Fall in love with winter in Toronto, where activities and events that celebrate the season transform the city into a winter wonderland. Get outside and enjoy Toronto’s outdoor ice rinks, festivals and art of varying mediums including ice! Or be entertained indoors with our long list of theatre and stage productions or explore trade shows that cover everything from cars, interior design to wine and cheese. Use this winter guide, featuring suggested itineraries and great hotel packages, to plan a memorable Valentine’s Day or family visit to Toronto today!

Until February 13




Until February 28




Until March 14




January 29 - February 11




February 20





February 18-21





February 26-28

Ongoing




Until February 7




Until February 26




Until February 28




January 9 - April 4




January 29 - February 11



February 5




February 12-21




February 26 - March 21



March 11-21




March 17 - April 18




March 19-21





Packages:

January 27 - February 28



January 31 - February 25



February 6-27




February 12-15





February 13-14



February 13-15




February 13-15




February 14






Packages:

DJ Skate Nights
Dance while you skate (if you can!) as Toronto's coolest rink heats up with celebrity DJs on Saturday nights from 8-11pm.
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Skating at Nathan Philips Square
In winter, the pool at Nathan Philips Square is transformed into a popular outdoor skating rink. Visitors can skate from first light until 10 pm, seven days a week.
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Learn to Skate at Harbourfront Centre
This winter, skaters of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in one of over 100 Learn to Skate classes taught by experienced instructors.
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WinterCity Festival
The city is bursting with culinary experiences, fantastic free entertainment at Nathan Phillips Square and a showcase of Toronto's vibrant arts scene. Ignore the cold and snow to get out and celebrate all that Toronto has to offer in the winter.
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Toronto 'CTV Olympic Celebration' Event
This olympic celebration is a five-city event featuring live performances from some of Canada’s top musical acts, interactive Olympic- and Paralympic-themed sport zones, entertainment activities, cultural pavilions, hospitality zones, and large video screens with live coverage of the 2010 Winter Games.
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Bloor-Yorkville Icefest 2010
Celebrate winter's creative side and all the the things that make Canada great with the Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood! The Bloor-Yorkville Icefest is themed CANADIANA this year, and beavers and moose, geese and bears will all be commemorated on ice during this very special event.
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Outdoor Adventure Show
Okay, so not an outdoor activity but this show, Canada's largest outdoor adventure & travel show, will gear you up for planning activities come the Spring/Summer season.
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Steam Whistle Brewery Tours
The Good Beer Folks would like to welcome you and your friends to come by the brewery for a tour and taste. Learn how Canada's Premium Pilsner is made, meet friendly staff and enjoy a sample of the beer.
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One Hit Wonders
Take yourself back through past times of songs you loved then wondered where the artist disappeared to, with this stage performance compiling One Hit Wonders dating back more than 50 years.
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That Friday Show!
Wondering what to do on a Friday night? Check out this weekly pay-what-you can student showcase where improv up-and-comers strut their stuff.
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Free Improv at The Second City
Have a laugh every night of the week with a free improv show following the performance of the last main stage show.
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Fakes & Forgeries: Yesterday and Today
Can you tell the true artifact from the fake? The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) invites visitors to test out their skills in this interactive exhibit.
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Winterlicious 2010
Try something new, try something exotic, try something traditional or try it all during this savoury, luscious, and succulent series hosted by more than 100 of Toronto’s top restaurants.
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Red Hot Bite
Warm up this winter with Red Hot Bite - an evening of opera and food inspired by one of the world's most famous operas, Carmen, performed by the Canadian Opera Company.
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AutoShow 2010
Not just for car fanatics. The auto show has new and innovative designs for the car buyer, car enthusiast or just the curious.
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My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding
A show for every mother who has ever come out to her children as a lesbian... and a Jew. It is for every girlfriend who has met her future lesbian in-laws... at Hooters. And it's for everyone who's ever been in love.
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Swan Lake
First performed in Moscow in 1877, Swan Lake has ever since been an indispensable, enduring and beloved part of the classical ballet repertoire.
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Young Frankenstein
This wickedly inspired Mel Brooks re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend follows bright young Dr. Frankenstein (that's Fronkensteen) as he attempts to create a monster, but not without scary and hilarious complications.
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Toronto Wine and Cheese Show
Taste, sip and savour your way through the Wine & Cheese Show while sampling wine, beer and spirits from around the world.
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Cold Weather Comfort at 7Numbers
Come enjoy a three course prix fixe meal with us during the winter months. Let Mama Rosa beat that winter chill with her home cooking from $25/person!
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Little House on the Prairie
Families will continue to fall in love with these life-affirming stories of struggle and triumph and the celebration of the pioneer spirit. Melissa Gilbert (Laura on the TV series) continues the legacy, starring as "Ma".
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El Numero Uno
Using a delightful combination of both animal and human characters, playwright Pam Mordecai has created a fantastical Caribbean tale infused with engaging songs and unique vocabulary.
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Saturday Shenanigans
Join the Bata Shoe Museum during the month of February for Olympic Shenanigans where kids can paint a clog gold, make a gold medal and treasure hunt for gold, silver and bronze shoes!
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Valentine's and Family Day with Love Bugs
LOVE BUGS have taken over the Education Auditorium at the Toronto Zoo, so stop by to check out interactive bug exhibits, get up close and personal with some really cool bugs, create some bug-tastic crafts or get your photo taken at the Shutter-Bug station!
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Three Hillbilly Goat's Gruff
A foot-stomping, hilarious, bully proof adaptation of the familiar children's story.
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Toronto's Kids-Fest
Bounce, laugh, play, run and scream in 50,000 sq. ft. of some of North America's largest indoor inflatables, enjoy one of the stage shows, or for a little extra, you can have your face painted.
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Unionville Family Day
Enjoy family day weekend in the beautiful Historic Unionville. Shops will be open, including holiday Monday. Come and enjoy the fun including horse & carriage rides, walking tours, nature trails and more.
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Family Days at Gardiner Museum
On the second Sunday of every month, the Gardiner Museum offers additional fun for kids including crafts, scavenger hunts and more. Visit the museum on Valentines day and enjoy making Valentines and eating chocolate!
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NASCAR Speedpark Package
Enjoy indoor family fun at NASCAR Speedpark! Package includes one-night stay at Travelodge Toronto North, tokens for games, pizza, pop and passes to most rides at NASCAR Speedpark.
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Kool Kids Sleep Over Package
Plan a family getaway at the Four Points by Sheraton Mississauga Meadowvale with this package from $215, including adjoining rooms, a free in-house movie with popcorn, and breakfast for everyone.
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February 8 - March 6
Intimate Apparel

As rich and beautiful as finely-crafted lingerie, Intimate Apparel is a love story set in New York in 1905, amid the ragtime music of Scott Joplin.
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February 9
Canada Raves

A journey through the stages of love through song. Canada's best Jazz singers to perform some of the greatest Love Songs ever written.
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February 13
Valentine's Day Comedy Clash: One Love (or Diasporic Disharmony?)

Comedians from the USA, Africa, Jamaica and Trinidad regale us with tales on how (and how not) to love the black man and woman.
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February 13-14
Valentine's Weekend

2-for-1 admission at the Gardiner Museum, 20% off jewellery at the Gardiner Shop, and Valentine’s Day brunch by Jamie Kennedy Kitchens on Sunday only.
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February 14
Valentine's Family Royal Brunch

Experience the splendour of Casa Loma at the Valentine's Royal Brunch Buffet, served in the stately elegance of Toronto's famous castle.
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February 14
John Mayer at Air Canada Centre

What better way to spend Valentines Day than listening to the sounds and melodies of John Mayer, live in concert with that special someone.
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February 26-27
Sexapalooza

Celebrate sensuality and sexuality with this show offering a variety of products for those who want to spice up your life, or just for the curious.
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Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
North America’s longest running and most popular dinner attraction is preparing to take guests to the 11th Century all over again.
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A Quiet Night In For Two
Sutton Place Hotel

From $180, enjoy a "Quiet Night In" with your Valentine, including a $25 in-room movie credit, at the Sutton Place hotel.
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Romance Package
Sandalwood Suites

Cherish a getaway with that special someone. Package includes room, breakfast, sparkling wine and chocolates from $139.
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Deliciously Sensual Carmen Dinner & Opera Package
Enjoy a special night at the opera with this combination of the sensual allure of Carmen and a delicious prix-fixe meal from $89.
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Romance Package
Crowne Plaza

Indulge in sparkling wine and chocolate dip strawberry during your stay with this package from $164.
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Westin Indulge Package
Westin Harbour Castle

Enjoy sparkling wine, 6 chocolate-dipped strawberries, breakfast for 2 package and more from $259.
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Royal Romance
The Fairmont Royal York

Romance awaits with a bottle of sparkling wine, a box of chocolates, and a copy of The Progress of Love by Alice Munro, plus a cozy breakfast in bed for two from $259.
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Don’t get stuck at home this winter. These useful itineraries will help give your imagination a kick-start.

Winter Wonderful
Winter can be fun! Enjoy thrills despite winter’s chills by exploring indoor and outdoor attractions all over the city.
Suggested time: 2 days
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Romance for Two
Reconnect with a romantic getaway in Toronto, filled with tempting diversions geared to delight and inspire.
Suggested time: 1-2 Days
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