Wow your other half with romantic date ideas that speak their love language.
Spring is the ideal time for a couples’ weekend in Toronto. Experience the best the city has to offer, just as the weather warms, flowers begin blooming and the festival scene comes to life.
The best part? Toronto is no one-size-fits-all destination. Try these romantic springtime date ideas tailored to the love language your companion is most fluent in.
Pro tip: Suss out their style with this Love Languages assessment quiz, based on Gary Chapman’s best-selling book The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts.
Love language: Receiving Gifts
A thoughtful gift is universally loved, but if gifts are your boo’s love language, they’re not mere tokens, they’re the gateway to their heart! Try these spring shopping ideas in Toronto.
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Go sleuthing together for uniquely Toronto souvenirs that are way cooler than anything you’d find at the mall. (Think: insider swag, Indigenous art, superfan merch and more!)
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Score preloved, upcycled, reclaimed and handcrafted fashion, accessories, housewares and self-care finds at Toronto’s best shops for sustainable gifts.
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Surprise them back home with a selection of Toronto goodies for foodies. Go for a mix of handcrafted chocolates, artisan sauces and local coffee, or hit up Coco Market for their Local Edit gift box.
Love language: Physical Touch
Loving connections mean the world to seekers of physical touch. Here’s how to get tactile together in Toronto this spring.
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Hold hands as you take in the magic of Toronto’s cherry blossoms. Hanami is a wonderful way to reconnect in nature.
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Feed each other bites of Toronto’s most iconic global foods. From Jumbo Empanadas to vegan Chinese and Rasta Pasta, you’ll find drool-worthy eats in Kensington Market.
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Grip one another (tightly!) as you brave thrills, chills and fake blood spills at the Toronto International Spring of Horror & Fantasy Film Festival (April 4–6, 2025). Too scary? Catch global cinema at the TIFF Lightbox instead.
Love language: Quality Time
Prioritize distraction-free one-on-one time. Try these unique Toronto experiences together this spring.
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Rent bikes and explore the city on two wheels. Or make a reservation with Toronto Bicycle Tour if you’d prefer a guided ride with insights into local landmarks and history.
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Immerse yourselves in a blockbuster theatre performance. Now playing: the multi-award-winning The Lion King (closes August 30, 2025). Coming in hot: Beetlejuice (June 3–July 19, 2025).
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Discover the wide world of yum cha together as you taste your way through plate after plate of delicacies at these dim sum restaurants in Chinatown and beyond.
Love language: Words of Affirmation
If kind words, whispered compliments and sweet notes are direct paths to your sweetheart’s heart, Toronto has many options for you to woo with words this spring.
- Hype your partner as you take turns axe-throwing at Batl Toronto. Or add a couple escape rooms to the mix for extra fun at Escape Manor.
- Compose a personal message for the label of select Le Labo fragrances. The luxe eau de parfums are hand-blended and bottled to order, right on the spot.
- Add a personal note inside the latest book by their fave author. No matter what their literary taste, you’ll find an independent local bookstore that’s got their genre covered.
Love language: Acts of Service
If thoughtful gestures fill your loved one’s cup, you’ll find many ways to make their life easier or more sweet this spring.
- Plan a weekend at a sleep-friendly Toronto hotel. From pillow menus to home comforts, these hotels are perfect for a relaxing sleepcation.
- Book tickets to a Toronto film festival. Nope, you don’t have to wait until September for TIFF: Hot Docs and ImagineNATIVE are screening this spring!
- Wow your baseball-loving partner by planning the ultimate Blue Jays weekend in Toronto. The 2025 season opened on March 27, 2025, with MLB action continuing through the summer at Rogers Centre.
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