Family days out in Ontario
There are so many fun places to go with kids in Ontario - great zoos and aquariums, museums, theme parks, water parks and swimming pools, places to visit outdoors (many of which are cheap or free), historical places of interest, activities and indoor play centres for toddlers as well as the usual family tourist attractions - take a look below, lots of the best things to do with children in ON
Canadian National Exhibition
Toronto
Canadian National ExhibitionAs 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. Don't miss Kids Toonie Mondays!
Hockey Hall of Fame
Toronto
Hockey Hall of FameAction-packed lineup of exciting games, contests and activities await the entire family! Special events include the complete Olympic Medals display, Mascot appearances, autograph sessions, weekday Tales of the Cup fan forums, trivia contests, family games and giveaways.
Laser Quest
Mississauga
Laser QuestLaser 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.
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Fun Junction
Ottawa
Fun JunctionFun Junction is Ottawa's newest fun centre. This 13,000 sq. ft. facility offers rock climbing, a state-of-the-art lazertag system, a glow in the dark 9-hole mini putt course and a motion simulator ride.
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Toronto
Medieval Times Dinner & TournamentWelcome to the 11th century! Just beyond the great doors of our Hall of Arms waits the celebration arena, the heart of each of Medieval Times' nine castles. From high above King Philippe and his daughter-in-law, Princess Leonore, preside over a four-course feast. Below,..
Air Combat Zone
Mississauga
Air Combat ZoneAir Combat Zone has been providing the exclusive opportunity to get behind the controls of a high performance F/A-18 flight simulator and experience modern air combat against others for over 5 years. If youâÂÂve ever wondered what it might be like to be a real F/A-18..
Bathurst Bowlerama
North York
Bathurst BowleramaExperience bowling with special lighting, dance and music and glow-in-the-dark bowling balls!!!
Western fair
London
Western fairA must see attraction where you can enjoy rides and games, rodeo, agricultural shows and free attractions, perfect place for a family day out!
Fox Theatre
Toronto
Fox TheatreThe Fox Theatre has a single screen and shows a mixture of second-run movies, independent and foreign films, and classic favourites.
Factory Theatre
Toronto
Factory TheatreThe Factory Theatre is a vibrant centre of new play deleopment and presentation. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, we produce a full season of all Canadian plays, many of them world Premier.
Bad Dog Theatre Company
Toronto
Bad Dog Theatre CompanyBad Dog Theatre Company, the home of Theatresports Toronto and the place NOW Magazine calls the improv hub of the city.
Soulpepper Theatre
Toronto
Soulpepper TheatreSoulpepper has become an important part of Toronto's theatre scene. It often presents Canadian interpretations of works by such noted playwrights as Harold Pinter, Thornton Wilder, Samuel Beckett, Tom Stoppard and Anton Chekhov. The current artistic director is Albert..
Toronto Dance Theatre
Toronto
Toronto Dance TheatreToronto Dance Theatre is one of Canadas leading dance companies, recognized for the intelligent, provocative vision of its choreography and the exceptional artistry of its dancers.
Canal Days Festival
Port Colborne
Canal Days FestivalThe Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival offers activities and attractions that will enliven the senses. The Tall Ships gather in Port Colborne each August holiday weekend, for a four-day celebration of history and heritage. Explore the decks, try your hand at the wheel.
RICOH Coliseum
Toronto
RICOH ColiseumLocated in downtown Toronto, this is the citys newest sports and entertainment complex.
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Toronto
Toronto Symphony OrchestraThe TSO was founded in 1922 as the New Symphony Orchestra. A great place for Music lovers.
Marineland
Niagara Falls
MarinelandSee performing dolphins, walruses and sea lions. Marvel at killer whales as they splash and they jump to incredible heights - also roller coasters and rides for children and adults
Centreville Amusement Park
Toronto
Centreville Amusement ParkA 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.
Fantasy Fair
Etobicoke
Fantasy FairCome 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!
NASCAR SpeedPark
Vaughan
NASCAR SpeedParkA 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.
Paramount Canada's Wonderland
Vaughan
Paramount Canada's WonderlandCanada'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!
Putting Edge
Oakville
Putting EdgePutting 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!
Midway Family Fun Park
Ottawa
Midway Family Fun ParkOttawa's Favourite Amusement Park. Midway Family Fun Park is THE Party Capital of the Nation's Capital with tons of fun activities for kids of all ages!
Bingemans Conference and Recreation Centre
Kitchener
Bingemans Conference and Recreation CentreThe area's largest water park, offers days of fun and entertainment for kids of all ages. there is also the newest and largest indoor family playground in the region with 25,000 square feet of fun.
Santas Village
Bracebridge
Santas VillageWelcome to Santa's Village!! Central Ontario's most popular family amusement park and Sportsland!! Bracebridge, Ontario has been the summer home for Santa for over 50 years and he greets children and their parents from June 21st straight through till Labour Day.
Milltown Mini Golf
Peterborough
Milltown Mini GolfMilltown is a family oriented amusement park located in Peterborough Ontario. We have over 2 acres of beautiful landscaped park area.
Putt by 2 fish ponds, a working water wheel, a running water sluice all surrounded by beautiful gardens.
Adventure Village
Hamilton
Adventure VillageAdventure Village is set on over 3 acres of beautiful rolling hills with lush vegetation, 5 waterfalls, 6 fish ponds, rapids, shipwrecks, and features a wide range of fun things to do including, 18-Hole multi-level Miniature Golf, Grand-Slam Batting Cages, Krazy-Kars, Rocky..
Chippewa Park
Thunder Bay
Chippewa ParkChippewa Park has been the home to a range of amusement rides since the early 1920's. Today, anchored by the Historical Carousel, the park boasts a small midway. For the younger set they can choose between tanks, planes and boats to ride on. For the older visitor, the..
Storybook Gardens
London
Storybook GardensStorybook Gardens provides families with fun and special memories to last a lifetime. We have something for the whole family, with animals, rides, games, play areas, Slippery's splash area, entertainment, face painting and beautiful gardens. A village of imagination awaits..
Story Book Park
Owen Sound
Story Book Park Welcome to Story Book Park in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada. Come and experience all of the story book adventures while enjoying all of your favourite park attractions and amusements. A day of fun for your whole family.
Belmont Corn Maze
Belmont
Belmont Corn MazeThis 4-hectare (10-acre) maze has over 5 km (3 miles) of twists and turns to explore! There's also a mini maze hay bale pyramid for little ones to play on.
Storyland Amusement Park
Renfrew
Storyland Amusement ParkFor more than four decades Storyland has been the original childrens amusement park in the Ottawa Valley, and one of the oldest in Canada! Located northwest of Canadas Capital city, Ottawa, Storyland is a great place for families to spend a relaxing day outside.
Playdium
Mississauga
PlaydiumExperience the ultimate interactive adventure at Playdium. With 40 000 sq feet of adrenaline-fuelled, action-packed games to enjoy, itâÂÂs the place to play. Playdium is an energized environment on 11 acres where you are free to escape everyday life and live out your..
Bowmanville Zoo
Bowmanville
Bowmanville ZooExperience a close encounter of the wild kind. Bowmanville Zoo is an intimate and interactive zoo with educating live animal shows daily in the Animal Theatre. Elephant rides and carnivore feedings. Bring a picnic lunch or enjoy restaurant on site.
Toronto Zoo
Toronto
Toronto ZooVisit 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".
Little Rays Reptile Zoo
Ottawa
Little Rays Reptile ZooOttawa's only Reptile Zoo and Insectarium with over 80 displays, housing more than 250 animals. Little Ray's allows you to get up close and personal with the animals. The emphasis is hands-on interactive education, which will guarantee you a zoological experience like no..
Papanack Park Zoo
Wendover
Papanack Park ZooA great day full of fun and surprises is waiting for you at Papanack Park Zoo, just 35 minutes east of downtown Ottawa. Lions, Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Cougars, Snow Leopards and Monkeys are just some of the many animals waiting to meet you.
Valleyview Little Animal Farm
Nepean
Valleyview Little Animal FarmFarm Animals and Birds, Duck Pond, Creative Farm Play Yards, Gift Shop. Ride the mini-train, 'The Funny Farm Express'. Puppet Shows on weekends,and daily in July and August. Farm Museum open on special Mondays.
African Lion Safari and Game Farm
Cambridge
African Lion Safari and Game FarmVisit our large drive-through wildlife park and you will surely have a wild experience! View and photograph 1000 unique and rare mammals and birds who are roaming freely, waiting to meet you. The Safari Trail takes you through prides of lions, troops of baboons and herds of..
Indian River Reptile Zoo
Norwood
Indian River Reptile ZooThe Indian River Reptile Zoo is the only Reptile Facility in Canada to be an accredited member of the Canadian Association Of Zoos and Aquariums!
Children's Animal Farm
Sarnia
Children's Animal FarmThe Children's Animal Farm is nestled in a picturesque environment which features attractions for visitors of all ages and interests. Take a leisurely stroll, observe and learn about the animals or enjoy the Farm's natural setting and environment.
Eglis Sheep Farm and Animal Park
Minnitaki
Eglis Sheep Farm and Animal ParkEnjoy touring the lovely 32-hectare (80-acre) farm and see many domestic and exotic farm animals. Be sure to check out the Bird Aviary and don't miss the Lambing Barn!
Gammondale Farm
Thunder Bay
Gammondale FarmChildren love to visit our 1930 barn filled with friendly animals. Fluffy baby chicks are a favorite in the spring. And of course the loft is always open for kids to play in the hay and swing on the tire. We offer tour around the farm on our hay wagon pulled by the horses..
Riverview Park and Zoo
Peterborough
Riverview Park and ZooRiverview Park and Zoo is a unique, recreational facility offering attractions to people of all ages. The zoo features 27 exhibits, with over 48 species, including Yak, Camel, Wallaby, Emu, Macaw, Squirrel Monkey, Cougar, Plated Lizard, Meerkat and more!
Northwood Zoo and Animal Sanctuary
Seagrave
Northwood Zoo and Animal SanctuaryNorthwood is a Non-Profit Sanctuary Dedicated to providing a clean, safe and loving environment to over 100 exotic animal species. Including Tigers, Lions, Primates, Bears, Wolves, Buffalo, Eagles, Owls and other wonderful creatures.
Valley View Little Animal Farm
Nepean
Valley View Little Animal FarmProducing farm open to the public with special family activities for learning about farms and animals.
Reptilia
Vaughan
ReptiliaReptilias zoo contains more than 75 species of reptiles including all the 'Big Names' such as Nile Croc, King Cobra, Black Mamba, Reticulated Python, American Alligator, Boa Constrictor, Alligator Snapping Turtle, Burmese Python, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, and the..
Brantford Twin Valley Zoo
Brantford
Brantford Twin Valley ZooBrantford Twin Valley Zoo is an enjoyable environment where children (and adults) can learn about animals of the world.During observation of the wide assortment of animals at the Zoo, children can learn about the animalsâ adaptations,needs and characteristics.
Casa Loma
Toronto
Casa LomaCanada'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..
CN Tower
Toronto
CN TowerDefining 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.
Ontario Science Centre
Toronto
Ontario Science CentreExplore 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.
Aboriginal Experiences Turtle Island
Ottawa
Aboriginal Experiences Turtle IslandShare a journey through Canadian history and arts with unique and interactive programs celebrating Native culture and contributions. Native music, dance, craft making and legends include an interpreted tour of the native village.
Bonnechere Caves
Eganville
Bonnechere CavesMillions of years in the making, lying under a hill of limestone thought by geologists to have been the bottom of a tropical sea before the age of the dinosaurs. Children of all ages will love investigating these weird and entrancing caves.
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Toronto
Black Creek Pioneer VillageStep into Canada's past and explore an authentically re-created 1860's Ontario country village. Enjoy more than 40 restored homes, trade shops, farm buildings, interpreters and artisans in period dress, special events, programs and demonstrations, country dining, unique..
Royal Canadian Mint
Ottawa
Royal Canadian MintThe Royal Canadian Mint's headquarters occupy the historic building in central Ottawa where the Mint was founded in 1908. Today, the Ottawa facility produces hand-crafted collector and commemorative coins, gold bullion coins, medals and medallions.
Deaf Culture Centre
Toronto
Deaf Culture CentreThe DEAF CULTURE CENTRE is a symbol of the Deaf community celebrating Deaf life. It is a public forum both historical and forward-looking. The CENTRE is contemporary, a fun gathering place that is open to the public and rooted in the Deaf community.
Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead
St. George
Adelaide Hunter Hoodless HomesteadAdelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead is a National Historic Site. It is the birthplace and childhood home of one of Canada's most eminent citizens. Growing up on a mid-19th century farm with its privations and isolation perhaps inspired her to take up the cause of domestic..
Allan Macpherson House
Napanee
Allan Macpherson HouseMacpherson House was built on the banks of the Napanee River in c. 1826, when it was the first private home to the north of the river. It was the residence of Allan Macpherson, one of the most entrepreneurial and civic-minded citizens of early Napanee, with a finger in just..
Ameliasburgh Historical Museum
Ameliasburgh
Ameliasburgh Historical MuseumAmeliasburgh Historical Museum has grown from one building, in 1968, to a full pioneer village. A log cabin, display barns, an operational blacksmith shop, a sap shanty, dairy and bee-keeping buildings, and a large stone building housing the Goldie Corliss 18 foot flywheel.
Annandale National Historic Site
Tillsonburg
Annandale National Historic SiteNationally designated for its magnificent interior, Annandale House serves as a monument to the Victorian style of design known as the Aesthetic Art Movement.
Applewood Shaver House
Etobicoke
Applewood Shaver HouseLocated in the City of Toronto, Applewood or Shaver House, as it is commonly known, provides a lovely setting for marriage ceremonies, parties and meetings. It has been in operation for over 20 years and is open to the public.
Backus Mill Heritage and Conservation Centre
Port Rowan
Backus Mill Heritage and Conservation CentreTruly a chance to step back in time for a glimpse of our pioneer past. The Village has more than a dozen restored or reconstructed buildings to explore.
Backus Page House Museum
Wallacetown
Backus Page House MuseumThe Backus-Page House Museum is a living history museum located in the heart of the Talbot Settlement. The Georgian style house has been restored as closely as possible to its 1850âÂÂs state.
Barnum House
Grafton
Barnum HouseThe Barnum House was built between 1817 and 1819 by Eliakim Barnum, a United Empire Loyalist originally from Vermont. Barnum House was the first house museum to open in Ontario, restored and operated by the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario.
Bell Homestead National Historic Site
Brantford
Bell Homestead National Historic SiteDiscover the household of Alexander Melville and Eliza Bell, the events surrounding the invention of the telephone by Alexander Graham Bell, and the origins of Canadian Telephone operations to 1880.
Bellevue House National Historic Site
Kingston
Bellevue House National Historic SiteBellevue House was once the home of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's first prime minister. Restored to the 1840s period, and staffed by costumed interpreters, the house and gardens are kept much as they would have been during the time that Macdonald lived here with his wife..
Benares Historic House
Mississauga
Benares Historic HouseWith more than 160 years of history, this exquisite estate was home to four generations of the Harris and Sayers families. Feel the warmth and pride of workmanship in this home which has been restored to its quiet elegance of the early 20th century.
Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site
Gravenhurst
Bethune Memorial House National Historic SiteThe birthplace of a hero! Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site of Canada commemorates the life and achievements of Dr. Henry Norman Bethune. Impatient and restless, he was inspired by a sense of duty to others and a love of the outdoors.
Bobby Orr Hall of Fame
Parry Sound
Bobby Orr Hall of FameLocated along side the Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts in my hometown of Parry Sound, Ontario, the Hall has a wonderful collection of past and present sports information that will appeal to a wide range of people.
Brubacher House
Waterloo
Brubacher HouseLearn first hand from knowledgeable tour guides about the life of a Pennsylvania German Mennonite family during the mid-nineteenth century.
See an authentic depiction of a Pennsylvania German farm home in Waterloo County during the 1850-90 period.
Bruce Mines
Bruce Mines
Bruce MinesBruce Mines, Ontario, on the North Shore of Lake Huron, boasts a scenic setting for fishing, camping, hunting, snowmobiling, skiing, boating & sailing. With terrific amenities and events, Bruce Mines is the perfect home for your family & business.
Canada South Science City
Windsor
Canada South Science CityCanada South Science City is 30,000 Square Feet of Education and Entertainment packed in to one child friendly environment.
Canada's First Forestry Station
St. Williams
Canada's First Forestry StationLearn about the Neutrals who occupied the lush forests and about the roles that Lt. Gov. John Graves Simcoe, Lt. Col. Arthur C. Pratt, Dr. Edmund J. Zavitz, Walter F. McCall played in the development of Canada's First Forestry Station.
Cedar Ridge Creative Centre
Scarborough
Cedar Ridge Creative CentreCedar Ridge Creative Centre is a vibrant arts hub housed in a historic mansion. Built as a family home in 1912, Cedar Ridge is surrounded by lush gardens and scenic woods with a variety of walking trails.
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