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From a smashable carrot cake and afternoon tea to a chocolate egg hiding a chance at a free stay

Published Mar 27, 2026  •  Last updated 1 hour ago  •  3 minute read

Seasonal sweets and thoughtful details turn brunch at Shangri-La Toronto into a springtime experience worth sharing. SHANGRI-LA TORONTOArticle content

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Looking for some fun things to do in Toronto this Easter? Hotels and restaurants across the city are serving up a mix of indulgence, whimsy and a few hidden surprises that turn the long weekend into something memorable. Brunches that flirt with chocolate, desserts that invite a little playful fun and tiny personalized touches that make it feel like the whole city is celebrating together.

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So if you’re hoping to add a little springtime magic to your calendar, here are some Easter experiences worth indulging in:

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Smashable carrot cake At Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, dessert becomes a spectacle: the signature smashable carrot cake at Café Boulud is cracked open tableside, revealing layers of spiced cake and cream cheese frosting beneath a delicate chocolate shell. FOUR SEASONS TORONTO

At Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, Easter brunch at Café Boulud reads like a love letter to French-inspired classics. Think beef tartare with egg yolk purée, softly scrambled Conestoga eggs (caviar optional, if you’re feeling indulgent) and smoked whitefish rillette. Dinner continues the spring theme with roasted Alberta lamb and wild spring onions, finishing with a smashable carrot cake that feels playful without tipping into kitsch. Beyond the table, the hotel’s gift desk has an assortment of handcrafted chocolates, miniature eggs, hot cross buns and a smashable chicken and chick — small, considered ways to extend the celebration beyond the meal.

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Cottontail cocktails At 1 Hotel Toronto, a pastel-hued cocktail brings a playful, spring-ready twist to Easter sipping. 1 HOTEL TORONTO

1 Hotel Toronto takes a different, livelier approach. Casa Madera pairs a high-energy brunch with tableside Honey Mimosas, while 1 Kitchen leans into playful seasonal dishes like Egg Hunt Pancakes drizzled in house-made chocolate syrup and Mini Eggs alongside classics like a Full Canadian Breakfast. The seasonal “Cottontail” cocktail — consisting of Patron Silver, raspberry liquor, dragon fruit, lime, egg white and marshmallow — adds a hint of whimsy, perfect for an Easter toast or a cheeky little morning-after treat.

Family fun Hotel X is also home to two screening rooms with a variety of movie programming for guests, plus many other things to do. HOTEL X TORONTO

For families, Hotel X seems to have anticipated the logistical headaches of Easter long weekend. The Family Fun Package includes breakfast at Roses Social, access to kid-friendly activities like the 10XTO Kids Play Centre and Sports Simulator, in-room treats for children and cozy robes and slippers — making it a more structured and convenient holiday option for families with young children.

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A royal brunch Guests at The St. Regis Toronto can toast the season with whimsical Easter touches, from pastel-hued pastries to surprise sweets. Photo by ST. REGIS TORONTO

At St. Regis Toronto, the LOUIX LOUIS Easter Royal Brunch manages to be simultaneously indulgent and thoughtful. Citrus glazed ham, cast iron cinnamon buns, pain au chocolate and seasonal desserts sit alongside sweeping city views. And with St. Regis butler service, you have your very own Easter bunny — ready to help craft a personalized itinerary that makes the holiday feel effortless, whether you’re celebrating with family or friends.

Chocolate egg surprise Welcome the spring season at CLOCKWORK with seasonal pastries, savoury treats and Lot 35 teas. FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK

At Fairmont Royal York, Easter comes alive in the grand lobby, where a blooming installation will stay on display through spring and into Mother’s Day. REIGN Easter Brunch mixes classic favourites with seasonal dishes, finishing with a tableside chocolate egg that might even hide a golden ticket for a Fairmont Gold stay. At CLOCKWORK Afternoon Tea, guests can enjoy scones, sandwiches and spring pastries with LOT 35 teas and live music, then step back into the Fabergé-inspired lobby display — a sweet, visual bookend to the day.

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Easter-inspired fare and afternoon tea At Shangri-La Toronto, the Petals & Pour afternoon tea is a springtime feast for the senses. SHANGRI-LA TORONTO

At Shangri-La Toronto, Easter comes with a touch of polish and a hint of play. At bosk, curated brunch platters for two invite a little sharing — from smoked salmon to steak and eggs, plus waffles and French toast, best paired with something bubbly. Dinner leans into spring with asparagus velouté, Pacific halibut involtini and a whimsical Easter egg dessert tray. There’s also a beautifully crafted chocolate egg to take home, while the Petals & Pour afternoon tea brings floral flavours and delicate sweets to the lobby lounge through spring.

A weekend full of spring surprises The Easter Gift Desk at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto offers a curated selection of treats, along with gift cards for Café Boulud, the spa or a future stay. FOUR SEASONS TORONTO

Easter in Toronto is shaping up to be a weekend of carefully curated experiences across the city’s hotels, each offering a distinct way to mark the season. Whether you’re lingering over a long meal, spotting a golden ticket inside a chocolate egg or simply taking in a blooming lobby display, the city’s Easter offerings invite you to pause and celebrate spring in a way you’ll remember.

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