5 sweet ways to make the most of summer in Toronto

What are your summer plans?

When Canada is your backyard, you don’t have to travel far to embark on a memorable adventure. Whether you’re escaping to cottage country or exploring neighbourhood gems, Turo, the world’s largest car sharing marketplace, makes it easy to get there while supporting local businesses along the way.

This season, Turo has teamed up Ruru Baked, a delicious cult-favourite, small-batch ice cream shop, to celebrate what we love so much about Toronto summers. From an iconic Canada-inspired flavour, to a rentable ice cream truck on Turo, this limited-time collab is not one to miss!

Here are five ways to experience summer through a fresh, local lens — and yes, there will be ice cream.

Grab free ice cream

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Time to meet your next favourite. Start summer on a sweet note by trying One for the Road, a new buttermilk ice cream inspired by one of Canada’s most iconic desserts: the buttertart! With a signature touch of maple, it’s a love letter to summer, keeping things local, and flavours that feel like home.

One for the Road is launching Saturday, June 21 at Ruru Baked‘s store (659 Lansdowne Ave.) and the first 500 guests that come into the shop from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. will receive a free mini scoop to make the occasion!

Throw the coolest party of the summer

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What’s one way to ensure your friends are talking about your party for ages to come? Three words: ice cream truck.

This summer, you can bring the Ruru Baked ice cream truck to your private event for just $200 (+ taxes and fees) — which is normally a $2,000+ rental! All proceeds from the rental will go to Eva’s House, a Toronto shelter that supports youth experiencing homelessness.

The rental package includes two hours of staffed service and 150 mini scoops of Ruru Baked ice cream. Whether it’s a backyard bash, office party, or gathering simply for the sake of it, this is your chance to bring a little joy and a lot of ice cream to the table.

Bookings open Friday, June 27 at 12 p.m., and only four dates are available for this exclusive promo: August 16 and 17, and September 6 and 7, so mark your calendars and book fast!

Pints in the park

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Sunshine and ice cream straight from the pint sound like a perfect pairing, don’t you think?

Pack a picnic bag, pick up some One for the Road at the Ruru store (or stop by their ice cream truck around town), and enjoy a sunny day outside in your favourite local spot. After all, nothing says summer like enjoying a pint of ice cream in the park.

Plus, you’ll have the chance to win big, because among the pints of One for the Road available for sale are five “golden pints”, courtesy of Ruru. Discover one to unlock a $500 discount on your next Turo booking. Now the question is, where will your next road trip take you?

Hit the road

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Grab an in-store flyer at Ruru Baked and score some sweet savings on your first Turo getaway.

Will you chase the waterfalls in Hamilton, sip your way through the wineries of Prince Edward County, or venture even further across Canada? There’s so much to explore when you go on a road-trip, and Turo is as flexible as your plans.

Pick your destination, grab One for the Road, and get behind the wheel!

Local love

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Whether you’re grabbing a scoop from Ruru Baked, booking a car from a local Turo host, or giving a shout-out to your favourite neighbourhood spot, there are so many opportunities to show love to the people and small businesses that make Toronto feel like home.

Learn more online, and check out Turo and Ruru Baked on Instagram for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more.

Turo x Ruru Baked Launch

When: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time: Noon to 6 p.m.
Where: Ruru Baked — 659 Lansdowne Ave.