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Embrace the Cold with These Unique Winter Patios in YDH

As the temperature drops and the days shorten, the simple joys supplied by the summer sunshine fade, but not entirely. Patio dining is a popular outing that most of us reserve for those warm summer days, but some local businesses have found ways to extend the beloved patio season into the cold months. There’s something for everyone in York Durham and Headwaters in this list of unique winter patios.

York

Pine Farm Orchards

2700 16th Side Road, King, ON, L7B 1A3

The local family-run orchard offers cozy outdoor seating in Adirondack chairs. Bring your friends, families, and furry companions around the spread of fire pits, keeping warm while enjoying some fresh air Tuesdays- Sundays, 9 a.m. to 5.pm., fires lit at 10 a.m.

Pine Farms

La Grotta on Main

205 Main St., Unionville, ON, L3R 2GB

The Italian restaurants back garden pergola patio is equipped with room to dine while being warmed by the electric fire pits.

Headwaters

Hockley Valley Resort Snow Globes

793522 3rd Line EHS, Mono, ON, L9W 5X7

Between December and March, enjoy a unique culinary experience at the snow globes at Hockley. The 5-course meal, accompanied by wine pairings and cozy ambiance including candle light, blankets, and a personal speaker provides guests with an exciting farm to table winter dining experience. Enjoy the menu that changes weekly while staying warm in the intimate heated snow globes.

Snow Globes

Caledon Hills Brewing

8519 Patterson Sideroad, Caledon, ON, L7E 0J5 

A new addition this year, the Caledon Hills Brewing Company added greenhouse dining areas to their patio, encouraging guests to grab food and drink year-round with the cozy sheltered outdoor area.

The Vista

20706 Heart Lake Road, Caledon, ON, L7K 2A2

From seafood to sweets, The Vista offers winter food and drink lovers a heated patio to enjoy fine dining and fun cocktails.

Mono Centre Brewing Co

388113 Mono Centre Rd, Mono, ON, L9W 6V8

Mono’s first craft brewery. Mono Centre Brewing hand crafts small batch easy drinking beers. They have a wide selection of beer on tap and in cans with some snack foods. Patrons can enjoy beer inside or outside, on their covered porch or in the pines.

Durham

Slabtown Cider

4559 Concession Road 6, Uxbridge ON L9P 1R4 

The heated patio at Slabtown Cider overlooks the forested landscape. Enjoy your choice of alcoholic or non-alcoholic cider while admiring the view.

Slabtown

Two Blokes Cider

21300 Simcoe St, Seagrave, ON, L0C 1G0

Grab an hour-long outdoor fire pit rental and stay cozy and warm with the provided seat pads and blankets while enjoying your choice of the variety of available ciders at Two Blokes Cider.

Old Flame Brewery

135 Perry St, Port Perry ON L9L 1B8

Bring your own blanket down to Old Flame Brewery and make the most of their heated patio seating as you enjoy delicious drink options.

Banjo Cider

614 Sandford Rd, Uxbridge ON L9P 1R2 

Wrapping up this list is Banjo Cider, offering smores and warm alcoholic and non-alcoholic ciders around firepits. To guarantee your own firepits, book ahead, but if you want a chance to meet new friends, visit their communal firepit on Saturdays.

Banjo Cider

By Heather Knight

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