Three Things to Love About Winter in Toronto

Most Canadians seem to have a love-hate relationship with winter. For travelers from outside of Canada, the thought of Canadian winter seems to bring a mix of fear and excitement.

Regardless of which category you find yourself in, we have some must-see and do things for those visiting Toronto during the winter.

Christmas Market at the Distillery District

Between the twinkling lights, stunning store displays and the smell of fresh wreaths - the Christmas Market in Toronto’s Distillery District is sure to spread some cheer your way, even if you don’t celebrate the holiday.

As it is a Christmas-related event it’s only open for a portion of winter but if you happen to be in the area during December - we would highly recommend checking it out.

Outdoor Skating at Nathan Phillips Square

As of the 2019-2020 season, the City of Toronto boasts 54 outdoor artificial ice rinks. T

he most famous and one of the most popular ice rinks is the one at Nathan Phillips Square - and best of all, it’s entirely free to skate there! For the 2019-2020 winter season, the skating rink opened on November 30th and will continue to operate until March 22nd.

Winterlicious

One big benefit of visiting a multicultural city like Toronto is the wide variety of restaurants available to try. Winterlicious offers three-course prix-fixe menus at over 200 restaurants all over the city, making it a perfect way to try some new dishes on a budget.

The 2020 Winterlicious season wrapped up on February 13th, but is a recurring event - and we’ll be sure to share the information about next year’s event once it’s ready.