{"id":565060,"date":"2026-03-27T20:19:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T20:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/565060\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T20:19:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T20:19:13","slug":"toronto-restaurants-and-hotels-with-special-things-to-do-for-easter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/565060\/","title":{"rendered":"Toronto restaurants and hotels with special things to do for Easter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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From a smashable carrot cake and afternoon tea to a chocolate egg hiding a chance at a free stay<\/p>\n

Published Mar 27, 2026 \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 Last updated 1\u00a0hour ago \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 3 minute read<\/p>\n

\"easterSeasonal sweets and thoughtful details turn brunch at Shangri-La Toronto into a springtime experience worth sharing. SHANGRI-LA TORONTOArticle content<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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So if you\u2019re hoping to add a little springtime magic to your calendar, here are some Easter experiences worth indulging in:<\/p>\n

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Smashable carrot cake\"Easter At Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, dessert becomes a spectacle: the signature smashable carrot cake at Caf\u00e9 Boulud is cracked open tableside, revealing layers of spiced cake and cream cheese frosting beneath a delicate chocolate shell. FOUR SEASONS TORONTO<\/p>\n

At\u00a0Four Seasons Hotel Toronto<\/a>, Easter brunch at Caf\u00e9 Boulud reads like a love letter to French-inspired classics. Think beef tartare with egg yolk pur\u00e9e, softly scrambled Conestoga eggs (caviar optional, if\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0feeling indulgent) and smoked\u00a0whitefish\u00a0rillette. 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\u2019s gift desk has an assortment of handcrafted chocolates, miniature\u00a0eggs,\u00a0hot cross buns and a smashable chicken and chick \u2014 small, considered ways to extend the celebration beyond the meal.<\/p>\n

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Cottontail cocktails\"1 At 1 Hotel Toronto, a pastel-hued cocktail brings a playful, spring-ready twist to Easter sipping. 1 HOTEL TORONTO<\/p>\n

1\u00a0Hotel\u00a0Toronto<\/a> 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 \u201cCottontail\u201d cocktail \u2014 consisting of Patron Silver, raspberry liquor, dragon fruit, lime, egg white and marshmallow \u2014 adds a hint of whimsy, perfect for an Easter toast or a cheeky little morning-after treat.<\/p>\n

Family fun\"Hotel 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<\/p>\n

For families, Hotel X<\/a> 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 \u2014 making it a more structured and convenient holiday option for families with young children.<\/p>\n

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A royal brunch\"St 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<\/p>\n

At St. Regis Toronto, the LOUIX LOUIS<\/a>\u00a0Easter 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 \u2014 ready to help craft a personalized itinerary that makes the holiday feel effortless, whether you\u2019re celebrating with family or friends.<\/p>\n

Chocolate egg surprise\"Fairmont Welcome the spring season at CLOCKWORK with seasonal pastries, savoury treats and Lot 35 teas. FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK<\/p>\n

At Fairmont Royal York<\/a>,\u00a0Easter comes alive in the grand lobby, where a blooming installation will stay on display through spring and into Mother\u2019s 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 Faberg\u00e9-inspired lobby display \u2014 a sweet, visual bookend to the day.<\/p>\n

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Easter-inspired fare and afternoon tea\"Shangri-La At Shangri-La Toronto, the Petals & Pour afternoon tea is a springtime feast for the senses. SHANGRI-LA TORONTO<\/p>\n

At Shangri-La Toronto<\/a>, Easter comes with a touch of polish and a hint of play. At bosk, curated brunch platters for two invite a little sharing \u2014 from smoked salmon to steak and eggs, plus waffles and French toast, best paired with something bubbly. Dinner leans into spring with asparagus velout\u00e9, Pacific halibut involtini and a whimsical Easter egg dessert tray. There\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

A weekend full of spring surprises\"Easter The Easter Gift Desk at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto offers a curated selection of treats, along with gift cards for Caf\u00e9 Boulud, the spa or a future stay. FOUR SEASONS TORONTO<\/p>\n

Easter in Toronto is shaping up to be a weekend of carefully curated experiences across the city\u2019s hotels, each offering a distinct way to mark the season. Whether you\u2019re lingering over a long meal, spotting a golden ticket inside a chocolate egg or simply taking in a blooming lobby display, the city\u2019s Easter offerings invite you to pause and celebrate spring in a way you\u2019ll remember.<\/p>\n

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