15 Beautiful Ontario Tea Rooms for High Tea and Afternoon Tea

The tradition of high tea is the perfect way to spoil your friends and family, treat yourself, or celebrate a special occasion. Nothing beats freshly-baked scones with rich Devonshire cream, devouring delicate finger sandwiches, sipping on flavourful teas, or toasting with a glass of bubbly. From high-end, elegant spaces in iconic buildings, to traditional cozy spots in quaint small towns, find your perfect tea room with these 15 amazing tea rooms in Ontario for afternoon tea.

Toronto, GTA

King Edward Hotel, Toronto

Details: Saturday and Sunday, various sittings

Cost: starting at $79

Vibe: Historic, stylish, for refined tastes

Kids tea: Yes, for children 12yrs and under

Licensed: Yes

Windsor Arms Hotel, Toronto

Details: Monday-Sunday, various sittings

Cost: Weekdays starting at $65, weekends $85

Vibe: Opulent, elegant, for refined tastes

Kids tea: Not offered

Licensed: Yes

The Tea House at Parkwood Estate, Oshawa

Details: June-Labour Day, 7 days a week

Cost: Starting at $68

Vibe: Outdoor, stately manicured gardens, regal

Kids tea: Yes

Licensed: Yes

South Western Ontario

The Boathouse, Guelph

Details: Open Monday-Sunday during the summer season

Cost: Starting at $30

Vibe: Classic, riverside, indoor/outdoor, traditional menu

Kids tea: No

Licensed: No

The Wild Tart, Elora

Details: Open Monday-Sunday

Cost: Starting at $48

Vibe: Cozy, modern, artisanal, indoor/outdoor

Kids tea: Yes

Licensed: Yes

Tea on the Grand at Asa Wolverton House, Paris

Details: various sittings

Cost: Starting at $35

Vibe: Historic, traditional fare using recipes from the 1700’s, charming

Kids tea: no

Licensed: no

Abigail’s Tea House, St. George

Details: Wed-Sun

Cost: Starting at $45

Vibe: Classic, whimsical, vibrant

Kids tea: Yes

Licensed: No

South Eastern Ontario

Fairmont Chateau Laurier Ottawa high tea platter

Fairmont Château Laurier, Ottawa

Details: Monday-Sunday

Cost: Starting at $73

Vibe: Regal, historic, refined tastes

Kids tea: Yes

Licensed: Yes

O’Connor House Tea Room, Deseronto

Details: Tuesday-Saturday

Cost: Starting at $30

Vibe: Historic, Victorian, stylish

Kids tea: Yes

Licensed: No

Waring House, Prince Edward County

Details: Monday-Sunday

Cost: Starting at $40

Vibe: Elegant, Historic, traditional

Kids tea: No

Licensed: Yes

Quelque Chose Patisserie, Ottawa (Westboro location)

Details: Tuesday-Sunday

Cost: Starting at $46

Vibe: Macarons, French, contemporary

Kids tea: Yes

Licensed: Yes

Hamilton, Niagara Region

Tea House at Turner Pavilion, Royal Botanical Gardens, Hamilton

Details: Wednesday-Sunday

Cost: Starting at $38

Vibe: Whimsical, artisanal, floral

Kids tea: Yes

Licensed: Yes

Prince of Wales Hotel, Niagara on the Lake

Details: Monday-Sunday, Candlelight Highland Tea Fri/Sat evenings

Cost: Starting at $55

Vibe: Historic, charming, traditional

Kids tea: Yes

Licensed: Yes

Northern Ontario

Blue Willow Tea Shop, Gravenhurst

Details: Wednesday-Sunday

Cost: Starting at $40

Vibe: Waterfront, delightful, indoor/outdoor, classic

Kids tea: Yes

Licensed: No

Royal Tea on King, Midland

Details: Monday-Sunday

Cost: Starting at $46 

Vibe: Cozy, traditional, homey

Kids tea: No

Licensed: No

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