Toronto - A Family-Friendly Destination
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Step into Canada's past and explore an authentically re-created 1860's Ontario country village featuring more than 40 restored homes, shops, public and farm buildings, artisans in period dress, special events, programs and demonstrations, country dining, and village made crafts. Open daily, May 1 to Dec 31.
Casa Loma
Experience a time of European elegance and splendor. The former home of Canadian financier Sir Henry Pellatt, Canada's foremost castle is complete with decorated suites, secret passages, an 800-foot tunnel, towers, stables, and beautiful estate gardens. Open daily for tours. Gardens open May-October.
CN Tower
Canada's National Tower and Wonder of the Modern World offers spectacular views, a spell-binding glass floor, motion theatre ride and fantastic shopping. Visit Horizons for casual fare, or experience award-winning fine dining in 360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower.
Ft. York National Historic Site
Visit the site of the 1813 Battle of York and the birthplace of modern Toronto. Ft. York, home to Canada's largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings, features exhibits and restored period room settings. This historic site offers seasonal guided tours, musket, drill and music demonstrations.
Hockey Hall of Fame
Voted "Toronto's Top Appeal Attraction" by Zagat Survey, the Hockey Hall of Fame celebrates the game that defines Canada and a sport that has been adopted by over 80 countries. The Hockey Hall of Fame is the home of the Stanley Cup and has something for everyone: state-of-the-art games, interactive exhibits, replica dressing room and rink zone, theatres, and hockey's most precious artifacts.
Ontario Place
Located on Lake Ontario, this world-class attraction has entertained families since 1971. The unique complex houses more than 30 rides and attractions including bumper and pedal boats, a children's play area, IMAX films at Cinesphere, miniature golf, a motion simulator ride and much, much more.
Ontario Science Centre
With hundreds of engaging interactive exhibits and daily science demonstrations, the Ontario Science Centre will delight, inform and challenge visitors of all ages: KidSpark is a unique discovery playground for children eight and under, the Weston Family Innovation Centre has 50 open-ended experiences that allow youth to create and innovate, and the Space Hall is home to Toronto's only public planetarium.
Toronto Hippo Tours
A Hippo is a 40 passenger vessel that offers land and water tours of Toronto. Come splash into Lake Ontario on the "Bus that Floats!" Experience a 90-minute, narrated urban land-sea safari through the major landmarks of downtown Toronto.