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Summary

6 Hidden Spots In Toronto That Will Transport You To The North Pole This Winter

Find your own winter wonderland.
Contributing Writer

Pull out your favourite jacket and lace up your boots, because winter is almost here. 

You can be transported somewhere magical this year at some of these Toronto winter spots. 

From Christmas villages to snowy hiking trails, these hidden places throughout the city will make you feel like you are in the North Pole. 

Make sure to have your holiday list ready, because you just might run into Santa Claus on your journey. 

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James Garden 

Price: Free 

Address: 99 Edenbridge Dr., Etobicoke, ON

Why You Need To Go: A beautifully hidden winter trail that'll make you feel like Rudolph is right around the corner.

Guild Park

Price: Free

Address: 201 Guildwood Pkwy., Scarborough, ON

Why You Need To Go: Covered in snow, these gorgeous statues will transport you to a winter wonderland. 

Colonel Smith Skating Rink

Price: Free

When: TBD

Address: 65 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr., Etobicoke, ON

Why You Need To Go: Glide through a winter wonderland hand-and-hand with your lover. 

Evergreen Brick Works 

Price: Free 

Address: 550 Bayview Ave., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: There's nothing more magical than the winter village that this spot transforms into every year. 

Flatiron’s Christmas Market

Price: Prices vary

Address: 35 Jarvis St., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: This Christmas superstore will make you feel like you've walked into Santa's workshop.

Bubble Dining By The Lake 

Price: $35 + per person

When: Until March 2021

Address: 25 Dockside Dr., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: This dining experience will make you feel like you are eating in a dome in Santa's backyard. 

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.

  • Contributing Writer

    Patrick John Gilson (he/him) is a Contributing Writer with Narcity Media. He is a pro at ensuring his content is both exciting and tailored to millennials. He specializes in breaking news and investigative stories that require him to be on scene— something he enjoys and thrives in.

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