Want to take cute pictures for Instagram? Sick of staying at home for two weeks? Want to get out and experience the most wonderful time of the year? There are so many things you can do by yourself (or with friends) in Toronto and the GTA this season! Here are 5 fun activities to add onto your winter bucket list!

  • Toronto Christmas Market

Join the magic at Toronto’s Distillery Historic District from November 16th – December 23rd. Transformed into a festive wonderland, local artists, food vendors, and musicians gather together to celebrate Christmas and the holiday season! Throughout the market, there are beautiful light displays that will add to the magical experience and give you an opportunity to fill up your Instagram feed!

  • Skating at Harbourfront, Nathan Phillips Square, and the Bentway

Toronto and the GTA are filled with outdoor skating rinks where you can spend time with family and friends outdoors! All three skating rinks have skate rentals and have no admission fees. Have fun on the ice and don’t forget your cup of hot chocolate after!

  • Museum of Illusions

Another Instagram hotspot! This recently opened up in November and so many people have already visited. Trick your friends with illusions such as; your head on a platter, kaleidoscope, mirrors, infinity room, rotated room, holograms, and spinning tunnels. With so many photo opportunities, you’ll have a blast and an unforgettable experience.

  • Watch a play/musical

The theatre lineup in Toronto this season is packed with talented performances that you don’t want to miss out on! The shows playing include the Tony-winning Broadway musical ‘Come From Away’, the classic Dickens holiday stage ‘A Christmas Carol’, and the hilarious, energetic rock hit ‘School of Rock’.

  • Casa Loma

For the holiday season, Casa Loma has turned into winter wonderland! The theme this winter is A Nutcracker Christmas at the Castle. The festive event will include performances, workshops, light displays, and delicious food options. The many activities hosted at the castle will entertain people of all ages and boost up Toronto’s Christmas spirit!

By: Jennifer Luk & Sophia Xavier Lee