With everyone practicing social distancing, things can get a little lonely. If you've been having withdrawal from your BFF, it might be time to plan some virtual dates. While you can't hang out together in person, you can still have fun online with these activities around the city. Toronto's virtual friend dates will let you bond without getting to close to each other. Going out together may not be an option, but thanks to technology, you can find ways to connect while spending time apart. Many venues around the city are offering online events and activities to keep you busy in self-isolation. Ask your friends to join in as you take a ride on a virtual rollercoaster, or dive under the water with sharks. Test your cooking skills together by trying out some new recipes, and let your inner Picassos shine at virtual Paint Nite. You can even join an online DJ costume party to dance all your worries away. Ontario also has tons of tours and exhibits you can explore from the comfort of your couch, so you can fuel your wanderlust while stuck at home. Call up your friends and start planning your virtual Toronto dates to make isolation a little happier. Paint A Masterpiece Price: $10 + Why You Need To Go: Sign up for a virtual paint night with one of Yaymaker's online events. You and your friends can even start your own video call during the lesson to check out each other's work. View this post on Instagram Still technically summer, and we'll stay on a ⛵️ until it ends . . #yaymaker #paintnite #paintandsip #homedecor #diydecor #diycraft #diycrafts #diyer #diys #diyideas #ladiesnightout #girlsnightout #girlsnights #girlsnite #sipandmake #sipandcreate #sipandpaint #paintandsip #paintandwine #paintandcreate #diyhomedecor #homedecorate #createandcultivate #createandmake #ladiesnight #ladiesnights A post shared by Yaymaker (@yaymaker) on Sep 11, 2019 at 3:23pm PDT Website Ripley's Aquarium Price: Free When: Various times Address: 288 Bremner Blvd., Toronto, ON Why You Need To Go: Ripley's Aquarium is hosting live events such as shark feeding and live penguin cams. Hop onto Facebook with your BFFs and visit the virtual aquarium together. View this post on Instagram Did you know the sharks here are fed a variety of restaurant grade 🍽️👌 seafood such as bonito🐟, herring🐟 and squid🦑? #TuesdayTidbit A post shared by Ripley's Aquarium of Canada (@ripleysaquaca) on Jul 9, 2019 at 8:33am PDT Website Get Toned Together Price: Free When: Weekdays at 12 p.m. Address: 11 Peter St. Unit 102, Toronto, ON. Why You Need To Go: Fit Squad Training is hosting live stream workouts throughout the week, and you and your friends can join in from home. Set up a video call with them so you can encourage each other throughout the routine! View this post on Instagram “We train together to make each other great.” ~ 📸:// @e_fancy . . . . . #fall #benchmark #performance #testing #fitness #fit #training #train #strength #conditioning #lift #fitfam #community #event #workout #sweat #personaltraining #personaltrainer #fitsquad #fitsquadtraining #fitsquadtoronto #toronto A post shared by Fit Squad (@fitsquad_training) on Nov 13, 2019 at 4:10pm PST Instagram Ride A Roller Coaster Price: Free Address: 1 Canada's Wonderland Dr., Vaughan, ON Why You Need To Go: You may not be able to experience the thrill of a rollercoaster in real life, but you can still experience it online. Canada's Wonderland lets you ride their attractions from your computers, so set up a video call with your friends and explore the rides together. View this post on Instagram What B&M Hyper has the best setting? . . It would be Apollo’s Chariot for me, but I enjoyed the view on this as well. . . Behemoth - Canada’s Wonderland • . . F/4.8, 122MM, 1/1000, ISO 125• . . 📸 : CoasterJunkee : 9/14/2019• . . #behemoth #canadaswonderland #cw #bandm #ilovebmrides #bolligerandmabillard #canada #toronto #travel #explore #photography #airtime #hyper #scene #location #manmade #steel #heights #fear #speed #cedarfair #summer #fun #best #clouds #sky #blue #yellow #color A post shared by Thomas C (@coasterjunkee) on Mar 14, 2020 at 8:52am PDT Website Learn To Cook Price: Free Why You Need To Go: The Girl on Bloor is a local food blogger with tons of video recipes on her channel. Schedule a cooking night with your BFF's so you can all improve your culinary skills. View this post on Instagram I know it's a scary time out there right now, and I hope everybody's staying safe!🙏 If you feel the need to take care of yourself and enjoy some healthy eats, you gotta learn how to build your own buddha bowl!🥰 While many grocery stores are restocking meat and canned goods, I've been seeing TONS of veggies and these buddha bowls are just perfect for getting in those nutrients!😄 These bowls use vegan, gluten-free ingredients that can mostly be cooked on a sheet pan, and you'll LOVE the tahini dressing!🤤 Head on over to the link in my bio for the recipe - what are you getting up to at home lately? Hang in there everybody!❤️ A post shared by Taylor Stinson | Meal Prep (@thegirlonbloor) on Mar 17, 2020 at 6:39am PDT YouTube Join A Virtual Dance Party Price: Free When: Saturday, March 28, 2020 Why You Need To Go: Planet Fabulton is hosting a free virtual dance costume party. You and your friends can stream the event from your living rooms or join in with a webcam! View this post on Instagram Beaming down a big, warm Virtual hug from Planet Fabulon ⚡️Wishing you all a good start to week 2. We got this 🦾 T-minus 6 days until we dance together in Virtual Reality 🖥 A post shared by Planet Fabulon (@planetfabulon) on Mar 23, 2020 at 6:12am PDT Website
