Now, just because I’m from Toronto doesn’t mean I inherently know the top things to do in the winter in Toronto. I say that because getting to know a city takes effort, even if you were born there. Exploring and understanding a city is an active pursuit, and, ultimately, it’s this pursuit which separates people who happen to call this city home, from those who can appreciate what a privilege that is.

What I’ve always loved about winter in Toronto is that, if anything, there seems to be even more events on the docket as compared to other seasons. It’s as if mother nature is kindly telling Toronto’s citizens to politely stay indoors until spring, and, in response, Torontonians have figured out every trick in the book to disobey that order.

Whenever I tell people I’m from Toronto when I’m abroad, almost everyone asks, “Wow, wasn’t it freezing?” I simply respond that my childhood would not have been the same without those glorious winter activities in Toronto, and, in those memories, I can barely recall the cold.

Winter in Toronto is special because it isn’t something we put up with, it’s something we embrace. Recently, I teamed up with the amazing folks at Toronto Tourism to prove that not only is there a lot going on during winter in Toronto, but it’s also the perfect opportunity to live it up a little and, as they say in one of my favourite shows, Parks and Recreation, “treat yo self.”

Today, we’re talking how to find that Toronto luxury, while also paying respect to some of the top winter attractions in Toronto. Make no mistake, at this point, Toronto is a four season city and, truthfully, the fun never stops.

It’s also worth noting that a lot of what I’m going to mention here is somewhat time sensitive, and is more aligned with Christmas activities in Toronto, but I’ve gone with the “top things to do in the winter in Toronto” heading because I don’t want to insinuate that you must celebrate Christmas to take part in these activities. Also, many of these places can be appreciated even after Christmas style events have finished in old time during the winter in Toronto.

Where to Stay in Toronto in Winter