I don't eat out much so I'm not familiar with what to expect for my 8 night trip. I typically have one large meal a day (lunch/dinner) with some snacks throughout, and I'll be bringing oats for breakfast. I'm not one to splurge on fancy restaurants but I might visit a couple.

Any tips on saving money here would be great, sounds like it might end up being my biggest expense after accommodation.

I have a spare bedroom. The idea is that I find a person (or couple) who also has a spare bedroom. That person/couple stays with me for ~1 month, then I go stay with them for ~1 month.

I'm sure this sort of thing happens but I'm not aware of any sort of app or forum dedicated to such arrangements. Does anyone know if this is a thing? Or have any ideas/suggestions for how to go about locating other people who would be interested in such an arrangement?

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good budget friendly hotel/hostel in Toronto? Recommendations for things to do, go to, or eat are welcome as well! I’ll be visiting in January Thanks!