Toronto area Museums and attractions
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Museums
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Art Gallery of Ontario
416-979-6648
317 Dundas Street West
Toronto |
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The Collection includes more than 68,000 works spanning the 1st century to the present-day. It includes an extensive collection of Canadian art.
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CBC MUseum
N/A
250 Front St. W.
Toronto |
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Come to the CBC Museum and Graham Spry Theatre to experience first-hand the history of Canadian broadcasting... and the shared stories of Canadians!
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Children's Own Museum
416-360-1266
currently moving to a new location
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At the Children's Own Museum, children play to learn and adults learn to play!
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Franklin Carmichael Art Centre
416-740-6520
34 Riverdale Drive
Etobicoke |
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Set on the beautiful estate of the Group of Seven contemporary, the Art Centre offers classes in watercolour, oils, acrylics and life drawing.
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Gibson House
416-395-7432
5172 Yonge Street
Toronto |
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Step back in time and explore this elegant farmhouse. Its serene Georgian-style exterior belies the dramatic lives of the Gibson family.
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Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art
416-395-0067
952 Queen St.
Toronto
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Currently holding approximately 400 works of art by more than 150 Canadian artists, the collection includes seminal works by some of Canada’s most important artists
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Museum of Television MZTV
416-599-7339
currently moving to a new location |
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History of how Television has shaped and changed us. Did you know there are fewer prewar TVs left in the world than Stradivarius violins.
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Ontario Science Centre
416-696-3127
770 Don Mills Rd.
Toronto |
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To delight, inform and challenge visitors through engaging and thought-provoking experiences in science and technology.
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Royal Ontario Museum
416-586-8000
100 Queen’s Park
Toronto |
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Come experience the Dinosaur collection, bigger, bolder and better then ever, our renowned collection of dinosaurs will stir your imagination and get your heart pounding.
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Scarborough Historical Museum
416-338-8807
1007 Brimley Road
Scarborough |
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Witness the transition from early settler life in the McCowan Log House to the exciting innovations of the early 20th century in the Cornell House.
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Toronto Aerospace Museum
416-638-6078
65 Carl Hall Road
Toronto |
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Celebrates the aviation accomplishments of Torontonians, and the long association with aeronautical innovation, aircraft manufacturing, aerospace technology, and the joy of flight.
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York Museum
416-394-2759
2694 Eglinton Ave. West
Toronto |
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The oldest object in the collection is a 3,000-year old stone axe that reminds us of the region's long First Nations history. The youngest artifact is a telephone switchboard that was used as late as the 1960s.
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Attractions
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Black Creek Pioneer Village
416-661-6600
5 Shoreham Drive
Downsview |
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Journey back in time to discover life in early Ontario. The Village is an example of a typical crossroads community found in the area during the 1800`s
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Canadian Broadcasting Centre CBC
416-205-5574
250 Front St. W.
Toronto |
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Come to the CBC Museum and Graham Spry Theatre to experience first-hand the history of Canadian broadcasting... and the shared stories of Canadians! For more information click Here
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Casa Loma
416-923-1171
1 Austin Terrace
Toronto |
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The former home of Canadian financier Sir Henry Pellatt, the castle is complete with decorated suites, secret passages, an 800-foot tunnel, towers, stables, and beautiful 5-acre estate gardens
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Centreville Amusement Park
416-203-0405
Toronto Islands
Toronto
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Nestled in over 600 acres of parkland just across the harbour from the city. With over 30 rides and attractions and more than 14 food outlets, there's something for everyone at Centreville.
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CN Tower
416-868-6937
301 Front St. West
Toronto |
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Canada's most recognizable and celebrated icon, at a height of 553.33m it`s the World's Tallest Building, an important telecommunications hub, and the centre of tourism in Toronto.
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Fort York
416-392-6907
100 Garrison Rd.
Toronto |
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Fort York is home to Canada's largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings. During the summer months, the site comes alive with the colour and the pageantry of the Fort York Guard.
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Franklin Children's Garden
416-338-0338
Centre Island
Toronto
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The garden is a special place to play in and learn from, to discover nature, and to enjoy the great adventure of learning. Experience the garden and its delights on your own or take part in the many events. There will be so much to see and do every day!
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Great Lakes Schooner Company
416-203-2322
249 Queen's Quay West
Toronto |
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Have a pleasant dinner cruise aboard the Trillium, a 1910 authentic paddle steamer, or on one of our many other fine Toronto Cruise Ships.
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Harbourfront Centre
416-973-4600
235 Queens Quay West
Toronto |
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Harbourfront Centre, on Toronto's waterfront, is an innovative non profit cultural organization which creates events and activities of excellence that enliven, educate and entertain a diverse public.
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Hockey Hall of Fame
416-360-7765
30 Yonge St.
Toronto |
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It holds exhibits about players, teams, National Hockey League (NHL) records, memorabilia and NHL trophies, including the Stanley Cup.
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Joe Rockhead's Climbing Wall
416-538-7670
29 Fraser Ave.
Toronto
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All aspects of indoor rock climbing are covered, Joe’s has introduced more people to rock climbing than any other organization in Canada.
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Laserquest
416-285-1333
1980 Eglinton Ave. East
Toronto
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At Laser Quest visitors participate in a game of laser tag, the objective of which is to "shoot" as many of your opponents as possible without getting hit yourself. Players score points for each hit.
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Nascar SpeedPark
905-669-7370
1 Bass Pro Mills Drive
Vaughan |
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Two indoor and two outdoor tracks with cars from children to adults to choose from.
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Ontario Place
416-314-9900
955 Lakeshore Blvd. West
Toronto |
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96 acres of family fun, kids will enjoy exciting rides and attractions such as: Soak City water park, Bumper Boats, Free Fall, The F/X Adventure Theatre featuring Ecozone, Mini Golf, the Wilderness Adventure Ride, and the Cinesphere.
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Paramount Canada's Wonderland
905-832-7000
9580 Jane St.
Vaughan |
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Paramount Canada's Wonderland is Canada's premier theme park, featuring nine themed areas and more than 200 attractions including over 65 rides.
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Playdium Entertainment
905-273-9000
99 Rathburn Road West
Mississauga |
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Over 260 high-tech games, interactive attractions and motion picture simulators. The complex has everything from mini-golf, rock climbing, go-carting, beach volleyball and three-on-three basketball to batting cages and much more.
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Riverdale Farm
416-392-6794
201 Winchester St.
Toronto |
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Tour the Farm's scenic 7.5 acres along pathways through wooded areas, around ponds, and into butterfly-herb-flower-vegetable gardens.
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The Rock Oasis
416-703-3434
27 Bathurst St
Toronto |
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The Rock Oasis offers two 60 foot high climbing towers, two bouldering caves, steep roof routes, lead climbing & top roping.
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Skydome Tour Experience
416-341-3663
1 Blue Jays Way
Toronto |
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The tour includes a film about the construction of thecomplex, followed by a 45-minute "behind the scenes" guided tour, which includes a visit to the media center, a private SkyBox and dressing rooms
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Toronto Stock Exchange
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The center also has a number of educational interactive games and exhibits that allow visitors to experiment with the world of the financial market.
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Toronto Zoo
416-392-5929
Meadowvale Rd.
Scarborough |
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One of the largest zoos in the world, there are more than 5000 animals representing just over 450 species at the Toronto Zoo.
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Wild Water Kingdom
416-369-9453
7855 Finch Ave. West
Brampton |
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Over 100 acres of water slides, wave pools and sports facilities including Caribbean Cove a 6000 sq. ft swimming pool surrounded by landscaping and waterfalls in this makeshift tropical paradise.
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Fairs & Festivals
Note, many dates mentioned will vary from year to year so remember to check the link to the actual event website to verify the current date.
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Buskerfest
416-964-9095
August 21 to 24
St. Lawrence market
Toronto |
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For four days, every August, a collection of the highest skilled and most entertaining street performers gather in the St. Lawrence market to bring the thrill of world class street theatre to Torontonians.
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Canadian National Exhibition CNE
416-263-3800
Aug 15 to Sept 1
955 Lakeshore Blvd. West
Toronto |
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CNE encompass the 192 acres of Exhibition Place and features two midways with more than 50 rides and 80 games. Each year the CNE also hosts the Canadian International Air Show.
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Caribana Festival and Parade
1-800-ontario
July 15 to Aug 7 |
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The largest Caribbean festival in North America, the Festival includes the music, dance, food and costumes of Jamaica, Guyana, the Bahamas, Brazil and other cultures.
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Rogers Chinese Lantern Festival
1-866-666-8996
July 20 to Oct 1
955 Lakeshore Blvd. West
Toronto |
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Not only will guests experience Chinese culture at its finest, the festival will feature a world of animals, dinosaurs, and marine life, as well as a special glimpse at some of the world’s architectural wonders.
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Carrot festival
905-775-5359
Aug 16
Bradford |
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The Street Festival includes: Midway, vendors market, children's village, wrestling event, texas holdem poker tourney, charity fundraisers, BBQs, pancake breakfast, Carrot Fast 5km Charity Run, etc.
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Rural Ramble Farm Tour
1-877-461-farm
Aug 19-20
Various areas in Northumberland County
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New host sites come onto the tour and older ones leave, so the tour is unique each year. Host farms and rural businesses are listed in a "passport" booklet, which contains information about the sites and a map of the county showing how to find each place.
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