This place just rebranded to a new name: Pocket Planet Canada. A friend of mine lives about two…read moreblocks away and while visiting her with my 11-year-old son, she took us here. We loved it. So much fun to see some of the miniature Toronto scenes that we had just seen minutes earlier in real life. And the whole thing really inspires me to get out and see more of Canada in the future. The level of detail is truly astounding and I could have easily spent several hours reading all of the signs and looking at everything. Favorites included getting to see the workshop where the artists work and chatting with one of them, the room that is kept extra cold to represent the far north, and the miniaturization station where they use dozens of cameras and a 3D printer to create miniature models of museum visitors that can then be taken home or placed somewhere in one of the exhibits. Such a fascinating exhibit that we loved and would definitely return to!

This venue shows miniature versions of major cities in Canada. It opened on 2021-08-05. I've…read morevisited the venue 3 times. I'm amazed at the level of detail in the miniatures. It is a very large venue in the basement of The Tenor. When it opened, it showcased the Golden Horseshoe, Niagara Falls, Ottawa, Toronto, Quebec City, The Maritimes, West Coast (Vancouver, Victoria, Capilano, Okanagan, Tofino), and Northwest Territories. Everything is built to scale. There are moving vehicles and other animations. Each location is also shown in a 24h cycle in 15 mins or so. More Canadian destinations continued to be added, taking 9-12 months to complete. The Little North exhibit is kept in a cooler temperature-controlled room, so that guests can see their breath as they exhale! In Nov 2024, Mini Media was introduced for advertisements embedded within the exhibits like scaled miniature billboards, transit shelters, and murals. There is a Littlization Station. There are 128 cameras that take a 360 degree picture simultaneously of a visitor. They then make two 1/87th scale replica 3D printed models, one of which you take home, and one to be placed in any location you choose! Entry prices increase as there are more attractions added. You can also buy a yearly membership. The venue is open 364 days a year! There are cheaper prices for children (4-12yo), students, and seniors (65+yo). In 2023 Little Canada was named Ontario's Choice Awards Attraction of the Year by Attractions Canada. They do honour the Access 2 card. There is free WiFi. The venue is wheelchair accessible. There are separate male/female washrooms. There is paid neighbourhood street parking and paid parking lots. Review 2026-147

So amazing. It is like the Ontario Science Centre but less crowded. Anyone who hasn't been here,…read moreyour kids are missing out!

The Museum is great for the kids…read more A lot of interactive activities to keep the little ones occupied and hopefully they would learn something in the process. The exhibits are a little rundown. A lot of screaming kids jumping and banging on everything. It is nice to be family friendly but if you are adults or without kids, I would avoid coming during weekends and summer holidays or just skip completely.

This is a must for anyone with elementary school age children or younger. I've been to a couple of…read morechildren's museum, but this one by far is probably the biggest one I've been to so far. They have 4 floors with a wide variety of stations and things to do for the kids. If we didn't have to worry about nap time, we could probably spend the whole day there. If you have a Bank of America card, this museum is part of their Museum on us program- IYKYK. I also like the cafeteria where you can purchase snacks or meals for the kids. I appreciate that they don't police you, if you just use the space to eat your own packed snacks, just clean up after yourself is all they request. There's just so much to do. I would say the only issue we ran into was finding parking, but that's to expected at that side of town. Overall, a must for kids.

Took my grandkids. We have been there about once every year for the past 4 years. Very disappointed…read morethat the only thing that has been updated is the gift shop. No updated activities and things were old already. It was a rainy day so it was super crowded already but then they also had about 50 camp kids running around. Just not the fun place I wanted for my 3 and 9 year old grandkids.

We drove 1.5 hours to get to this place, because my friend told us there was a steam train rides…read morehere, and we could also visit the Waterhouse museum. It was just one day free ride event. This was a big place that train tracks were covered a huge place. There were 4 electric trains running. Each time getting on the train would run 2 rounds, about 5 mins. Due to the lineup was not long, every family was able to ride as many as you like. The staff was so nice to explain the history and help us taking pictures. Train company was separated from the museum, they accept donations to run the train running. After the train riding, we went to the Waterhouse Museum, which it was a small house with machines to demonstrate how the lake water to become the drinking water in the old days, like 1859. The Waterhouse and some machine was rebuilt in 1882. There were 3 levels of the house to visit. Kid activities center was a building next to the museum. Kids can draw or color on the paper, there are blocks that kids could stack together, there are some train tracks and toy trains to be played with. We enjoyed the whole event today. It's a cool museum.

The new hall in the Tim Hortons field is nice but you do need to walk the whole floor near all the…read morefood places to see everything. They did a good job at showing different teams and the history of CFL. They are only open two days a week, three hours each day. We were in town for a wedding from Alberta and went before the wedding ceremony on the Saturday which made it slightly inconvenient.

This is a fantastic little museum accessible only through guided tours. We arrived just after noon…read moreand no one else was there so we had a private tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate and had many interesting stories to tell. In the middle of our tour we had warm apple cider and shortbread which was a nice touch. Tours run about 45 minutes. Highly recommend !

Colborne Lodge is a great piece of Toronto history. This is a prime spot to learn more about the…read morehome, as well as life on the far edges of Toronto at the time. Each room of the house is carefully decorated (with some original pieces) to recreate the experience for guests. The guided tour is thorough, yet for some it may be a bit exhausting. While the guides are excellent at their jobs and super enthusiastic, the tour lasts about an hour and a half, possibly more if there are lots of questions from others on the tour. The house is only viewed by the tour. Therefore, it is not ideal for kids or people with little patience for long tours. That being said, it is a great walk back in time. If you want to know more about Toronto and its environs over 150 years ago, this is a worthwhile stop.

LIKED: This historic…read morebuilding boasts ample parking, a wealth of historic artifacts, and convenient access due to its proximity to a major highway. WOULD HAVE LIKED: - The exhibits could be more appealing to adults instead of students. Many of the exhibits seem to be designed for elementary and middle school students rather than adults. - A more reasonable price. The current $23 fee appears excessive considering the value provided during a visit.

I loved all the interactive games where you can learn while having fun. Building race cars,…read morefeeling a tornado force wind, engineering building paper rockets that soared through the room...so many fun projects. The exhibit rooms are spacious with interesting facts explaining what you're seeing from woven baskets to a giant polar bear. We explored space and the time of the dinosaurs. I was there with a 6 month old and I have to say they have it set up nice for parents to care for young ones from places for diaper changes to breast feeding. Impressive. There's a large room for quiet time and a snack bar for all your children's needs. Easy free parking is a plus, no hassle getting in or out. We did go up to the rooftop deck but it was closed, so was the planetarium but it didn't matter there was plenty to see and do. The Buffalo Museum of Science is FUN!

As a die-hard Jurassic fan, the exhibition was a must-see for me, and I'm so happy it didn't…read moredisappoint. The dinosaurs were huge and incredibly life-like, and the chance to interact with the smaller animals was a nice touch. I went with my brother and his best friend and we all had a great time!

Jurassic World The Exhibition is a nice little attraction. It offer glimpses of the plot of the…read moreJurassic Park movie series (which are based on the Michael Crichton novel). It's certainly entertaining. The exhibit consists of a guided tour of about 5 main showrooms: 1. Mechanized Brachiosaurus + dinosaur incubator/hatchery. 2. Human in a Velociraptor costume. 3. Mechanized T-Rex. 4. Mechanized Ankylosaurus. 5. Two large dinosaurs from the T-rex family. The animatronics is pretty good. The robots are large, with pretty fluid motion. The skin is very realistic looking. On the down side, it's not a very elaborate exhibit. It's only 5 rooms, with some waiting areas between the rooms. The exhibit lasts 45 minutes. The prices are steep. Adults are $45.99. Children 3-15 are $36.99. So, you don't get a good value for your hard-eaned money. There are rangers/actors throughout the exhibit. They help make the exhibition a little more lively. The exhibit is entertaining for all ages, but is probably better suited for young kids (about 4-10). What would improve the experience? 1. Reduce the prices. 2. Give the rangers/actors better speakers. It was very difficult to hear what they were saying. 3. Improve on the backdrops. They are large drapes which are somewhat uninspired. 4. Improve on the lighting/sound. You could create much more dramatic setting by putting on some loud speakers. 5. Improve on the giftshop. Drop the prices, and add more items.

Was in the area looking for things to do and stumbled across the Herschel Carrousel factory Museum…read moreand decided to stop by. The museum is very intuitive with a lot of displays and information. Ian who works there has a wealth of knowledge of carrousels and gave out a lot of great information and history about one of the world's oldest amusement rides. Certainly worth a visit in the area and going for a ride on the classic Carrousel that's on location.

We threw a birthday party for my 4 year old here. They decorated based on our theme, included…read moregoodie bags and there was our own carousel in the party room kids could ride as many times as they want. It was affordable, easy and fun. Highly recommend.

I recently visited the Art Gallery of Hamilton and was really impressed by the variety and quality…read moreof the exhibitions. It's located right in the heart of downtown, making it super accessible, and the space itself is beautiful very clean, quiet, and well-organized. I specifically enjoyed "The Great Lakes" exhibit; it was a really thoughtful exploration of the landscape using different media like video and sculpture. The gallery also has a fantastic permanent collection of Canadian art (including some Group of Seven pieces) and the Kim Adams "Bruegel-Bosch Bus" is a must-see you can spend ages just looking at all the tiny details in that installation. The staff was helpful and the AGH Shop on the way out has some really unique jewelry and home goods that you don't see everywhere else. Whether you're a local or just visiting the city, it's a great way to spend a few hours. If you're coming on a weekend, check the parking meters nearby as some are free on Saturdays, or use the underground city parking right on King Street West. Thursday's admission is free and the gallery is open late :).

I recently visited the art gallery of Hamilton, and was really impressed. It was less crowded than…read morethe AGO, and it featured different artwork that I had not seen before. The top floor is free to visit year round and they have a lower level with a paid exhibit. Throughout the year the lower exhibit changes and I recommend checking it out. The current exhibit is called Wonder, and it focuses on looking at the world from a different angle to see how you can make a difference. It was a really unique exhibit with some interesting artwork including 3D sculptures, an interactive element, and collages made by local artists. Would I Recommend this Museum? Definitely!