Top 5 places to go on a first date in Sudbury

First dates can be a nerve-racking experience, from planning where, whenand for how long. Those choicescouldmake or break any futuredecisions for eithera second date or pursuing a relationship further.

Tristan Ritchieis a real estate agentin Sudburywho has been on a few first dates.

He says Sudbury has a lot of greatplaces to visit oractivities to dothroughout the city and he wanted othersto experience those.

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

Ritchie suggests when planning a first date to consider commoninterests of the two parties. Pick activities or places that both mightenjoy. 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/ordrinks.

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 thisa beautiful spot with tons of trails to walk along both in thesummer and in thewinter. "It depends on how adventurous you want to beon the date."

2: Salute Coffee or Old Rock

These are Ritchie'spicks 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.