We’re resisting the urge to hibernate all winter long by visiting these indoor attractions. Bonus: They’re all TTC-accessible.
Allen Gardens
Toronto’s original indoor green oasis is open year round and offers a welcome boost of warmth and colour.
19 Horticultural Ave. (Carlton between Sherbourne & Jarvis); 416-392-7288; free
Textile Museum of Canada
We're improving our fashion credentials with a knowledge-building trip to Canada’s only museum devoted entirely to textile arts.
55 Centre Ave. (Dundas and University); 416-599-5321; www.textilemuseum.ca; $12.
The Bata Shoe Museum
This museum’s impressive collection of shoes will make ours look positively modest.
327 Bloor St. W. (at St. George St.); 416-979-7799; www.batashoemuseum.ca; $12
Toronto Zoo
With plenty of indoor pavilions to check out (not to mention some with tropical heat), a visit to the Toronto Zoo offers a welcome reprise from dull, grey winter days.
200 Meadowvale Rd. (at HWY 401); 416-392-5929; www.torontozoo.com; prices vary
Art Gallery of Ontario
We're spending a chilly winter's day finally checking out Frank Gehry’s transformation of the AGO.
317 Dundas St. W. (at University); 416-979-6648; www.ago.net; $18