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Make the most of the last month of summer by spending those sunny days having fun on the water with these date ideas! 🌊
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It’s that time of year when U-Pick farms are now in season! It’s a great way to support local. Looking for a cute summer date that’s equally fruitful? Swipe to find some farms in and around Toronto! 👉
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BRUNCH DATE GIVEAWAY 🥂✨ is THE hottest spot (with the hottest view) to spend summer days and nights. 🎉😍 Spend next weekend with them and party it up with BOTTOMLESS brunch and drag show for the most fun brunch date yet. 💅🏼
One winner and their brunch date will receive a pair (2) of tickets to 's 'Drag Me to Brunch: Make It Bubbly' bottomless brunch and drag show on August 10th! 🥂💖
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Your seating will be at 12:30pm on August 10th, the show starts at 1pm! 🎉
Must be 19+. Transportation not included. Valerie is located inside Hotel X Toronto on the Exhibition Place grounds. Not affiliated with Instagram or Facebook. This is our only account, please ignore any follows or messages that are not from us or look suspicious. Contest closes August 8, 9AM. [ad]
It’s summer cottage season! There are so many stunning cottages to stay in near the Toronto area! Swipe 👉 to see some of our favourites 🏨
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STAYCATION GIVEAWAY ✨❤️ Get ready for an unforgettable date night getaway in Cambridge to experience their picturesque, river-side city and the award-winning, 5-Diamond resort that you can find there! We want you to experience it all with your favourite person.
One winner will win ⤵️:
✨ A one-night Country Retreat Package at , including an overnight stay, dinner, and breakfast (valued at $1,200), plus
🛍️ A $200 Gift Card for shopping!
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Winner must be 19+. Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa is located at 1 Langdon Dr, Cambridge, ON. Subject to room availability. Not affiliated with Instagram or Facebook. This is our only account, please ignore any follows or messages that are not from us or look suspicious. Contest closes August 5, 2024 at 11:59PM [ad]
Just when you thought Toronto had enough date ideas… there’s more coming!! ✨
The highly anticipated restaurants & more coming soon to Toronto are:
🥟 is a world-class fine dining restaurant bringing flavours of Canton, Shanghai and Beijing to Toronto, july 26 (in soft opening now)
🥩 is opening a second location on College St., july 2024
🍣 ’s very highly anticipated opening of the restaurant// will be the first Nobu residence, hotel & restaurant in the world, august 2024
🎳 will soon have a Toronto location at , fall 2024
🍛 noyaa is set to open in and described as a tapas style Indian cuisine restaurant, TBD
SAVE to be first in line for the newest & hottest date nights! 🥂📥
It’s date night! But....are we staying in or going out? 🤔 Which would you rather do and why?
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STAYCATION GIVEAWAY ❤️🌃 Get ready for an unforgettable stay with the brand new ! You'll discover stunning interiors, luxurious rooms, and an array of fantastic amenities all to elevate your hotel experience. ✨ We want you to experience it all!
One winner will win ⤵️:
✨ A one-night stay at ,
✨ Complimentary valet parking,
✨ $200 food credit to dine on-site at & Muse Lobby Bar
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's amenities allow you to stay in shape at the state-of-the-art fitness centre 🏋️♀️, host successful meetings in sophisticated meeting rooms 💻, and tantalize your taste buds with the incredible offerings at the two vibrant on-site restaurants 🍽️. Your stay is about to get even more amazing!
Winner must be 19+. Hotel is located at 92 Peter St. Prize excludes alcoholic beverages. Blackout dates will apply. Subject to room/hotel availability. Not affiliated with Instagram or Facebook. This is our only account, please ignore any follows or messages that are not from us or look suspicious. Contest closes July 17th, 2024 at 11:59PM [ad]
Free movie dates with Under The Stars ✨🍿 festival kicks off July 10 with the goal to amplify BIPOC artists andremove barriers to access the film industry.
You can watch these movies for free this month at the Big Park in Regent Park:
👑 The Queen of My Dreams
Following the sudden death of her father, q***r Pakistani woman Azra (by Amrit Kaur) leaves her home in Canada to travel to Pakistan. She soon finds herself on a Bollywood-inspired journey through memories - real and imagined - from her mother’s youth in 1960s Karachi to her own coming of age in rural Nova Scotia.
🐉 Raya and the Last Dragon
Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when sinister monsters (the Druun) threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. 500 years later, those monsters have returned & it’s up to a lone warrior to track down the last dragon and stop them for good.
🏙️ Crooklyn
Inspired by their childhood, Spike Lee & siblings co-wrote this tender & nostalgic look at a working class Black family growing up in pre-gentrified ‘70s Bed-Stuy. Film follows the Carmichaels (+ their eccentric neighbours) as they live and learn the funny, beautiful, and painful lessons of growing up.
SAVE for your July movie dates under the stars! 🌙🎥
📍: 600 Dundas St. E., Toronto
🗓️: Wednesday July 10, 17, and 24th
🕠: festivities begin at 7:30pm, screenings at sundown
Toronto’s best-kept secret is celebrating their one year anniversary soon! 🎉
To celebrate further, they're offering FREE coffee and $11.59 cocktails during the week of July 8, 2024 ☕ 🍸
With a dynamic atmosphere that seamlessly transitions from a cozy café by day to a vibrant lounge by night, 11:59 Bar:Café is the perfect spot in the financial district for the AM crowd looking for a daytime workspace and the PM crowd seeking after-work drinks 🙌
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🗓️: Week of July 8, 2024
Happy Canada Day Toronto! 🇨🇦 It’s our country’s birthday and there are definitely going to be fireworks lit up in the sky tonight. Here are some spots where you can find them all starting at 10pm ⤵️:
📍: Ashbridges Bay Park
📍: Centennial Park
📍: Milliken Park
📍: Stan Wadlow Park
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It’s your special day! 🎂 🎉 Know any spots for birthday freebies that are WORTH the visit? Let us know in the comments below! ⤵️
Be the pastry chef & cake decorator you’ve always wanted to be with ! This culinary classroom hosts over 15 culinary classes in person and online. That’s a lot of pastries you could make! Impress your date with your baking skills or spend quality time together with one of their classes 🎂
We want you to experience this! One winner will win a doughnut making class for two for a sweet baking date at Le Dolci’s culinary classroom 🍩
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Sun’s out, boats out! 🛥️ Ever rented a boat or gone on a boat excursion? Here are some boat companies that you can look into! ⤵️
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Rooftop patio season is in full swing and we know you guys are soaking up the sun every chance you get! There’s not shortage of amazing places to check out this summer, but here are a few to add to your list☀️🍹
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YAKITORI DINNER GIVEAWAY 🍢 There’s a new Japanese Izakaya in town where you can taste authentic yakitori skewers that will transport you with flavours straight from Japan 🇯🇵 With .yakitori’s vibrant decor and nostalgic touches, this gem serves delicious shareables that will immerse you into a fun atmosphere of Japanese culture.
We want you to experience this! One winner will win a yakitori dinner date worth $200 to dine at .yakitori 🍢
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Note: Giveaway prize is best served for 2 to 4 people (Around $50-60 per person)
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Getting married or looking for inspo soon? 💍 There are so many gorgeous venues in Toronto! Swipe 👉 to check out some popular ones 💒
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Where do you think a first timer absolutely NEEDS to visit in Toronto? 😯 Let us know in the comments ⤵️
If you’re new to the city, how are you liking it so far? 😊
ROSÉ PICNIC GIVEAWAY 🌸 Happy National Rosé Day! We're celebrating in a big way, and want you to check out the biggest (and pink-est) summer picnic in Toronto! 🥂 Back at the Stanley Barracks Grounds of , is turning June 22nd into an endless flow of fun, good vibes, and of course, rosé!
One winner will receive a pair of festival passes to enjoy on Saturday, June 22nd AND their Friday night Summer Solstice pre-party. 🎉
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Can't wait? USE CODE Rose20 FOR 20% OFF YOUR TICKETS - valid until the end of the weekend! 🌸
Winner and guest must be 19+. Transportation and sample tokens not included. Not affiliated with Instagram or Facebook. This is our only account, please ignore any follows or messages that are not from us or look suspicious. Contest closes June 14, 11:59PM.
DINNER DATE GIVEAWAY 🍝 Welcoming even more amazing date spots to The Well, you can now indulge at , a new chef-driven restobar in the heart of the city! 🩷 If you’ve tried Bridgette Bar at their original Calgary location, you’ll know how drool-worthy it is. 🤤
One winner will receive a $250 gift card to use at with their favourite person! 🎉
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This is the ONLY hotel in North America located inside a major league stadium! ⚾️🏟️
offers so many things for sports fans, staycation lovers and more to enjoy including:
🛌 Rooms and suites with the coolest view for baseball fans,
🍽️ An amazing on-site restaurant () that overlooks the game,
🎉 Legends Lounge with a view of the diamond perfect for private events,
✨ 4 private Skybox suites you can book out with the whole crew to see a game in luxury,
🍻 An On Deck patio open for the summer and perfect for a pre game,
💪 An in-hotel fitness centre,
🎤 The CLOSEST you can get to Rogers Centre concerts (ahem, Era’s Tour in November), and
🚶♀️ Walking distance from the city’s most popular attractions and other date night spots!
P.S. staying as a hotel guest? You can even order Sportsnet Grill favourites right to your room and enjoy an elevated game-day experience without the crowds. 🛎️🌭
📍: One Blue Jays Way, Toronto
🐶: Pet-friendly hotel
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The warm sunny days are here! Check out some of these rooftop pools for the perfect city view swim 🏊♂️
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There’s a new food hall in Toronto for those food dates! The Wellington Market is located inside with over 50 shops of food to choose from 🤤 Have you visited yet?
📍 Wellington Market inside
🎥 .to
NIGHT OUT GIVEAWAY 🍸🩷 .bar is a brand new cocktail bar by the team behind .gallery and it’s SO PRETTY! Step into a night of pink hues, a stunning bar, and inventive drinks with your favourite person. ✨
One winner will receive a $150 gift card to .bar cocktail bar in the Rosedale neighbourhood! 🎉
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Winner must be 19+. Not affiliated with Instagram or Facebook. This is our only account, please ignore any follows or messages that are not from us or look suspicious. Contest closes June 10th, 2024 11:59PM. 📸: Rick O’Brien
Grab your favourite person and take them to the best market date in the city! .welcome.market will offer lots and lots of goodies and it's happening on June 1 & 2. 🛍️
📍/🎥: .welcome.market, 938 Queen St W
There are tons of beautiful wineries near Toronto for those wine dates especially in the Niagara region! 🍷 Check out some of our top picks to visit this summer & enjoy some delicious local wine🍷🍇
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Peller Estates has been crafting quality wines for Canadians for over 50 years.
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Iconic Trius Red, Canada’s largest underground sparkling wine cellar
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Awarded one of the Top 20 Wineries in Canada.
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The Canadian Wine That Started Canadian Wine. Produced in Niagara-on-the-Lake & Okanagan.
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Crafting Quality Since 1993🍷 Niagara-on-the-lake & Okanagan
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There are TONS of Happy Hour spots in Toronto! We want to know your favourite, let us know in the comments below 👇
HOCKEY LOVER'S GIVEAWAY 🏒💙 The playoffs may be wrapping up soon but as one of the top cities in the world for fans of the game, Toronto's hockey love is still going strong! 🥅 That's why we've teamed up with to send you and your hockey-loving date on an awesome summer experience.
One winner will receive a VIP Toronto hockey-lover's date plus a stay overnight! 🎉🏒 Your prize will include:
🎟️ 2x VIP passes,
🛌 A 1-night stay at Maple Leaf Square,
🍻 A $100 Gift Card to , and
☕️ A $25 Gift Card to
(value ~$750!)
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Winner must be a resident of Ontario. Winner must be 19+ to meet hotel check-in requirements. Le Germain Hotel stay will be booked in a King or Queen Room, subject to availability. Not affiliated with Instagram or Facebook. This is our only account, please ignore any follows or messages that are not from us or look suspicious. Contest closes June 7, 11:59PM. Prize package must be used by September 30, 2024. [ad]
The summer weather is here and that means all the food festivals are rolling out soon! Check out some of these that will be coming to Toronto! Will you be attending?
📍: , June 15-16, 2024
Presented by , the epic two-day outdoor festival celebrating everyone’s favourite weekend activity, returns to The Grounds at Hotel X Toronto
📍: , August 9-11, 2024
An electric atmosphere showcasing some of Toronto’s best and most celebrated chefs with an authentic Mexican twist.
📍: , June 28 — July 1, 2024
The Rotary Club of Etobicoke invites you to kick off the summer at their annual Toronto Ribfest.
📍: , May 26, 2024
Immerse yourself in an array of popular Korean dishes and sweets that will transport your taste buds straight to the vibrant streets of Seoul.
📍: , June 28-30
Taste of Asia will be a coming together of dazzling cultural performances, culinary artists, iconic celebrities, dignitaries, sports fans, artisans and food connoisseurs.
📍: , June 14 – 16, 2024
An opportunity to capture and explore the tastes and sounds of Italy and more right in the middle of Toronto as College Street transforms into a classic Italian piazza.
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The Toronto skyline as dusk is absolutely beautiful for evening walks 💕 🎥: @dc__4642
The datenight Awards are HERE! 🏆 Having launched in seven major cities across Canada, datenight awards was created to provide our community a thoughtful guide of the best date ideas based on your input and our Committee’s expertise. Participating cities: Calgary, Toronto, Halifax, British Columbia, Ottawa, Edmonton and Quebec Categories: Brunch 🥐, Coffee ☕️, Cocktail 🍸, Dinner 🍝, Brewery 🍻, and Dessert 🧁 Click the link in our bio 📲 to find your city, and nominate your favourites in each category!
•LINK IN BIO• @theTacoFest presented by @TasteToronto, the epic three-day outdoor festival celebrating everyone’s favourite summer date (come on, taco dates are perfect), returns to Fort York on Friday, August 9 to Sunday, August 11, 2024. Back and bigger than ever with a super stacked line-up of drool-worthy taco dishes from the top 45 Toronto restaurants, this event is going to be showcasing the tastiest snacks in the city with flavourful margaritas to wash it all down! 🌮
Hey Toronto! Happy Thursday, we’ve almost finished yet another great week, let’s get into some date ideas for the weekend. #datenight #dateideas #datenightideas #datenite #datenightcanada #thingstodo #torontodateideas #datenightyyz
New hotel in town, @reverytoronto featuring @deauvilleclubto + The Muse Lobby Bar ✨ The datenight team experienced a staycation at Ontario’s first Curio Collection by Hilton, a Hollywood chic hotel located in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District - blending sophistication, design, and hospitality with the lights, drama, and vibrant energy of the neighbourhood. Expect everything from this hotel including ⤵️: 🍽️ French-inspired dining at @deauvilleclubto 🍸 Muse Lobby Bar 🏋🏻♀️ 24 Hour Fitness Centre 💻 Event Space + Private Dining Room (change icon) 🐶 Pet-friendly rooms 🚗 Valet Parking & Hilton Honor Rewards TIFF Light Box, Princess of Wales Theatre, and Mirvish Theatre are all within a kilometer of their doors. With @reverytoronto being close to iconic Toronto landmarks, theatres, financial district, and event venues, you’ll want to stay here for an extra night! Stay before the end of July & receive a limited-time offer in @deauvilleclubto! 📍: @reverytoronto @deauvilleclubto, 92 Peter St 🎥: @jessymegan.ca, @ceezamaral #datenightyyz #reverytoronto #deauvilleclub #muselobbybar [ad]
Support your local winery this summer and get your wines directly from them for your next date nights! 🍷 Here are some of @tillystravellingtable's faves ⤵️ 📍: @malivoire @ravinevineyard @palatinehillsestatewinery @13thstreetwinery 🎥: @tillystravellingtable
NOMINATE NOW FOR THE BEST OF THE BEST IN TORONTO! 🏆 Ever wondered which date spots are the best of the best in your city? We want to know too! We’ve launched our datenight Awards to create a guide for the top 10 best of the best dates in Toronto but we need YOUR help! Click the link in our bio to nominate your fave in each category of brunch, coffee, cocktail, dinner, brewery, and dessert in hopes to see your vote crowned the winner in our thoughtful guide of the best date ideas in Toronto! 😊
Mornings are so peaceful 💕 🎥: @lexiyounng
As new parents, finding family-friendly hotels like @springhillsuitesvaughan is a huge win for us 🙌🏽 Located 10 mins away from major attractions like Canada’s Wonderland 🎢 and Vaughan Mills Shopping Mall 🛍️, this hotel was comfy, clean, and spacious. @springhillsuitesvaughan is full of family-friendly amenities like: ✨ a lobby restaurant ✨ the comfiest bedding ✨ in-room microwave + mini fridge ✨ 24/7 fitness room ✨ indoor heated pool and hot tub ✨ continental breakfast ✨ cribs on request ✨ free wifi Save this reel for your next family staycation in Vaughan! 📍: @springhillsuitesvaughan, 612 Applewood Crescent, Vaughan, ON 🎥: @lifewithfarihaa #datenightyyz #springhillsuitesvaughan [ad]
•LINK IN BIO• When The Bear aired on FX, it was a small Torontonian victory to see @MattyMatheson, Canadian chef and restauranteur on the cast list repping our city and growing into a smash-hit celebrity. Have you been watching? If not, first of all, why? Second of all, you don’t need to delve into the show to appreciate the good eats that The Bear holds in such high importance! So, check out the real life places that Neil Fak… we mean Matty Matheson has had a huge hand in opening and creating the menus for!
Enjoy every bit of summer together with your favourite person 💕 🎥: @heyroselynne
Enjoy every bit of summer together with your favourite person 💕 🎥: @heyroselynne
FREE date activity: Visit The Moment Shop by @airmiles_canada to pick up a moment that best resonates with you 💕 Popup hours: Saturday July 13 from 11am-7pm Sunday July 14 from 11am-7pm 📍: @@airmiles_canada 🎥: @ajthetechnologist
If @Suite115.to isn’t on your list yet, you definitely need to add it. This moody speakeasy turned Japanese inspired cocktail bar is the perfect spot for a date night, or a night out. The cocktails are magical and the food is so yummy. located at bathurst x college, look for the big red circle - don’t miss out! 📍: @Suite115.to, 532 College St 🎥: @brennaclarkeee #datenightyyz #suite115 [hosted]
•LINK IN BIO• The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is returning to the Exhibition Place, Toronto this August 16 – September 2 and we can’t wait for another year of summer carnival dates. @letsgototheex Here’s a first look in the #linkinbio 📲 for this year’s CNE dates and concert line-up!
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