Here are eight cheap date ideas in Toronto to enjoy this holiday season.
WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
Price: $29.99 + per person
When: Select dates from November 16, 2024 to January 4, 2025
Address: 1 Canada's Wonderland Dr., Vaughan, ON
Why you need to go: WinterFest transforms Canada's Wonderland into a Christmas paradise and it's a romantic spot for a festive date. You can dig into themed treats, wander thorough millions of lights, glide around an ice rink and more.
WinterFest Website
Miracle Toronto
Price: $16 to $21 per cocktail
When: November 15 to December 29, 2024
Address: 875 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON
Why you need to go: Add a bit of booziness to your holiday outing at this over-the-top Christmas Bar. Miracle Toronto has endless decor and a menu filled with festive drinks.
Miracle Toronto Website
Cavalcade of Lights
Price: Free
When: November 30, 2024 to January 7, 2025
Address: 100 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON
Why you need to go: You don't have to spend a dime in order to enjoy some holiday cheer. This event features glittering light installations and free skating, with free skate rentals available every Saturday between December 7 and January 4 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Cavalcade of Lights Website
STACKT Holiday Hills
Price: Free admission
When: November 15 to December 29, 2024, closed on Mondays
Address: 28 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON
Why you need to go: This free Christmas festival is brimming with romance. You can enjoy glittering installations, holiday shopping and activities such as s'mores huts and a sparkly speakeasy (some activities are paid).
STACKT Website
Ginger's Cocktail Bar
Price: $25 for reservation, which includes a $5 donation to The Daily Bread Food Bank as well as $20 towards the bill
When: November 15 to December 24, 2024
Address: 12 Sousa Mendes St., Toronto, ON
Why you need to go: This new glittering Christmas bar will take you on the sweetest date to candy land. You can enjoy festive goodies and enchanting cocktails in a sparkly paradise.
Ginger's Cocktail Bar Website
Distillery Winter Village
Price: Free to $39.50 per adult
When: November 13, 2024 to January 5, 2025
Address: 51 Gristmill Lane, Toronto, ON
Why you need to go: The Distillery Winter Village has "romance" written all over it. You can stroll along cobblestone streets under a canopy of glittering lights, sip cozy drinks, indulge in festive treats and more.
Distillery Winter Village Website
Holiday Fair in the Square
Price: Free, donations accepted
When: December 6 to 23, 2024
Address: 5100 Yonge St., North York, ON
Why You Need To Go: This festive date spot is worth a visit. The fair is home to lots of Christmas-themed activities including a marketplace, Fireside Lounge with boozy drinks, Santa's Village and food trucks.
Fair in the Square Website
Gay Lea Shortbread Village Pop-Up
Price: Free
When: December 5 to December 22, 2024
Address: The Well, 4186 Front St. West. Toronto, ON, lower level
Why You Need To Go: You can take a trip to "Canada's largest shortbread village" for a super sweet date. From December 5 to December 15, you can even decorate your own shortbread cookie.
Gay Lea Instagram
Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.
The Distillery District.Courtesy of The Distillery District
