Instead of our regular Fashion Friday series I thought we’d share some Santa spotting options for us downtown Toronto dwellers. We’re in full holiday prep mode and while Little Monkey is counting down to December 1st to open her Kinder Egg advent calendar, I’m counting down to our Christmas tree going up. Last night Baby Boy and I swung by a hotel lobby and I couldn’t help but take a few pictures…see below!
If you’re looking to find Santa downtown this year, here’s some good bets!
Children’s Place Grey Vest
Children’s Place White Shirt
Joe Fresh Jeans
Osh Kosh B’gosh Boots
Chelsea hotel: This lobby is my favourite spot to take holiday pictures at. It’s well decorated and as you can see Baby Boy had the place all to himself when we visited one afternoon. Santa is here every Friday (3 to 7 p.m.), Saturday (3 to 7 p.m.) and Sunday ( 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) from December 4th to 20th. They do request a donation which will benefit the SickKids Foundation.
Loblaws Maple Leaf Gardens: Yes folks you can spot the big man while you do your groceries! The Loblaws Maple Leaf Gardens store will have a life-sized Holiday Gingerbread Village every weekend from November 28 until December 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on December 22 and 23 from 10 a.m.to 6 p.m.. Cookie decorating and a photo with Santa is all yours with a $5 donation to the President’s Choice Children’s Charity.
Christmas Market : A visit to the Toronto Christmas Market in the Distillery District is free during the week days ( closed on Mondays) and will cost you $5 on Saturdays and Sundays, however a visit to Santa’s house is free no matter when you pop by! Santa’s hours are Tuesdays to Thursdays 2:00-7:30 p.m., Fridays 2:00 to 7:30 p.m., Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Expect a bit of a line up during the peak hours but there’s plenty to see while you wait. You have until December 20th to get here!
Eaton Centre : Visit Santa’s Log Cabin at the Trinity Square and have him read the kids a book before taking photos. He’s there from November 26 until December 24 between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm. The $10 charge is donated to one of three charities. Be sure to book a spot to avoid line ups and if you’re hesitant about making a commitment, there’s drop in community days on Fridays.
Do you know of any others in the downtown Toronto area? Let me know and I’ll add them in here!
Stephanie LaPlante
November 27, 2015 at 1:39 pmThose pictures are adorable!
Yashy
November 28, 2015 at 5:30 pmThank you Stephanie
jenny
November 27, 2015 at 5:51 pmGreat list! I love seeing all the different beautiful set ups! I can’t wait.
Yashy
November 28, 2015 at 5:31 pmThank you.
JaimeeM
November 27, 2015 at 7:16 pmyou must have SO much fun santa spotting in toronto. I thought I had fun in windsor.
Yashy
November 28, 2015 at 5:30 pmI must head back to Windsor soon Jaimee. Last I was there was for work and I only spent time at the Hiram Walker Distillery.
kristen visser
November 27, 2015 at 10:32 pmomg i love that picture where he is staring straight up at the tree! so cute
Yashy
November 28, 2015 at 5:29 pmMy favourite one as well!
Judy Cowan
November 28, 2015 at 3:39 pmSome great pictures! Countdown is on to the big day here but still lots to do!
Nate
November 28, 2015 at 8:15 pmvery nice pictures
Rebecca H
November 28, 2015 at 10:00 pmThanks for the list. Didn’t know about Loblaws! Awesome!
Yashy
November 29, 2015 at 11:01 amSwing by tomorrow and check out the blog for some pictures!! We popped by this weekend!
AD
November 29, 2015 at 4:58 amExperiencing Christmas through the eyes of child is so different and wonderful; especially seeing their joy and excitement at the bright lights, decorations and spotting Santa! Wish my city and downtown were this vibrant.
Debbie S.
November 30, 2015 at 1:59 pmI don’t live in the area, but what a great program to donate to the Sick Kids. That is a beautiful tree.
Diana Powell
December 2, 2015 at 1:48 pmCute pictures ! I’m heading to the Christmas Market for Santa pictures .
Yashy
December 2, 2015 at 3:11 pmyes we’ve done that each year as well.. trying to figure out when we can get there!
Eldon
December 6, 2015 at 8:24 pmSo adorable! I haven’t gone to any of the downtown ones yet!
mrdisco
December 12, 2015 at 10:29 pmSanta spotting is always fun