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Over 60s dating in Toronto: easy first dates and good company
Meet singles over 60 from Toronto and the GTA who would like a friend, a companion or a partner. Creating your profile is free.
- Free to join in Toronto
- Made for singles over 60
- VIP priced in Canadian dollars
In short
Over 60s dating in Toronto is easiest when the first meeting is short, free and somewhere you would enjoy anyway, such as a glasshouse, a gallery or a park. On Forever Match Senior, a dating site built for the over 60s, you see people from Toronto who are looking for the same kind of company as you.
- Where to meet: the Allan Gardens Conservatory, the Toronto Botanical Garden, the AGO or High Park.
- Something special: a ferry ride to Toronto Island costs $6.15 return from age 65.
- Cost: your profile is free; VIP for unlimited messages starts at C$24.99 a week.
- Privacy: you appear under a username with your nearest town; your full name stays private.
Toronto is a city of neighbourhoods, and it is easy to live here for decades without meeting the people a few streets away. Many Torontonians in their sixties and seventies are single again after a long marriage, a divorce or the loss of a partner, and would like someone to share a Sunday walk or a gallery visit with. Over 60s dating in Toronto can be just that: an hour under the glass roof at Allan Gardens, a slow loop past Grenadier Pond or a ferry ride with the skyline behind you, in the company of someone who also hopes to meet a kind, interesting person.
What is over 60s dating in Toronto like?
Over 60s dating in Toronto tends to happen in daylight and at an easy pace. Most people suggest a coffee, a walk or a visit to somewhere they have been meaning to see, and the city has plenty of places that cost nothing and suit a conversation. Because Toronto is so spread out, distance matters too: someone in the Beaches and someone in Etobicoke may both be keen, but a first meeting halfway, close to a subway line, makes life simpler for both of you.
A dating site takes the guesswork out of it. At a community centre or a church supper it is hard to tell who is unattached, and harder still who would like to be asked out. On Forever Match Senior everyone is there to meet someone, each profile shows whether the member hopes for friendship, company or a relationship, and the people suggested to you each day live within the radius you pick, so your own end of the city comes first.
Senior dating in Toronto
Looking for good company in Toronto? That is what Forever Match Senior is for
Senior dating in Toronto is more relaxed on a site where everyone is at the same stage of life. Forever Match Senior brings together people over 60 hoping for company, friendship or a lasting partner.
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Say what you are looking for
Your profile tells people whether you hope for friendship, company or a relationship, so first meetings start on the same page.
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Suggestions near you
New profiles arrive every day within the age range and distance you choose, so a member in Leaside shows up before one in Ottawa.
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Real people
Proving you are who you say is free, with an ID check or a quick video call with a moderator. Verified members appear first in the members' gallery below.
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Free to start
Building your profile, receiving suggestions and sending a few messages each day cost nothing. VIP is optional and lifts the cap on messages; once verified, you can also drop into the group chat rooms.
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Toronto at a glance
Over 60s dating in Toronto: worth knowing before you meet
- Freeentry to the Allan Gardens Conservatory, the Toronto Botanical Garden, Edwards Gardens and Colborne Lodge
- $6.15return on the Toronto Island ferry for riders aged 65 and over
- From age 65a senior fare on the TTC once the Senior fare type is set on your PRESTO card
Where to meet
Five easy first-date spots for over 60s dating in Toronto
All five are public, easy to reach and comfortable for a first hour together, with benches, level paths or somewhere warm to sit. None of them asks you to commit to a whole evening, and each has enough to look at that the conversation never runs dry.
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Greenhouses
Allan Gardens Conservatory
Five linked greenhouses in the Garden District, free to enter and open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Start in the domed Palm House from 1910, then wander through the cacti of the Arid House and the orchids, and finish by the koi pond in the Temperate Show House.
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Gardens and ravine
The Toronto Botanical Garden and Edwards Gardens
The outdoor gardens on Lawrence Avenue East are free and open from dawn to dusk, and they run straight into Edwards Gardens and the Don Valley ravine. The Visitor Centre opens daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. if you would like somewhere to sit indoors.
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Art and coffee
The Art Gallery of Ontario
The AGO on Dundas Street West is a short walk from St Patrick subway station and stays open until 9 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. Pick one gallery to explore together, then talk it over at the Espresso Bar.
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A big city park
High Park and Colborne Lodge
Toronto's great park covers 399 acres and is free to wander, with Grenadier Pond and the Grenadier Café, and it is closed to cars at weekends. Colborne Lodge, the 1837 home of the couple who gave the park to the city, is free to visit from Wednesday to Sunday.
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On the water
The Toronto Island ferry
The island ferries depart from the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, at the foot of Bay Street on Queens Quay West, and a return ticket costs $6.15 from age 65. The boats to Ward's Island are less crowded than those to Centre Island, and the terminal and ferries are fully accessible.
Three first meetings
Toronto first dates for a relaxed afternoon
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Under the glass dome
Garden District
A domed palm house from 1910 and a show house with seasonal flower displays and a koi pond.
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Paintings and a chat
Dundas Street West
Choose a favourite picture each and see whether you agree on anything.
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A short crossing
Toronto Island
A ferry ride across the harbour, then a gentle stroll on Ward's Island.
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Someone in Toronto may be hoping for the same thing as you
Members over 60 in and around Toronto say on their profile what kind of company they are after. Your own profile costs nothing, and verifying it is free too.
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Singles over 60 in Toronto on Forever Match Senior
Here are members over 60 who live in or near Toronto, with ID-verified members first. If the city alone cannot fill the row, members from other parts of Canada are added.
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Lorbear, 61
Cambridge
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RomanticGuy22, 65
Kitchener
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BABS, 62
Hamilton
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Jimr, 73
Mount Forest
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Susie, 64
Toronto
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Labbell66, 60
Calgary
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Allen, 64
Sudbury
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Mysterious Lady, 66
Ottawa
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softkisses, 63
Moncton
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Blondie, 60
Hanover
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Habster1965, 61
Sudbury
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TenderCadetB7E16F, 74
Toronto
For a second meeting
Second date ideas in Toronto for a longer afternoon
Once a first coffee has gone well, these ideas give you a little more time together without any pressure.
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A free night at the AGO
Admission is free on the first Wednesday night of each month, from 6 to 9 p.m.; book your free tickets online beforehand.
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A guided tour of Colborne Lodge
Free tours of the historic house start at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday.
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Art Chat with a gallery guide
Volunteer guides at the AGO talk about the art with visitors from 1 to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday.
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Tea in the garden
The Dandelion Cafe at the Toronto Botanical Garden is open from spring to fall, ideal after a walk in Edwards Gardens.
Where else can you meet people over 60 in Toronto?
You can meet people over 60 in Toronto through the programs the city and its partners already run for older adults. The City of Toronto lists free and discounted recreation programs for people aged 60 and over, and Seniors Active Living Centres across the city, run by not-for-profit groups, offer classes, clubs and outings. You can find one near you through the Ontario government's website or by calling 1-888-910-1999. Toronto Public Library adds free talks and events, help with computers and phones, and free passes to museums and attractions.
Groups like these bring friendship and a full calendar, but they are a gamble if you hope for romance, since few members go along to find a partner. Many Torontonians combine the two: a class or club for company, and Forever Match Senior for meeting someone one to one.
Getting around Toronto for a date over 60
Getting to a date in Toronto is cheaper once you are 65. The TTC offers a senior fare on PRESTO: take your card and proof of age to a Shoppers Drug Mart or a participating PRESTO customer service outlet, and the Senior fare type is added in person. Most of the places above are close to transit. The AGO is a short walk from St Patrick station, High Park has its own stop on Line 2, Allan Gardens is a few blocks east of Yonge Street, and the island ferry terminal sits at the foot of Bay Street. High Park is closed to cars at weekends and on holidays, so transit or a drop-off is the easiest way in.
What Forever Match Senior costs in Toronto
In Toronto you pay nothing for a profile, daily suggestions or a few messages a day. VIP and VIP Plus are billed in Canadian dollars, and the longer plans show what they work out to per month.
| Plan length | VIP | VIP Plus |
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| 1 week | C$24.99 | C$26.99 |
| 1 month | C$39.95 | C$81.39 |
| 3 months | C$98.95C$32.98 a month | C$192.73C$64.24 a month |
| 6 months | C$191.88C$31.98 a month | C$308.31C$51.39 a month |
| 12 months | C$249.95C$20.83 a monthpaid once | C$416.62C$34.24 a monthpaid once |
The one-week to six-month plans renew automatically until cancelled, while the 12-month plan is a single payment that does not renew. What each membership includes.
Meeting someone new in Toronto safely
Most first meetings in Toronto are nothing more than a nice afternoon out, and a few simple habits help keep them that way.
- Public and in daylight. Choose somewhere busy during the day, such as the AGO or Allan Gardens, tell a friend or relative where you are going and with whom, and travel there and home under your own steam.
- Chat on the site first. Keep talking on Forever Match Senior until you have met in person; you get a warning if a match pushes to switch to WhatsApp or another app.
- Protect your money. Never transfer money to anyone you know only from the internet. If you suspect a scam, phone your bank and report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre on 1-888-495-8501.
- In an emergency. Call 911.
Questions about over 60s dating in Toronto
Is over 60s dating in Toronto easier online?
Over 60s dating in Toronto is usually easier online, because you can see at once who is single and what they are hoping for. On Forever Match Senior every member is over 60, and your suggestions start with people who live in and around Toronto.
Where should I go on a first date over 60 in Toronto?
A first date over 60 in Toronto works well somewhere free, public and calm: the Allan Gardens Conservatory, the Toronto Botanical Garden and Edwards Gardens, the AGO, High Park or a ferry ride to Ward's Island.
Is there a senior fare on the TTC?
There is a senior fare on the TTC for riders aged 65 and over who pay with PRESTO. You add the Senior fare type in person at a Shoppers Drug Mart or a participating customer service outlet, and you need proof of age.
How much does Forever Match Senior cost in Toronto?
Forever Match Senior costs nothing to join in Toronto: your profile, daily suggestions and a few messages each day are all free. Unlimited messaging comes with VIP, at C$24.99 a week or C$39.95 a month.
Can I meet singles over 60 beyond Toronto?
You can meet singles over 60 across the GTA and the rest of Canada on Forever Match Senior. Widen your search radius to take in Mississauga, Hamilton and beyond, or keep it tight around your own neighbourhood.
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