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7 Ways To Entertain Your Toronto Crew Online If You're Tired Of Zoom Calls

From virtual wine tastings to at-home spa packages!
Lead Writer, Travel

If you've run out of gossip and are looking for a new way to spice up your online hangouts, then these ideas could be just what you need.

Toronto's virtual activities will let you and your BFFs hang out together while apart.

You can make some new memories while you mix cocktails, sip icewine, or relax with yoga.

Paint masterpieces worthy of Picasso, or pamper yourselves with a skincare party.

Enjoy some time together from home with these friendship date ideas.

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Visit An Icewine Village From Home

Price: $20 +

When: Until January 30, 2021

Why You Need To Go: The Niagara Icewine Festival has moved online this year, and you can visit an icewine village from home. There are lots of virtual tastings being offered, so you and your friends can sip this sweet wine without stepping out in the cold.

Have A Paint Party

Price: $25 +

Why You Need To Go: Studio Paint Bar has a variety of paint-from-home events that will turn you into Picasso. You and your friends can create masterpieces inspired by sunsets and your favourite television shows.

Escape From Casa Loma

Price: $15 + 

Why You Need To Go: Casa Loma's new virtual escape games will transport you to a different era. You and your friends can experience the 1920s and even direct game staff around rooms in search of clues.

Cook A Feast From Your Kitchens

Price: Prices vary

Why You Need To Go: The Chef Upstairs offers tons of cooking classes you can join from your kitchen. Stir up some Barcelona inspired tapas or Canadian classics.

Get Your Yoga On

Price: $12 per drop-in class

Why You Need To Go: Yoga Tree has virtual live classes that you and your friends can tune into for some much-needed relaxation.

Get Pampered At Home

Price: $65 - $75

Why You Need To Go: You can have a virtual facial party with Elmwood Spa's delivery kits. You and your friends will be able to tune into a video call where you'll learn how to conduct your own spa treatment from home.

Have A Virtual Cocktail Hour

Price: Prices vary

Why You Need To Go: You and your friends can join in on an exclusive cocktail mixing party with Virtual Cocktail Class, where a professional bartender will show you how to create drinks catered to your tastes.

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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