Toronto’s Top 10 : Children’s Attractions – Top 10 Places to Eat with Kids

1. Royal Ontario Museum

   A
   truly magical place for children, Canada’s largest museum makes a
   special effort to have plenty of hands-on exhibits. The much-loved
   Dinosaur Gallery and mummy cases are strictly “don’t touch,” but the
   Hands-On Biodiversity Gallery enchants and educates youngsters with
   interactive exhibits .

   
   

   
   
   

   Royal Ontario Museum

2. Hockey Hall of Fame

   Budding
   hockey stars can test their skill whacking pucks and guarding goal at
   this shrine to the sport, which houses more hockey memorabilia than you
   can shake a stick at .

   
   

   
   
   

   Hockey Hall of Fame logo

3. Ontario Place

   This
   summertime waterfront amusement park is full of fun activities for
   kids: waterslides, pedal boats, and the inventive Go Zone playground, to
   name just a few .
   

4. Toronto Zoo

   Exhibiting
   animals in their natural habitats is the policy of this zoo, which aims
   for meaningful education over theme-park spectacle. Seven geographic
   areas are represented in pavilions filled with over 450 species; large
   outdoor enclosures allow animals to roam freely .
   

   
   

   
   
   

   Toronto Zoo

5. Ontario Science Centre

   No
   need to reign in the kids at this science-based learning playground.
   Instead, let them charge through the more than 800 hands-on exhibits
   encompassing everything from sports to medicine, computers to
   electricity .
   

   
   

   
   
   

   Ontario Science Centre

6. Riverdale Farm

   This
   agricultural education center and working farm in the middle of the
   city is home to many barnyard favorites – pigs, goats, sheep, horses,
   and chickens. Post-and-beam barns date from the 19th century. Kids are
   allowed to pet most of the animals and help at feeding time.

   • 201 Winchester St

   • Open 9am–5pm daily

7. Canada’s Wonderland

   This
   amusement park north of the city has 400 attractions, including 50
   rides, a water park, and live shows. Thrill rides for older kids, tamer
   rides for little ones.

   • 9580 Jane St, Vaughan

   • Open May–Oct; hrs vary, call 905 832 8131

   • Adm

   • 
     www.canadas-wonderland.com
     

   
   

   
   
   

   SkyRider, Canada’s Wonderland

8. Harbourfront

   The
   kid-friendly attractions and events at this lakefront center ensure
   it’s always busy. Kids especially love watching artisans at work in York
   Quay Centre’s Craft Studio, the ice-skating rink, and open-air concerts.

9. Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People

   This
   theater presents excellent productions that are always a hit with
   children. The façade of the original building, built in 1881 as a stable
   for streetcar-pulling horses, can still be seen.

   • 165 Front St E

   • 416 862 2222

10. Centre Island

    A
    highlight of this Toronto island is Centreville, a bustling amusement
    park. Some 30 old-fashioned rides include “swan” paddle boats, an 1898
    carousel, and pony rides.
    

Top 10 Places to Eat with Kids