While there are traditional museums like the Royal Ontario Museum and unique museums like the Beta Shoe Collection, the Ontario Science Centre will appeal to children the most. There are hundreds of exhibits including a wall of bubbles, a simulated rain forest and an electrical ball, plus a series of rotating exhibits. The space also holds an Omnimax movie theater and the Kidspark, a learning and play area for kids under the age of 8.
Ontario Science Centre
770 Don Mills Road
Toronto, ON, M3C1T3
416-696-314
ontariosciencecentre.ca
Kids can climb indoors or outdoors in Toronto. Downtown Toronto is home to Amazon Indoor Playground, which has very sturdy climbing structures, dress-up areas, ball pits, blocks and an area for riding toys. Parents get to have complimentary coffee or tea and sit in comfortable chairs while watching their kids.
Amazon Indoor Playground
21 Vaughan Road
Toronto, ON, M6G2N2
416-656-5832
The Toy Space emphasizes learning through play and has toys for every interest, including science, art and music. The family-run store even sells ice cream.
The Toy Space
106 Bathurst Street
Toronto, ON, M5V3N7
416-206-0792
thetoyspace.com
The CN Tower is among the world's tallest towers and has amazing views from three observation levels, including one that boasts a glass floor. Kids will also enjoy the night tower lighting and light show, the arcade and the gift shop.
CN Tower
301 Front Street West
Toronto, ON, M3C1T3
416-86-TOWER
cntower.ca
