Perfect DAY in TORONTO, Canada! ❄️ | Things TO DO with 24 Hours in DOWNTOWN Toronto in WINTER ??????

Today we're going to share our idea of the perfect day in Toronto...in winter! If you watched the previous episode you'll know that I surprised Sam with a Toronto staycation and on Day 2, we set out to explore the city.

We started off the morning with a hearty breakfast at Fran's Restaurant where we ordered French toast, chorizo and hash browns with eggs, and lots of coffee to wake up. This is a really cool eatery with a diner vibe and it was just a few blocks from our hotel.

From there, we walked down to the ferry terminal and crossed over to Ward Island, which is the only of the Toronto Island that is open in the wintertime. The best views of the Toronto skyline are from the Toronto Islands, so this is one place that I always recommend to visitors. We had a fun morning strolling along the beach, walking through a birch forest, and admiring the cottages on the island.

By the time we got back to the city, it was lunch time, so we made our way over to the Distillery District. This is a historic area in the city that houses industrial redbrick buildings from the Victorian Era, which have been converted into cafes, restaurants, art galleries, shops and more. Toronto's Distillery District is a pedestrian-only zone, so it's really fun to walk around, especially in winter when all the Christmas decorations are up. Here we found a Mexican restaurant called El Catrin Distileria where we ordered up tacos with green salsa and ribs with corn and mole sauce.

Later that afternoon, we made our way over to The Porch for some rooftop skating. This is another fun winter activity in Toronto and the best part are the views of the CN Tower and the skyscrapers all around. The rink is made of synthetic ice, so it does take a little getting used to, but we had a good time. They offer skate and helmet rentals at the venue, and it is worth making a reservation as it can get busy. (As a heads up, if you bring your own skates, make sure you also bring a helmet or you'll get charged the rental fee!)

Lastly, we ended our day in Toronto back at our hotel, where we ordered some room service and watched TV. Is there a better way to end a busy day of sightseeing than with truffle fries and a pizza? I think not!

We hope this vlog gave you some ideas of what you can do with 24 hours in Toronto in winter. Thanks again for watching and we'll see you soon with more adventures!

#Toronto #Staycation #Canada

Places we visited during our day in Toronto:
???? Fran's Restaurant for brunch
???? Ward Island by ferry
???? Distillery District
???? El Catrin Distileria for Mexican food
???? The Porch for rooftop ice skating
???? One King Street West Hotel

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Perfect DAY in TORONTO, Canada! ❄️ | Things TO DO with 24 Hours in DOWNTOWN Toronto in WINTER ????????

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