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How Not To Use HowAboutWe

Toronto Dating — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 21:43:36 +0000

HowAboutWe is, in my books, a pretty fantastic idea. Basically it’s about fun dates — and discovering people via their fun date suggestions. At worst you likely do something fun on your date – regardless of there being a ‘match’.

HowAboutWe allows people to be creative and think up unique things to do on a first date. With that in mind, below is how *not* to use HowAboutWe:

Ummm… you see, those ‘different and exciting’ things – stating what they are is the whole point. The above is a current date ‘idea’ by a woman in Toronto.

Toronto Date: A Musical

Toronto Dating — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:35:12 +0000

As told to me by someone I was kind of seeing… We were exchanging Toronto dating stories from dates we’d had with people we have met via online dating. She was taken out on a date by a guy – a guy who knew she liked musicals and such. He got them tickets to a musical here in Toronto (great, right? – Nope). He got two individual seats, so she was sitting on the opposite side of the theatre as he was — by herself. Ouch. Share you Toronto dating horror stories below…

Toronto Date Idea: The AGO

Toronto Dating — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:22:45 +0000

Here’s a Toronto date idea! The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), located on Dundas Street West – just West of University – is a great option for a date… and you don’t have to be an art snob. Why is the AGO a great Toronto date idea? First of all, you’ll be constantly moving around and looking at interesting things, thus reducing the chance of any awkward silences – provided you can comment on the art you’re viewing. I don’t mean commenting like and art critique – I mean commenting in any way that 1) shows what you like and (more importantly) 2) finds humour in the pieces. Make it fun! There are a lot of ‘weird’ pieces (along with a lot of great pieces) so have fun with it. Be sure to check out the upper floors (4 and 5) for some of the larger (and some would say more interesting) art displays. The AGO is around $20 admission, so it’s not a financial breaker either. Afterward, you’re steps from some great little bars on McCaul, Baldwin or Queen Street – where you can further get to know each other. Not your thing? We’ve got other cheap Toronto date ideas as well!

Toronto Date Spot Near Financial District

Toronto Dating — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 23:18:34 +0000

You’re meeting up with someone after work for a date. She works in Toronto’s Financial District at King and Bay. Where to go nearby? If you want good food, a crazy beer list and a place that’s somewhat ‘nice’ but definitely not stuffy, Beer Bistro at King & Yonge should do the trick. They have a patio, too. The servers are super knowledgeable about the beer, and the apps are delicious. I’d recommend the patio if you can swing it, as it’s better for conversation than inside – especially when busy. The patio doesn’t get much (if any sun) so it the heat likely won’t be an issue. Give it a try and comment below on your experience!

Toronto Date Bar: Bar Volo on Yonge

Toronto Dating — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 06:22:19 +0000

Bar Volo on Yonge Street, just north of Wellesley is a nice little spot to take a date. It’s likely best if your date is a beer drinker, however, as really that’s what Volo is all about. There are a zillion (give or take) beers to be had at Volo. A large draft list (see the board!) and a large menu full of bottled beers from around the world. Examining the unique beer labels is one conversation topic for you (you only need 19 more, now!). I hear the food there is good as well. Want to know what to expect before you make this your date bar suggestion? Check out their Flickr page for photos of the the bar – and the food! Oh, there’s a small patio on the side as well, if that’s your thing. Both drinking? The subway is a short block or two away, so no driving is required. Bar Volo may be busy, as it’s not a huge place, so keep that in mind. A decent backup is the Brownstone Bistro just north of Volo, on Yonge Street. The beer list won’t be anywhere close, but I can vouch for the food, and the service (can’t go wrong!). Happy dating, Toronto!

Hockey Game Date: Never Date Within The Division

Toronto Dating — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:46:38 +0000

Just in time for the NHL playoffs, Boston Bruins TV reminds us to not date someone who cheers for another team in the same division as yours. In this case, Bruins & Habs.

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Date a Little Boring? How About Mutual Web Surfing?

Toronto Dating — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:18:46 +0000

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Toronto Date Ideas: Cheap and Inexpensive

Toronto Dating — Sun, 04 May 2008 16:07:57 +0000

OnDating has some cheap date ideas for those who don’t want to spend a lot of money (which would be the case on many first dates). We’ve picked out a bunch and added some suggestions for those going on a date in Toronto:

have a picnic (Toronto Island)
take a bike ride or walk through park, ice cream after (High Park)
play sports (get some ideas at sportaholik.com)
go on a walking tour and take photos (Heritage Toronto walking tours)
attend free events, shows, carnivals (check livewithculture.ca)
be a tourist for a day (Toronto Hippo Tours)
go to a cozy cafe for dessert, or wine (7 West Cafe)
go skating (Harbourfront)
make pizza at home – maybe have fun shopping for the ingredients first (St. Lawrence Market)
take a salsa class (Toronto Dance Salsa)
visit a gallery or museum (Toronto Free Gallery or the ROM)
see an indie band (Lee’s Palace)
take in a free lecture or workshop (search Google)

Try some of those out and comment below to tell us about it! Enjoy Toronto!