Toronto Things To Do With Kids
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Blue Willow Butterflies & Blooms
Come visit our beautiful indoor & outdoor gardens and observe over 50 species of colourful native & tropical butterflies and moths. Feel the butterflies landing on you or simply be amazed at their grace as they flutter from flower to flower is search of tasty nectar. Experience the magic of caterpillars turning into butterflies.
Location: 23834 Hwy 48, Baldwin, ON L0E 1A0
Info: 905-722-5849
www.bluewillowgarden.com
Bowmanville Zoo
Experience a close encounter of the wild kind. Bowmanville Zoo is an intimate and interactive zoo with edutaining live animal shows daily in the AnimaTheatre. Elephant rides and carnivore feedings. Bring a picnic lunch or enjoy restaurant on site.
Location: 340 King St. E., Bowmanville, ON
Hours: May-Oct
Info: 905-623-5655
Email: bzpzoo@aol.com
www.bowmanvillezoo.com
Bronte Creek Provincial Park
Enjoy the great outdoors! Camp, swim, picnic, fish, hike, rollerblade, toboggan, skate and cross-country ski. Meet the farm animals at the Childrens Farm.
Location: Day use: 1219 Burloak Dr. at QEW 109, Oakville.
Campground: 3210 Upper Middle road off Bronte exit 111
Hours: Year-round, daily 8am - dusk.
Children's Farm: 9am-4pm
Admission: $13.85/vehicle, seasonal passes available
Info: 905-827-6911
www.brontecreek.org
Canadian National Exhibition
As Canada's largest fair and the 4th largest in North America, the CNE offers a wide variety of unique entertainment experiences including Kids' World, the IAMS SuperDogs and much more. Dont miss Kids Toonie Mondays!
Mon, Aug 24th and Mon, Aug 31st, children 13 years of age and under pay only $2.00 for admission to the CNE. Lets Go To The EX!
Location: Exhibition Place, Toronto
Hours: August 21 to September 7, 2009
Grounds 10 am to 10 pm, and buildings open 10am to midnight, every day except Labour Day.
Admission: General Admission $14, Children (13 & under) $10, Babes in arms are free
Info: 416-393-6300
Email: info@theex.com
www.TheEx.com
Casa Loma
Canada's majestic castle was built between 1911-1914 . It is complete with decorated suites, secret passages, towers, a 243-metre (800') tunnel leading to luxurious stable of mahogany and Spanish tile. From May to October, visitors may stroll through the five-acre exquisite estate gardens.
Location: 1 Austin Terrace
Info: 416-923-1171
www.casaloma.org
Centreville Amusement Park
A 20-acre family theme park with over 30 rides and attractions on the Toronto Islands. Old Ontario village main street has lots of food, games, shops and rides including our antique carousel, log flume ride, fire engines, pony rides and a new Twirling Tea Cup ride. We also cater to corporate functions or family picnics on the Island, we have over 600 acres of beautiful parkland for you to enjoy.
Location: Centre Island, Toronto Islands.
Hours: June 1st - Sept 1st, Daily 10:30 am to 8:00 pm, and all weekends in May and September, weather permitting.
Admission: All-day ride pass - $29.50; All-day ride pass (4ft. tall or less)- $21.00; Family of 4 All-day ride pass - $90.00 (tax included.)
Info: 416-203-0405
www.centreisland.ca
CN Tower
Defining Toronto's skyline at 553.33m (1,815 ft., 5 in.), Canada's National Tower is an architectural triumph, engineering Wonder and world-renowned dining and entertainment destination. Breathtaking views from Look Out, Glass Floor and Sky Pod, the world's highest glass-fronted elevator featuring glass floor panels, theatre, ride, shopping and award-winning dining at 360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower - it's Toronto's must-see.
Location: 301 Front St. W, Toronto
Hours: 9 am - 10 pm, Hours adjusted seasonally. Please call ahead to confirm.
Admission: Admission: (Glass Floor & Lookout Levels) Adults $21.99 Seniors $19.99 Children (4-12) $14.99, Child 0-3, free
Info: 416-86-TOWER (8-6937)
www.cntower.ca
Fantasy Fair
Come out and enjoy Fantasy Fair - the perfect place for the whole family. Little ones love the bumper boats and the play village while older children can enjoy the bumper cars, the spinner and the arcade. Of course, everyone loves the train and the carousel! Fantasy Fair is open 363 days a year - for hours & rates, visit our website.
Location: Woodbine Shopping Centre, 500 Rexdale Blvd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 6K5
Info: Customer Service: 416-674-5200
www.fantasyfair.ca
Hockey Hall of Fame
MARCH BREAK AT THE HOCKEY HALL OF FAME!! March 13 to March 21, 2010 Breakaway to the Hockey Hall of Fame this March Break where an action-packed lineup of exciting games, contests and activities await the entire family! Special March Break events include the complete Olympic Medals display, Mascot appearances, autograph sessions, weekday Tales of the Cup fan forums, trivia contests, family games and giveaways, and activity stations where you can test your hockey skills in the simulated rink. All this, and so much more!
Location: Brookfield Place (formerly BCE Place), 30 Yonge Street, Toronto
Hours: Fall/Winter/Spring: Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 9:30-6, Sun 10:30-5.
Summer/Christmas/March Break: Mon-Sat 9:30-6, Sun 10-6.
Admission: General Rate $15, Youth (4-13yrs)$10 / Seniors $12, Children 3 & under FREE
Info: 416-360-7765 or 416-360-7735
www.hhof.com
Laser Quest
Enjoy our Triple Play offer all summer long! Play 2 games and $2 gets you into a third game. Laser Quest is a great activity for a family reunion, church groups, scouts, and team activities as it is good for all ages. Children and adults play together on an equal playing field. Rain or shine in air-conditioned comfort.
Location: 4 LOCATIONS:
Richmond Hill: 9625 Yonge St, Richmond Hill
Info: 905-883-6000
Toronto East: 1980 Eglinton Ave. E, Scarborough
Info: 416-285-1333
Mississauga: 1224 Dundas St. E, Mississauga
Info: 905-272-8000
Brampton: 241 Clarence St.,Brampton
Info: 905-456-9999
Hours: Summer Hours: Mon to Thur, 2 pm - 10 pm; Fri, 2 pm-11pm; Sat, Noon to 11pm; Sun, noon to 6 pm
www.laserquest.com
NASCAR SpeedPark
A family favourite, the NASCAR SpeedPark located in Vaughan, Ontario is one of the area's top tourist attractions offering five exciting go-kart tracks, kid-sized rides, NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway simulators, a SpeedDome arcade, the Laser Tag arena, an indoor playground and a NASCAR merchandise and apparel gift shop. Free Parking.
Location: Highway 400 & Rutherford Road in Vaughan Mills Mall, Entry 4
Hours: See website for details.
Info: 905-669-7370
www.NASCARSpeedPark.com
Ontario Place
Visit Toronto's only downtown waterfront playground and enjoy dozens of rides and attractions for kids of all ages Live children's entertainment, day camps and fireworks festival held June 27, July 1 - Canada Day, July 4 - Grand Finale. Ask about the guaranteed weather program.
Location: 955 Lakeshore Blvd. West, Toronto
Info: 416-314-9900 or 1-866-ONE-4-FUN
www.ontarioplace.com
Ontario Science Centre
Explore the more than 600 interactive exhibits, daily demonstrations and educational programs. Ignite young imaginations at KidSpark, especially designed for toddlers and kids up to 8 years. Call about IMAX schedule.
Until Sept 7th, see the exhibition The Science of Spying: Your Mission Awaits. Uncover hidden information by Cracking a Safe; Learn how to read body language with Spot the Liar; Build a Disguise so you can work undercover; Unscramble secret messages in order to Crack the Code.
Hours:
Info: 416-696-3127
www.OntarioScienceCentre.ca
Paramount Canada's Wonderland
Canada's Wonderland is home to the most exhilarating collection of rides and roller coasters in all of Canada! Test your level of thrill being spun 360 degrees on Riptide, or free falling 230 feet on Drop Tower!
Location: Between Hwy 400 and Jane St., Vaughan - Toronto
Info: 905-832-7000 or 905-832-8131
www.canadaswonderland.com
Playdium
Put an Indy car through its paces. Plunge into the river wild. Experience the thrill of ultimate movie rides. From virtual racing, skiing and white water rafting to mini-golf and 2 go-kart tracks in an 11-acre indoor/outdoor playground with more than 200 interactive attractions.
Location: 99 Rathburn Road West, Mississauga (located across from Square One.)
Info: 905-273-9000
www.playdium.com
Putting Edge
Putting Edge is the Indoor Glow-in-the-Dark Fun Center. 18 - Hole Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf course, play the interactive Arcade games or shop - unique glow merchandise. It's PAR-fect for birthday parties, fundraisers, Group, and Corporate events!
Info: Burlington: 905-315-9155
Oakville: 905-829-8833
Mississauga 905-564-1888
Richmond Hill: 905-508-8222
Vaughan: 905-761-3343
Whitby: 905-430-3206
www.puttingedge.com
Rogers Centre Tour Experience
Home of your Toronto Blue Jays and formerly known as SkyDome. Guests are taken behind-the-scenes to areas not usually accessible to the general public, including the playing field, private Luxury Suite, Blue Jays memorabilia suite and dressing room (route may vary due to event schedule).
Location: Rogers Centre, Front & John Sts. Tour entrance is between Gate 1 & 2
Info: 416-341-2770
www.rogerscentre.com
The Wave
Ride the wave at York Region's first and only indoor wave pool...all year long!! Swim and surf in four-foot waves, frolic on water mats or try bodysurfing! Ride the thrilling 160-foot twisting water slide, splash in the shallow area or simply relax in the sauna! Birthday party packages. Wheelchair accessible.
Location: 5 Hopkins Street, Richmond Hill
Info: 905- 508-9283
www.richmondhill.ca
Toronto City Pass
Visit 5 famous Toronto attractions for one-low-price! $59 CAD, 45% less than the cost of tickets purchased separately and kids 4-12, $39 CAD. CityPass is good for 9 days from date of first use. Tickets can be purchased from the following attractions. Includes tickets to: Casa Loma, CN Tower, Ontario Science Centre, Toronto Zoo and Royal Ontario Museum.
www.citypass.com
Toronto Zoo
Visit over 5,000 animals. Be thrilled by the Amazing Animal Show! Explore "Zellers Discovery Zone,"* featuring the "Kids Zoo", "Splash Island" and the "Great Barrier Reef Exhibit". New: "Sharks at Stingray Bay" The stingrays are back by popular demand, until Oct 12, 2009.
*Seasonal
Location: Scarborough - Hwy 410 at Meadowvale Rd
Info: 416-392-5929
www.torontozoo.com
