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Life in this city means being spoiled for great date ideas. Toronto residents are right on the doorstep of so many wonderful things to do: from amazing restaurants, to cool cafes, to beautiful parks, to hilarious comedy. In fact, there is so much on that sometimes it can be hard to make a decision about where to go next.
Luckily, EliteSingles is here to help. We’ve made a map that showcases some of our favourite Toronto date ideas – filtered by subway station (yes, all 69 of them!). This way, if you like to date in the heart of the city, you’re never more than 10-15 minutes from your next adventure.
Please note, this list is up to date as of October 2018
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What to do in Toronto (and how to choose!)
We made our map with certain rules in mind. One; all dates must be a walkable distance from each subway stop. Ideally, this means a 5-10 walk from platform to destination (15 minutes at the absolute most).
Two; all dates must be genuinely great destinations. To decide what makes an idea great, we went with popularity – at the time of writing, every date idea mentioned scored an average of 4 stars or higher when its rankings on Yelp, TripAdvisor and Google Maps were averaged. (OK, so we had go with a 3.8/3.9 for Scarborough and North York!).
Finally, we wanted some diversity in our date ideas. Toronto has already seen bar maps and restaurant maps, and we’ve picked local date ideas before, (like in our list of the top 9 romantic restaurants in Toronto, or the 9 best Toronto coffee shops for a first date) but now we have a map that showcases date ideas for all tastes and budgets, colour-coded for your convenience. Read on to find out more about each spot, including walking distance and average ranking, then follow our Google Map for the street address of each spot.
Line 1: Yonge-University Line
- Downsview: Le Monmatre.* Good for: French elegance, romance
Average rank: 3.9. Walking time: 11 mins - Wilson: Forget Me Not Cafe. Good for: Vietnamese/pho dishes, relaxed dates
Average rank: 4.4. Walking time: 15 mins - Yorkdale: SilverCity Cinema. Good for: Movie nights, group dates
Average rank: 4. Walking time: 6 mins - Lawrence West: Ristorante Boccaccio.* Good for: Italian charm, food/wine parings
Average rank: 4.2. Walking time: 13 mins - Glencairn: Shahi The Royal Roti. Good for: Indian food, friendly atmosphere.
Average rank 4.4. Walking time 4 mins - Eglington West: Bi Bim Bap. Good for: Korean stone bowl cuisine, relaxed dining
Average rank: 4.4. Walking time: 8 mins - St Clair West: LASA by Lamesa. Good for: Filipino food, casual dining
Average rank: 4.4. Walking time: 9 mins - Dupont: Spadina Museum. Good for: Canadian history, beautiful surroundings
Average rank: 4.5. Walking time: 7 mins - Spadina: Rasa.* Good for: Innovative cuisine, tasting menus
Average rank: 4.5. Walking time: 7 mins - St George: Duke of York. Good for: Local food, craft beers, historic setting.
Average rank: 4.1. Walking time: 2 mins - Museum: Royal Ontario Museum. Good for: Natural history, Friday Night Live events
Average rank: 4.3. Walking time: 1 min - Queen’s Park: Queen’s Park. Good for: Wildlife spotting, outdoor ambience
Average rank: 4.2. Walking time: 7 mins - St Patrick: The Art Gallery of Ontario. Good for: Arty dates, cold weather dating
Average rank: 4.5. Walking time: 5 mins - Osgoode: PAI.* Good for: Northern Thai cuisine, buzzing atmosphere
Average rank: 4.4. Walking time: 6 mins - St Andrew: Second City Toronto.* Good for: Improv comedy, fun group dates
Average rank: 4.4. Walking time: 8 mins - Union: Steam Whistle Brewing. Good for: Brewery tours, beer tasting
Average rank: 4.5. Walking time: 8 mins - King: St Lawrence Market. Good for: Fantastic food, people watching
Average rank: 4.5. Walking time: 7 mins - Queen: Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre.* Good for: Live theatre, elegant architecture
Average rank: 4.6. Walking time: 1 min - Dundas: The Senator Restaurant. Good for: Retro-vibes, relaxed brunch dates
Average rank: 4.3. Walking time: 2 mins - College: Infuse Cafe. Good for: Tea innovation, relaxing
Average rank: 4.8. Walking time: 5 mins - Wellesley: Bar Volo. Good for: Craft beer, patio drinks
Average rank: 4.2. Walking time: 5 mins - Bloor-Yonge: Dessert Lady Cafe. Good for: Macarons, take-out gelato
Average rank: 4.2. Walking time: 1 min - Rosedale: Black Camel. Good for: Pulled-pork, picnic-in-the-park supplies
Average rank: 4.5. Walking time: 1 min - Summerhill: Boxcar Social. Good for: Coffee by day, craft beers by night
Average rank: 4.8. Walking time: 1 min - St Clair: Nove Trattoria.* Good for: Italian romance, coziness, pasta/gnocchi dishes
Average rank: 4.5. Walking time: 1 min - Davisville: Balsamico Ristorante.* Good for: Relaxed Italian elegance, fresh pasta
Average rank: 4.4. Walking time: 5 mins - Eglinton: Absolute Comedy.* Good for: Stand up comedy, fun group dates
Average rank: 4. Walking time: 2 mins - Lawrence: Alexander Muir Gardens. Good for: Garden tranquility, pretty surrounds
Average rank: 4.2. Walking time: 5 mins - York Mills: Auberge du Pommier.* Good for: French sophistication, elegant romance
Average rank: 4.2. Walking time: 5 mins - Sheppard-Yonge: Nomé Izakaya.* Good for: Japanese tapas, fun izakaya atmosphere
Average rank: 4. Walking time: 3 mins - North York Centre: Toronto Dance Salsa.* Good for: Fun active dates, new dance moves
Average rank: 4.7. Walking time: 1 min - Finch: Pastel Creperie. Good for: Shaved ice in summer, waffles in winter
Average rank: 4.2. Walking time: 6 mins
Line 2: Bloor-Danforth Line
- Kipling: St James’s Gate. Good for: Live music, pub atmosphere
Average rank: 4. Walking time: 13 mins - Islington: Black Angus Steakhouse.* Good for: Steak dinners, elegant ambience
Average rank: 4. Walking time: 4 mins - Royal York: The Monk’s Kettle. Good for: Craft beer, cosy dining
Average rank: 4.4. Walking time: 4 mins - Old Mill: Etienne Brulé Park. Good for: River walks, winter sports
Average rank: 4.5. Walking time: 8 mins - Jane: Coffee Tree Roastery. Good for: Own-roast coffee, organic food
Average rank: 4.3. Walking time: 1 min - Runnymede: Baka Gallery Cafe. Good for: Patio dining, weekend brunch
Average rank: 4.1. Walking time: 2 mins - High Park: High Park Winter activities, nature walks
Average rank: 4.5. Walking time: 2 mins - Keele: The Mugshot Tavern. Good for: Comfort food, local beer
Average rank: 4.3. Walking time: 1 mins - Dundas West: Revue Cinema. Good for: Arthouse cinema, classic films
Average rank: 4.7. Walking time: 8 mins - Lansdowne: Propeller Coffee. Good for: Pour-over coffee, relaxed dates
Average rank: 4.6. Walking time: 2 mins - Dufferin: Grey Tiger. Good for: Vegan treats, quirky cocktails
Average rank: 4.5. Walking time: 3 mins - Ossington: Northwood. Good for: Relaxed charm, drinks list
Average rank: 4.2. Walking time: 4 mins - Christie: Christie Pits Park. Good for: Picnics, ice skating
Average rank: 4.3. Walking time: 3 mins - Bathurst: Snakes and Lattes Annex. Good for: Board games, rainy days
Average rank: 4.1. Walking time: 2 mins - Spadina: Rasa.* Good for: Innovative cuisine, tasting menus
Average rank: 4.5. Walking time: 7 mins - St George: The Roof Lounge. Good for: Toronto skyline views, elegant cocktails
Average rank: 4.3. Walking time: 3 mins - Bay: Philosopher’s Walk. Good for: Outdoor strolls, public art
Average rank: 4.3. Walking time: 10 mins - Bloor-Yonge: Dessert Lady Cafe. Good for: Macarons, take-out gelato
Average rank: 4.2. Walking time: 1 min - Sherbourne: Rooster Coffee House. Good for: Loft seating, delicious baking and coffee
Average rank: 4.5. Walking time: 7 mins - Castle Frank: F’Amelia. Good for: Northern Italian food, cozy patio vibes
Average rank: 4. Walking time: 12 mins - Broadview: Broadview Espresso. Good for: Delicious lattes, a relaxed vibe
Average rank: 4.5. Walking time: 2 mins - Chester: Louis Cifer Brew Works. Good for: on-site brews, pub atmostphere
Average rank: 4. Walking time: 2 mins - Pape: Mezes. Good for: Greek/Mediterranean dishes, lively setting
Average rank: 4.1. Walking time: 7 mins - Donlands: Marvel Coffee Company. Good for: Decadent baking, tasty coffee
Average rank: 4.5. Walking time: 1 min - Greenwood: The Wren. Good for: Soul food, local craft beer
Average rank: 4.5. Walking time: 3 mins - Coxwell: Local 1794. Good for: Elevated pub food, cocktails/craft beer
Average rank: 4.3. Walking time: 5 mins - Woodbine: Carter’s Ice Cream. Good for: Kawartha ice cream, retro summer dates
Average rank: 4.2. Walking time: 3 mins - Main Street: Bistro Camino. Good for: French fusion, fantastic service
Average rank: 4.7. Walking time: 7 mins - Victoria Park: Dentonia Golf Course. Good for: Active dates, something different
Average rank: 3.9 Walking time: 1 min - Warden: Warden Woods. Good for: Woodland walks, outdoor activity
Average rank: 4.7 Walking time: 10 mins - Kennedy: Good Luck Chinese Restaurant. Good for: Hakka Chinese, casual dining
Average rank: 4.1. Walking time: 7 mins
Line 3: Scarborough Line
- Kennedy: Good Luck Chinese Restaurant. Good for: Hakka Chinese, casual dining
Average rank: 4.1. Walking time: 7 mins - Lawrence East: Kennedy Bowl. Good for: Interactive fun, group dates
Average rank: 4. Walking time: 6 mins - Ellesmere: Johnny’s Shawarma. Good for: Take-away food, casual lunch dates
Average rank: 4.2. Walking time: 6 mins - Midland: Ni Ji Sushi. Good for: Japanese delicacies, green tea ice cream
Average rank: 4.1. Walking time: 4 mins - Scarborough Centre: Canyon Creek. Good for: Steaks, Honey buttered rolls
Average rank: 3.8. Walking time: 13 mins - McCowan: Cineplex Scarborough. Good for: Movie nights, group dates
Average rank: 4. Walking time: 6 mins
Line 4: Sheppard Line
- Sheppard-Yonge: Nomé Izakaya.* Good for: Japanese tapas, fun izakaya atmosphere
Average rank: 4. Walking time: 3 mins - Bayview: Il Fornello Bayview. Good for: Cheery, welcoming Italian atmosphere
Average rank: 3.8. Walking time: 4 mins - Bessarion: Il Fornello. Good for: Pizza, casual dining
Average rank: 4.0. Walking time: 11mins - Leslie: Betty Sutherland Trail. Good for: Outdoor dates, nature hikes
Average rank: 4.5. Walking time: 5 mins - Don Mills: SilverCity Fairview Mall. Good for: Movie nights, group dates
Average rank: 3.8. Walking time: 7 mins
Please note, Toronto date ideas marked with a * are venues where booking in advance is strongly recommended. The numbers refer to the average ranking across Yelp, TripAdvisor and Google Maps for each date.
If you have questions about these date ideas or suggestion of your own, please comment below or write to us at [email protected]
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