Have Some Family Fun: Best Things To Do In Toronto With Kids!

things to do in toronto with kids
Matthew
Matthew 
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Toronto, Ontario is one of the top tourist destinations, not just in Canada, but in the world. One of the reasons for this is because it has plenty to offer for the entire family, not just adults like Las Vegas or Paris. With tall buildings, educational attractions, large parks, and amusement parks, even the child that will never put the phone down will never ask for the WiFi password.

1. Go to the top of the CN Tower

CN Tower
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No trip to Toronto is complete without a stop at the CN Tower. Go to the very top of the tallest building in Canada and take in the breathtaking views. The kids will enjoy the thrill of being so high up and will feel like superheroes, with a view that normally only Superman could get. Also, don’t forget the revolving restaurant at the top, where you can get an even better view of the city while being fed, which is a great addition because we all know how kids (and parents) can get when they’re hungry.

CN Tower

Address: 301 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2T6

Website: CN Tower

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2. See greatness at the Hockey Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame Facade
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The Hockey Hall of Fame is a great place for kids to learn the history of the great sport and for adults to relive some memories and be taken back to when they were kids. There are many different exhibits to experience for children, such as the SportsCentre booth, where kids can sit at the actual anchor’s desk and test their skills as a sports anchor. There are also many skills-tests that will show you how close you truly are to becoming an NHL player. And you can’t leave out a visit to the actual Stanley Cup. A stop at the Hockey Hall of Fame will be fun for both child and parent.

Hockey Hall of Fame

Address: 30 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5E 1X8

Website: Hockey Hall of Fame

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3. Be under the sea at Ripley's Aquarium

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Ripley’s Aquarium is a place where children can learn the importance of taking care of the world’s oceans and see some creatures that they (and probably you) never even knew existed. They will be dumbfounded by the variety of underwater creatures and the world that they had never seen before. From freshwater to saltwater, lakes to oceans, sharks to jellyfish, dolphins to whales, kids and parents alike will be able to spend the entire day at Ripley’s Aquarium.

Ripley's Aquarium

Address: 288 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3L9

Website: Ripley’s Aquarium

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4. Get them interested in science at the Ontario Science Centre

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The Ontario Science Centre provides hands-on exhibits at a kid-friendly museum. Here, kids will be taught about science and will be fascinated with the things that they can do and create with their own hands. It will also help them appreciate all of the work that goes into providing them with things they use on an everyday basis, like phones, computers and television, as well as things they take for granted that many other people around the world don’t have the pleasure of experiencing.

Ontario Science Centre

Address: 770 Don Mills Rd, Toronto, ON M3C 1T3

Website: Ontario Science Centre

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5. Spend the day outdoors at High Park

High Park in Bloom
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As Toronto’s largest public park, High Park features hiking trails, sports facilities, lakefront, a dog park, a zoo, greenhouses, picnic areas and a playground. The lakefront will make you forget you’re in the big city and is a go-to spot for joggers and hikers. The zoo has FREE admission and contains buffalo, bison, deer, peacocks and many more exotic animals. At High Park, an entire day will go by and it’ll seem like no time at all.

High Park

Address: 1873 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6R 2Z3

Website: High Park

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6. Enjoy the rides at Canada's Wonderland

Wonder Mountain at Canadas Wonderland
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Canada’s Wonderland is a huge amusement park with roller coasters that will make the biggest thrill seeker happy, water rides that will give you a thrill and chill on a hot summer day, and kid friendly rides that will give children the right amount of thrill, but not be too much for them. Canada’s Wonderland also has many different shows and events throughout the season such as a circus and acrobatic show. This amusement park isn’t just great for children, but the whole family.

Canada's Wonderland

Address: 1 Canada’s Wonderland Drive, Vaughan, ON L6A 1S6

Website: Canada’s Wonderland

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7. Be amused at Centreville Amusement Park

Train Ride, Centreville
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Directed more at children than your typical amusement park, Centreville is a great family spot complete with fun rides and farm animals for children to pet. Rides include a train, carousel, and mini-roller coasters that are the perfect amount of thrill for children. The farm includes over 40 different species of farm animals for children to see and, in some cases, pet. These things make Centreville Amusement Park the perfect stop for families with small children in Toronto.

Centreville Amusement Park

Address: 84 Advance Rd, Toronto, ON, M8Z 2T7

Website: Centreville Amusement Park

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8. Spend a day by the water at Sugar Beach

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A sandy beach located on Lake Ontario, Sugar Beach is a place where children can build sand castles, run, play, and spend an entire day without ever getting bored. It’s also a great way for parents to relax while on vacation or on the weekend away from work. It also provides a great viewing point as sail boats go by, and to gaze at the stars at night.

Sugar Beach

Address: 11 Dockside Dr, Toronto, ON M5A 1B6

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9. Enjoy the snow at Centennial Park

Centennial Park (Toronto)
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Great for when visiting Toronto during the winter, Centennial Park is the go-to spot for snowboarding and skiing and maybe even sledding for the littlest of kids. But that doesn’t mean that it’s not a great spot to spend a day in the summer as well. This park is full of trails that run through large forests and provide beautiful scenery for joggers and bikers, especially in the fall when the leaves are changing colors. Features of Centennial Park also include baseball diamonds, disc golf, soccer fields, a small golf course, a go-cart track, and much, much more.

Centennial Park

Address: 256 Centennial Park Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9C 5N3

Website: Centennial Park

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10. Enjoy nature at Edwards Gardens

Edwards Gardens
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Edwards Gardens is an outdoor space full of nature, such as beautiful flowers, raging water and green vegetation. It also contains extensive wildlife like birds, chipmunks, deer and squirrels. The kids will love getting down and dirty and will tire themselves out while running around all day. The area also provides a great backdrop for family photos.

Edwards Gardens

Address: 755 Lawrence Ave E, North York, ON M3C 1P2

Website: Edwards Gardens

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Toronto is fun for kids and adults alike

Toronto, Ontario has been a well-known tourist destination for decades, and one of the reasons for that is because it provides fun and entertainment for the entire family and not just mom and dad. In Toronto, kids will be educated while still having fun, and be able to run and play in its many nature and amusement parks. When planning that next family vacation… why not Toronto?

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