8 Things To Do In Toronto This Weekend If You Love The Outdoors

Get some fresh air on your days off!
Lead Writer, Travel

The season is much too beautiful to spend all day indoors, so this weekend, turn your tv off and put your jacket on.

These things to do in Toronto are perfect for anyone who loves the fresh air. 

Enjoy the fall colours while they are still here by going on a hike, and celebrate Oktoberfest at an adorable pumpkin patch.

Good food is always a must on your days off, and you can cozy up on a heated patio or head out to the new outdoor market to add some deliciousness to your weekend.

Forget about Netflix and enjoy your days off outdoors instead!

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Celebrate Oktoberfest

Price: $79 + per group

When: October 16 - 18, 2020

Address: 621 Richmond St., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Enjoy the season to the fullest by sipping at this fall-themed patio with your friends.

Explore The Fall Colours

Price: Free

Address: Zoo Rd., Toronto, ON 

Why You Need To Go: Rouge National Urban Park has sprawling landscapes of vibrant trees to explore.

Cozy Up On A Heated Patio

Price: Prices vary

Address: 18 Tank House Ln., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: El Catrin will whisk you away to Mexico with its colourful heated patio, where you can enjoy a meal and the outdoors.

Pick The Perfect Pumpkin

Price: $2 admission

Address: 8327 Steeles Ave. E., Scarborough, ON

Why You Need To Go: Sweet Ridge Farms has a perfectly orange pumpkin patch for you to wander through this weekend.

Explore An Illuminated Trail

Price: $29.99 per adult

Address: 2000 Meadowvale Rd., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Go on a magical adventure into the future at Terra Lumina's glowing 1.5-kilometre trail.

Segway Around The Distillery District

Price: $39 + per person

Address: 30 Gristmill Ln., Toronto, ON 

Why You Need To Go: Go Tours Canada has a Classic Distillery Segway Spin that is the most unique way to enjoy the area and some fresh air this weekend.

Float To A Comedy Show

Price: $60 + per canoe

When: October 17, 2020

Address: Toronto Adventures, Old Mill, Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Toronto Adventures is hosting the last Comedy On The River show this weekend, and you can paddle your way over to the attraction in a canoe.

Visit The Street Eats Market

Price: Prices vary

Address: Hillcrest Mall, Richmond Hill, ON

Why You Need To Go: Treat yourself at the Street Eats Market new outdoor food market. You can order delicious goods from lots of local vendors.

Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.

  • 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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