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Canada temple timings
Home to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Toronto, the largest Hindu temple in Canada, anchoring one of the fastest-growing Hindu communities in North America.
This directory currently lists 5 temples across 4 cities in Canada. Every listing below carries its own darshan hours, aarti schedule, festival calendar and sourcing notes; open a temple to see the full page.
Toronto
Canada's largest city and home to its biggest Hindu diaspora, anchored by two major Greater Toronto Area temples serving communities with roots across India, the Caribbean and East Africa.
Ottawa
Canada's capital, whose Hindu community of roughly 6,000 people has been served by a dedicated temple on Bank Street since 1989.
Surrey, British Columbia
Serves the Greater Vancouver / Surrey Indo-Canadian community; described in multiple directory and community sources as one of the largest and oldest Hindu temples in British Columbia.
Montreal, Quebec
Home to Hindu Mandir (The Hindu Temple of Quebec), the major Hindu temple serving Montreal's West Island Indo-Canadian community since the 1990s.
Frequently asked questions about Canada's temples
How many temples does this dataset cover in Canada?
This directory currently lists 5 temples across 4 cities or towns in Canada. It is not an exhaustive list of every temple in the state, just the ones documented here so far.
Which cities or towns are covered for Canada?
Toronto, Ottawa, Surrey, British Columbia, Montreal, Quebec.
What is Canada known for in terms of temples?
Home to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Toronto, the largest Hindu temple in Canada, anchoring one of the fastest-growing Hindu communities in North America.
Which deities are most represented among Canada's temples in this dataset?
Shiva, Vishnu, Devi, Krishna, Hanuman, Ganesha, based on the temples currently listed.
Are any major pilgrimage circuits represented in Canada?
Yes: Navagraha Sthalam. See each circuit's page for the full list of member temples.
Is entry free at temples in Canada?
Of the 5 temples listed, 3 explicitly document free general entry; most others still offer free darshan alongside a paid special-darshan option. Check each temple's own page for specifics.
Is this list of Canada temples complete?
No. This is a working, growing directory built from public sources, not an official or exhaustive register. If a well-known temple in this state is missing, that reflects a gap in this dataset, not a judgement on the temple.
How do I find the opening hours for a specific temple in Canada?
Open its listing below. Each temple page gives its own darshan hours, aarti schedule, festival calendar and a live-updating open or closed indicator based on the temple's own local time.
How was the information for Canada's temples sourced?
Each temple lists the public sources its facts were drawn from, along with a confidence rating, on its own page. See the About page for the full methodology.
Do timings change during festivals in Canada?
Yes, commonly. Festival-day hours are usually longer, and sometimes the temple runs on an entirely different schedule. Each temple's festival table flags the dates this applies to.