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Whether you\u2019re into White Christmas or White Russians, there\u2019s something for you in Toronto this winter. As the biggest city in the country, you can bet there are dozens of things to do and try this chilly season. Whip on a scarf and Maple Leafs jersey, because these top winter activities in Toronto<\/a> are waiting for you.<\/p>\n

1. Maple Leafs Hockey<\/h4>\n

What\u2019s loud, buzzed, and freezing cold? A Maple Leafs hockey fan, and proud of it! Don\u2019t miss a game this winter, where you can find yourself in a sea of cheering blue. Bring a blanket if you\u2019ve never been to a game. The Maple Leaf Gardens can get pretty frosty on the inside.<\/p>\n

2. Nathan Phillips Square<\/h4>\n

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\nYour girlfriend might find your indecisiveness annoying, but not Toronto! With over 50 city-run outdoor ice skating rinks to choose from, it\u2019s hard to pick just one. If you need a suggestion, Nathan Phillips Square (open all winter) is the most popular rink, and includes an illuminated Toronto sign perfect for Instagram pictures. Take your date to this Toronto winter attraction<\/a> and he or she might just think you\u2019re the most decisive person on earth.<\/p>\n

3. Winterlicious<\/h4>\n

Get ready, get set, and go stuff your face with the best food in Toronto! For two weeks at the tail end of January through February, the city puts on Winterlicious. Over 200 restaurants offer prix-fixe menus for lunch and dinner. Plus, there are demonstrations, cooking classes, and food-to-drink parings. Grab yourself a cocktail and feast at these top places to visit in Toronto in winter.<\/p>\n

4. Winterfolk Music Festival<\/h4>\n

Those Toronto winter blues have nothing to do with sadness. When you\u2019re in T.O., it\u2019s all about the Winterfolk Music Festival, which showcases genres like blues, jazz, folk, country, and rock. Additionally, there are musical workshops available, if you want to test your dexterity on something other than your phone\u2019s keypad. Playing Feb 17-19, 2017, on five different stages, this winter festival brings a ton of happiness to the frosty season.<\/p>\n

5. Beach Volleyball<\/h4>\n

Want to RSVP a \u201cno\u201d to the cold winter in Toronto? Well, you can enjoy some beach volleyball instead. Beach Blast is open all year and has seven indoor sandbox courts. You don\u2019t have to wait until the ice thaws to get in a good serve.<\/p>\n

Just because it\u2019s winter doesn\u2019t mean you have to stay in and hide. Instead, grab a drink, a sports jersey, and enjoy everything Toronto offers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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