With Mother’s Day less than a month away, on May 11, now is the time to book the most popular brunches and other events before they’re booked. We’ve corralled some of the hottest Mother’s Day tickets in Toronto. These events fill up quickly, so get your dialing fingers ready!
All events take place on May 11, 2014, unless otherwise noted.
Mother’s Day Brunch at Casa Loma
Mom is queen today, so why not treat her to brunch in a castle? Seatings at 10 am, noon, 2 pm. 647-725-0707. Reserve now.
Afternoon Tea at the King Edward Hotel
This lavish afternoon tea, complete with scones and Devonshire cream, is a quintessential Toronto experience. (A special kid’s tea includes a double-decker grilled cheese and hot cocoa with marshmallows.) You’ll have to book it for Saturday, May 10, as Sunday is reserved for a Mother’s Day brunch buffet, another elegant option. Tea: Sat. May 10, 2:30–5 pm; $49 adults, $20 kids. Brunch: Sun. May 11, seatings 10:30–2:30 pm; $80 adults, $40 kids. 416-863-4125. Reserve now.
Stillwater Spa at the Park Hyatt
One of Toronto’s top spas, the Stillwater Spa has a full menu of treatments and relaxation rooms. 416-926-2389. Reserve now.
Market Brunch at the Ritz-Carlton
Go all out with a brunch buffet that includes a cheese bar, seafood and sushi, decadent desserts, a chocolate fountain and unparalleled service. Or go for the afternoon tea, which rivals that at the King Edward. Brunch: 11:30 am–3 pm; $80 adults, $40 kids. Tea: 2–4 pm, $40–$88. Reserve now.
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Frank at the AGO
Frank, at the Art Gallery of Ontario, is perfect for the arts-minded mom. Indulge in the special brunc buffet with an oyster-shucking station and a fresh-squeezed juice bar, then take a tour of the museum after your meal. Seatings 11 am–3 pm. $75. 416-979-6688. Reserve now.
Murder at the ROM
Not into the traditional Mother’s Day brunch? Try a murder mystery scavenger hunt organized by Urban Capers instead—search for clues among the Royal Ontario Museum’s collections. 1 pm. $30. Reserve now.
Tea and Truffles at the Botanical Garden
Partake in a tea and truffle pairing designed by Hoda Paripoush, tea sommelier and founder of luxury tea brand Sloane Tea. 1:30 pm. 416-397-1341. Reserve now.
Mother’s Day at MoRoCo Chocolat
Don’t wait to book at this café that specializes in all things chocolate: Valrhona sipping chocolate, share-able s’mores, chocolate pots de crème, and more. 416-961-2202. Reserve now.
Spa Day at Ste. Anne’s Spa
This may be the ultimate Mother’s Day experience. It’s an hour-plus from downtown Toronto, but after a full day of pampering, including lunch and afternoon tea, the drive is forgotten. Book an overnight to really indulge. $170–$200. 888-346-6772. Reserve now.
Afternoon Tea in the Library Bar
The Fairmont Royal York’s afternoon tea, established in 1929, includes traditional finger sandwiches and an optional smoked-salmon-canapés and Champagne upgrade. Seatings at noon, 12:30 pm, and 2:30 pm. 416-860-5004. Reserve now.
Didn’t snag a reservation?
Here’s one option: although treatments at Body Blitz (416-364-0400) are fully booked for Mother’s Day weekend, the therapeutic waters ($54)—a circuit of hot and cold pools, plus sauna and steam room—are first come, first served, so no reservation is required.
