The holiday season is officially underway, which means you likely have plans (with a capital P) that don?t just involve re-watching all your favourite holiday movies for the thousandth time. While cozying up at home is extremely tempting, the city is full of fun and exciting things to see and do: From festive holiday markets to nostalgic carnival rides, here are 25 fun date ideas to bring a little extra sparkle and joy into your life.
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1. Skate under the stars
Gliding through the ice rink holding your date?s hand under the twinkling lights with music playing in the distance?it?s the stuff of rom-coms. Even if you or your date are skating-averse, it?s a chance to help each other out and cozy up while you?re at it?especially when you?re at one of the city?s top spots for skating. The Bentway: Every winter, the public space located underneath the Gardiner Expressway transforms into a one-of-a-kind figure-eight skate trail.
Nathan Phillips Square: The skate pavilion is one of the biggest in the city and popular with locals and tourists alike thanks to its central downtown location and view of the CN Tower.
Natrel Rink at Harbourfront Centre: With Lake Ontario and the Toronto Islands shimmering in the background, this pond-turned-skating rink paints a pretty picture.
Union Station: Part of the transport hub?s ?Union Holiday? celebrations, this free outdoor ice-skating rink on Front Street is the largest of its kind in the city.
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