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2023 is the Year of the Rabbit! To celebrate the Lunar New Year, we've listed some places to visit in the GTA to celebrate this special occasion. Continue with your old traditions or make new ones this Lunar Year; here are the top 8 spots to visit!
Table of Contents:
1). Celebrate in Chinatown
2). Lunar New Year festivities are here at Scarborough Town Centre
3). Grab a Lunar New Year Tea at Holts Cafe
4). Grab dim sum at Yu Seafood
5). Welcome the Lunar New Year at Pacific Mall
6). Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea at St. Regis
7). Visit the Love and Peace Lantern Festival at Woodside Square
8). Year of the Rabbit party at Rebel
1). Celebrate in Chinatown
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit in Chinatown! Experience and witness the traditional lion dance, Chinese orchestra, Chinese calligraphy, new year activities, and a lucky draw!
Where: Chinatown Centre (222 Spadina Ave) & Dragon City Mall (280 Spadina Ave)
When: January 21st - 22nd
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
Click here for more information!
2). Lunar New Year festivities are here at Scarborough Town Centre
Lunar New Year festivities are coming to Scarborough Town Centre! Watch a traditional eye dotting ceremony, lion dance, and more. Don't forget to stop by the shops and pick up a new piece of clothing to wear to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit!
Where: Scarborough Town Centre (300 Borough Dr, Scarborough, ON M1P 4P5)
When: January 21st - 22nd
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
Click here for more information!
3). Grab a Lunar New Year Tea at Holts Cafe
Head over to Holts Cafe to grab a Lunar New Year-inspired afternoon tea. Spend your afternoon enjoying sweet and savoury treats while sipping on fine teas from Sloane!
Where: Various locations, click here to find out!
When: January 7th - 29th
Price: $$
Category: Family-friendly
Click here for more information!
4). Grab dim sum at Yu Seafood
Grab lunch at this dim sum restaurant in Yorkdale Mall. Visit with family and friends and enjoy some delicious food! After lunch, don't forget to explore the shops!
Where: 3401 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON M6A 2T9
Price: $-$$$
Category: Family-friendly
Click here for more information!
5). Welcome the Lunar New Year at Pacific Mall
Visit the largest indoor Asian shopping mall in Canada and join the crowds. There will be dances, martial arts, a lion dance, a stage show, and much more! Don't forget to grab a bite with a wide selection of food options and get a bubble tea to stay hydrated!
Where: Pacific Mall (4300 Steeles Ave E, Markham, ON L3R 0Y5)
When: January 22nd, 28th, 29th
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
Click here for more information!
6). Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea at St. Regis
Spend the day at St. Regis with their sweet & savoury festive items. Items range from pork belly bao to raspberry lychee tart and a wide selection of fine teas, including some of the world's rarest Pu'er from China!
Where: 325 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5H 4G3
When: January 12th - 29th
Price: $$$
Category: Family-friendly
Click here for more information!
7). Visit the Love and Peace Lantern Festival at Woodside Square
The Love and Peace Lantern Festival is an outdoor light show that transports you from ancient to present times. With these beautiful hand-crafted lanterns, it will illuminate your night!
Where: 1571 Sandhurst Cir, Scarborough, ON M1V 1V2
When: January 16th - February 5th
Price: $
Category: Family-friendly
Click here for more information!
8). Year of the Rabbit party at Rebel
End the day at one of the biggest Chinese New Year's parties at Rebel! Including international DJs, a Chinese lion dance, and giveaways! Doors open at 10:00 pm.
Where: 11 Polson St, Toronto, ON M5A 1A4
When: January 22nd
Price: $$
Category: 19+
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