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Temples in Toronto and the GTA: Hindu Mandirs, Gurdwaras and Jain Temples by Area

By Gopi · Last verified

Finding the right temple in Toronto and the GTA isn’t only about the closest one. Families look for a place in their tradition, a priest or granthi who can do a wedding or a mundan, classes for the kids, or simply a peaceful place for darshan. This is my curated list of Hindu mandirs, gurdwaras and Jain temples, sorted by area and by the services each one offers. I haven’t visited them all yet, so the ones I’ve been to are marked, with my videos. I’ll keep adding more as I visit.

In short

  • Pick your area: Toronto, Scarborough, Brampton, Mississauga, Richmond Hill, Oakville or Durham.
  • Pick a faith and a service: Hindu, Sikh or Jain; weddings, mundan, havan, house-warming puja, langar, classes and more. A service is listed only when the temple’s own website lists it.
  • Visited by me: BAPS Toronto, ISKCON Toronto, Sri Maha Ganapathy, Sri Siva Satyanarayana Swamy, Hindu Heritage Centre, Sri Raja Rajeswari, Toronto Kalibari and the Dixie Gurdwara, with my videos where I made one.
  • Before you go: timings and services change, so call ahead or check the website.

Each address, phone number and service below was checked against the temple’s own website or another official listing on the date shown on each card. Temples and gurdwaras are run by their own committees and change their timings, services and offerings, so always confirm with them directly. This list isn’t a ranking, and it isn’t religious guidance; follow your family’s tradition and your priest’s or granthi’s advice.

Find a temple near you

  • 30Places listed
  • 7Areas of the GTA
  • 8Visited by me

Temples I’ve visited

I’m adding a video for each place as I visit. These are the ones on my channel so far.

Your first visit

My take

Every temple and gurdwara has its own customs, and volunteers are happy to guide a first-time visitor. If you’re not sure, just ask at the entrance.

  • Shoes off: remove your footwear before you enter. Most places have a shoe rack near the door.
  • Dress modestly: covered shoulders and knees are a safe choice for everyone.
  • At a gurdwara: everyone covers their head, men and women; scarves are usually available at the entrance. Tobacco and alcohol aren’t allowed. Langar, the free community meal, is open to all visitors.
  • Photos: ask first. Some places don’t allow photography inside at all, for example the Richmond Hill Hindu Temple.
  • Timings: many temples close between the morning and evening pujas, so check the hours before you drive over.
  • Phones: keep them on silent during prayers.

Booking a puja or ceremony

If you’re planning a wedding, a mundan, a house-warming puja, a havan or a path, call two or three places and ask:

  1. Do you perform this ceremony, at the temple or at home? Many do more than they list online.
  2. What is the offering, and how do I pay? It’s often called an offering or a suggested donation, not a fee.
  3. What should we bring? Ask for the list of puja items, fruit and flowers.
  4. Which dates and times are open? Festival weeks fill up early.

Planning a first haircut? My mundan ceremony in Canada guide explains why many temples only do the ritual cut, and what we did for our daughter.

Help me keep this list right

Visited a temple or gurdwara that’s missing, or noticed a timing that has changed? Tell me through the contact page and I’ll check it against the official website before I update the list.

Checked against each temple’s website or official listing on October 23, 2026. Timings and services change, so confirm directly before you go.

What next

Read my mundan ceremony guide, see the festivals I’ve filmed at Mississauga Celebration Square, or browse more temples and culture videos.

Spot something outdated? Tell me in the YouTube comments on the related video, or use the contact form.