Rent a tandem bike on the Toronto Islands
Take a ferry, get out of the city, and you’ll find that the Toronto Islands are ripe with places to explore! From chasing each other through the hedge maze, to stripping down in the sand at Hanlan’s Point clothing optional beach, there are so many date ideas in one small space. Renting a tandem bike to zip around the islands is definitely the most romantic way to see it all!
Catch a movie at the TIFF Bell Lightbox
Going to the movies, another classic date night, but the TIFF Bell Lightbox gives it a twist by delivering a top-tier movie selection. Screening festival circuit favourites, old classics on 35mm film, and international titles you might’ve never heard of, it’s a movie theatre experience for film buffs and adventurers alike. Plus, in surrounding Downtown Toronto date ideas will practically land in your lap, so don’t hold back and make a day of it!
Laugh all night with Second City
Everyone says that laughter brings us closer, that’s why seeing a show at Second City is one of our favourite Toronto date ideas. It’s important to test out if you two share a sense of humour in the early days, and simply sit back for entertaining night of comedy at its best once you’re more in the groove. Second City does various nightly shows from improv to sketches, or maybe you two can take a comedy class there to really solidify those bonds.
Feel the heat at a Turkish day spa
Does laying in the lap of luxury sound like the perfect afternoon? Then head to Hammam Spa. Modeled after traditional Turkish baths, this zen spot will leave you feeling refreshed, relaxed, and rejuvenated. With its steam room, tea lounge, manicure tables, pedicure services, Turkish suites, and deep-soaker tubs, the spa is one of the best things to do in Toronto in winter. For some serious pampering, check out the long list of treatments that are inspired by ancient rituals and tailored to relieve the stresses of modern life.
Serenade each other at Bar + Karaoke
Is there anything that brings people together faster than (drunkenly) belting out your favorite guilty-pleasure songs? The city is home to a number of well-reviewed karaoke bars with private rooms, booming sound systems, cheap drinks, and a large collection of tunes. Bar + Karaoke Toronto is the perfect first date idea if you’re looking for a great way to get to know somebody in a high-energy, fun, and not-so-serious setting. You guys can help each other decide which songs to sing or, depending on how the night is going, even opt for a duet together!
Test your limits at CN Tower’s EdgeWalk
A couple that faces their fears together is bound to last, right? The city’s most iconic landmark offers the heart-pumping EdgeWalk experience, where you can hang along the ledge of the main pod that sits 116 storeys above ground. Running full circle along the 360 Restaurant, the hands-free walk is the highest of its kind in the world where, alongside trained guides, you guys can push your personal limits together. The icing on the cake? The magnificent views of the skyline and Lake Ontario directly below, making this one of the very best things to do in Canada.
