If your kiddies love dinosaurs, then this is the place to be! We visited Jurassic Quest this past…read moreweekend in Toronto, the entire production travels from city to city in Canada and the US. Think the we're recently in Hamilton and Niagara as well, check their website to see if they're coming to a city near you. The first part of the experience were dinosaur exhibits. These were full-sized animatronic dinosaurs, some moved their heads or tails, while others were stationary. The lighting and set up were a nice touch. There were signs by the dinosaurs that listed some quick facts. There was a table with real fossils and there was an expert there to answer any questions that you might have. You can take as much or as little time as you want - my kids just wanted to get to the bouncy castles asap. As this event took place in the Enercare Center, hall A and B, there was lots of space. Unfortunately, they could've put more stuff in. There were only 5 bouncy castles, stationary dinosaurs that moved in place, ride-on dinosaurs that walked a bit, toddler battery operated jeeps, a toddler play area, excavation section (both to chip away at a piece of fossil and another sandbox like excavation area), inflated basketball/soccer area. We arrived at 3pm on a Saturday and it was packed. All the bouncy castles had long lines, like 10m wait for each one. The ride on dinosaur rides were equally as bad if not worse. The organizers should've either had timed entry or put in more attractions to alleviate the crowds. The souvenirs were ridiculous - $25 for a helium dinosaur balloon that cost 15 cents to buy from China. The admission wasn't cheap either - $27.50 for the basic admission (same price for adults and children), but your kid will want to do all the activities - so you can pay as you go per activity or pay $45 per child which includes admission and unlimited play. I did find that the lines were a whole lot shorter by 5:30/6:00pm. Overall, it was a fun experience, but for the price, I would've liked shorter lines and more attractions.

In Edmonton! Great things for the whole family to enjoy. Life sized Dino's and even a drink dance…read moreparty for the little ones to enjoy!

This place is amazing. My child had so much fun at Human Moves Day Camp next door where they…read morebrought their campers to try the Monkey Vault as well as many other activities. My son loved Monkey Vault so much he can't wait to get back there. It was his favourite activity and cant wait to get back there when the door open again. The owner Dan is the nicest guy and he is a great role model for the kids as well as his warm friendly and accommodating staff. My son dreams of being active since we were there after only a couple times and he has the best attitude now. Your kids will fall in love with this place and best of all it will get them off of the computer playing video games and being active instead like it did for my son!!!!

scammers! never make the mistake of booking anything with them. one staff member gives you one…read moreprice, another comes along with a different rate after booking with them. The manager was beyond rude and unhelpful. I wouldn't trust them with my money let alone my child. save your time and money and book elsewhere

Such a nice escape hidden in the heart of Toronto. From the small park just before the entrance to…read morethe beautiful large trail behind the zoo, this area really feels like a quaint little secret. Its not busy and its free to enter! An actual zoo and includes barnyard animals you can get right up close to! This is even encouraged. Some stools in the barn, perfect to help your litte ones get the perfect view. So much fun! Highly recommend!

Love this little free farm (we do donate every time we go) in the city with animals to observe…read more Been taking kid since she was a baby and we all love it. Now they have a centre open for babies and toddlers! Awesome!

Why is there a Yelp page for this?!?! haha…read more My first thought when seeing this house online was that it looks like Whitey and Elenor's (from 8 crazy nights) house decorated for Christmas with all their stuff on the lawn! Well basically I'm a huge Toronto nerd and love to go check out all the cool quirky things the city has to offer- one of them being the wacky houses! This one is located in Leslieville just east of Pape on Queen. Once you turn onto Bertmount just keep walking, you obviously can't miss it! It's really cool! Maybe a little freaky to some but I definitely appreciate the efforts put into it! Because it's October they also had some Halloween decorations in there! Definitely a cool place to check out..yes it might be weird to some but hey everybody is entitled to express themselves in any way they like. Some people prefer flowers, some prefer a massive collection of toys! It kind of reminded me of my childhood with all the Disney characters! Check check check it out

First time i've seen a literally real-life doll house! Soo cool! Worth the walk from my airbnb…read moreplace.. Easy to find. In a very nice neighborhood.

Nestled conveniently right beneath the CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is Toronto's favorite…read moredestination for paying top dollar to look at kidnapped sea creatures in glass cages. The Canadian Waters gallery, where you can marvel at local species like bass and cod that you could have easily seen for free at a dock. The Rainbow Reef is a colorful display almost convincing us that tropical fish enjoy living inside a landlocked concrete prison. The "Dangerous Lagoon," featuring North America's longest moving walkway, which ensures you move past the sharks at a strictly controlled pace so you don't linger too long...it was crazy crowded here on Labour Day weekend! You'll spend most of that shark tunnel journey dodging hundreds of people trying to take the exact same blue-lit selfie for Instagram and Tik tok. The Discovery Centre: kids get the thrill of dipping their hands into a touch pool to harass and molest unsuspecting stingrays and horseshoe crabs. Somewhere in the middle, you'll encounter an exhibit showing off the aquarium's water filtration system, because nothing screams "fun family outing" like staring at industrial pipes and plumbing. After fighting through dense crowds and aggressive strollers(Labour Day Weekend, avoid!), you are artfully funneled straight into the gift shop to buy a $40 plush shark as a prize for your survival. Ultimately, it's a brilliant attraction where you can spend an hour stepping on people's heels while realizing the fish are having a much more relaxing day than you are. At least Covid is over...great variety of sea life to learn about and adore. All the glass sealife prison cells appeared to be well maintained and clean. This place is 2 or 3 Stars when visiting on Labour Day weekend...but I imagine its a 5 Star experience on a quiet weekday when all the loud misbehaved children are back in school, and the terrible parents are back in their soulless day jobs. If you're a tourist like me, buy the CityPass to save money.

Yeah, I've done it…read more *hangs head in shame* Considering this is a tourist attraction, I was surprised that there was next to no line up for me to get in. High probability that this will be the first and last time I'll be in here. Likely the largest aquarium that I've been to in recent memory. Pro tip. If you're visiting TO for the first time, get a CityPass. You'll save quite a bit on the admission prices on certain *must* visit attractions.

A great indoor playground for your child to run loose, I would say it's more suitable for babies…read moreand toddlers from the age ranges I have seen when there during weekend drop in plays. Any older kids need to be mindful of their surroundings. Parents have to be within arms reach so you will find lots of adults in the play area or sitting on the floor, the weekend hours get quite crowded. There's plenty of toys, basketball hoop, train table, lego station and a small trampoline/mat area for those budding gymnasts. Coffee and Tea are complimentary and the place offers reusable contiki mugs for you to use (I would bring my own). 1 child & 1 adult came to $22.50+ tax for drop in play. Plenty of street parking in the area

It's usually hard to find an indoor playground suitable for young infants. But this place is just…read moreperfect. All the activities are suitable for the very young. The facilities are very clean. The only drawback is that there are no activities suited for the older kids (ages 3 and up.)

A kid's paradise equals a parent's dream. Enter Jamie Bell Adventure Playground. It's one of the…read moreMANY family friendly amenities in High Park, Toronto's biggest urban park, and one of the first things you'll stumble upon if you drive in from Parkside Drive. It's a large playground built like a castle. As you walk past the sword in the stone (so cool!), you'll see the smaller version of the castle for the younger kids. In the back, there's a larger castle for bigger kids. Nearby are benches and tables for the adults. If you get bored of the park, there's a free zoo just a two minute walk from here. That's why we love High Park! Oh, and it's ALL FREE!

One of the most extravagant and unique parks in the city. Located in High Park, this gem sparks the…read moreimagination of kids and those young at heart. It is a castle with its unique twits and turns. Adults can climb aboard the structure as well to the delight of those teeny tiny kiddos. This elaborate play apparatus is an amazing amenity for families.

I love the Ex! i do not go yearly... but when I do... brings back that kid feeling in me. Still…read moremy favorite is the Polar Express and runner up is The Zipper. I enjoy the Skywalk... helps you get back to point A when walking to the other end. Also a great sight of the Ex grounds. If you enjoy all sorts of rides... get the day pass. Well worth it. Usually before the EX opens, you can find deals online for a package; entrance and rides. The games are the same... have not seen anything new. I wish the prizes were better. Other than that... it is a great day out.

Nice community center where I come to play badminton during the weekends. It costs $4 to play from…read more3 pm to 5 pm, which is an awesome price, considering many other places charge anywhere from $6 to $8. There are 3 courts for badminton, and the same space is used for other sports. There is also a running track upstairs where you can run 19 laps, which is equivalent to 1 mile. There's also a nice swimming pool, along with an area for ping pong. I heard there is a workout room somewhere, but I have still yet to explore the rest of the facility. Just today I discovered some music rooms downstairs!!!! This community center keeps surprising me with new discoveries lol. The quality of this place is not too new, but it's not falling apart either. It is nicely maintained. The best part.... free parking lol.

This centre is a hub in the community. The staff are helpful and down to earth and costs are very…read morefair, given its a city centre. There's a small but smart weight room, great pool, gym with a new floor and lots of multipurpose and studio space. For new parents, families new to the area, or anyone who wants to get or stay active, it's the perfect place. My only criticism ever was with the kids karate instructor. He seems to like to make kids cry, seems to have a chip on his shoulder and in general isn't that good at karate. That's one minus in 3 years of pluses, so whatever.

So glad I came! My boyfriend got a month pass to this climbing centre and one Saturday morning, I…read morecame along for the ride. Even not knowing what to expect from bouldering, spoiler alert: I had a grand ol' time! The staff seem very knowledge and took time to explain things to a beginner like me. I think this is key, because it's really nice to hear the rules right from an experienced person. The rules are simple but for your safety, so important nonetheless. We rented a bag of chalk for our hands, to keep from slipping. How it works is that you can go up to any wall and just start climbing (as long as no one else is there!). There are many routes mapped out that are of different difficulties, and it's all marked pretty clearly so you know what you're getting into. And in the back of the gym, there is a whole climbing area for kids. So many families were bouldering, right beside pro's of all ages! Loved seeing that energy. Give it a try! It's a bit different and less intimidating once you consider that you can go completely at your own pace. Watch people for a bit, go up, try again, just go with the flow.

Routes are not bad but the gym is rather small. The one in Etobicoke is way better than this one.read more