Finding an apartment in Toronto is serious business. It's a competitive market with seemingly endless options, and hundreds of would-be tenants vying for the same places as you.
This article in BlogTO provides some useful tips to help you get the jump on your next place:
http://www.blogto.com/city/2015/08/10_tips_for_finding_an_apartment_in_toronto/
You can also call the hotline for additional help and resources: 416-921-9494 or check out this useful resource at:
http://torontotenants.org/resources/organizing-documents/looking-apartment-quick-guide