Canada's Wonderland is a great place to be entertained, with all the amusement rides, shows, games,…read moreactivities, food, and more. It's been a little while since I've been here and it was my first time in winter. It was cold! We had dinner at an AYCE buffet that was reserved for staff and their guests. Choices included turkey, breaded chicken, noodles, veggies, nachos, and more. The food was decent but our overall favourite was the squash soup - good flavour and perfect for the cold weather. After dinner, we wandered through the park, taking in some of the attractions. I was surprised to see so many of them open at this time of year, including one of the roller coasters. Huge kudos to the staff who were out in the frigid weather, especially in their costumes, and unheated attractions! Although WE were frozen, guests were having a great time, ice skating, enjoying all the attractions, especially the daily tree lighting show, and the food, even the frozen drinks! We had a great time but I could/should have dressed warmer. Next time...

Tips: - Canada's Wonderland is a cashless park. Bring debit…read moreand credit cards. - If you are at the Courtyard, it starts promptly at 1:30 pm and ends equally as promptly at 2:30 pm. Yesterday, I visited Canada's Wonderland (CW) as part of a work event. We were treated to a buffet-style lunch at the Courtyard. The experience included entrance to the amusement park, parking, and lunch. I was last at CW in 2018 as part of a Yelp event, which broke my two-decade streak being away from this amusement park. This time, it only took me just over seven years to return. I reviewed the event back then. I never reviewed CW in general. Now is the time! Our event was mainly a buffet-style lunch at the Courtyard. It was nice returning. It started promptly at 1:30 pm. I went ahead and filled my plate up with food: - Beef burger patty - Hot dog on a bun - Coleslaw and leafy salad - Barbeque chicken breast - Mac and cheese - Vanilla ice cream cups (2) My manager found me as I was heading to the fountain drinks and condiments area. I got to meet 75% of his family, along with relatives visiting from Hong Kong. I got a Diet Coke. The cup was small. I went back a couple of times to refill. It was cold and fizzy. However, it had a tinny taste to it. We got our photos taken by my software developer colleague. I was a part of helping him out as a mentor. Such relationships pay off! My manager's family abandoned him and sat at one picnic table that was covered. He sat with me as we chatted over a leisurely lunch. My thoughts about what I ate: - The burger patty was dry. It required a lot of Diet Coke to wash it down. I could have hit someone with it and done a lot of damage. Thank goodness I didn't. - The hot dog was plump and yummy. The bun was on the almost-hard side. Not quite stale, but not soft. Diet Coke was needed to wash the bun down. - The coleslaw and leafy salad were excellent. They were flavourful, especially with the Italian dressing. - I love mac and cheese. It was creamy, but bland. It was such a shame. It required some sort of sharp cheddar. - The vanilla ice cream was yummy. I got two. It would have been nice to have more flavours available. The Courtyard ceased all food and drink at exactly 2:30 pm. It was like clockwork. I used the washroom near the Courtyard and by the Wonderland store before I left. They were decent. Parking was straightforward. Sadly, I was behind a car of five people. There was an issue with making payment. I sat behind this car for five minutes as others readily got in. The nice man at parking scanned my QR code. You need the QR code for parking, entering the park, and hitting the Courtyard. Entrance to the Courtyard requires that you show the actual ticket either digitally or printed out. The QR code wasn't scanned. I lucked out. A car pulled out in the regular parking lot, a row before preferred parking. I backed into it and headed to the entrance. I don't remember a security line to get through the metal detector. It was new to me. There was a lineup, but it did move well. There was another checkpoint if you had a bag. I didn't, so I got to hit the entrance area. There was a wait. I got my QR code scanned. I needed to get a photo taken before I hit the park. I was here for a short period, as I had another event to go to. I was satisfied doing what I did for three hours. I always need an arcade. I was content playing Pac-Man, hoops, and Skee-ball. You need to load a card with credits to play. I worked up a sweat. I got a bottled Diet Coke, which was $5.50. You expect expensive drinks and food here. I will say that it was icy cold and I had no complaints. I caught a diving show at Arthur's Baye in Medieval Faire. It was awesome! Wonderland has a good mix of food stands, gift shops, rides, candy stores, and more for any age. Bumper cars and the Bat are some of the rides that remain solid park staples. AlpenFury is the newest ride. It's a multi-launch roller coaster. This ride has been marketed as Canada's tallest, fastest, and longest launch coaster, featuring nine inversions and launching roller coaster fans out of Wonder Mountain. I did not do any rides. My parents need me in one piece as my mom continues to heal after surgery and recovery. There are plenty of places to take a breather and sit down after walking the park. I sat in front of Leviathan to drink my Diet Coke before soaking up more of the park. I hit the Wonderland store to get a souvenir. There were a lot of Peanuts merchandise, from mugs, to t-shirts. There were also Leviathan merchandise and CW-branded items, such as tumblers. I got a small Charlie Brown plushie. I don't own many of this Peanuts character. This plushie is my second Charlie Brown one. The weather was perfect. It was 23°C and partly sunny. I had a great time. It would have been nice if I had more time here, but I enjoyed the few hours that I had here to have lunch, play arcade games, and get a plushie as a souvenir. (303)

Came here a few times with my kids. It's certainly a pretty far drive if you're coming from…read moreanywhere north of Scarborough. The best thing about it is that it's located inside a mall which is good for rainy and snowy days. The mall and the park itself is run down. It seems as if they don't invest in fixing their rides. We've been there a few times. The same rides at least 5 or 6 of them were broken / not functional. That is something that needs improvement and perhaps renovation. It's a good place for kids between 3 - 7 years old to burn off their energy. I wish there was an indoor amusement park like this closer up town in like Richmond Hill or Vaughan. I would still consider coming back again just so my kids can enjoy it again.

My grandson and grandpa loved it! Go early as it gets very busy in the afternoon. Some lineups…read morebut tolerable.

We passed by this store. From outside, it seems cool, we walked inside. It looks big inside. The…read moreplushies looked cute, and have various types. The price is average, but still good to try.

Attracted by the lights and claw machines, we stopped by to take a look. It was pretty empty and…read morethe machine were full. They have plushes, toys, cards and figurines. They offer a few selections of coin exchange. For $90+ you can get their membership which gives you a better coin exchange rate and you can trade in your prize for other prizes behind the counter. We were just visiting so we did not get the membership. The prizes in the machines were decent. The plush were soft. My son loves the construction car's machine. For 2 coins you grab a car in the pile of cars in the middle and it drops it off on the platform to the side. Then jt gets pushed by the moving platform. When you have enough cars built up it will eventually fall down and you can pick up the fallen cars. Good place to kill some time and have some fun with my kid.

A COVID only event that is worth the price of admission to support the local community. Best for…read morekids under 7 and don't set your expectations too high. Some of the dinosaurs move and growl.

Always a good time at Lego Land. I recommend arriving early as your entry ticket is good for the…read moreday and there's so much to do. They ask that you book a time slot for your entry time but you can stay as long as you like! There are: - 4 different short 15 min 4D (you get wet!) movies included with admission that run every 15-20 mins. - 2 rides - Merlins Apprentice and Blast Trolls (very cool wherein a cart moves you through a series of missions where you use a laser gun to shoot at targets). -a small, dark play structure (where kids are encouraged to keep your shoes on?). Could be brighter and bigger. -Many lego build opportunities! Build your own race car and test them on various tracks. A small play area with a slide and large soft legos for toddlers. - food for purchase -a lego store at the exit -and so much more!

This Legoland discovery centre is located in Vaughn mills. Parking is chaos on weekends so beware…read moreif you're driving. The closest entrance is #4. The Legoland starts with a room with a few machines detailing how Lego pieces are made, a bit advanced for younger kids but interesting. The first area is then a shooting game ride which last about 5 min. It's short enough to keep the line moving and keep kids attention. Then you enter mini land which is quite impressive with regards to details. Not all the displays were working but overall fun to see. The main area has several sections. There's a 4d cinema that has shows every 30 min with 4 rotating shows. Prepare to get spray with water in the shoes. There's 2 play buildings with slides and 1 smaller one for younger kids. There's 4 building stations with mock earthquake stations, a big mega blocks play area, a few smaller LEGO stations. They have master created classes every hour. There's one more ride that goes in circles. There is a cafeteria with marked up standard food. They do serve Starbucks coffee. A note you can't bring any outside food in. If your kid is old enough, there's lots to do for them and at the cost of 40$ for 1 adult and 1 kid, it's alright. I wouldn't recommend it for young kids as there are many activities they won't be able to do.

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.

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.

Truly the best outdoor Christmas event in the city! It's a drive thru experience which is great for…read morethe kids. The organizers really did an awesome job! The Christmas trail is sooo magical and Santa and his little elves really go out of their way to greet & welcome us. We all got a gingerbread cookie and milk during the trail. Wish it didn't sell out soo fast so I could go again.

If you are planning a trip to Toronto, put Ripley's Aquarium at the top of your list. We made this…read moreour very first stop after breakfast, and even though we arrived early, it was already buzzing with people and honestly, I totally see why. The experience was phenomenal. Absolutely immersive. The massive tanks showing how communities of fish live together are impressive, but the Dangerous Lagoon is the crown jewel. There is a slow-moving treadmill through the tunnel pro tip: just stay on it and look up. Seeing the sharks and rays glide over you is a core memory. Staff & Service: Top-notch. The staff is not only friendly but incredibly knowledgeable. They are very proactive about animal welfare, constantly reminding the crowd to turn off their flashes to protect the creatures. Educational Value: We caught two of the diver shows where they feed the animals. It's amazing to hear them talk about sustainability and how our daily decisions impact these animals' lives for years to come. Crowd: It gets crowded fast! Even as early birds, we weren't alone. However, the layout is so well-organized that the flow of people keeps moving. Food & Amenities: After the shark tunnel, there's a convenient coffee shop and washrooms located in the basement. It's the perfect spot to take a breather. Transportation: Location couldn't be better. It's incredibly accessible you can easily walk if you're downtown, or take the bus/train (TTC) to Union Station. It's right in the heart of the action. Cost: Definitely worth the price of admission for the quality of the exhibits and the message of conservation they share. I got my pass with Citypass. Bottom Line: Whether you are a solo traveler or with a group, this is a 10/10 experience. Don't forget to skip the flash and enjoy the view

So I am born and raised Torontonians and had.never entered this aquarium til March 2026. Going in…read moreas a cynic of aquariums and have seen the likes of the Beijing and Singaporean facilities and Monterey Bay , I wanted to ensure animals were kept in healthy environments and also really had good positive learning experiences for children to promote a respect and wonder of the marine and freshwater systems around us. That said, I was really happily surprised by our Toronto aquarium offering! First off, staff were incredibly friendly and seemed happy to be there working and interfacing with the crowds. Was great to experience it and made lineups much easier to digest. We opted to partake in the stingray experience which was fantastic in our opinion. Detailed behind the scenes tour, along with meeting more behind the scene staffers was great and even my 8 yr old enjoyed it (Emily was a great guide!) The stingray experience itself was great and you are treatly extra special by staff. Our diver and feeder was AJ who was patient, accommodating and super Informative . Groups are small which is also a major plus. Our group of 4 had plenty of 1:1 time with the trainer and the stingrays were very curious and friendly and even seemed to splashing hello when we entered their environment. We were even given souvenir bags and towels and received 100+ downloadable digital images a spart of the package. Meal options on site were reasonably priced which was a nice surprise considering just next door at the ballpark we would easily be charged double for similar. We will definitely be going again and taking visitors from our of town there in the future!f