Best Places to Celebrate the Holidays in Toronto (2025 Guide)

"Steps from the home of the National Ballet of Canada, this hotel rolls out a full slate of holiday programming, anchored by a Nutcracker Afternoon Tea—offered in partnership with the ballet—running until December 28 with daily seatings from noon to 4 p.m. in the winter-wonderland-themed lobby lounge. Savories like wild mushroom tartlets, smoked salmon croissants and brûléed foie gras lead to desserts including Bûche de Noël, Mont Blanc and eggnog ornaments. Overnight guests can book the Enchanted Festive Stay package, which includes a $150 credit for the hotel’s dining venues and an in-room Christmas tree to decorate; throughout the season, complimentary treats such as maple taffy on snow, hot chocolate bombs, churros, beignets and a chocolate fountain are served in the lobby lounge Thursday to Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., and the celebrations culminate on New Year’s Eve with a casino-royale-themed party." - Julia Eskins