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Niagara Falls
See 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
Toronto
A 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 Twirlin...
Etobicoke
Come 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 c...
Vaughan
A 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 aren...
Vaughan
Canada'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!
Ottawa
Ottawa'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!
Kitchener
The 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.
Bracebridge
Three Exciting Parks plus One Great Campground.
Santa's Village + Sportsland + Eaglecrest Aerial Parks + Santa's Whispering Pines Campground, all on-site with affordable camping packages.
Along with the traditional rides and attractions in Sa...
Peterborough
Milltown 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.
Hamilton
Adventure 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 ...
Thunder Bay
Chippewa 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 th...
London
Storybook 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 villag...
Owen Sound
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
This 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.
Renfrew
For 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 ...
Mississauga
Experience the ultimate interactive adventure at Playdium. With 40 000 sq feet of adrenaline-fuelled, action-packed games to enjoy, it’s the place to play. Playdium is an energized environment on 11 acres where you are free to escape everyday life ...
Toronto
Visit Toronto's only downtown waterfront playground and enjoy dozens of rides and attractions for kids of all ages Live children's entertainment, day camps and fireworks festival held June 27, July 1 - Canada Day, July 4 - Grand Finale.
Richmond Hill
Ride the wave at York Region's first and only indoor wave pool...all year long!! Swim and surf in four-foot waves, frolic on water mats or try bodysurfing! Ride the thrilling 160-foot twisting water slide, splash in the shallow area or simply relax i...
Cobden
Logos Land is a family-focused water play land and a full service vacation campground. Kids and adults enjoy giant (and kiddie) waterslides, water trampolines, paddle boats, a wading beach, mini golf, a petting farm and a trackless train!
Vaughan
Canada's Wonderland is Canada's premier amusement park and features over 200 attractions, more than 65 thrilling rides, North America's greatest variety of roller coasters, and Splash Works, a 20-acre water park.
Niagara Falls
The Fallsview Indoor Waterpark is Niagara’s newest and largest indoor waterpark, located on North America’s largest hotel and indoor waterpark complex, the Falls Avenue Entertainment Complex.
Sarnia
Head to Sarnia's Bluewater Fun Park for water slides, pools, bumper boats and much more!
Limoges
Bring your swimsuits and get ready to make a splash on thirteen massive waterslides and Canada's largest wave pool! Or take a ride on the Jungle Run for a relaxing river float.
Niagara Falls
The Fallsview Indoor Waterpark is Niagara’s newest and largest indoor waterpark, located on North America’s largest hotel and indoor waterpark complex, the Falls Avenue Entertainment Complex. Directly across the street from Niagara Falls the wate...
Blue Mountains
Plunge! is the ultimate, all ages, four season water adventure at the base of Blue Mountain Ski Resort, the largest mountain resort in Ontario, Canada, located near Collingwood - just a 90-minute drive from Toronto.
Barrie
Splash Canyon features a full day of fun for the entire family. Situated on 40 scenic acres the park offers something for fun lovers of all ages. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing afternoon bathing by the pool or the thrill of the slides, Splas...
Niagara Falls
Ride the waves and slides in Waves, our 25,000 square foot indoor water park with a retractable roof for year-round fun!Our Water Park comes complete with a beach entry wave pool, tube slides, body slides, kiddy pool interactive play structure, whirl...
Brampton
Canada's only salt water park offers unlimited use of bumper boats, batting cages, minigolf, and rock climbing under a waterfall!
Niagara Falls
125,000 square feet of action-packed water fun, including 6 storey high water slides! And smaller versions of the features are available for tots, too!
Bowmanville
Experience 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
Visit 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".
Ottawa
Ottawa'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 zoologic...
Wendover
Come and see who’s new and waiting to meet you as you visit a world of wildlife filled with all kinds of exotic and birds. Relax for a couple of hours or stay for the day, there’s something for everyone at Papanack Park Zoo!. You can feed the bar...
Nepean
Farm 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.
Norwood
The Indian River Reptile Zoo is the only Reptile Facility in Canada to be an accredited member of the Canadian Association Of Zoos and Aquariums!
Sarnia
The 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.
Minnitaki
Enjoy 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!
Thunder Bay
Children 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 wago...
Peterborough
Riverview 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 m...
Seagrave
Northwood 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.
Nepean
Producing farm open to the public with special family activities for learning about farms and animals.
Vaughan
Reptilias 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...
Brantford
Brantford 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 animals’ adaptations,needs and char...
Cambridge
Go “On Safari!” and get closer than you ever imagined to over 1,000 exotic birds and animals from around the world! See majestic lions, rare cheetah, a herd of graceful giraffe, and a crash of rhino!
A full day of Family Fun!
Toronto
Canada'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...
Toronto
Defining 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.
Toronto
Explore 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.
Ottawa
Share 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.
Eganville
Millions 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.
Toronto
Step 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, co...
Toronto
The 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.
St. George
Adelaide 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 ...
Napanee
Macpherson 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 Napane...
Ameliasburgh
Ameliasburgh 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 C...
Tillsonburg
Nationally designated for its magnificent interior, Annandale House serves as a monument to the Victorian style of design known as the Aesthetic Art Movement.
Etobicoke
Located 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.
Port Rowan
Truly 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.
Wallacetown
The 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 1850’s state.
Grafton
The 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.
Brantford
Discover 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.
Kingston
Bellevue 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 l...
Mississauga
With 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.
Gravenhurst
The 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.
Parry Sound
Located 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.
Waterloo
Learn 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, 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.
Windsor
Canada South Science City is 30,000 Square Feet of Education and Entertainment packed in to one child friendly environment.
St. Williams
Learn 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.
Scarborough
Cedar 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.
Ohsweken
Chiefswood stands testament to the legacy of the Johnson Family and within the societal sphere of Six Nations in the 19th century. Home to a Mohawk Confederacy Chief, and infamous daughter-Emily Pauline Johnson; the site is an invaluable educational ...
Penetanguishene
Discovery Harbour, on scenic Penetanguishene Bay, will take you back in time to the presence of British naval and military forces in Central Ontario. Come and explore this recreated, 19th century community on the southeast corner of Georgian Bay.
London
Every season brings a calendar filled with a wide variety of special events for all the family to enjoy. Harvest Fest and Haunted Village Hayrides and our magical Christmas at The Village.
Keswick
Located near the south shore of beautiful Lake Simcoe, this ten-acre site is now home to sixteen structures that interpret the rich history of Georgina between 1850 and 1920, including a one-room schoolhouse, a general store, a train station, among o...
Maxville
The Glengarry Sports Hall of Fame is an organization that was founded in 1978 to celebrate and preserve the achievements of Glengarry County's athletes. Glengarry hosts one of the world's largest Highland Games and is home to several world class cham...
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
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