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Things to Do in Canada 202

December 11, 2024

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Did you know? The CN Tower is the most famous landmark in Toronto. At 1,815 ft tall, it was the tallest freestanding structure in the world up until 2007 and held that title for 32 years. Despite losing that title to the Burj Khalifa, the CN Tower remains the largest free-standing structure in the Western Hemisphere.

Plus, you can experience the views year-round, making it a great place to visit in the winter. But there’s much more to do during the winter in Toronto, including Christmas at the Castle, a variety of outdoor skating rinks, winter events, sledding, and so much more.

So without further ado, enjoy the 202nd edition of the Weekly Goose, which features our travel guide to Toronto in the winter, some of the best tours during the winter months, and more!

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Despite the chilly temperatures, Toronto can be a great place to explore during the winter months. From winter festivals to outdoor skating, there are lots of fun things to do. You just have to dress warm and embrace the winter magic. Learn more in our article below.

24 Fun Things to Do in Toronto in the Winter

From skating and sledding to Christmas markets and events, there are lots of fun things to do in Toronto in the winter.

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If you’re looking for some cool tours to enjoy during the winter months, we’ve picked out six affiliate offers that we believe would be awesome to experience!

Casa Loma Christmas at the Castle

Experience the magic of the season at Casa Loma with the daytime Christmas at the Castle event and the Holiday Lights Tour in the evenings.

Niagara Falls Evening Tour with Festival of Lights

Avoid traffic with an afternoon and evening tour of Niagara Falls from Toronto (from 12:30 PM to 10:30 PM). Upgrade with Hornblower cruise, Journey Behind the Falls, dinner, and Illumination Tower options.

Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

Taste your way through two of Toronto's buzziest neighbourhoods and learn more about the different communities that have contributed to the city’s culinary heritage.

Taste of the Continents International Food Tour

On this tour, navigate the city's bounty with ease—and discover the vibrancy of Kensington Market. You'll skip the notoriously long lines to sample at least six international dishes, from Tibetan momos to Jamaican patties.

Exhilarating 120km Aerial Tour of Toronto

Take in sweeping aerial views of Toronto from the comfort of an 8-person executive plane. The pilot’s flight path is designed to showcase top landmarks such as the CN Tower, Rogers Center, Toronto Islands, and Lake Ontario.

Romantic Jewel Private Helicopter Tour for 2

Love is literally in the air on this private helicopter flight over Toronto. Plan this romantic Jewel flight for two over the largest city in Canada with an exclusive sightseeing tour of Toronto’s downtown skyline.

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While we haven’t made a video about the winter in Toronto yet, you can still enjoy our video about things to do in Canada’s largest city as many of the attractions are open year-round.

Beaver Bites

North America’s only ice hotel is about to open again in Québec in January. We haven’t stayed the night but we did take a tour during our trip to the Winter Carnival. However, if you’re keen to sleep on a block of ice, you can learn more about it here.
Via has sued CN over new speed restrictions on stretches of its tracks in Ontario and Québec, claiming they’re wrongfully causing delays and costing money. Via Rail is notorious for being delayed but that’s largely due to CN’s control over the tracks.
We’ve all probably lost our keys at some point but imagine losing 136 oracle bones, 10 harpoons, 40 historical dresses, and a spear-like object used in fishing. That’s just part of the 2,234 items that have gone missing from Canada’s largest museum. ROM isn’t the only museum that can’t account for many items. Even the British Museum is losing stuff. Museums are working hard to fix inventory systems but until then, you might just find something really cool on eBay.
In case you need another reason not to leave your passport renewal until the last minute, consider the 85,000 passports being held by Service Canada due to the Canada Post strike.
Celebrity Chef Matty Matheson is opening a new restaurant in Toronto. Born and raised in the Maritimes, this restaurant will be focused on the food he grew up with, including donairs, lobster, fried rutabaga sandwiches, and raw oysters, just to name a few.
From travelling off-peak to travel reward programs, here are 21 ways to save money while travelling on a budget.

Just for Fun

From universal health care to Canadian Tire money, these are some of the experiences that you’ll only understand if you grew up in Canada.
Looking for a new book to read? Consider this year’s Giller Prize winner from Toronto author Anne Michaels. It’s an epic story spanning 1902 through 2025 about the effects of war on four generations of one family.
Remember when Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne in Dumb and Dumber started an Ant Farm and we all laughed at the idea? Well, it turns out that ant farming is an ever-expanding hobby in Canada.

Poll of the Week

Haver you experienced Toronto in the winter?