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Outdoors Desk
Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing in Toronto: Where to Go
After a big snowfall, golf course loops, High Park, the Islands and the Don Valley become winter trails. Here is where to head, with official notes.
Outdoors Desk
Winter Walks in Toronto: Graded by Surface, With Transit Tips
Eleven Toronto winter walks sorted by what is underfoot, from paved paths to natural trails, with transit starts and the gear hiking guides suggest.
Weekend Desk
March Break Toronto 2027: A Week-Long Plan of Free Fun
March Break 2027 runs March 15 to 19. A day-by-day plan built on places with free admission rules we could source, plus when the official listings usually land.
Weekend Desk
Winter Date Ideas in Toronto: PATH, Skate, Fire Pit
A cold-night date in three acts, from a warm PATH walk to a skate under the lights to a fire pit, plus gallery and greenhouse backups, all from official pages.
Weekend Desk
Things to Do in Toronto Tonight: Evening Plans That Last
Free museum Wednesdays, late nights, concert halls, a glowing CN Tower and a ride home: Toronto evening plans that repeat, each with its official page.
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Things to Do on New Year's Day in Toronto: Skate and Stroll
Nine New Year's Day ideas in Toronto, from Cavalcade of Lights skating and lanterns to the Island ferry and big parks, with the official pages to check first.
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Things to Do in Toronto in February: Winterlicious to Family Day
February 2027 in Toronto, in date order: Winterlicious, Lunar New Year fireworks, the Black Film Festival, the AutoShow, Family Day and Rhubarb! 48.
Weekend Desk
Winter Weekend in Toronto: A 48 Hour Plan for the Cold Months
A farm, a library gallery, a skate under the lights, an island ferry and a free museum Sunday: a warm, mostly free 48 hour plan for a Toronto winter weekend.
Weekend Desk
Things to Do in Toronto in December: A Week by Week Guide
Nutcracker nights, a Kensington lantern parade, free skating and cathedral organ music: December 2026 in Toronto, week by week, with dates from the organisers.
Eat & Drink Desk
Hot Chocolate in Toronto: Four Winter Walks to Warm Up
Four winter walks that end in a warm cup, from the Distillery District to Evergreen Brick Works and Mel Lastman Square, each stop confirmed by its organiser.
Weekend Desk
Things to Do in Toronto in January: Festivals, Rinks, Galleries
January 2027 in Toronto: the last glow of the holidays, the Boat Show, DesignTO, Winterlicious and museum shows to see, with dates from the organisers.
Eat & Drink Desk
Cozy Bars in Toronto, Plus Winter Museum Nights and Rinks
Three warm Toronto bars, from Front Street to Queen West, plus free museum evenings and rinks for a cozy winter night out.
City Desk
The Bentway Toronto: Skate Trail and Public Art, All Year
Under the Gardiner, a not-for-profit public space skates in winter and shows art all year. Here is what the Bentway's own pages say is on for 2026-27.
Eat & Drink Desk
Best Patios in Toronto: Heated and Year-Round Winter Picks
The Patio Report for the cold months: five Toronto patios that describe themselves as heated, covered or all-season, plus how CaféTO planning works for spring.
Outdoors Desk
Toronto Islands in Winter: Ferry Timing and What Is Open
From October 14 the City's winter ferry timetable lists Ward's Island. Here is how to time your crossing and what to do once you step onto the quiet islands.
Outdoors Desk
Skating Trails in Toronto: Figure Eights and Frozen Paths
Seven spots turn the rink into a loop, from City parks to The Bentway. Here is where they are, what sits beside them and where to check the season.
Outdoors Desk
Free Outdoor Skating Rinks in Toronto, by Neighbourhood
Fifteen City of Toronto outdoor rinks across four parts of the city, with the free drop-in rule, the Skate Lending Library start date and the City's rink map.
Eat & Drink Desk
Winter Farmers Markets in Toronto: A Day-by-Day Guide
Toronto's farmers markets do not hibernate. Here is where to find fresh food indoors this winter, sorted by day, with each market's own page to check first.
Weekend Desk
Winter Activities for Kids in Toronto, With Warm-Up Stops
Skating, a historic farm, lanterns, a toboggan hill or two, each paired with a warm-up stop and sorted by age so little ones and bigger kids both get a turn.
Weekend Desk
Free Winter Activities in Toronto for 2026 and 2027
Free skating, lights, markets, a historic farm and gallery nights for the 2026/27 winter, each one backed by the City of Toronto or the organiser's own page.
City Desk
Harbourfront Centre Things to Do in Toronto: Free Programming
Free exhibitions, a community soccer pitch, craft studios, theatre and the walk to the lake: a guide to Harbourfront Centre from its own calendar.
City Desk
Nathan Phillips Square Toronto: A Year-Round Event Guide
The rink, the TORONTO sign, the Peace Garden and the Spirit Garden, plus how the City's calendar fills the Square from Cavalcade to Lunar New Year.
Weekend Desk
Things to Do in Toronto on Sunday: Free Days and Open Doors
Sunday in Toronto runs on free admission, antiques, a winter market and open doors. Ten plans, each linked to the page that says so.
Weekend Desk
Boxing Day in Toronto: Lanterns, Skates, a Ballet
Nine ways to spend Boxing Day in Toronto beyond the shops: glowing lanterns, a winter village, rinks, a ballet, ferry rides and waterfront walks.
Outdoors Desk
Tommy Thompson Park Toronto: A Visit Plan With Owl Etiquette
Toronto's urban wilderness on the Leslie Street Spit: how to plan a visit, how to get there, and how TRCA asks us to watch owls respectfully.
City Desk
Toronto Waterfront Parks, From Humber Bay to the Beaches
Twelve waterfront parks and beaches in west-to-east order, with the ones that work in winter flagged, drawn from City, Waterfront Toronto and TRCA pages.
Outdoors Desk
High Park Toronto: A Four-Season Guide to the City's Big Park
Cherry blossoms, a black oak savannah, a pond, a rink and a nature centre: how to use High Park in every season, from City and Nature Centre pages.
Outdoors Desk
Best Sledding Hills in Toronto: City-Listed Slopes by Area
The City of Toronto lists toboggan hills in 28 parks. Here are 11 to try, from Riverdale's skyline slope to a Scarborough ravine, plus what is nearby.
Outdoors Desk
Toronto Conservatories in Winter: Allan Gardens, Centennial Park
Two City of Toronto greenhouses, one downtown and one in Etobicoke, keep palms, orchids and tropical fruit trees growing while the snow falls.
Eat & Drink Desk
Food Halls in Toronto: Three Big Rooms for Winter Eating
Waterworks, Wellington Market and St. Lawrence Market: three big indoor rooms where a group can each eat something different, confirmed open this season.
City Desk
The PATH Toronto Guide: A Winter Route Underground
Toronto's downtown PATH links subway stations, Union Station and big attractions. Here is how it works, how to read the signs and where to start.
Weekend Desk
Indoor Things to Do in Toronto in Winter: Eight Warm Stops
Eight warm places to spend a cold day, from a stained glass dome to a castle on the hill and a tropical greenhouse, with PATH and TTC routes to get you there.
City Desk
Union Station Toronto: What to See Before You Catch the Train
The Great Hall, a glass skylight, a 500-foot subway mural and a direct line to the PATH: Union Station is a destination long before your train leaves.