Canada’s Wonderland (Vaughan)

Thrill rides, family rides, rides for young children in Planet Snoopy, live entertainment, and a 20 acre water park! Don’t miss the annual Halloween Haunt and Camp Spooky. Birthday party packages available.  Tel: (905) 832-8131

Ages: All ages (Under 3 yrs is FREE!)

Major Intersection: Hwy 400 & Major Mackenzie Drive West

Address: 9580 Jane Street, Vaughan, ON

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Forsythe Family Farms (Markham)

Farm animals, 2 separate play areas with slides, 2 acre corn maze, rope maze, sandboxes, tricycle track, pedal kart track. Enchanted forest (available weekends only. Birthday party packages coming soon.  Tel: 311 (General information line)

Ages: All ages

Major Intersection: Elgin Mills Road East & Kennedy Road

Address: 10539 Kennedy Road, Markham, ON

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Chudleigh’s Farm (Halton Hills)

Pick-your-own apples (fall), farm animals, play area featuring big slides in hay, a hay maze, sand pit with toy trucks, pony rides (extra $), tractor wagon rides and a nature trail walk. Birthday parties also available.  Tel: 311 (General information line)

Ages: All ages

Major Intersection: Hwy 401 & Hwy 407

Address: 9528 Hwy 25, Halton Hills, ON

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Ontario Place (Toronto Central)

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Ontario Place is undergoing revitalization. The marina, Echo Beach and Molson  Canadian Amphitheatre , and parking lots remain open. Tel: (905) 895-7625  

Ages: All ages

Major Intersection: Lake Shore Boulevard West between Strachan Ave. and Jameson Ave.

Address: 955 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto, ON

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Elmvale Jungle Zoo (Elmvale)

View lions, tigers and jaguars, and watch the playful antics of monkeys and lemurs. Admire the beauty of rare and exotic birds and other wildlife. Enjoy the children’s playground and picnic area.  Tel: (705) 322-1112

Ages: All ages

Major Intersection: Hwy 400 & Horseshoe Valley Road

Address: 14191 County Road 27 (Highway 27), Elmvale, ON

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Toronto Botanical Garden & Edwards Gardens (North York)

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Beautiful gardens, walking paths, Sprout Club (songs & nature crafts), summer camps, Teaching Gardens, and birthday parties.  Tel: (416) 397-1341  Website

Ages: All ages to enjoy the gardens, Sprout Club 1- 3 yrs, Storytime drop-in up to 6 yrs, Camps 3- 11 yrs.

Major Intersection: Leslie & Lawrence Avenue East

Address: 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON

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Niagara Street Public School – TDSB Parenting & Family Literacy Centre (Downtown Toronto)

The Niagara Street Parenting and Family Literacy Centre is a free drop-in centre for all 0-6 year old kids and their parents/ grandparents/caregivers to visit.  It is run by an Early Childhood Educator and is open from 9-2pm  Mon- Thu during the school year.  Tel: (416)-393-1371  Website

Ages: 0- 6 years.

Major Intersection: Bathurst Street & King Street West

Address: 222 Niagara St, Toronto, ON

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Bayview Village Park (North York)

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Playground, splash pad, ball diamond. Tel: 311 (General information line)  Website

Ages: All ages

Major Intersection: Sheppard Avenue East & Bayview Avenue

Address: 2945 Bayview Avenue, North York, ON

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Greenwood Park (Toronto – East End)

Major Intersection: Gerrard Street East & Jones Avenue
Activities:
  • Playground, 3 baseball diamonds, outdoor pool, 2 outdoor rinks, splash pad, sports field.
  • City run programs may include skating lessons for preschool and child, hockey skills/ power skating, and swimming lessons. See Toronto’s Fun Guide for details.
Advertised Ages:
  • All ages for drop-ins.
  • Ages vary for specific programs.
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Sibbald Point Provincial Park (Sutton West)

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604 camp sites and 6 group sites. Sandy beaches on Lake Simcoe. Weekly education programs, cycling, boating, fishing, playgrounds and a sports field. Cross country skiing (no groomed trails).  Tel: (905) 722-8061  Website

Ages: All ages

Major Intersection: Park Road & Black River Road

Address: 26465 York Road 18, R.R.#2, Sutton West, ON

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Bowmanville Zoo (Bowmanville)

Over 300 animals. Walk along the raised “cat walk” in Wild Woods and observe predators in action (stroller friendly). Play in the Animal Splash Bash (splash pad), ride elephants and camels, and see a show!  Tel: (905) 623-5655

Ages: All ages

Major Intersection: Hwy 401 & Liberty Street South

Address: 340 King Street East, Bowmanville, ON

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Marineland (Niagara Falls)

Live shows featuring dolphins and sea lions, killer whale splash and jump sessions, beluga whale feeding and touch sessions, and rides for all ages. Killer whales and beluga whale above and underwater viewing at any time.  

Ages: All ages

Major Intersection: Marineland Parkway & Stanley Avenue

Address: 7657 Portage Road, Niagara Falls, ON

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Roundhouse Park / Toronto Railway Heritage Centre (Downtown Toronto)

Walk through the restored 1929 Canadian Pacific Railway John Street Roundhouse, enjoy a trip on the half-kilometre miniature railway through Roundhouse Park, go on a self-guided guided walking tour!  Website

Ages: All ages

Major Intersection: Lake Shore Boulevard West & York Street

Address: 255 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto, ON

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Sandbanks Provincial Park (Prince Edward County)

Dunes Beach

Sandbanks has two of the largest freshwater baymouth sandbars in the world. Known for the Dunes beach and Outlet beach, you can also camp, cycle, hike, fish, and rent canoes, kayaks and paddle boats.  Tel: (613) 393-3319  Website

Ages: All ages

Major Intersection: Hwy 12 & Hwy 18

Address: R.R.#1, Picton, ON

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North Beach Provincial Park (Prince Edward County)

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A less busy alternative to Sandbanks, North Beach has a 1.2-kilometre ribbon of sand that shelters tiny North Bay from Lake Ontario. The sand is fine and there is a very long shallow entry- perfect for children! Tel: (613) 399-2030  Website

Ages: All ages

Major Intersection: Hwy 401 & Wooler Road (near Trenton)

Address: R.R.#3 Consecon, ON

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