If you decided to visit Ontario with your family, then you made the right choice! It is a place that both children and adults will enjoy. From beautiful cities like Toronto and Ottawa, which are packed with kid-friendly activities, to unique sites that will keep the entire family entertained. The CN Tower, engaging shows only at Royal Ontario Museum, plus Canada’s largest aquarium are all reasons to visit Ontario. Of course, don’t miss the world’s marvel, Niagara Falls!
Luckily, almost all of the attractions are conveniently accessible by walking or riding trains and buses, thus you won’t need to budget for excessive travel costs.
1. Glamping in the Woods
The trip to Long Point Eco-Adventures is worth it. While you experience a glamorous camping adventure in the woods, your children may ride their bikes or kayaks throughout the expansive property.
2. Experience Outdoor Gardens
Perhaps you want to spend some time with your family in a beautiful garden, visit Edwards Gardens or the Toronto Botanical Garden.
Royal Botanical Gardens, a 2,700-acre natural park approximately an hour away in Burlington, Ontario, is a lovely spot to enjoy quality time exploring nature walks amid the flowers for a family-friendly day adventure. Visit in the winter to enjoy the Mediterranean Garden; in the spring to witness the cherry blossoms, magnolias, and lilacs in bloom; in the summer to see the rock garden’s magnificent peonies, roses, iris, and perennials, and in the autumn to witness the leaves in all their vibrant beauty.
3. Be on Top of the World
Between 1975 and 2011, the tower, first opened in 1976, was the world’s highest building. There are several kid-friendly attractions available at the CN Tower. The elevator, for instance, is built of glass and provides a spectacular view of Downtown’s most picturesque locations from a high vantage point.
4. Have a Wonderland Adventure
Canada’s largest amusement park attracts adrenaline junkies of all ages. Kids may play in KidZville or enjoy the Taxi Jam, a roller coaster created just for toddlers. Teenagers may put their fear factors to the test on coasters like Behemoth and WindSeeker, which reaches a height of 91 meters. Parents will love the rides, as well as the entire family may chill off in the afternoon at the nearby water park.
5. Fall in Love with a Remarkable Castle
Casa Loma is a magnificent 64,700 square-foot castle erected in 1914 by Canadian banker Sir Henry Pallatt, who evidently enjoyed European artistry and Gothic revival architecture.
6. Take a Journey of Discovery
Royal Majesty the Queen Elizabeth of England made a special trip to the Royal Ontario Museum Gallery in 1984. During her stay, she held a ceremony to officially open the Terrace Galleries as well as other exhibitions.
Teens, kids, and adults will enjoy themselves at the Royal Ontario Gallery. As a result, all family members may come, from infants to grandparents.
7. Enjoy the Warm Sea Breeze
Wasaga Beach, the world’s longest freshwater beach, is a sandcastle paradise for kids. For smaller children, the shallow seas and sandbars make it ideal. Families will like the picnic tables, while older children will enjoy the neighboring Wasaga 500 Go-Karts.
8. Have a Thrilling Walk in Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls offers a variety of fun activities for everyone in the family. While you can always see the waterfalls for free from gorgeous vistas along Niagara Parkway, a guided trip with Journey Behind the Falls will allow you to experience them from a different perspective. Bigger kids may take WildPlay’s Zipline to the Falls for amazing views 220 feet over the Niagara River for an even more unforgettable experience.
9. Visit the Home of the Stanley Cup
The Hockey Hall of Fame was founded in Kingston, Ontario, under the supervision of James Sutherland, before being relocated to Toronto in 1993 after losing support from the National Hockey League (NHL).
If you’re fortunate, the Broadcast pod will choose your child to announce a popular hockey game, such as the 1972 Canada-Russia series. There’s also a recreation of the NHL locker room, a trophy area, and a souvenir store.
10. Visit a Wildlife Park
Jungle Cat World Wildlife Park, located 45 minutes east of Toronto, is dedicated to the preservation, learning, and protection. Informative signage and free guided feeding trips provide information on the park’s 60 distinct species.