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Here is a list of activities to enjoy in and around Toronto.
Also, see this weekend in Torontofor events (online & in-person) and other weekend activities.
Check back as this article is updated as and when the cities of GTA / Ontario government allows the reopening of more tourist attractions.
1. Fun Winter Activities
Go outdoor skating, hiking, snowshoeing and more!
All outdoor activities except downhill skiing are allowed during Ontario lockdown.
2. Explore Nature Parks & Areas
- Getting a taste of nature or the wilderness is no problem in one of the biggest metropolises in the world.Toronto is filled with hidden trailsthat wind through parks and wooded areas, past rivers and lakes, and that are home to many flora and fauna to keep you engaged and excited throughout your journey on one of many nature trails on this list.
- Visit Greater Toronto area parks and conservation areas. There are plenty of opportunities for you to explore and enjoy nature in the GTA area.
- Provincial parks and conservation reserves are open for various activities. Discover the unique attributes of each park.
- Enjoy a night of camping at Ontario parks as backcountry & Crown land camping is allowed now.
- Beaches: Enjoy a walk on the beach.
Fun Things to Do in Hamilton Area During COVID-19 Ontario Reopening Phase
3. Explore Public Art
Exploring Toronto’s public artworksis one of the best physical distancing activities you can do.
4. Enjoy in-person Events
Outdoors at 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
November 9, 2020 To May 1, 2021
(416) 973-5379
Free
The photographs featured in this exhibition were taken between March and October 2020. They show how Canadians are living through this significant moment in time. Represented are a ... »
The Junction, Old Toronto, Toronto
November 14, 2020 To January 31, 2021
Free
Discover Window Wonderland, The Junction’s first annual immersive urban art-walk, presented by MEDS Junction Pharmacy. From Nov. 14, 2020 to Jan. 31, 2021, the Window Wonderland exhibition will transform the ... »
stackt market, 28 Bathurst St, Toronto
November 20, 2020 To February 28, 2021
$71.86
Stackt is bringing back Toronto’s first ever Crokicurl rink. This outdoor + distanced game is perfect for you + your bubble to enjoy this winter! If you’re ... »
Nathan Phillips Square, Queen Street West, Toronto
November 28, 2020 To March 21, 2021
Free
In the winter the water fountain in front of Toronto City Hall turns into an outdoor Ice Rink. Take in the downtown sites while pleasure skating. »
Triple C Farm, 500 Carluke Rd W, Ancaster
December 1, 2020 To January 31, 2021
2892379526
$35.00+
Do you love Alpacas as much as we do? Alpacas are highly sociable, gentle and curious creatures. So come and experience something truly unique, and book your ... »
Mississauga Celebration Square - 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
December 11, 2020 To March 21, 2021
905-615-3200 ext. R-I-N-K (7465)
Free
Celebration Square is taking steps to safely open the ice rink with support from Peel Public Health and guidance from the Province of Ontario. The health and ... »
At your home
December 17, 2020 To February 1, 2021
$75
Switch up your game night with Toronto’s only curbside delivery Escape Room; TRIVIA ESCAPE CRATE! »
Bentway, 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto
December 18, 2020 To January 31, 2021
Free
The Bentway is a unique and innovative public space that transforms 1.75km underneath Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway, from Strachan Avenue to Bathurst Street. Bring your family down ... »
Mountsberg Conservation Area, 2259 Milburough Line, Campbellville
December 26, 2020 To February 15, 2021
$11 to $15
Stroll the Illuminated Sugar Bush Trail and then make your way over to the Winterlit Trail for an experience with a little extra sparkle. Here’s to ... »
Haliburton Sculpture Forest, 297 College Drive, Haliburton
December 30, 2020 To March 31, 2021
Free or by donation
This winter discover the magic of Haliburton Sculpture Forest – a unique outdoor collection of sculptures by Canadian and international artists located in the Haliburton Highlands, only 2.5hrs ... »
Triple C Farm, 500 Carluke Rd W, Ancaster
December 31, 2020 To January 31, 2021
2892379526
$10 + $5/person
Book a private visit to the Triple C Farm's petting Zoo. »
Various locations, Waterloo
January 8, 2021 To January 24, 2021
519-746-4111
$99/vehicle
2 Hours of Fun! You and your team are agents with the KW Bureau of Investigation. You've finally been assigned your first case! The mission? Rescue 2021! A safe, ... »
Kelso Conservation Area, Kelso Road, Milton
January 9, 2021 To January 22, 2021
$11 - $15
Get outdoors and enjoy two snowshoe trails on the ski slopes at Kelso/Glen Eden. The beginner “S” (short) trail is roughly 1.1 km and stretches across the ... »
Various Venues, Toronto
January 22, 2021 To January 31, 2021
Mostly Free
DesignTO, formerly the Toronto Design Offsite Festival, brings you 10 days filled with immersive installations, fantastic exhibitions, engaging talks, and more design and art than ever before. With ... »
King Street East King Street East, (Parliament to Yonge), Toronto
January 22, 2021 To January 31, 2021
FREE
The King East Design District, located in Old Town Toronto, will host a collection DesignTO installations in the windows of select local businesses, January 22–31, 2021. DesignTO is about ... »
Mountsberg Conservation Area, 2259 Milburough Line, Campbellville
January 23, 2021 To February 15, 2021
$7.50 per person
The majestic team of Percheron horses will take you through the meadows, wetlands and sugar bush at Mountsberg on a 20-minute tour, while your guide will share ... »
Toronto Star Building, 1 Yonge St, Toronto
January 23, 2021 To April 5, 2021
$34.99 & up
From the originators of the Parisian Atelier des Lumières exhibition that has been seen by more than two million visitors worldwide and has inspired the global ... »
The Porch, 250 Adelaide St W, Toronto
January 23, 2021 To March 31, 2021
$9.95 to $14.95
Providing a one-of-a-kind experience of recreational skating on the Porch rooftop with unmatched views of the CN tower. This outdoor experience, with all COVID-19 health and safety ... »
Toronto Star Building, 1 Yonge St, Toronto
January 23, 2021 To February 15, 2021
$99 per couple & up
This December, Lighthouse Immersive and renowned illusionist Jamie Allan invite you into a world of intrigue, mystery, and wonder, with the World Premiere of Allan's ILLUSIONARIUM. A ... »
Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Dufferin Street, Toronto
January 24, 2021 To January 31, 2021
$25 & up
Start your exhibit experience as new recruit and delve into the history, science, engineering, genetics, and profiles of your favourite Avengers, including Captain America, The Hulk, Thor, ... »
220 Bloor Street West, Toronto
January 25, 2021 To February 28, 2021
647-464-3310
Registration required
Back by popular demand, just steps from the buzz of Bloor Street in Toronto, the InterContinental Toronto Yorkville is offering guests yet another transformative experience unlike anything ... »
February 1, 2021 To March 21, 2021
$21 - $35
Mummies have captured our imagination throughout time. Uncover the secrets of six mummified individuals from ancient Egypt in this compelling exhibition from the British Museum. Using the ... »
Against The Grain – Corus Quay Toronto, 25 Dockside Drive, Toronto
February 1, 2021 To March 31, 2021
$35 - $55+
Welcome to Toronto’s only bubble dining experience by the lake! This unique concept brings a brand new menu of globally inspired eats and pairs it with ... »
Brae Ridge Farm & Sanctuary, 7667 Maltby Road East, Puslinch
February 1, 2021 To March 31, 2021
2269244065
$60
In this exclusive private tour for up to 4 guests, you will get close and personal to Champion alpacas as you walk through their paddocks and home. Hand ... »
Various Ontario Waterbodies
February 13, 2021 To February 15, 2021
FREE
Introduce a friend to fishing or go out on your own of join an event. OFFE is a province-wide opportunity for Canadian residents to fish Ontario licence-free. ... »
Exhibition Place, Princes' Boulevard, Toronto
March 12, 2021 To March 28, 2021
$45 / car
Ever wondered what it would be like roaming the earth with the dinosaurs? Now you can this March with the socially distanced, fully contactless, Dino Drive! This ... »
Pickering Museum Village, Concession Road 6, Greenwood
April 17, 2021 To May 23, 2021
$20 per car
Take the 1920s tour, download the route and podcast, and visit local breweries to learn about Pickering's bootlegging past. »
Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre Hotel, 525 Bay St, Toronto
May 20, 2021 To May 21, 2021
8008055385
$497
DigiMarCon Canada 2021 is your chance to … – Experience a safe and intimate gathering with marketing leaders and professionals in a clean and hygienic environment. – Hear from some of ... »
Marriott Downtown, 525 Bay St, Toronto
May 20, 2021 To May 21, 2021
8008055385
$0
“Where Business, Tech and Innovation Collide in Toronto! TECHSPO Toronto 2021 is your chance to … – Experience a safe and intimate gathering with business professionals in a clean and ... »
Starlite Drive In Theatre, 59 Green Mountain Rd E, Stoney Creek
June 6, 2021
9056620550
$44.24 - $136.36
We are glad to announce our SOCIALLY DISTANCED Drive-In Concert in #Hamilton on June 6th, 2021! Come join us and the Epic Eagles at the Starlite Drive-In Theatre ... »
Woodside Square Cinemas, 1571 Sandhurst Cir, Scarborough
September 10, 2021 To September 12, 2021
4168327306
Free
The Toronto Tamil International Film Festival welcomes filmmakers, actors and audiences to Toronto for the 3-day event that includes screening, special events, workshops and panel discussions. Our ... »
5. Enjoy a Quarantine Concert
There are many free concerts live-streamed every day. Check them out.
6. Enjoy Live Theatre from around the World
With COVID-19 pandemic forcing theatres to shut their doors, many performing art centres have taken to being open virtually.
7. Explore Canada or the World From Home
Explore Canada’s arctic, Winnipeg, National Parks andmany more places from Home. Travel tointernational or outer space destinations like the international space station, discover Egypt’s Heritage Sites from tombs to monasteries or take a trip on scenic trains in Europe virtually.
