Toronto Must-See for Kids & Families

Centre Island is a peaceful oasis located just outside of downtown Toronto. It is a wonderful island with over 600 acres of parkland just across the harbor from the city of Toronto. The island features bike and rollerblading trails, and if you are taking the kids, be sure to stop by the centre island amusement park. Highlights include a Ferris wheel, water park, miniature golf course, picnic area, train rides and a petting zoo. Centre Island is a car-free, public-transit-free area so there are no vehicles are allowed.

The CN Tower is one of the World’s Tallest Tower and one of Toronto’s most popular attractions. Standing at 553.3 meters (1,815.4 feet), it was once the world’s tallest free-standing structure and the world’s tallest tower. The CN Tower is more than just an observation tower. It features terrific dining, fantastic rides and a wonderful family environment.

The Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) is both a museum and a hall of fame dedicated to Canada’s favorite national past-time: hockey! The HHOF is home to the world’s largest collection of hockey memorabilia and a definite must-see for anyone who is a fan of the National Hockey League (NHL). There are many pieces of history on display, covering the complete history of hockey in North America. Located on Yonge Street, the Hockey Hall of Fame opened its doors to the public in 1993.

Toronto’s Ontario Place, located on the waterfront of Lake Ontario, is one of Toronto’s must-see attractions. Ontario Place contains more than 96 acres of family fun and entertainment for the entire family to enjoy. The Ontario Place contains 30 exciting rides and attractions, some of which include Froster Soak City, which happens to be Toronto’s only downtown water park, Bumper Boats and the F/X Adventure Theatre.

The Ontario Science Centre is Toronto’s most popular science museum and Ontario's largest educational attraction. The Ontario Science Centre is dedicated to promoting science to the public in a fun & exciting environment. The OSC is divided into major sections, including Sports, space, communication, a question of truth, kidspark, the Living Earth, Technology & Transportation, Science Arcade, Human Body, and Matter, Energy & Change.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are Toronto's much beloved professional hockey team. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Toronto Maple Leafs are part of the Original Six, the original six members of the NHL. Their official name is the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club.

The Toronto Santa Claus Parade is the largest Santa Claus parade in Canada . Started in 1905, it is one of the largest parades in the world. More than a half million people attend the parade every year.

The Toronto Zoo is Toronto’s popular zoo, located in the north-eastern part of Toronto. Encompassing 710 acres (287 hectares), the Toronto Zoo is one of the largest in the world. It is divided into various zoo-geographic regions with numerous indoor pavilions and outdoor exhibits. The zoo is home to over 5,200 animals representing over 450 distinct species. The goal of the Toronto Zoo is to provide a dynamic and exciting action center that inspires people to love, respect and protect wildlife and wild spaces.