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National Bank Open (Canadian Open Tennis)

Toronto / Montréal, Ontario Early August · 9 days

ATP/WTA Masters 1000 — one of tennis's oldest tournaments, alternating cities.

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Type

Sporting

Family Friendly

Yes

Setting

Outdoor

About This Event

The story of National Bank Open (Canadian Open Tennis)

ATP/WTA Masters 1000 — one of tennis's oldest tournaments, alternating cities.

Since 1881, Canada's premier tennis championship has drawn the world's top players. Men and women alternate between Toronto's Sobeys Stadium and Montréal's IGA Stadium each August.

Why travelers love it

Reasons to go

What makes National Bank Open (Canadian Open Tennis) unforgettable.

01

Top-10 ATP/WTA players

02

Grounds pass access

03

Kids' Day

04

Alternating host cities

Best areas to stay

Where to stay

Curated accommodations across price tiers and neighbourhoods.

  • Fairmont Royal York
  • The Anndore House

Explore beyond the event

Things to do nearby

Make Toronto / Montréal the start of a wider Canadian adventure.

  • York University campus
  • Downtown Toronto (25 min)

Make the most of your visit

Suggested itineraries

Plans for every length of stay — from a single day to an extended adventure.

Suggested visit

  1. Day 1

    Grounds-pass qualifiers day

  2. Day 2

    Centre-court night session

  3. Day 3

    Semifinals · finals weekend

Know before you go

Local insider tips

Editorial advice from on-the-ground travelers.

Weather

Pack for the season and check the forecast the week of.

Transit

Use public transportation where possible — venues fill quickly with festival traffic.

Arrive early

Marquee events draw crowds — give yourself 60 minutes of buffer.

Cash

A small amount of cash speeds up small-vendor and food lines.

Photography

The hour before sunset gives the best festival light.

Photo gallery

A visual taste

A glimpse of National Bank Open (Canadian Open Tennis) and the surrounding destination.

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Editorial photography curated by The Canadian Explorer.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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Curated by Canadian travel editors