Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Oakville

"An icon of the Old Town district since the early 1800s, St Lawrence Market earned the title of the world’s top food market from National Geographic in 2012. And to taste the best of the 120 merchants that converge on this grand old marketplace, you need a little expert advice. For 89 Canadian dollars ($69.38), join your guide on a stroll through a smorgasbord of St Lawrence’s most mouthwatering delicacies, sinking your teeth into everything from Indian candy and Ukrainian pierogi to Toronto’s legendary peameal bacon."

"Old York's sensational St Lawrence Market has been a neighborhood meeting place for over two centuries. The restored, high-trussed 1845 South Market houses more than 50 specialty food stalls: cheese vendors, fishmongers, butchers, bakers and pasta makers. The Carousel Bakery is famed for its peameal bacon sandwiches and St Urbain for its authentic Montréal-style bagels.Inside the old council chambers upstairs, the Market Gallery has rotating displays of paintings, photographs, documents and historical relics."

"The unique design hotel The Drake comes with a top floor Sky Yard, which is one of the most popular rooftop bars in Toronto. At this chic restaurant / lounge / bar you find a little bit of everything necessary for a successful rooftop bar. Creative and tasty cocktails, weekend brunch, plenty of seating, nice atmosphere and a good view over the trendy West Queen West area."

"When it comes to the best places to hang out in Toronto, one of the most popular names is this place. Indeed, this place is definitely deserving a lot of praise!. The Drake Underground is a multi-function venue featuring an amazing sound system."

"So much that they’ll drink in an ice bar, even in the depths of a sub-zero city winter. Chill Ice House is a … very cool bar where everything is made of ice. Everything, you ask?"

"The 6.5-hectare park is one of the best parks to visit in Toronto. The place provides an Olympic-size public swimming pool and tennis courts. Besides having a beachfront fire pit on winter weekends or enjoying ice-skating in the ice-skating rink, is no less than a divine pleasure."

"Kew-Balmy is located in Toronto on Queen Street E, next to Woodbine Beach. Where Woodbine is bustling, Kew-Balmy is has a more laid-back vibe. This beach is smaller than Woodbine but is perfect for getting away from busy crowds while still being in the city."

"If you have a dog, you may want to check out the off-leash dog park at Kew-Balmy Beach. Otherwise, this beach is a great way to spend the day because it offers a nice boardwalk to traverse and plenty of sand to spread out on."

"By day, they are a cafe serving coffee, loose-leaf tea, and vegan toasts. In the evening, they’ve got cocktails, craft beer, and vegan snacks. The establishment is entirely vegetarian with lots of vegan options."

"While not technically outdoors, the Allan Gardens Conservatory delivers a whiff of nature any time of year: even if it's 10 degrees below freezing. Founded in 1858, the 16,000-square-foot greenhouse inside Allan Gardens park is home to hundreds of plants from around the globe, including tropical orchids, palms, banana trees, and jade vine. There are benches where you can pass an afternoon with a book, or you can opt for a paid tour to learn more about flora you likely won’t find in the wild anywhere in Canada."

"Allan Gardens is among Toronto's major tourist attractions and is one of its oldest parks. George Allan, who was a prominent politician and cultural leader, donated this five-acre parcel of land to the city in 1858. One of the most beautiful flower conservatorieswas built in the middle of the park and today attracts crowds with its vast collection of exotic plants and popular annual flower shows."

"Designated as a national historical site, RBG is revered world-wide for its extensive 400 acres of display gardens. What makes RBG unique is that it also protects and stewards over 2300 acres of environmentally sensitive lands and diverse ecosystems that connect the Niagara escarpment to Lake Ontario."

"Considered Toronto’s urban beach, HTO Park is located just west of Harbourfront Centre. The name, HTO is a play on words, combining both water, H20, and the city’s often used abbreviation, TO. HTO Park is definitely one of the city’s most quirky parks."

"Next we have the quaint Beverly Rooftop which features Mexican eats on a small rooftop. This is a lesser known spot but is a great spot to hit if you’re looking to sip on cocktails during the day and enjoy Tacos on the side. This spot has a nice ambiance with a nice view of the CN Tower, despite its small size."