Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Pickering

"St. Lawrence Market is perhaps the most famous market in Toronto, and locals regularly shop its stalls for produce, meats, cheeses, and more. While the focus of your trip should be browsing the dozens of food stalls, it’s interesting to take a look at the architecture of the St. Lawrence Market, too. Though the current main building was erected in 1902, part of the Old City Hall, which dates to 1845, was incorporated into it."

"It serves as the place of work for 120 vendors, artisans, and merchants, many of them from families that have been shopping at the market for generations. The market consists of three main buildings. South Market hosts more than 120 shops selling fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, baked goods, dairy products, and much more."

"With over 100 vendors, the St. Lawrence Market offers the best quality foods in all of Toronto. There’s just so much here, so start with some of my personal faves: veal sandwiches at Uno Mustachio, Buster’s Sea Cove for the lobster roll lineup, and the iconic Bacon Sandwiches at the Carousel Bakery."

"Fitting right into its location in the vibrant Queen Street West neighborhood, The Drake, which opened in 2004, has become a hub of Toronto art, design, and food. You’ll feel the energy the moment you walk into the former apartment building, where original granite floors, exposed brick, and other historical touches live alongside vivid murals, green leather seating, vintage stereos, and pieces from a rotating art collection. There's always something happening here, from DJs on the rooftop to live bands at Drake Underground, the hotel's performance space."

"This is a popular name when it comes to best lounges in Toronto. All the hype is in fact worth it!. The Drake Underground is a multi-faceted performance venue with incredible sound system."

"Continuing along Toronto’s waterfront is the city’s newest green space Trillium Park. This man-made park is built on the former grounds of a parking lot, measures 7.5 acres in space and is perfect for those who enjoy walking, jogging, cycling, or a spot to sit and relax and watch the planes come and go from Billy Bishop Airport. The main feature of Trillium Park is the William G. Davis Trail."

"This brand new 7.5-acre park is right on the water at the eastern edge of Ontario Place. Thoughtfully constructed, the park has walkways that wind their way through the rocks and near pebble beaches. A rock climbing area with a sandy base is the perfect place for those with excess energy (i.e. children) to burn it off."

"Looking to get that Toronto skyline shot but don’t have time to visit the Toronto Islands?. Then head to Trillium Park. Located on the eastern part of Ontario Place, Trillium Park is one of Toronto’s newest green spaces."

"Located in midtown Toronto is Five Doors North – a warm and welcoming eatery regardless of the season. We recommend this as one of the best Asian food places in Toronto both for its outstanding atmosphere and mouth-watering meals. Dining here will make you admire how the chefs in Five Doors take creativity to a whole new level especially on their game meats – Venison, Elk, Bison, and Avocado Bruschetta."

"Goldie is perfectly situated in the heart of Toronto’s bustling King West Strip, nestled in an inconspicuous townhouse with over a hundred years of history. The playful cocktail club/restaurant has done an amazing job at creating a distinct and memorable signature atmosphere that separates it from the masses of Toronto’s many night clubs and is the perfect place to bring a hot date or to order bottle service and club the night away. The downstairs bar and floor feature sit down tables and booths where patrons can order delicious tapas earlier in the evening and transforms into more of a club vibe later on in the night."

"A two-story area including a downstairs bar and a floor with an upstairs area that opens at midnight. The downstairs area has a more casual vibe in the evening that includes tables and booths. Here visitors can order snacks and later enjoy the night in a traditional club."

"Inspired by German beer gardens, owners Stephane Dubois and Shehzad Hamza have decked out Bandit’s spacious Dundas West patio with picnic tables and twinkly lit trees, i.e., the coziest atmosphere for sampling the microbrewery’s range of offerings. Try the Mr. Pink, a pale ale with hints of watermelon, hibiscus and orange, or the Wizard of Gose, a quenching sour that smells like apricot."

"If the adorable branding doesn’t grab your attention, the beer certainly will. Open since May, Bandit Brewery in Roncesvalles is currently brewing 15 beers, eight of which are on tap when I visit. The sprawling space is a hive of activity on a Saturday night with servers weaving in between tables of happy beer drinkers to deliver flights and food."

"A photo posted by amsterdambeer (@amsterdambeer) on Nov 22, 2016 at 7:37pm PST. Right on the waterfront, Amsterdam Brewery serves up scenery alongside its fine beers. This two-storey brewhouse is massive and is the perfect place to chill or watch a game after your 30-minute tour."

"Bars and pubs Harbourfront. What is it: Another longtime brewer in Toronto’s craft scene is Amsterdam Brewery, which opened in 1986. The massive waterfront outpost overlooking Lake Ontario seats over 500 folks."

"Located to the northeast of the city along the Don Valley Parkway in North York, the Science Centre is known for the featured exhibits, interactive science displays, and an IMAX theatre. They even have a rainforest area which is climate controlled to help grow different plants to discuss ecology. All in all, the Science Centre is a great way to kill a few hours or entertain the kids if you want more ideas!"

"COVID-19 alert: The Ontario Science Centre is currently closed. You could spend days or even weeks exploring the amazing Ontario Science Centre with kids and still not see it all. Kids learn about electricity, physics, and the natural world through hundreds of hands-on exhibits and exciting live shows like the Energy Show, featuring a working Tesla coil."

"Visiting the Ontario Science Centre is a great way to connect with your inner Bill Nye, the Science Guy. Even kids who don't seem keen on science will be enthralled by over 800 interactive exhibits. This museum of science is designed to spark curiosity and even spark you with high-voltage electricity (pain free) to make your hair stand on end."