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Summary
Toronto’s cultural diversity means the holiday season looks different for everyone—and that’s what makes December in the city so exciting. This article highlights two unique ways to celebrate beyond traditional festivities: the high-energy Solaris Music Festival, Toronto’s largest winter electronic music festival, and the intimate Classic Chocolate Making Workshop, a hands-on gourmet experience for those who prefer something quieter and creative.
Whether you’re dancing the night away at REBEL or crafting truffles at Mad Bean Café, staying at a Toronto airport hotel like Best Western Plus Toronto Airport Hotel ensures comfort and convenience. With its proximity to Pearson Airport, friendly service, spacious rooms, and relaxing amenities—including an indoor pool, whirlpool, and on-site dining—the hotel is an ideal holiday home base for travelers exploring Toronto’s alternative seasonal celebrations.
Toronto is Canada’s first major urban hub. While Canadians have migrated out to other areas of the country, Toronto remains Canada’s largest melting pot centre. Melting pot is often interpreted as the blending of cultures to form into one that is indistinguishable from its originators. Although December is globally known as the holiday season, not everyone celebrates this time of year in the same way. In a city as culturally diverse as Toronto, you’re more than likely to meet people from various backgrounds celebrating “Christmas” in unconventional ways.
INK Events & Live Nation Ontario presents the Solaris Music Festival. This is Toronto’s largest winter music festival, the city’s premier electronic dance music extravaganza that takes place every December. Regardless of culture or religion, this is an event about irresistible beats, light shows and theatrical performances that can be enjoyed by everyone. The Solaris Music Festival 2019 brings you two days of nonstop music at REBEL. Day one features headlining artists like deadmau5, Bently Dean, Qruin, and No Fone, while day two brings out LUKAV, Borgore, and Above & Beyond. Note that this festival is suitable for those 19+ and you must have valid ID present at the event. Get your tickets now! This year-end event runs December 26 and 27, 2019.
If loud music and rave-like body movements are not your thing, perhaps you prefer a more quiet and traditional activity. The Classic Chocolate Making Workshop is a more low-key event but perfect for those who appreciate the finer things in life and don’t mind getting their hands on fine gourmet chocolate. Tickets are $82 with workshops scheduled for December 6 and 22; for more workshop dates running into the new year and beyond, check their Eventbrite page. The Mad Bean Cafe is the venue for this 1.5-hour event which includes a lecture on the history of chocolate, a tasting, a demonstration of tempering and molding, and getting your hands dirty making truffles and decorating lava cakes. Best of all, you’ll take home a box full of the fruits of your labour.
After exploring new and unconventional ways to celebrate the holidays and meeting new friends in Toronto, the Best Western Plus Toronto Airport Hotel is a fine accommodation choice for its’ location, friendly staff, comfortable and stylish rooms, and premium quality amenities such as indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, and a superb onsite dining facility, the Postcard Hotel Restaurant & Bar. Consider us for your holiday home away from home. Book your stay today!
Solaris Music Festival is Toronto’s largest winter electronic dance music festival, held annually in December. It features major international DJs, immersive light shows, and theatrical performances.
The festival is hosted at REBEL, a popular waterfront music venue in Toronto.
No. Solaris is a 19+ event, and valid government-issued ID is required for entry.
This is a small-group, hands-on workshop where participants learn about the history of chocolate, enjoy tastings, and create gourmet chocolates to take home.
The workshop takes place at Mad Bean Café and typically runs for about 1.5 hours.
A Toronto airport hotel offers a quieter, more relaxed stay with easy access to major highways and event venues—while keeping you close to Pearson Airport for stress-free travel.
Guests enjoy comfortable and stylish rooms, an indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, on-site dining at Postcard Restaurant & Bar, and a complimentary airport shuttle.
