Voting hours extended at 11 Toronto locations due to earlier disruptions
The City of Toronto has extended voting hours past 8 p.m. at 11 locations in Wards 2, 5, 7, 8, 11, 13 and 16 following disruptions earlier on election day.
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The City of Toronto extended voting hours past 8 p.m. at 11 locations on election day after disruptions earlier in the day. CityNews Toronto published the list on October 26, 2026 at 5:12 p.m. ET, citing a City of Toronto announcement.
The extended locations span seven wards. The extra time at each location ranges from 5 minutes to 20 minutes past the standard 8 p.m. closing time.
The 11 locations staying open past 8 p.m.
According to the City of Toronto, as reported by CityNews Toronto:
- Ward 2, Sub 35: Chartwell Scarlett Heights Retirement Residence, 4005 Eglinton Ave. W., open until 8:20 p.m.
- Ward 5, Sub 1: Country Club Towers A, 2460 Weston Rd., open until 8:20 p.m.
- Ward 7, Sub 17: Driftwood Public School, 265 Driftwood Ave., open until 8:08 p.m.
- Ward 8, Sub 56: The Allenway, 360 Ridelle Ave., open until 8:10 p.m.
- Ward 11, Sub 10: Wigwamen Terrace, 14 Spadina Rd., open until 8:05 p.m.
- Ward 11, Sub 44: Casa 2, 42 Charles St. E., open until 8:08 p.m.
- Ward 11, Sub 51: St. Joseph's College, 74 Wellesley St. W., open until 8:08 p.m.
- Ward 11, Sub 82: Aura at College Park, 388 Yonge St., open until 8:15 p.m.
- Ward 13, Sub 1: St. Joseph's College, 74 Wellesley St. W., open until 8:08 p.m.
- Ward 13, Sub 94: The Selby, 25 Selby St., open until 8:17 p.m.
- Ward 16, Sub 58: Valley Park Middle School, 130 Overlea Blvd., open until 8:18 p.m.
The City said the extensions were caused by disruptions earlier in the day. It did not describe the nature of the disruptions in its announcement.
What this means if you have not voted yet
All other Toronto voting locations close at 8 p.m. If your assigned location is not on the list above, you must be in line by 8 p.m. to vote.
If your location is on the extended list, you have a few extra minutes. You can still vote if you are at the location before its specific closing time.
To find your assigned voting place, check your Voter Information Card or visit the candidate and voting information pages at /on/toronto-2026/candidates.
Questions this story answers
Which Toronto voting locations are staying open past 8 p.m. on October 26?
CityNews Toronto reported the following 11 locations, citing the City of Toronto: Ward 2 Sub 35 at Chartwell Scarlett Heights Retirement Residence, 4005 Eglinton Ave. W., open until 8:20 p.m. Ward 5 Sub 1 at Country Club Towers A, 2460 Weston Rd., open until 8:20 p.m. Ward 7 Sub 17 at Driftwood Public School, 265 Driftwood Ave., open until 8:08 p.m. Ward 8 Sub 56 at The Allenway, 360 Ridelle Ave., open until 8:10 p.m. Ward 11 Sub 10 at Wigwamen Terrace, 14 Spadina Rd., open until 8:05 p.m. Ward 11 Sub 44 at Casa 2, 42 Charles St. E., open until 8:08 p.m. Ward 11 Sub 51 at St. Joseph's College, 74 Wellesley St. W., open until 8:08 p.m. Ward 11 Sub 82 at Aura at College Park, 388 Yonge St., open until 8:15 p.m. Ward 13 Sub 1 at St. Joseph's College, 74 Wellesley St. W., open until 8:08 p.m. Ward 13 Sub 94 at The Selby, 25 Selby St., open until 8:17 p.m. Ward 16 Sub 58 at Valley Park Middle School, 130 Overlea Blvd., open until 8:18 p.m.
Why did the City extend voting hours at these locations?
The City of Toronto said the extensions were due to disruptions earlier in the election day, according to CityNews Toronto's report published at 5:12 p.m. ET on October 26, 2026. The City did not describe the nature of the disruptions in the announcement.
How late do the extended locations stay open?
The extra time ranges from 5 minutes past 8 p.m. to 20 minutes past 8 p.m., depending on the location. The location with the longest extension is Ward 2 Sub 35 at Chartwell Scarlett Heights Retirement Residence and Ward 5 Sub 1 at Country Club Towers A, both closing at 8:20 p.m. The location closing earliest among the extended group is Ward 11 Sub 10 at Wigwamen Terrace, closing at 8:05 p.m.
When do all other Toronto voting locations close on election day?
All Toronto voting locations not on the City's extended list close at 8 p.m. ET on Monday October 26, 2026. If you are not at a location on the extended list, you must be in line by 8 p.m. to vote. The City of Toronto's elections page at toronto.ca/Elections lists all voting places.
Can I still vote in Toronto's 2026 election if I have not voted yet?
Yes, if polls have not yet closed at your location. All standard Toronto voting places are open until 8 p.m. ET on October 26. The 11 locations listed in the City's extension announcement will remain open past 8 p.m. by up to 20 minutes. You must vote at your assigned voting place, which is listed on your Voter Information Card or at toronto.ca/Elections.
What identification do I need to vote in Toronto's 2026 election?
You can use one piece of identification that shows your name and current address, such as a driver's licence or a government-issued ID with your photo and address. You can also use two pieces of identification that together show your name and address, such as a utility bill paired with a health card. Full details are listed at toronto.ca/Elections.
Where can I find my assigned voting place in Toronto?
Your assigned voting place is listed on your Voter Information Card. You can also look it up at toronto.ca/Elections by entering your address. The City's elections page also lets you confirm you are on the voters' list and review accepted forms of identification.
Who can vote in Toronto's 2026 municipal election?
Canadian citizens who are 18 years of age or older and live in Toronto are eligible to vote. Permanent residents can vote for school board trustees but not for mayor or city councillor. You do not need to be registered in advance, but you must be able to show proof of identity and your Toronto address at your voting place on election day.
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