{"id":27665,"date":"2016-12-21T15:56:28","date_gmt":"2016-12-21T20:56:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/?p=27665"},"modified":"2026-02-09T14:42:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T19:42:08","slug":"9-toronto-hot-spots-perfect-for-popping-question-over-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/9-toronto-hot-spots-perfect-for-popping-question-over-holidays","title":{"rendered":"9 Toronto Hot Spots Perfect For “Popping the Question” Over The Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

‘Tis the season to enjoy quality time with friends and family while eating lots of delicious food! As we’ve mentioned before, it’s also a popular time to get engaged<\/a>.\u00a0If you’re thinking about popping the question to your loved one over the holidays, don’t forget to make the evening a memorable one! Luckily for us, there are so many great places in the GTA\u00a0that are perfect for the occasion! Check out our suggestions below.<\/p>

The Nutcracker<\/h2>

\"9<\/a>Photo Courtesy of Aleksandar Antonijevic and The National Ballet of Canada<\/span><\/p>

Every year throughout December,\u00a0The National Ballet\u00a0of Canada<\/em> puts on a production of a famous Christmas classic — The Nutcracker! If you’ve got a dancer or a ballet-lover on your hands, taking them to see The Nutcracker for a romantic date this holiday season will definitely set the tone for a dreamy\u00a0proposal!<\/p>

\t
Vendors Featured in this Article<\/div> \t
\t\t
\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
3 Reviews<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"a \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"9 \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCasa Loma\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenue\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Recommended<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"a \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"9 \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Royal Ontario Mu...\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenue\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
17 Reviews<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"a \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"9 \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHockey Hall of Fame\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenue\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Recommended<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"a \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"9 \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Distillery Distr...\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVenues\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/amp-carousel> \t\t<\/div> \t\t
<\/div> \t<\/div> \t<\/div>

The Toronto Christmas Market<\/h2>

\"Popping<\/a>Photo Courtesy of Thane Lucas<\/span><\/p>

With breathtaking light canopies and a 54-foot white spruce tree decorated with over 45,000 lights, the Toronto Christmas Market<\/em>\u00a0has picture-perfect moments around every corner! Romance and nostalgia intertwine along the cobblestone lanes \u2013 the perfect place to pop the question, begin a new journey, and create everlasting memories together.<\/p>

Nathan Phillips Square<\/h2>

\"nathanphillipssquare\"<\/a>Photo Courtesy of TayloronHistory.com<\/span><\/p>

Nathan Phillips Square<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is always a beautiful place to visit during the holidays, but this year — for the first time — \u00a0it will play host to a brand new holiday fair! Throughout December, not only will you be able to enjoy a romantic skate on the rink, or take a cliche photo in front of the Toronto sign, you’ll also be able to enjoy rides, good eats from different food trucks, and artwork from various vendors. Visit Nathan Phillips Square for a cute holiday date, and you may just run into\u00a0the perfect opportunity for a romantic proposal!<\/p>

Casa Loma<\/h2>

\"9<\/a>Photo Courtesy of\u00a0Casa Loma<\/span><\/p>

If you’re looking for an enchanting place for your holiday proposal, Toronto’s famous castle, Casa Loma<\/a>, may just be the perfect spot! Every Wednesday evening throughout December (as well as the first Wednesday night in January), Casa Loma becomes an enchanting winter wonderland. During these “Magical Winter Nights”, guests roam the property\u00a0to\u00a0take in the light displays, Christmas decor, and enjoy live music– there are even Christmas carollers! \u00a0A pretty perfect setting for a proposal if you ask us.<\/p>

Yonge-Dundas Square<\/h2>

\"Popping<\/a>Photo Courtesy of\u00a0BlogTO<\/span><\/p>

Not everyone enjoys the hustle and bustle of the city – but if you DO enjoy it, you\u00a0may want to take a walk through Yonge-Dundas Square<\/a>\u00a0this holiday season for a beautifully lit — and very public — proposal!\u00a0The area is surrounded by endless date hot spots, and is\u00a0illuminated by large billboard screens and plenty of festive decor. If you and your significant other are city people, enjoy a night on the town before popping the question!<\/p>

Langdon Hall<\/h2>
\"9<\/a><\/div>

Surrounded by 75 acres of tranquil forest and a history that dates back over 100 years, Langdon Hall<\/a>\u00a0exudes the air of an old Ontario elegant country estate with English ambiance. During the holidays, the property twinkles with lights inside and out and the wood-burning fireplaces warm you on even the chilliest of days. An ideal holiday getaway if you’re planning a magical proposal!<\/p>

St. Lawrence Market<\/h2>

\"9<\/a>Photo Courtesy of the St. Lawrence Market<\/span><\/p>

The St. Lawrence Market<\/a> is a feast for\u00a0the senses that combines history, food, community and culture to create the vibrant and romantic atmosphere that it is known for. The beautiful brick architecture and eclectic storefronts create an amazing backdrop for engagements while\u00a0peameal bacon sandwiches, cheese and baguettes will help to\u00a0seal the deal. If you’re thinking about proposing over the holidays to your food-obsessed significant other, can you think of a better spot than this? We sure can’t!<\/p>

The ROM<\/h2>

\"9<\/a>Photo courtesy of Royal Ontario Museum \/ Sam Javanrouh<\/span><\/p>

If you and your loved one enjoy the occasional visit to a museum\u00a0– you’ll find plenty to do at the The Royal Ontario Museum<\/a> over the holidays. In fact, their enchanting CHIHULY exhibit will be closing in January. From what we’ve heard, you won’t want to miss this magical experience – it\u00a0might just set the tone for big ask!<\/p>

Hockey Hall of Fame<\/h2>

\"Popping<\/a>Photo Courtesy of\u00a0 Jeff Whyte at\u00a0Dreamstime.com<\/span><\/p>

We can’t think of a better date-night for sports-fanatics than a trip to the Hockey Hall of Fame<\/a>! Surrounded by festive decor, and\u00a0hockey memorabilia, your hockey loving significant other can’t say no!<\/p>

 <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

‘Tis the season to enjoy quality time with friends and family while eating lots of delicious food! As we’ve mentioned before, it’s also a popular time to get engaged.\u00a0If you’re thinking about popping the question to your loved one over the holidays, don’t forget to make the evening a memorable one! Luckily for us, there […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":28,"featured_media":62169,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[140],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-27665","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-best-of-toronto"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\r\nTO Hot Spots Perfect For Popping the Question Over Christmas<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you're thinking about popping the question to your loved one over the holidays, check out some of these great places in TO that perfect for the occasion!\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"TO Hot Spots Perfect For Popping the Question Over Christmas\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"If you're thinking about popping the question to your loved one over the holidays, check out some of these great places in TO that perfect for the occasion!\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/9-toronto-hot-spots-perfect-for-popping-question-over-holidays\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Toronto & GTA Weddings & Special Events Blog\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/eventsource.ca\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"article:author\" content=\"eventsource.ca\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2016-12-21T20:56:28+00:00\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-02-09T19:42:08+00:00\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/RhythmPhotography-blogHeader.jpg\" \/>\r\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1920\" \/>\r\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"900\" \/>\r\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Krystal Knopf\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@eventsourceca\" \/>\r\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"TO Hot Spots Perfect For Popping the Question Over Christmas","description":"If you're thinking about popping the question to your loved one over the holidays, check out some of these great places in TO that perfect for the occasion!","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"TO Hot Spots Perfect For Popping the Question Over Christmas","og_description":"If you're thinking about popping the question to your loved one over the holidays, check out some of these great places in TO that perfect for the occasion!","og_url":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/9-toronto-hot-spots-perfect-for-popping-question-over-holidays","og_site_name":"Toronto & GTA Weddings & Special Events Blog","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/eventsource.ca","article_author":"eventsource.ca\/","article_published_time":"2016-12-21T20:56:28+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-02-09T19:42:08+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1920,"height":900,"url":"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_lossless+ret_img+to_webp\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/RhythmPhotography-blogHeader.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Krystal Knopf","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@eventsourceca","schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/9-toronto-hot-spots-perfect-for-popping-question-over-holidays#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/9-toronto-hot-spots-perfect-for-popping-question-over-holidays"},"author":{"name":"Krystal Knopf","@id":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/a27f0cf89309494662814e2e401fde62"},"headline":"9 Toronto Hot Spots Perfect For “Popping the Question” Over The Holidays","datePublished":"2016-12-21T20:56:28+00:00","dateModified":"2026-02-09T19:42:08+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/9-toronto-hot-spots-perfect-for-popping-question-over-holidays"},"wordCount":779,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/9-toronto-hot-spots-perfect-for-popping-question-over-holidays#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_lossless+ret_img+to_webp\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/RhythmPhotography-blogHeader.jpg","articleSection":["Best of Toronto"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/9-toronto-hot-spots-perfect-for-popping-question-over-holidays#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/9-toronto-hot-spots-perfect-for-popping-question-over-holidays","url":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/9-toronto-hot-spots-perfect-for-popping-question-over-holidays","name":"TO Hot Spots Perfect For Popping the Question Over Christmas","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/9-toronto-hot-spots-perfect-for-popping-question-over-holidays#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/9-toronto-hot-spots-perfect-for-popping-question-over-holidays#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_lossless+ret_img+to_webp\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/RhythmPhotography-blogHeader.jpg","datePublished":"2016-12-21T20:56:28+00:00","dateModified":"2026-02-09T19:42:08+00:00","description":"If you're thinking about popping the question to your loved one over the holidays, check out some of these great places in TO that perfect for the occasion!","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/9-toronto-hot-spots-perfect-for-popping-question-over-holidays#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/9-toronto-hot-spots-perfect-for-popping-question-over-holidays"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/9-toronto-hot-spots-perfect-for-popping-question-over-holidays#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_lossless+ret_img+to_webp\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/RhythmPhotography-blogHeader.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_lossless+ret_img+to_webp\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/RhythmPhotography-blogHeader.jpg","width":1920,"height":900},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/9-toronto-hot-spots-perfect-for-popping-question-over-holidays#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"9 Toronto Hot Spots Perfect For “Popping the Question” Over The Holidays"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/","name":"Toronto & GTA Weddings & Special Events Blog","description":"EventSource.ca","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/#organization","name":"EventSource.ca","url":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_lossless+ret_img+to_webp\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/gmail-avatar.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_lossless+ret_img+to_webp\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/gmail-avatar.png","width":500,"height":500,"caption":"EventSource.ca"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/eventsource.ca"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/a27f0cf89309494662814e2e401fde62","name":"Krystal Knopf","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_lossless+ret_img+to_webp\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/krystal.jpg","url":"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_lossless+ret_img+to_webp\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/krystal.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_lossless+ret_img+to_webp\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/krystal.jpg","caption":"Krystal Knopf"},"description":"I've always had a passion for blogging, social media, losing myself in all sorts of pretty details. This unique combination has landed me the title of Blog Editor and Communications Manager here at EventSource - I couldn't be happier! When I'm not busy scouring all corners of the internet for gorgeous wedding inspiration, or blogging about the latest Toronto event trends, you'll find me curled up at home binge-watching Modern Family, re-runs of Friends and the Office.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog","eventsource.ca\/","eventsource.ca","https:\/\/x.com\/eventsourceca"],"url":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/author\/krystal"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27665","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/28"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27665"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27665\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":178702,"href":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27665\/revisions\/178702"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/62169"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27665"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27665"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27665"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}