Events in toronto: The 5 most romantic getaways near Toronto

romantic getaways from Toronto Romantic getaways near Toronto are the perfect way to ditch the city for some much needed r&r with your significant other. Fortunately, there are a host of gorgeous inns and secluded spots within a two hour drive of the city where you can dial the romance up while getting cozy by a fire, luxuriating in spa services, or just soaking up the atmosphere of small town Ontario.

Here are my picks for the most romantic getaways near Toronto.

Soak up Prince Edward County in style
This Drake Devonshire in Prince Edward County brings the vibe of the Drake Hotel to the country with dramatic results. You can do wine tastings and vineyard tours by day before settling in for dinner in the stunning lakeside restaurant. Splurge on a room with a fireplace for the ultimate romantic experience. Looking for more privacy? An old carriage house or heritage home could be the ticket.

Pamper yourself in Caledon
Located just a short drive from Toronto, Caledon's stunning Millcroft Inn is nestled right beside Shaw's Creek in a former textile mill. The town is artsy and quaint, while the inn itself is memorable for its unique setting within the creek, its cozy rooms (some with fireplaces), and spa services. It'd be difficult to find a setting more romantic this close to the city.

Pillar and Post Luxuriate in the quaintness of Niagara-on-the-Lake
There are a number of old hotels in Niagara-on-the-Lake, all of which offer romance-ripe rooms in a small town setting that's surrounded by wineries. Harbour House and the Prince of Wales are excellent, but I'm partial to the Pillar and Post for the rustic charm of its lobby, its restaurant and bar, and the indoor pool. The town is fun to explore, but you hardly really need to leave the hotel.

treehouse cabin near toronto Rent a secluded treehouse
Inns and resorts are great romantic getaway spots because they're designed to pamper you, but if it's seclusion that you're after, there's nothing better than an isolated tree-house style cabin. This cabin-loft near Port Perry looks out on 300 acres of land, while this nearby treehouse really is nestled in the forest. I'd also be remiss not to mention this romantic cabin in New Tecumseth.

Enjoy the charms of Cobourg in a historic inn
Located in the heart of Cobourg, the Woodlawn Inn is a stately old hotel dating back to the 19th century. It's a bit more reasonable price-wise than inns to the west of Toronto (rooms start at $99), but it's still outfitted with charming decor and boasts the best dining experience in the town. Another alternative is The Breakers, a lakeside resort that's as lovely in winter as it is in summer.