Toronto has places for children to play, and expand their young minds. Indeed, the city has enough on offer to entertain kids for days on end.Paramount Canada's Wonderland is the country's answer to Disneyland. Families will relish the mix of rides. Travellers looking for kid-friendly ways to enjoy the outdoors should head out to High Park and Centre Island's Centreville Amusement Park.For a change of pace, parents can add a touch of learning to family holidays by visiting the Toronto Zoo, the Jungle Cat World Wildlife Park or the Ontario Science Centre. Kids may also appreciate a visit to the CN Tower. The view from Toronto's most iconic landmark (one of the tallest buildings in the world) is a treat.
Along with being Toronto's largest public park, High Park is also one of the city's most important natural areas. Visitors will encounter woodland, wetlands, a beautiful lakefront, prairie habitats and a preserved slice of the black-oak savannah ecosystem that once covered most of southern Ontario. It all makes for an idyllic setting in which to enjoy the park's playgrounds, zoo, dog park, hiking trails, greenhouses, picnic areas, eateries and sporting facilities. Parking is convenient and public-transport access is easy. All said, High Park makes for a complete day out.
Address : 1873 Bloor Street West
Website : www.highparktoronto.com
Boasting more than 200 attractions, Splash Works and a huge variety of roller coasters, Paramount Canada's Wonderland is deservedly the country's favourite theme park. Its menu of rides includes carousels, train rides and the Time Warp - Canada's only flying roller coaster.The park also has lots of shopping and dining options. All told, this attraction has a variety of rides and amusements to suit all age groups, and is a must for the entire family.
Address : 9580 Jane Street, Vaughan
Website : www.canadaswonderland.com
Telephone : +1 905 832 8131
Opening times : Opening times vary according to season - check the official website for details.
The Toronto Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the world, with more than six miles (10km) of walking trails spread over 700 acres. Over 5000 animals representing over 450 species call it home.Visitors will enjoy touring the zoo's seven geographic regions and encountering animals that are native to them. Favourites include hippos, lemurs, otters, gorillas, bears, Giant Pandas, snow leopards, lions, penguins and cheetahs.All told, award-winning exhibits await the entire family, as do many seasonal activities. The zoo's interactive wildlife experience is especially popular with kids.
Address : Meadowvale Road, Scarborough
Website : www.torontozoo.com
Telephone : +1 416 392 5900
Transport : Rouge Hill GO Train station, #86A Scarborough bus route or #85 Sheppard East bus route
Opening times : Open daily, from 9.30am to 4.30pm
Admission : May to October: C$29 (adults), C$19 (kids aged 3 - 12). November to April: C$23 (adults), C$14 (kids aged 3 - 12). Other concessions are available
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