We are approaching the Canada Day long weekend and usually that is the kick-off to summer vacations. The beauty about the city of Toronto is that it offers a great place to work, live and play.
Here are my top five family friendly activities for Summer fun in Toronto that you can check out.
Centreville Theme Park
Centreville Theme Park is located on the Toronto Islands and it has been a staple in family fun for over 50 years.
With more than 30 rides and attractions and 14 food outlets, it makes the ultimate summer fun for the whole family. Not to mention that you will be surrounded by 600 acres of gorgeous parkland and don’t forget to visit the Far Enough Farm to see the farm animals on the island.
To learn more about Centreville and hours of operation, click here.
Hockey Hall of Fame
This is a classic favorite especially for the hockey fan in your family. The Hockey Hall of Fame is full of hockey history and home of the Stanley Cup. There is also lots to do like go one-on-one against life size, animated versions of today’s greatest goalies and shooters; call the play-by-play of some of hockey’s greatest goals; view hockey flicks like Stanley’s Game Seven; and explore the largest collection of hockey memorabilia in the world.
It is a great destination for the whole family and for kids of all ages. To learn more about the Hockey Hall of Fame, click here.
Toronto Zoo
The Toronto Zoo is located at 2000 Meadowvale Road in Toronto and it is one of the largest zoos in the world (710 acres). With over 5,000 animals representing over 450 species, there is just so much to see.
You can explore the Discovery Zone, featuring the Kids Zoo, a dynamic, interactive children’s wildlife experience, Splash Island, an exciting two-acre water play area and Waterside Theatre, home of exciting family entertainment.
There are great walking trails, food options and rides just to name a few more things.
The Toronto Zoo is full of family fun for the whole family. To learn more, click here.
Bata Shoe Museum
The Bata Shoe Museum is a unique Toronto attraction as it features footwear. It is located at 327 Bloor Street and it would excite the shoe fanatic in your family.
There you will find over a thousand shoes and related artefacts (from a collection of over 13,000) in architect Raymond Moriyama’s award-winning five-floor structure.
The Bata Shoe Museum celebrates the style and function of footwear in four impressive galleries. Footwear on display ranges from Chinese bound foot shoes to ancient Egyptian sandals to chestnut-crushing clogs and glamourous platforms. There are also over 4,500 years of history and a collection of 20th-century celebrity shoes are reflected in the semi-permanent exhibition, All About Shoes. The other three galleries feature changing exhibitions, so there is always something new and exciting to see!
To learn more about the Bata Shoe Museum, click here.
Tasty Tours
Tasty Tours is Toronto’s award-winning food tour and chocolate tour company.
On each tour, your guide takes you on a walk around a Toronto neighbourhood. You will be introduced to various eateries, feasting on a variety of edible delights while learning tidbits of food and Toronto history.
It is a great combination of affordability, taste and culture in one. It is a great learning experience with a tasty fun factor.
To learn more about Tasty Tours, click here.
There you have it, my top five activities for summer fun in Toronto. Enjoy each day as the summer always goes way too quickly!
