Are you ready for it? Grab your squad and blue duffle bag: we’ve got your perfect Toronto weekend on lock.
Whether you survived The Great War and got Eras Tour tickets—or logged on a nanosecond too late, missed out on tix, but still want a piece of the action—Toronto is the place to be this November.
Walkable, bikeable, and filled with food, arts, shopping, and so much more, Toronto is an enchanted destination where you can build an Eras-inspired long weekend getaway. Here’s a three-day itinerary for inspiration (and yes, the vibes have been tested).
Secure your hotel upfront. The obvious choice is the Bisha Hotel, the unofficial resting spot for the Toronto leg of the Eras Tour.
This Entertainment District hotel goes beyond a Swiftie’s Wildest Dreams, as it has redesigned seven floors to reflect Swift’s different eras. In addition to the new Lover Lounge on the 43rd floor, the Bisha has created The Taylor, a Swift-inspired retreat complete with album art, friendship bracelets and curated playlists.
Revery Toronto Downtown
Like the Bisha, the Revery Toronto Downtown is a short walk from the Rogers Centre, where Taylor will perform.
This hotel oozes Old Hollywood charm and boasts a luxe restaurant, Deauville Club. The restaurant serves coastal classics like seared scallops, lobster linguini and fresh Canadian oysters in a floor-to-ceiling Lavender Haze colour palette.
Ace Hotel
Or book a room at Queen Street West’s Ace Hotel, an audiophile’s hideaway, where the vinyl spins as long as you want. Each room is stocked with stacks of albums, with a record player at the ready.
Ace’s appeal doesn’t end there, as it also houses the MICHELIN-Recommended Alder and rooftop bar, Evangeline. Careful, you might just want your stay to last Forever & Always.
Day One: Red, 1989 & Midnights
Eras vibe: vintage darling dancing from the thrift shop to brunch (and spa!)
Morning: Red
This is the golden age of something good. Forget the situationship, grab your Brandon Blackwood Kendrick trunk clutch and take your clique to Queen West’s Forget Me Not Café.
Sip on their cozy vintage vibes (and a vanilla bean latte, perhaps), and after some coffee and croissants, find your dream denim (or even a classic 22-esque fedora) at Black Market Vintage Upstairs.
Queen West is a treasure trove of second-hand clothing shops, so give yourself plenty of time to browse.
Afternoon: 1989 (Taylor’s Version, duh.)
We haven’t left you with a Blank Space in your itinerary—take yourself swiftly down to 1 Kitchen, where the vibes are light and playful, and the menu is rich in bubbly cocktails, elixirs, two-patty burgers, cold-pressed juices and more.
Brunch will get busy (especially around the concert dates), so we recommend making a reservation for your group. Afterwards, stroll over to Kops Records to score Taylor and other faves on vinyl.
Evening: Midnights
And by the way, I’m going out tonight. Show yourself some love with an indulgent spa visit.
Got your girls with you? We recommend Body Blitz West (Elle magazine hailed it as one of Canada’s best places to decompress). It offers a wide range of spa treatments, including body scrubs (one of Taylor’s favourite spa treatments!), with communal soaking areas where you can hang out sipping smoothies or chai.
Day Two: Fearless, Lover and Speak Now
Eras vibe: hopeless romantic embracing an eclectic life in the sparkling city
Morning: Fearless
Now capture it, remember it. Let Midtown’s Casa Loma immerse you in your very own fairytale. Walk the authentic castle’s historic stone halls, admire the lush gardens, and of course, have a photo op by the castle’s enchanting façade.
Stop by the castle’s Liberty Café for tea and scones to complete the morning.
Afternoon: Lover
Once you’ve finished bathing in the Afterglow of the castle, head to Koreatown for matcha lattes and east-meets-west snacks at Ninetails Coffee Bar.
Enjoy a dorayaki (a Japanese confection consisting of sweet adzuki bean paste nestled between two pancake layers) or a salty-sweet-creamy Basque mini cheesecake.
This pan-Asian café is the perfect spot to sip, snack and snap pics with good friends.
Experience Infinity Nail Bar, a local fan fave for affordably luxe nail art, gel overlays, quick-drying Dazzle Dry manis and pedis and colour, colour, colour! Consult with a nail technician on your dream Eras-inspired set and relax in their capable hands.
Flaunt your nails over dinner and drinks at Mapo Pocha Soju Bar, where you can cook Korean hot pot or BBQ at your own table while enjoying creative cocktails, retro vibes and infectious K-pop playlists.
Day Three: Folklore, Evermore and The Tortured Poets Department
Eras vibe: natural beauty soaking in the autumn sunshine and city arts
Morning: Folklore
Take your chosen family or lover or go solo to Philosopher’s Walk. Located between The Annex and Yorkville neighbourhoods, it’s a quiet walking path tucked behind the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), University of Toronto’s Trinity College and the Royal Conservatory of Music. Victorian architecture, arching trees, and moody shadows abound.
After your stroll, drop by the ROM to take in its extensive natural history collection, from bird and insect specimens, to minerals and gems, and even an immersive bat cave.
Afternoon: Evermore
’Tis the damn season. Pull on your coziest flannel—it’s the calm before the storm.
The concert is tonight and you’ve already picked out your outfit and sourced the perfect red lipstick, so now it’s time for your hair appointment in the Entertainment District-adjacent Financial District.
Fuel up with a bite to eat at Café Landwer before heading into your appointment at Blo Blow Dry Bar for your perfect concert look.
Blo offers luxury washes, custom up-dos and, of course, their understated but on-trend blow-out and braid service. Now that that’s done, head back to your hotel with your besties to get dressed.
Evening: The Tortured Poets Department
Hit the floor. Your bag is packed, your phone is charged (and so are you!), and your look is perfection.
All that’s left to do is take a picture by the newly unveiled Taylor Swift Way street sign as you walk over to the Rogers Centre and say Enchanted to Meet You to Taylor Swift as she hits the stage for her sold-out Eras Tour.
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Akira (明) is a third-generation Japanese-Canadian youth interested in ecology, Japanese folklore, and traditional cooking. His favourite Toronto spots include the Royal Ontario Museum and Allan Gardens Greenhouse. He is always looking for secret cherry blossom viewing spots hidden throughout the city. Fave Toronto street: “Bloor Street West for taiyaki and stationary.”
