Three Things to Love About Winter in Toronto

Most Canadians seem to have a love-hate relationship with winter. For travelers from outside of Canada, the thought of Canadian winter seems to bring a mix of fear and excitement.

Regardless of which category you find yourself in, we have some must-see and do things for those visiting Toronto during the winter.

Christmas Market at the Distillery District

Between the twinkling lights, stunning store displays and the smell of fresh wreaths - the Christmas Market in Toronto’s Distillery District is sure to spread some cheer your way, even if you don’t celebrate the holiday.

As it is a Christmas-related event it’s only open for a portion of winter but if you happen to be in the area during December - we would highly recommend checking it out.

Outdoor Skating at Nathan Phillips Square

The City of Toronto boasts 54 outdoor artificial ice rinks. The most famous and one of the most popular ice rinks is the one at Nathan Phillips Square - and best of all, it’s entirely free to skate there!

Winterlicious

One big benefit of visiting a multicultural city like Toronto is the wide variety of restaurants available to try. Winterlicious offers three-course prix-fixe menus at over 200 restaurants all over the city, making it a perfect way to try some new dishes on a budget.