Toronto’s 5 Best Summer Date Spots
top 5: summertime datesToronto
(Jul.29.11)
Nothing beats these five Toronto spots for spending lazy afternoons and sultry summer nights with our sweetie.
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Carens Wine and Cheese Bar
A Toronto treasure, this wine and cheese bar stands out thanks to its intimate back patio. Ornate hanging lanterns and lush greenery punctuate the wood-planked walls, creating a perfect summer escape for our favourite pairings (wine or otherwise).
Carens Wine and Cheese Bar; 158 Cumberland Street; 416-962-5158; www.carenswineandcheese.com
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Polson Pier Drive-In
A unique experience for 21st-century daters, the drive-in’s timeless charm is a great way to keep things private without compromising the big screen – or the gentle summertime breeze.
Polson Pier; 11 Polson Street (west off of Cherry Street, south of Lakeshore); www.polsonpier.com
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Centreville and The Rectory Café
Embrace nostalgia with a summertime date at Centreville Amusement Park, then make your way to Ward’s Island for dinner and a glass of wine for two at The Rectory Café. Watch the sun set on the café’s patio, which overlooks Lake Ontario.
Centreville Amusement Park; Toronto Island; www.centreisland.ca
The Rectory Café; 102 Lakeshore Ave, Ward's Island; 416-203-2152; www.therectorycafe.com
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Xococava
Tucked away off a secluded courtyard, this sweet chocolate shop – with a small outdoor patio – is best known for its tantalizingly seductive gelato, savoury chocolate combinations and sumptuous treats that were made for sharing. Order the Madagascar chocolate sorbet ($5.25) and two spoons.
Xococava; 1560 Yonge Street; 979-9916; www.xococava.ca
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Toronto Botanical Gardens & Edwards Gardens
A respite from Toronto’s urban jungle, these lush, romantic gardens are an ideal place to spend a relaxing afternoon. A variety of private and public tours are available, or you can opt to wander around with your significant other and take it all in.
Toronto Botanical Gardens & Edwards Gardens; 777 Lawrence Ave E; www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca
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