7 Snow Day Activities In Toronto That Aren't Just Binge-Watching Netflix Shows

Stay warm! ❄️

Lead Writer, Travel

The weather outside is frightful, but in Toronto, there's still more to do than watch reruns of your favourite Netflix shows.

You can experience all sorts of unique activities without leaving your couch, or you can bundle up and enjoy some outdoor activities in the snow.

Go Tobogganing

Price: Free

Address: Multiple locations

Why You Need To Go: If you live near one of Toronto's 26 tobogganing spots, you can enjoy some rides down the snowy slopes. Be sure to check for any weather advisories and to bundle up before you head out!

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Swim With The Stingrays

Price: Free

Address: 288 Bremner Blvd., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Ripley's Aquarium may be closed for the time being, but you can still get right up close to the the stingrays. The aquarium's live ray cam will take you right into the tank so you can visit them without leaving your house.

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Play An Escape Game

Price: $20.50 +

Why You Need To Go: Sherlock's Escapes, located in Kingston, offers several different virtual escape games, and you can compete in challenges right from your couch.

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Ride A Rollercoaster

Price: Free

Why You Need To Go: Head to Canada's Wonderland's website or YouTube channel and take a ride on some of the thrilling rollercoasters. The POV videos will make you feel like you're actually flying around loops and shooting down the tracks.

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See An Exhibition

Price: Free

Why You Need To Go: You may not be able to head to the Royal Ontario Museum in person, but you can still see some of the exhibitions. The ROM has several virtual exhibits you can access from your computer, including The Blue Whale Project.

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Cook Dinner Like A Pro

Price: $25.90 + per kit

Address: 55 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Eataly, Toronto's Italian food complex, has several pizza and pasta meal kits you can purchase to make your own special dinner at home.

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Get Cozy On A Patio

Price: 💸💸

Address: 1226 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can still dine outside in the snow at Bar Neon's heated patio. With mulled wine on the menu, it's sure to warm you up.

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  • 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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