Canada Toronto East Mission
Mission leaders
E. Boyd and Michelle D. Craig
Began service ~July 2026 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2029-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2026 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
Office address and phone: Not yet verified. Use the address in your call packet or the Missionary Portal. as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Cross-border packages from the U.S. may incur duties and brokerage fees; USPS (handed to Canada Post) is often cheaper than couriers.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: cold-winter · about 953 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F / -1°C | 17°F / -8°C | 75 mm |
| Feb | 33°F / 1°C | 17°F / -8°C | 64 mm |
| Mar | 42°F / 5°C | 25°F / -4°C | 80 mm |
| Apr | 52°F / 11°C | 35°F / 2°C | 103 mm |
| May | 65°F / 19°C | 47°F / 8°C | 81 mm |
| Jun | 75°F / 24°C | 57°F / 14°C | 94 mm |
| Jul | 80°F / 27°C | 63°F / 17°C | 78 mm |
| Aug | 78°F / 25°C | 62°F / 17°C | 81 mm |
| Sep | 72°F / 22°C | 56°F / 13°C | 67 mm |
| Oct | 59°F / 15°C | 45°F / 7°C | 90 mm |
| Nov | 45°F / 7°C | 32°F / 0°C | 73 mm |
| Dec | 35°F / 2°C | 23°F / -5°C | 86 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
English, French
English uses the Latin alphabet; spelling is irregular, so listen a lot. Accents vary widely by region (US South, Caribbean, Scottish, Australian, Nigerian, etc.).
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Toronto Ontario Temple — Operating (25 August 1990) · ~0 km
- Palmyra New York Temple — Operating (April 6, 2000) · ~189 km
- Cleveland Ohio Temple — Operating (16 August 2026) · ~309 km
- Detroit Michigan Temple — Operating (October 23, 1999) · ~336 km
The Church in Canada
- Official Languages
- French
- Church Membership
- 211,581
- Congregations
- 501 (359 Wards, 142 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 6
- Operating Temples
- 9
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Toronto
- Currency
- CAD
- Country code
- +1
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 1 July 2026
Culture & food
- Politeness and apologizing are cultural norms.
- Winters are long and cold in most areas: dress in layers.
- In Quebec, greet in French first.
Foods: Poutine, Maple syrup treats, Butter tarts, Tim Hortons coffee shops (choose hot chocolate)
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources