Romantic winter date ideas for Toronto singles (and couples who do stuff)
Your dating life doesn’t need to cool off in the winter months.
Toronto singles are notorious for locking down a love interest for the colder months, presumably in the interest of sharing body warmth and having a dedicated date for Netflix & Chill sessions.
For those still looking for Mr./Mrs. Right into December (and for couples who still do stuff), here’s a handy guide of wintery date ideas ranging from ice skating rinks and day trips to shimmering light displays and festive markets.
Ice skating
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Day trips
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- 7 must-see holiday festivals in small towns near Toronto
- 20 great ski resorts within a day’s drive of Toronto
- The 1.3 km outdoor skating trail near Toronto
Magical light displays & fireworks
Gift of Lights Drive-Thru
Where: 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener
When: November 18, 2016, to January 1, 2017, (check website for specific hours)
Price: $20 for cars (includes vans, pick-up trucks and SUVs), $100 for buses and limo-buses.
The Winter Festival of Lights in Niagara Falls
Where: Niagara Falls, Ontario
When: November 19 until the end of January, 2017
Cavalcade of Lights
Where: Nathan Phillips Square
When: November 26, 2017
Time: Kick off starts at 7 pm, fireworks are at 8:30 pm.
Image: Canadian Pacific Holiday Train / Facebook
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train
Where: 750 Runnymede Road, Toronto (see more GTA train
When: Monday, November 28, 2016, arriving at 8:15 pm
Price: Free
Magical Winterland Nights at Casa Loma
Where: Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto
When: December 7, 14, 21, 28 and January 4, 2017, 5 pm to 9 pm
Price: Adult admission is $27
Christmas Markets
- Toronto Christmas Market in The Distillery District
- Holiday Fair at Nathan Phillips Square
- Evergreen Winter Village
- The Toronto Vegan Winter Market
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