal government datasets
Overview
The City of Toronto Open Data API provides RESTful access to over 2,000 datasets covering Toronto’s municipal operations—including transit, public health, housing, parks, and traffic. It supports multiple formats like JSON, CSV, XML, and GeoJSON for spatial data. Use cases include building transit tracking apps, analyzing neighborhood health trends, creating interactive park maps, and conducting urban planning research. The API allows filtering, sorting, and pagination to retrieve specific data subsets, making integration into applications or visualizations straightforward.
Example Integration (JavaScript)
fetch('https://open.toronto.ca/')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(err => console.error(err)); Key Features
- RESTful API
- Multiple formats (JSON, CSV, XML, GeoJSON)
- No API key required
- Extensive dataset variety
- Regular updates
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is the City of Toronto Open Data API free to use?
Yes, all datasets are available for free under open licenses like Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) or Open Government License – Canada.
? Does it require an API Key?
No, most endpoints do not require an API key. Bulk downloads or high-volume requests may follow usage guidelines but no key is needed.
? What is the response format?
Responses support JSON, CSV, XML, and GeoJSON for spatial datasets, catering to diverse integration needs.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Free open access
- ⊕ Comprehensive municipal coverage
- ⊕ Flexible data formats
- ⊕ Well-documented
- ⊕ Community-driven
Cons
- ⊖ Bulk request rate limits
- ⊖ Some datasets lack real-time updates
- ⊖ No enterprise SLA
- ⊖ Occasional format inconsistencies