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Trip planner · Toronto

Toronto in January 2027.

What's on, what to book ahead, and where to take colleagues and clients during a business trip to Toronto this month.

Big conference this month: IDS Toronto 2027 (Interior Design Show). Book group dinners early.

On the calendar

20 dates to plan around
  1. Fri Jan 17:30 PM
    GameRaptors vs ClippersNBA · Scotiabank Arena
  2. Fri Jan 1All day
    HolidayNew Year's DayMany restaurants are closed or open late.
  3. Sun Jan 37:00 PM
    GameRaptors vs LakersNBA · Scotiabank Arena
  4. Thu Jan 77:30 PM
    GameRaptors vs TimberwolvesNBA · Scotiabank Arena
  5. Fri Jan 87:30 PM
    GameRaptors vs JazzNBA · Scotiabank Arena
  6. Sat Jan 97:00 PM
    GameMaple Leafs vs FlyersNHL · Scotiabank Arena
  7. Sun Jan 106:00 PM
    GameRaptors vs 76ersNBA · Scotiabank Arena
  8. Mon Jan 117:30 PM
    GameMaple Leafs vs JetsNHL · Scotiabank Arena
  9. Tue Jan 127:30 PM
    GameRaptors vs PistonsNBA · Scotiabank Arena
  10. Wed Jan 137:30 PM
    GameRaptors vs SunsNBA · Scotiabank Arena
  11. Thu Jan 147:00 PM
    GameMaple Leafs vs BlackhawksNHL · Scotiabank Arena
  12. Fri Jan 157:30 PM
    GameRaptors vs HeatNBA · Scotiabank Arena
  13. Sat Jan 167:00 PM
    GameMaple Leafs vs PenguinsNHL · Scotiabank Arena
  14. Mon Jan 187:30 PM
    GameMaple Leafs vs BluesNHL · Scotiabank Arena
  15. Tue Jan 197:00 PM
    GameRaptors vs BullsNBA · Scotiabank Arena
  16. Thu Jan 21 – Sun Jan 24All week
    ConferenceIDS Toronto 2027 (Interior Design Show)Conference · Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, 255 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2W6. Our advice: book private rooms by December 10, 2026.
  17. Tue Jan 267:00 PM
    GameMaple Leafs vs FlamesNHL · Scotiabank Arena
  18. Wed Jan 277:30 PM
    GameRaptors vs MavericksNBA · Scotiabank Arena
  19. Fri Jan 297:00 PM
    GameRaptors vs CavaliersNBA · Scotiabank Arena
  20. Sun Jan 316:00 PM
    GameRaptors vs CelticsNBA · Scotiabank Arena
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How far ahead to book

Our rule of thumb for groups. Individual venues vary, so confirm when you call.

Ready-made evenings

Pick one, book two places, done

Game night at Scotiabank Arena

8–40 people · $$$
  1. 5:30 PMe11even · Pregame dinner in the private room
  2. 6:30 PMWalk over to Scotiabank Arena
  3. 7:00 PMMaple Leafs vs Canadiens, Sat Nov 7

The client dinner

4–10 people · $$$$
  1. 6:00 PMDrinks and the champagne sabering at the Astor Lounge
  2. 7:00 PMLOUIX LOUIS · Dinner in the private loft

Big group, low effort

20+ people · $$$
  1. 4:30 PMSteam Whistle Roundhouse · Brewery tour in the old rail roundhouse, a short walk from the convention centre
  2. 6:30 PMRiley's Fish & Steak · Dinner in a private room near Union Station

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