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

Toronto Review 7/Many: I went to the Royal Ontario Museum as the first of many museums/exhibitions…read morewe did in the city. Apparently, tickets are cheaper if you book them online, but they were reasonable enough, with the typical discounts for seniors or kids. We added both the special exhibits, and for those interested, I would recommend one (Psychedelics) but not the other (Bees.) The first floor included the first special exhibit, "Bees: A Story of Survival," which was a collaboration/moving exhibition by the National Museums Liverpool along with Wolfgang Buttress. The exhibit covered bees in many ways, including their habits, conservation, and other topics. This was all presented in a series of corridors with many touch screens, though one of them wasn't working right. The rooms overall were pretty dark, with the whole exhibit being pretty abstract, including hives large enough for us to walk through, among other things. In the background, there was a mix of classical music and the sound of bees, but I couldn't really hear the bees, which might be a good thing, honestly. Overall, it was a bit of a letdown as it was just a bit too abstract for my liking, which was a bit of a buzzkill. Soon after, we beelined (okay, I'll stop) to the other exhibit, which was on the 4th floor. The other, much better exhibit, was "Psychedelics: Art, Culture. Science." It was a bit hard to find, as it was through an extra door which probably needs a label, but once inside, it was excellent. It was quite large and included various methods cultures have used to consume said substances, some music and other things created by said cultures, and many paintings/albums inspired by psychedelics. The exhibit also included a video portraying a "trip," which was unique and quite loud. It also ended with a nice artwork by Brian Blomerth (or should I say blometh for this exhibit/I kid,) who also has a rather trippy homepage. Outside of the two special exhibits, we went through a variety of things before getting hungry. Another exhibit I enjoyed was "Shokkan: Material Encounters in Japanese Art," which included some touchable objects and some good details and facts that I wasn't personally aware of. There was also a room that went over the various fauna and flora of Crawford Lake, and otherwise we checked out some general things. The other exhibits included suits of armor/weapons, a good mixture of dinosaurs, a more general Asian gallery (which unfortunately had a lot of background noise as they were working on another room, so we left,) and a small exhibit on Judaica. A particular highlight of the rest was a section going over various periods of European history, ranging from Baroque to Renaissance to semi-modern styles, including examples of rooms, architecture, music, and other things. While not my favorite thing we did on the trip, this was an excellent museum overall. I can see why it's so popular, and I would go back to see other exhibits so I could see the rest of the museum.

Huge! We did 2 sections:…read more1. European household goods. Educational. Relaxing. 2. Dinosaurs. A massive exhibit. The best I have ever seen. $68.93 CAD for admission for 2. $9.60 CAD for coffee and hot chocolate.

We had an excellent visit. 1. Paul McCartneys photos from…read more1963-64. A must for this Beatles fan. 2. Canadian modern art. Stretches the brain. 3. Henry Moore sculpture garden. $60 CAD for admission for 2 $8 coat check for 2 $13.95 for coffee and pastry

Went to this Art Gallery on the first Wednesday of the month and took advantage of the free entry…read more It is free only in the evening. There is a mandatory bag check (around $4) even if the bag is small. So don't bring any bags or backpacks if you want to avoid the fee. Free tours are offered by volunteers, check at the front desk. The collection is huge so be prepared to spend the entire evening to thoroughly enjoy the visit.

Arcadia Earth was a cool experience. You go through stunning rooms and you use a special app to see…read morespecial things through a screen. The place's theme was sustainability ad protecting the earth, and they made it pretty engaging. There are also things to interact with and watch. The VR with the tablets was actually surprisingly cool. Each room in the experience was so spectacularly made that it was breathtaking. Finally, the virtual reality experience at the end was one of the coolest things I have ever done in Toronto. Before you go, note that it is heavily reliant on technology. It is also best to have storage to download the app on your phone, unless you want to borrow a tablet. This was a cool experience that I would recommend for people of all ages.

Visited Arcadia Earth recently and overall had a good experience!…read more The space is beautifully designed with lots of immersive, photo-worthy rooms and a strong focus on environmental awareness. I love how they combine art + technology to teach about climate change in a way that's easy for kids to understand. The VR feature and interactive elements were fun, and it's definitely a great place for families or anyone looking for something different to do in Toronto. That said, for the price (~$39), it may feel a bit short for some people, and it's more of a "go once" type of experience. Still, I appreciate the message behind it and think it's worth checking out at least once--especially with kids!

If ypu want sometjing yo do wiyhbkiddoa while in the Distillery, I think this is a great option…read more An i trtacyive rheatre exoerience that has payrins moving into 1 of 3 rooms for their experience, and guided by staff on a dare I say 4 D experience. Take advantage of their family.passes if you have more than 2 going!

We went for the double feature of the Wizard of Oz and the Lite Brite show, and I must say, it was…read morea unique experience that was enjoyable. The moving animated story of Wizard of Oz projected onto all the walls was interesting and visually pleasing. You have 2 hosts, narrating and guiding the audience through the story which lasts about 30 min. Definitely a unique format to present and view a story, and I could see the little children really enjoying this. The Lite Brite show was also pretty neat as well with different themed features (dinosaurs, space, under water...etc) with interactive game components are narrated by the same hosts who was part of the Wizard of Oz earlier. May not be everyone's cup of tea, but for our groups of a pre-teen and 4 young at hearts, we had a good time.

Please do not waste your heard earned money on this place it's just not worth it. Very small…read moreinside, hardly any photo worthy installations

The Vortex Tunnel and Mirror Images rooms are FIRE. What a awesome museum we had the pleasure of…read morevisiting. So much to see and do, Probably one of the best museums I have been too. Lots of entertainment and learning for your children as well. Please come visit Museum Of Illusions when you have a chance.

If you are into ceramics, this is the place. We enjoyed our…read morevisit. $28 CAD for admission for 2 $150 in the gift shop. Bracelet.

I had a really nice time here and I learned a lot. Even if you're not keenly interested in art or…read moreceramics, still enjoyable !

Very interesting and highly recommended…read more Shoes from 5000 years ago to today. A whole separate cowboy boot exhibit. A special André Perugia exhibit. $24 CAD - admission for 2 $41.81 CAD in the gift shop

Who knew there was a museum in Toronto dedicated to SHOES! Founded by Sonja Bata in 1995 after…read morecollecting shoes since 1940. I was able to find street parking a couple blocks away. Admission is free on Sunday. The museum is 4 floors of well curated exhibits. Current exhibits, April 2026, include 'All about shoes' which chronicles the history of shoes, 'Rough and Ready: the history of cowboy boots' and 'André Perugla: a design legend unveiled'. While I was there, they were preparing for a new exhibit so the 'Sneakers and Artists' exhibit was closed. I was told they have new exhibits every 18 months. There is a small gift shop in the lobby. I spent approximately an hour and a half in the museum. Staff was informative and clearly passionate about the museum. I recommend a visit to The Bata Shoe Museum

Mackenzie house was the last home of Toronto's first mayor, outspoken newspaper editor, and primary…read moreleader of the 1837 Rebellion in Upper Canada. The admission is free to everyone! Here is a bit more history about this beautiful house: The defeat of the rebels forced Mackenzie to flee to the United States. Pardoned in 1849, he returned to Toronto and resumed his political career. When Mackenzie retired from the provincial Legislature in 1858, his friends and supporters bought this house for him. Mackenzie lived here until his death in 1861, and in 1967 a new addition was built to re-create a 19th-century printing shop.

The main part of the house is currently closed for repairs, but they are running some really great…read moreinteractive print workshops in the back. The theme of the workshop changes, but you always get a history lesson on the Mackenzie family. The workshop facilitators really go above and beyond to engage all participants in discussion during the session. You will even get a chance to use the printing press and come away with a print that you made yourself.

The best time ever! This trip was something I've looked forward to all my life since my beloved…read moreChicago Blackhawks are part of the NHL's original six teams! The venue had 2 movies going every 20 minutes. We spent over 2 1/2 hours just touring around since it was so vast. Joe even got a goal at the puck shot game, not me! When I lived in San Jose I had season tickets and would attend most games especially to see my Hawks kick the Sharks buts :) one major thing on my lifetime bucket list is now checked off. We came to Toronto especially for this but had a wonderful time there. I will review the fun places we went to. My daughter lives in LA so I'm planning to go this upcoming season to some LA Kings vs. Chicago Blackhawks.

Hockey stuff and more ice hockey stuff. You will get museum…read morefatigue. I loved my visit. $40 CAD for 2 seniors. $149.24 spent in the gift shop as we have 2 grandsons who play hockey.