Your Winter Guide to Toronto

Cozy spots, twinkling lights and an abundance of natural spaces make for a warm welcome at this time of year.

Now is the time of longer nights and brighter lights in Toronto. After an exhilarating day of shopping or urban skating, watch the lights set the city aglow as evening sets in. There’s extra time now to revel in long evenings with your favourite people, taking comfort in a delicious meal or cocktail and exploring Toronto’s unique museum nights or enjoying great seats at a hockey game or theatre production.

Things to do in the winter in Toronto

• Wave to jolly ol’ St. Nick at the Santa Claus Parade
• Wander the quaint cobblestone streets of The Distillery Historic District during the Distillery Winter Village or the Toronto Light Festival
• Be a major-league fan at a Raptors basketball or Leafs hockey game at the Scotiabank Arena
• Marvel at outdoor art installations at The Beaches Winter Stations 
• Pet a stingray or gaze at colourful jellies at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
• Snowshoe or walk along snowy trails along the Humber River or within High Park
• Embrace the icy arts at the Bloor-Yorkville Icefest
• Skate up a storm at Nathan Phillips Square
• Feast on a budget at top restos during Winterlicious
• Ring in the Chinese New Year in authentic style in Chinatown