On a warm summer day, there’s nothing quite like sipping a cold drink on a patio—especially in the lively streets (and rooftops) of Toronto! There are plenty of patios nestled in the city offering great sips, bites, and vibes—if you know where to look. You’re going to want to visit these patios before summer is over!
Here are 8 of the best patios to visit in Toronto:
Grape Witches
Visit Grape Witches at 1247 Dundas Street West to sip over 350 natural wines on its relaxing front or back patio! The back patio is fully covered, offering weather protection and much-needed shade on a hot summer day, and features an adorable fountain, adding to the serene ambiance. Oh, and it’s dog friendly!
Pennies
If you’re in the mood for affordable bevies and easy bites in a bright and fun atmosphere, head over to Pennies. The patio has an assortment of picnic tables and benches (and umbrellas for extra shade), perfecting for enjoying a few drinks nd laughs with friends!
Sky Yard At The Drake Hotel
Enjoy a weekend brunch, sunset dinner, or evening cocktail on the rooftop patio of The Drake Hotel! Overlooking Toronto’s iconic Queen West neighborhood, Sky Yard provides great views alongside its thoughtful artistic design (and impressive food and drinks).
Bellwoods Brewery
Bellwoods Brewery’s Ossington location has a dreamy patio with a white picket fence, giving the ultimate backyard vibes, great for enjoying a specialty beer (or two). The brewery is known for its wide selection of tasty house-brewed beers.
Sunnys Chinese
Inspired by the high energy dining cultures found throughout China, Sunnys offers regional chinese food, that yes, you can enjoy patio-side! From noodles, skewers, slushies, and more, you’re sure to leave Sunnys vibrat patio feeling full and satisfied.
The Rooftop At The Broadview Hotel
Who doesn’t love a rooftop bar on a nice summer day? The Rooftop at The Broadview Hotel in the east end of Toronto is a must-visit if you love great food, delicious drinks, and picturesque views!
The Porch
Tourists and locals alike flock to The Porch to enjoy cocktail-filled sand buckets, ice-cold margaritas, and, of course, spectacular views. It offers views of the CN Tower and is just three blocks from the Rogers Centre. If you find yourself craving a drink while downtown and are up for lively party vibes, head over to this rooftop patio!
KŌST
Sitting 44 stories up on Bisha Hotel’s rooftop is Kōst restaurant; inspired by the Baja Peninsula, Kōst offers a quick escape to the California coastline right here in Toronto. Its infinity pool provides a refreshing element to the elevated patio dining experience, which features seasonal menus with modern cuisine and fresh cocktails.
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As nice as buying a bouquet of flowers is, it’s even more special to create a bouquet by hand-picking the flowers yourself! Plus, it makes for a great activity on a summer day. There are a ton of pick-your-own flower farms less than 2 hours away from Toronto offering seasonal pickings of a variety of blooms!
Here are 7 farms you can pick your own flowers at
Windecker Woods Flower Farm
Location: 215 Windecker Rd, Cayuga, ON
Windecker Woods Flower Farm is a bit of a drive from Toronto, but would make for the perfect little day trip! The farm is open from dusk until dawn, 7 days a week from late May to October. The experience is completely self-serve, you simply grab a pair of clippers (supplied by the farm), and a basket, and explore the fields to create your perfect flower arrangement. You pay at the end based on how many flowers you’ve picked.
Andrews Scenic Acres
Location: 9365 10 Side Road, Milton, ON
Not only can you pick seasonal produce at Andrews Scenic Acres, the farm also has flower picking available too! The flowers rotate seasonally, so check out its Instagram or call ahead to make sure the flowers are available for picking at the time of your visit.
Campbell’s Cross Farm
Location: 3634 King Street, Caledon, ON
Starting in August, you can go sunflower picking at Campbell’s Cross Farm, located just about 30 minutes away from Toronto, at one of its Sunflower Pick & Create Workshops! The farm has over 700,000 sunflowers come August and it’s quite a sight to see!
Bonnieheath Estate Lavender & Winery
Location: 410 Concession 12 Townsend, Waterford, ON
Bonnieheath Estate Lavender & Winery has lavender picking available from June into October, while the flowers are in season! The farm’s sandy loam soil has the perfect characteristics for growing the popular French (intermedia) and English (angustifolia) varieties and cultivars. If you like wine and lavender, you’ll need to check out this farm!
Country Cut Flowers
Location: 970 Miller’s Sideroad, Newmarket, ON
From dahlias to zinnias to strawflower to sunflowers, Country Cut Flowers has it all for you to pick! A ticket allows you to explore its field and fill a 1-litre-sized mason jar with your own flower pickings! The farm just asks guests to bring their own scissors/clippers so you can cut the flowers with ease.
Robintide Farms
Location: 2720 King Vaughan Rd, King City, ON
Towards the end of July you will be able to visit Robintide Farms to pick your own flower bouquets out of its stunning assortment of blooms. Entry is $11 and small bouquets will cost $15.95 and large ones will cost $21.50. Mark your calendars for later in July for flower picking, in the meantime, you can pick strawberries!
Avalon Lavender Farm
Location: 347036 Mono Centre Road, Orangeville, ON
This Summer, Avalon teamed up with Balzac’s Coffee to whisk you away from Balzac’s in Liberty Village (43 Hanna Ave #123, Toronto, ON M6K 1X1) straight to its farm every Saturday for $62, which includes access to the bus, field, and farm’s offerings! Or you can simply visit on your own accord with a $17 Field Admission Ticket and $10 to be lent Avalon scissors and given a bundle bag to fill with your own freshly cut lavender.
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The end of June is here (already!?), which means we’ve had another full month of trying new things and re-discovering tried-and-true favourites. With summer officially here, the items we’ve been loving include hot-weather wardrobe staples, effortless beauty products, and lifestyle finds ideal for days spent lounging in the sun. We expect the items we’ve been loving this month to remain faves all summer long!
Shop our June favourites below:
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Nothing evokes a feeling or memory quite like fragrance does. When we think of summer, we think of florals, fruit, water, warmth, and freshness, which can all be tied to particular scents. So it’s only natural that when we look for a perfume to spritz on before heading out in the summer, we tend to crave those very characteristics. Whether it be the scent of a sea-salt-filled breeze or walking through a field of flowers, there’s a fragrance out there that smells like your perfect version of summer!
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In order to have the ultimate beach day, your beach bag needs to be packed with a variety of key essentials. When spending a day lakeside out in the sun, you want to have everything you may need just an arm’s reach away! The goal is to not have to get off your beach towel, except for periodic dips in the water, of course. Make Beach your job this summer (shameless Barbie reference) with these beach bag essentials!
Use this list to pack your beach bag:
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BRB – We’re reading…
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If you’ve taken inventory of your current summer wardrobe and found that it needs a bit of an upgrade, we get it. It’s only natural to crave a closet refresh at the beginning of a new season! Whether your sizing has changed, you’ve noticed you don’t have nearly enough warm-weather staples to make it through days in the sun, or you simply want to update your closet with some of the latest trends, upgrading your wardrobe for summer can be quite a pricey affair. Unless you know the right places to shop!
You can find reasonably priced summer pieces that don’t feel cheap if you just know where to look! We’ve rounded up 10 of our favourite budget-friendly stores to upgrade your summer wardrobe at. Ensuring you look your best anywhere you decide to go this summer, from work to a weekend getaway.
Shop the hottest summer styles without breaking the bank at these stores!
H&M
H&M is one of our main go-to’s when it comes to shopping the latest fashion trends on a budget! You can always trust to find a wide variety of styles across every category, from apparel to accessories, casual or formal. Find items that look and feel more expensive than they are by paying attention to the fibre content!
UNIQLO
If what your summer is lacking is great wardrobe basics, pay UNIQLO a visit. Its pieces always feel super well-made and high-quality, yet are still reasonably priced. Its AIRism collection will get you through summer like a breeze with its anti-odour, quick-dry, and cool-to-the-touch fabric.
Joe Fresh
We swear, Joe Fresh‘s selection continues to get better and better! From swimwear to everyday basics, you can shop it all – while keeping your savings intact. It always has so many fun colours and prints to explore alongside its neutral options.
Reitmans
There always seems to be a sale happening at Reitmans, so you’re sure to find a great deal! We love Reitmans for its business-casual options, such as these chic linen pants (that come in every colour imaginable)!
Old Navy
Never underestimate Old Navy! The store always has some kind of deal going on and has totally mastered summer style this year. From tenniscore to garden-girl, Old Navy has all the hot trends for a steal.
Dynamite
Whether you’re a guest at an upcoming wedding or on the hunt for the perfect summer night-out outfit, Dynamite has you covered. While its prices are a tad higher than some others on this list, pretty much everything is under $100 – most ranging at the $30-70 mark.
Torrid
Size-inclusive clothing can be so annoyingly expensive. But not at Torrid! The store carries sizes 10 to 30, and is one of those places that always has a promo going on (we love to see it). Shop summery dresses, workwear, cute tops, and so much more while saving some coins.
Winners/Marshalls
While, unfortunately, you can’t shop Winners or Marshalls online, its stores are always worth a visit! Shop a ton of notable brands at a discount (usually 20-60% off!) by browsing through the TJX selection. Every location will have a different inventory, so it’s like a scavenger hunt for the best deal!
Aerie
Whether you’re shopping for bras, undies, activewear, loungewear, or all of the above, you can always turn to Aerie to find ultra-cozy staples at a great price. Its swimsuits are also amazing (and currently on sale)!
Gap
Gap is having a major moment right now and we are so here for it! We love Gap for its casual essentials, especially its denim range. While its original prices can be a touch high, you can trust to find an array of markdowns at all times.
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As we transition into summer, our beauty routine also alters with the season. With sunny days and humid temps, the products that work for you in the winter might not be ideal for the warmer months! Throughout summer, we tend to gravitate more towards beauty products that are effortless, glowy, and withstand the heat. We wouldn’t be able to get through the season without these beauty must-haves!
Upgrade your summer beauty stash with these products!
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As summer approaches, we typically show a little more skin, so it’s only natural that hair removal quickly becomes a more consistent part of the beauty regime. If you prefer to go au natural, then more power to you, but if you’re keen on keeping your legs silky, then keep reading. Finding products, other than the typical razor, that don’t cost a fortune but are also super effective is the name of the game. From laser treatments to good ol’ tweezing, find your preferred tool and get to it.
Here are the best at-home hair removal tools to explore.
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