A day on the Toronto Islands
How to plan a Toronto Islands date: the ferry, tickets, the boardwalk, Gibraltar Point Lighthouse and the last ferry home.
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St. Lawrence and Old TownGraze your way around St. Lawrence Market on a Saturday morning.Kensington Market and ChinatownCoffee, a vintage shop or two and food from all over, all on foot.Distillery DistrictWalk the cobbled lanes under the winter lights.Roncesvalles and High ParkWalk around Grenadier Pond, then find dinner on Roncesvalles.The BeachesWalk the boardwalk by the lake, then grab a coffee on Queen Street East.ScarboroughSee the Scarborough Bluffs from the beach at Bluffer's Park.
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First dates around Toronto
Ideas our editors checked this month, with the source for each.
Cold-weather dates in Toronto
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Where singles meet here
- A library book clubToronto Public Library branches across the city run book clubs and writers' groups, from Cedarbrae and Agincourt to Yorkville and the Toronto Reference Library. Some fill up, so check the listings early.
- Drop-in sports at a community centreCity of Toronto drop-ins need no registration, so you can just turn up for badminton, volleyball, basketball and more. Adult drop-ins have a small fee, and some can be reserved ahead.
- Saturday parkrun at Downsview ParkDownsview parkrun is a free 5 km walk, jog or run every Saturday at 9am in North York. Register once, bring your barcode and join the group for coffee afterwards.
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- Late April to early May: Cherry blossoms in High ParkHigh Park has the city's largest collection of cherry trees, around Grenadier Pond. Cars are not allowed in the park at peak bloom, so take the TTC.
- June: Pride TorontoPride Toronto runs through June and is the largest Pride event in Canada, celebrating 2SLGBTQI+ communities. The city has marked Pride Month for more than 40 years.
- 12 November 2026 to 3 January 2027: Distillery Winter VillageThe Distillery District fills with lights and stalls for the holidays. Go midweek for a calmer evening.
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