Top 5 places to go on a first date in Sudbury

First dates can be a nerve-racking experience, from planning where, when and for how long. Those choices could make or break any future decisions for either a second date or pursuing a relationship further.

Tristan Ritchie is a real estate agent in Sudbury who has been on a few first dates.

He says Sudbury has a lot of great places to visit or activities to do throughout the city and he wanted others to experience those.

He came up with a list of the "Top 5" first date options in Sudbury, and published them on a blog.

Ritchie suggests when planning a first date to consider common interests of the two parties. Pick activities or places that both might enjoy. For example, if you are a foodie then plan a first date at a restaurant.

5: Hard Rock 42 or Taphouse Grill

Ritchie calls both these pub locations "original" because each one offers unique food and/or drinks.

4: Onaping Falls:

This is 45 minute drive from downtown Sudbury and then it's a two kilometre walk along the trail.

3: Lake Laurentian Conservation area: 

Ritchie calls this a beautiful spot with tons of trails to walk along both in the summer and in the winter. "It depends on how adventurous you want to be on the date."

2: Salute Coffee or Old Rock

These are Ritchie's picks for the two best coffee shops in Sudbury. Salute is a newcomer in the South End, while Old Rock has two locations downtown. Both stops give you a nice place to sit, chat, and enjoy the cool ambience. 

1: Take a walk on the boardwalk along Ramsey Lake.

Ritchie says he's not a fan of taking dates to a club or a bar because the loud music makes it difficult to talk to each other.