Canada has a growing Hindu community with beautiful temples across the country — cultural and spiritual homes for NRIs. Here are some of the most notable, verified Hindu temples in Canada.

Notable Hindu Temples

  • BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir — Toronto (Etobicoke), Ontario (Swaminarayan; the largest BAPS mandir in Canada, hand-carved marble & stone)
  • Hindu Sabha Temple — Brampton, Ontario (One of the largest Hindu temples in North America (Gore Road, Brampton))
  • Vishnu Mandir — Richmond Hill, Ontario (GTA) (Lord Vishnu; a large multi-acre campus serving the Greater Toronto Area)
  • ISKCON Toronto (Hare Krishna Temple) — Toronto, Ontario (Lord Krishna; one of Canada’s largest Hare Krishna temples, vibrant kirtan & Sunday feasts)
  • Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton — Ottawa, Ontario (Multiple deities; a major community temple in the national capital region)
  • Lakshmi Narayan Mandir — Surrey, British Columbia (Vancouver area) (Goddess Lakshmi & Lord Narayan; one of the oldest & largest temples in BC)
  • ISKCON & community temples — Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton and more (Krishna and community temples serving Hindu families across Canada)

Tips for Visiting

  • Dress modestly; remove footwear before entering the sanctum.
  • Timings, sevas and festival schedules vary — check each temple’s official website or call before visiting.
  • Many temples offer prasadam and community meals, especially on weekends and festivals.
  • Most temples conduct programs in English and Indian languages and welcome volunteers.

Why NRIs Visit These Temples

Visiting these temples helps NRIs

  • stay connected with Hindu culture and traditions,
  • celebrate Diwali, Navratri, Ganesh Chaturthi and other festivals with the community,
  • find support and friendship in a new country,
  • and teach their children about Indian culture and spirituality.

Verified June 2026. Temple names and cities are confirmed against official and authoritative sources; addresses, darshan timings and festival schedules change — always confirm on the temple’s official website before visiting. This list is not exhaustive; many other wonderful temples serve local communities.