Family-Friendly Attractions In Toronto

CN Tower

Landmark, over 553-metre tower featuring a glass floor & a revolving eatery with panoramic views.

290 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3L9, Canada

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

Expansive, modern aquarium with many species & habitats on display, plus events & classes.

288 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3L9, Canada

Nathan Phillips Square

Lively public space in front of city hall hosting events year-round & a busy ice rink in the winter.

100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N1, Canada

Royal Ontario Museum

Sprawling natural history & world cultures galleries, plus dinosaur fossil skeletons.

100 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6, Canada

Toronto Zoo

Immense zoo with outdoor pavilions housing hundreds of species, plus a large botanical collection.

2000 Meadowvale Rd, Toronto, ON M1B 5K7, Canada

Casa Loma

Grand 1914 castle featuring regular tours & gardens that are open seasonally.

1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, ON M5R 1X8, Canada

High Park

Sprawling park with hiking trails, a zoo, sports fields & a large children's playground. · Dogs allowed

1873 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6R 2Z3, Canada

The Distillery Historic District

A collection of boutiques, galleries, cafes & restaurants takes the place of a former distillery.

55 Mill St, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4, Canada

Art Gallery of Ontario

Large gallery with huge Canadian collection, European masterworks & a major Frank Gehry renovation.

317 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G4, Canada

Toronto Sign

10-foot-tall, light-up letters that spell “Toronto,” set against a city-skyline backdrop.

100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N1, Canada

Evergreen Brick Works

Eco-oriented complex with a weekend farmer's market, a gardening store, event space & nature trails. · Dogs allowed

550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M4W 3X8, Canada

Edwards Gardens

Former estate garden with wildflowers, perennials & fountains, plus a botanical garden & gift shop. · Dogs allowed

755 Lawrence Ave E, North York, ON M3C 1P2, Canada

Aga Khan Museum

Museum noted for its bright white, contemporary architecture & exhibits tracing Islamic culture.

77 Wynford Dr, North York, ON M3C 1K1, Canada

Riverdale Farm

Farm offering livestock, gardens & craft programs set within a park with ponds & picnic areas.

201 Winchester St, Toronto, ON M4X 1B8, Canada

Toronto Botanical Garden

Serene site featuring 17 themed gardens over 4 acres, plus events, a seasonal cafe & a garden shop. · Dogs allowed

777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON M3C 1P2, Canada

Riverdale Park East

A popular tobogganing spot, this sizable park with skyline views offers an ice rink & sports fields. · Dogs allowed

550 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 2N6, Canada

Roundhouse Park

Part of the railway museum, the park offers restored train equipment & miniature steam train rides. · Dogs allowed

255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3M9, Canada

Ontario Place

63-hectare lakeside park with an IMAX movie theatre & a marina, plus arts events & walking trails · Dogs allowed

955 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6K 3B9, Canada

Toronto Music Garden

Yo Yo Ma contributed to the design of this scenic garden with summer concerts & seasonal tours. · Dogs allowed

479 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5V 3M8, Canada

Harbour Square Park

Grassy park with benches, shade trees, an oversize picnic table & a waterfront boardwalk. · Dogs allowed

25 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2G4, Canada

Queen's Park

Oval-shaped downtown park open since 1860 with several statues of eminent people & memorials. · Dogs allowed

111 Wellesley St W, Toronto, ON M7A 1A2, Canada

Museum of Illusions Toronto

Small museum with optical illusions & holograms for selfies, plus logic games & a vortex tunnel.

132 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5A 1E2, Canada

HTO Park

Harbourfront hangout including a sandy beach dotted with yellow parasols & sloping lawns. · Dogs allowed

339 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5V 1A2, Canada

Berczy Park

Tree-lined park featuring an open plaza with a 2-tiered fountain with dog & cat sculptures. · Dogs allowed

35 Wellington St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1C6, Canada

Rouge National Urban Park

Park featuring a sandy beach, forests & rolling hills where visitors can hike, swim, canoe & fish. · Dogs allowed

25 Zoo Rd, Toronto, ON M1B 5W8, Canada

Fantasy Fair

Indoor amusement park with rides, a 3-level play village & attractions, plus a 1911 carousel.

500 Rexdale Blvd Unit F006, Etobicoke, ON M9W 6K5, Canada

Humber Bay Park East

Natural lakeside park & butterfly habitat on reclaimed land with cycling trails & ponds.

100 Humber Bay Park Road East, Toronto, ON M8V 3X7, Canada

Trillium Park

Waterfront park with running & bike trails, plus a fire pit & views of Downtown's skyscrapers. · Dogs allowed

955 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6K 3B9, Canada

Milliken District Park

Tranquil getaway featuring scenic trails, a playground, picnic sites & a pond teeming with wildlife. · Dogs allowed

5555 Steeles Ave E, Toronto, ON M9L 1S7, Canada

Grange Park

Lawned accessible park around a Georgian manor with a Henry Moore sculpture, play area & splash pad. · Dogs allowed

Beverley St & McCaul Street, Toronto, ON M5T 2W7, Canada

The Village at Black Creek

1800s village featuring period buildings, artifacts, costumed guides & educational programs.

1000 Murray Ross Pkwy, Toronto, ON M3J 2P3, Canada

Kew Gardens

Park with tennis courts, a baseball diamond, a wading pool & a winter ice rink, plus a bandstand. · Dogs allowed

2075 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4E 2N9, Canada

High Park Zoo

Fenced-off grassy areas for animals like capybaras & bison, plus llamas & rabbits kids can pet.

Toronto, ON, Canada

Coronation Park

Lakefront park & picnic spot featuring multiple baseball diamonds & an off-leash dog area. · Dogs allowed

711 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M5V 1A7, Canada

Little Canada

10 Dundas St E Basement2, Toronto, ON M5B 2G9, Canada

Toronto Island Park

Scenic vistas of the Toronto skyline are a main attraction at this lush, grassy recreation area. · Dogs allowed

Toronto, ON, Canada

Village of Yorkville Park

Upscale shops & restaurants surround this small open space & events site with a fountain. · Dogs allowed

115 Cumberland St, Toronto, ON M5S 1M8, Canada

St. James Park

Scenic city park featuring flower gardens, walking paths, a fountain & a produce-themed playground. · Dogs allowed

120 King St E, Toronto, ON M5C 1G6, Canada

Sunnyside Park

Lakefront park & picnic spot with a beach, playground, cycling trails & boardwalk. · Dogs allowed

2001 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6K 1L4, Canada

Budapest Park

Waterfront park with a sandy beach, skyline views & a bike trail, plus a playground & a wading pool. · Dogs allowed

1575 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6K 3C1, Canada

Riverdale Park West

City park with a wading pool, a playground & a baseball field, plus a petite farm with sheep & pigs. · Dogs allowed

375 Sumach St, Toronto, ON M4X 1B8, Canada

Corktown Common

Large park featuring playgrounds, a splash pad & walking paths, plus picnic tables & washrooms. · Dogs allowed

155 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M5A 0G4, Canada

Canoe Landing Park

Open space featuring 2 multi-purpose sports fields, various contemporary art pieces & walking paths. · Dogs allowed

95 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3Y2, Canada

Bellevue Square Park

Small green space with a playground, wading pool & bronze statue of local actor/director Al Waxman. · Dogs allowed

5 Bellevue Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2N4, Canada

Jamie Bell Adventure Playground

· Dogs allowed

185 Spring Rd, Toronto, ON M6R 2Y8, Canada

Toronto Skyline View

Ferry Dock, Toronto, ON M5J, Canada

Spadina Museum

Heritage home demonstrating domestic life in the 1920s & '30s, plus a Victorian-Edwardian garden.

285 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2V5, Canada

Gardiner Museum

Besides exhibits, this ceramics museum offers classes, lectures & tours, plus a bistro & gift shop.

111 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C7, Canada

William Meany Maze

· Dogs allowed

Avenue of the Island, Toronto, ON, Canada

Leslie Grove Park

· Dogs allowed

1158 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1L2, Canada