Date night · Toronto, Canada
12 Romantic Spots in Toronto for Couples
Gardens, viewpoints and slow waterfronts: Toronto at two-person pace.
Chosen by setting (gardens, viewpoints, waterfronts, old towns), ranked by traveler review volume out of 165 tracked Toronto places. Updated monthly.
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
Park & natureRight at the foot of the CN Tower in downtown Toronto, Ripley's Aquarium is a slick, modern attraction built around Dangerous Lagoon, a long moving walkway that carries you through a glass tunnel as…
Read our full guide →Allan Gardens Conservatory
Park & natureFree entryAllan Gardens Conservatory is a lush, year-round oasis nestled in the heart of Toronto's Old Town.
Read our full guide →The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres
LandmarkThe Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres are a rare surviving example of a stacked theatre complex, where two distinct performance venues occupy the same building.
Read our full guide →CF Sherway Gardens
MarketFree entryCF Sherway Gardens, located in the Etobicoke district of Toronto, is a large, upscale shopping mall that offers a diverse range of retail experiences.
Read our full guide →Trinity Bellwoods Park
Park & natureFree entryTrinity Bellwoods Park is a beloved green space in downtown Toronto, located at 790 Queen Street West.
Read our full guide →Woodbine Park
Park & natureFree entryWoodbine Park is a 42-acre green space nestled in Toronto's charming Beaches area, just steps from Lake Ontario.
Read our full guide →Out Here
Park & natureFree entryNestled in the heart of Toronto's vibrant Chinatown, 'Out Here' is a small but cherished park and nature area that provides a serene retreat from the bustling city streets.
Read our full guide →Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant
SightElephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant is a well-known British-style pub located at 212 King Street West in downtown Toronto, near the financial district and entertainment areas.
Read our full guide →Colonel Sam Smith Park
Park & natureFree entryColonel Sam Smith Park is a sprawling waterfront park located on Lake Shore Boulevard West in Etobicoke, Toronto.
Read our full guide →Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres
EntertainmentThe Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres are a pair of stacked theatres in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Read our full guide →Cherry Beach
Park & natureFree entryCherry Beach is a popular recreational area located in Toronto's East End, situated on the shores of Lake Ontario.
Read our full guide →HTO Park
Park & natureFree entryHTO Park is a compact urban park located on Queens Quay West in Toronto's downtown waterfront district.
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How we pick these
Romantic spots in Toronto — views, quiet corners and special-occasion places — ranked by reviews from the 165 places we track. Updated monthly.
Good to know
Sunset makes the viewpoints; dinner spots are calmest just after they open.
Reserve ahead for standout restaurants and anything with a view.
Weekday evenings in Toronto are far less crowded than weekends.
Common questions
Where should couples go in Toronto?+
The list above ranks the most romantic, highly-rated places in Toronto, from scenic viewpoints to intimate dinners.
Is Toronto good for a romantic trip?+
Yes — this page gathers the spots couples rate most highly for a special trip.
What's a good date idea in Toronto?+
Pair a sunset viewpoint with dinner nearby, or a quiet walk followed by drinks at one of the spots above.
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