Romantic winter date night ideas in Ontario
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Celebrate the season at a winter festival or on a snowy adventure like snowshoeing or ice skating. Rejuvenate on a spa escape, getaway to a cozy cabin or indulge in baking and chocolate making workshops.
Whether you’re planning a first date, a special Valentine’s Day or a milestone celebration with your forever love, these date night suggestions include memorable activities for two and romantic overnight getaways.
Ottawa Region
Make a great escape in Ottawa
Join Escape Manor to experience one of Ottawa’s top-rated escape rooms. Work together to solve puzzles, clues and riddles as you race against the clock on a themed adventure. Relationship building has never been so fun.
Once you’ve finished cracking all the codes, enjoy fine dining with candlelit ambiance at Beckta.
Location: several Ottawa locations
Browse the National Gallery of Canada
Established in 1880, the permanent collection consists of more than 75,000 works of art from antiquity to the present day, including one of the most impressive collections of Indigenous and Canadian art in the world.
Location: 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa
Celebrate Winterlude
Since 1979, Ottawa welcomes winter with a fun-filled annual festival featuring intricate ice and snow sculptures, delicious food and drink and snow-based activities like tubing, skating and so much more.
Location: Ottawa
Niagara Region
Unique dining at the Old Stone Inn Boutique Hotel
Share a cozy evening meal under the stars in a heated dome or cabin. Enjoy the intimate ambiance while wrapped in warm blankets. This Winterfest event runs until March 31, 2026.
Location: 6080 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls
Fall in love with Niagara Parks
Purchase the Niagara Falls Wonder Pass to visit Niagara’s top attractions at a discount.
Journey Behind the Falls for a unique view of the mighty cascade. Travel through a 670-metre tunnel to an outdoor platform overlooking the Niagara River and the Falls Niagara Falls Power Station.
Greater Toronto Area
The Chef Upstairs cooking classes
Spice things up in the kitchen. Interactive, chef-instructed cooking classes make a fun indoor winter date for new cooks and experienced chefs.
Sharpen your skills and learn savvy new ways to whip up mouth-watering dishes from scratch. Enjoy your meal together with a glass of wine, beer or a soft drink.
Locations:
Silversmithing at The Devil’s Workshop
Make a memory that lasts forever by crafting your own jewellery, the ultimate romantic souvenir. Create your own wedding bands in silver, white gold, rose gold or yellow gold. Complete date night with dinner and an overnight stay at The Drake Hotel.
Locations:
- The Devil’s Workshop, 1106 Queen Street West, Toronto
- The Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen Street West, Toronto
Visit the Royal Ontario Museum after dark
This monthly evening event series for adults over 19 features live DJ music, visual arts, food and drink—a unique way to enjoy the museum.
Location: 100 Queens Park, Toronto
Jazz night at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Watch sharks, sea turtles and other seas creatures float by on a winter date night as you listen to a live jazz band play. Jazz Nights at Ripley’s occur on the second Friday of every month.
Location: 288 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto
Savour MICHELIN-star cuisine
Treat yourselves to a MICHELIN starred dining experience, such as Osteria Giulia for exquisite seafood or Don Alfonso 1890, where you can take in the sweeping views of the city while enjoying a Mediterranean menu. For MICHELIN approved restaurants that are reasonably priced, check out the list of Bib Gourmand restaurants.
Experience romance at the Broadview Hotel
Originally built in 1891, this historic east-end building is now a stylish boutique hotel with a street-level bistro and bar and a stunning rooftop lounge overlooking the city skyline.
Suites with Italian linens and locally made organic bath products will elevate your weekend getaway. The Get a Room Package is designed for romantic getaways with sparkling wine, breakfast and late check-out.
Location: 106 Broadview Avenue, Toronto
Huron, Perth, Waterloo and Wellington
Follow Stratford’s tasty Chocolate Trail
Discover pure chocolate bliss in one of Ontario’s prettiest towns on a self-guided tour. Sample an assortment of delicious cacao-based treats and chat with local creators about their craft.
Cozy stays in Stratford include The Parlour Inn in the heart of the city and The Bruce Hotel.
Location: Stratford
Spa escape at Elora Mill Hotel
Rural chic meets luxurious sophistication in the historic town of Elora, overlooking the picturesque Grand River.
A top spot for couples’ spa vacations, enjoy ultimate rejuvenation. After you’re both feeling refreshed, savour classic afternoon tea and delicious European pastries at the Wild Tart. If wedding bells are in your future, this hotel and spa is the definitive destination for nuptials.
Location: 77 Mill Street West, Elora
Southwestern Ontario
Experience royal treatment at Clonmel Castle
Book one of the elegant suites at this Georgian revival-style heritage mansion in the village of Port Dover near Lake Erie. Enjoy charcuterie, wine and breakfast with your stay.
Location: 150 Prospect Street, Port Dover
Southeastern Ontario
Hibernate at Black River Retreat
Experience an ultra-private couples’ retreat at a cozy cabin sanctuary in the secluded woodlands of Tweed.
Stroll along forest trails surrounded by a tranquil winter landscape. Dip into a cedar hot tub only steps from the cabin, cuddle by the rustic fireplace or roast s’mores under a canopy of stars.
Location: 107939a Hwy #7, Tweed
Ice skate in Springer Market Square
Glide hand-in-hand with your partner on the ice rink at Springer Market Square, in the heart of Kingston. Ice skate rentals are available nearby.
Warm up with hot chocolate from vendors near the rink or head to Atomica Kitchen & Cocktails for a meal on the heated sidewalk patio.
Location: Springer Market Square, Kingston
Kawarthas and Northumberland
Millbrook Valley Chocolates workshop
Explore an impressive variety of chocolate gourmet delights. Register for a private chocolate making workshop or for classic fondues and look out for special couples-only specials during the week of Valentine’s Day.
Location: 32 King Street East, Millbrook
Retreat to Northumberland Heights
Book a couples’ wellness retreat just an hour east of Toronto. Various overnight packages include spa services, wellness classes and a three-course dinner.
Location: 795 Northumberland Heights Road, Cobourg
Haliburton Highlands to the Ottawa Valley
Go off-grid with Cabinscape
Embrace the essence of a quiet wilderness getaway in one of several custom-designed, ecologically sound, off-grid tiny houses in remote forest locations.
Hike the trails and pause for stunning views and vistas, then cozy up by a fire and watch the stars.
Locations: various locations
Get cozy at Somewhere Inn Calabogie
Make this four-season, redesigned roadside motel—nestled among the stunning forests, mountains and lakes of the Ottawa Valley—your basecamp for adventures like fat biking, Nordic skiing and snowshoeing.
Location: 5254 Calabogie Road, Calabogie
Grey, Bruce and Simcoe
Red Hen Artisanale baking workshop
Hone your baking skills together with an hands-on baking workshop in a cozy country setting. Craft the perfect sourdough or buttery croissants, learn the art of puff pastry or create a decorative pie.
Check out what’s on the menu at the Flying Chestnut Kitchen in Eugenia and book a night at a local accommodation such as Danby House in Markdale, Pretty River Valley Country Inn in Nottawa or the Dorchester Hotel in Collingwood.
Location: 384265 Concession Road 4, Priceville
Snowshoe with Free Spirit Tours
Take a guided snowshoe hike along the Bruce Trail, and marvel at the stunning snow-capped pine trees.
Follow up with wine and cider tasting paired with local cheese at Georgian Hills Vineyards and a comfortable overnight stay at Living Water Resorts & Spa.
Location: Collingwood
York, Durham and Headwaters
Mount Alverno country escape
Mount Alverno Luxury Resort defines rustic elegance with sweeping views of the surrounding countryside, luxurious suites, a cocktail lounge and a fine-dining restaurant. Vista by Chef Denis specializes in Canadian cuisine with a French twist.
Location: 20706 Heart Lake Road, Caledon Village
Muskoka, Parry Sound and Algonquin Park
Celebrate at Couples Resort
Perfect for rekindling romance, the appropriately named Couples Resort is located on the edge of Algonquin Park, on the shores of glittering Galeairy Lake.
Enjoy a luxurious spa day with champagne, private hot tubs, a wood-burning fireplace, room service and first-class gourmet dining in the heart of nature. Outdoor activities include ice skating, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Location: 139 Galeairy Lake Road, Whitney
Northeastern Ontario
Visit the Nordic spa at Cedar Meadows Resort
Just ten minutes from the Timmins airport in Northeastern Ontario, Cedar Meadows Resort is an upscale resort and spa on 70 hectares of forest.
Experience the health benefits of its luxurious Nordic Spa and take a Wilderness Tour through the wildlife park.
Location: 1000 Norman Street, Timmins
Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma
Revitalize at The Greenhouse Spa
Located in Salut Ste. Marie’s upscale Quattro Hotel, various packages include facial treatments, massage therapy and much more.
Make it an overnight romantic getaway with dinner at Quattro Vinotecca.
Location: 229 Great Northern Road, Sault Ste. Marie
From tasty trails and cozy getaways to outdoor adventures, dial up the romance this winter on a date night to remember.
Last updated: December 31, 2025