Toronto is a city where the neighbourhood matters more than the landmark, and where the best meal is somewhere a visitor would never look. A local friend fixes that.
What a day looks like#
| Plan | Why a local matters |
|---|---|
| Kensington and Queen West | Vintage, coffee, the murals, by foot |
| Food | Scarborough dumplings, Danforth souvlaki, the right patio |
| A game | Leafs, Raptors, Jays: the bar before and the walk in |
| The islands | Ferry over, bikes, the skyline from the beach |
| Niagara | Done early, with the wineries instead of the arcades |
How it works#
Browse Local Friends in Toronto, message one, agree a plan, meet in public. Each sets an hourly rate; food and tickets are agreed first. Rent a friend in Canada explains the model and how much it costs explains the price. Other Canadian cities: Vancouver, Montreal.
For Torontonians: getting paid#
Sign up free on Roavi, add real photos and a short bio, set your rate and your free evenings or weekends. Roavi takes no commission. Paid friend jobs describes the work honestly.
Live in Toronto? Get paid to show visitors your city.
Become a Local FriendFrequently Asked Questions
What do people do with a rented friend in Toronto?
Kensington Market and Queen West, a food crawl (Chinatown, Scarborough, Little Italy, Danforth), St Lawrence Market, the Toronto Islands ferry, a Leafs, Raptors or Blue Jays game, Distillery District, or a Niagara day trip.How much does it cost to rent a friend in Toronto?
Each Local Friend sets their rate, typically within the worldwide $15 to $50 an hour range (roughly CA$20 to CA$70). Food and tickets are agreed first.Is renting a friend legal in Canada?
Yes. It is paid companionship for ordinary activities: a walk, a meal, a game. Roavi is strictly platonic; anything else is against the rules and gets an account removed.How do I become a rent-a-friend in Toronto?
Sign up on Roavi as a Local Friend, add real photos, write what you'd show someone, set your rate and free times. No commission. Summer and the holidays are busiest.
This article was written with the help of AI and reviewed by the Roavi team.