5 Great Ways to Spend the Winter in Toronto

Looking for a little winter fun with the fam? Here is our list of the seven great ways to spend the winter in Toronto. There's nothing like finding new ways to frolic with your family when it's cold outside.

Leslieville's Ambiance Chocolat makes mouth watering cups of cocoa to go (a small amount of seating is available) to help keep everyone happy on wintery walks.

Whether your kids can handle a long hike or a short term experience, the well-trod ravines, paths and gorgeous vistas make the Brick Works a perfect spot. Afterwards, warm them up in Cafe Belong with gourmet snacks, then lace up their skates for a spin around the indoor/outdoor skating trail.

It's hard to say which public park is tops—Withrow Park, Trinity Bellwoods or Christie Pits. (We do know from experience the steep hill at Riverdale Farm is pretty scary for preschoolers). Whatever your preference, safe tobogganing is part of the fun—especially if you remember helmets, extra mittens, hot chocolate and some good screams.

The Natrel Rink is one of our favourites in the city for its lakeside setting. Break out the whole family's skating skills at Harbourfront DJ Skate Nights on Saturdays.

The multiplex may offer more choices, but for an intimate, old-school theatre-style setting (with great popcorn, too), bring the kids down to the Revue Cinema, the Roncesvalles not-for-profit movie theatre. This month, check out a screening of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.