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The Ultimate Family Summer Break Guide: Fun Places to Visit in Durham & Toronto
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items Looking for ways to beat summer boredom with the kids without driving hours away? This curated guide features the absolute best family-friendly destinations to explore over summer break.
Pack your water bottles, load up the car, and get ready to ma...
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Local Durham Region Staples (Outdoor & Adventure)
🚗 Fun Family Day Trips & Free Animal Parks
Local Durham Region Staples (Outdoor & Adventure)
If your kids love bikes or scooters, this brand-new facility located at 1095 Thornton Road N (near Stevenson) is a must-visit. It features an incredible, newly developed asphalt pump track and structured skills trails with dedicated lines for toddler...
Rose Valley Park : r/Oshawa
Located right near the border of Oshawa off Taunton Road, Pingle's is the ultimate destination for farm fun. Their expanded animal farm and playland are incredible for kids to interact with farm animals, run through the play structures, and take wago...
Pingle's Farm Market
This is the ultimate quiet escape when you want to dodge the crowds at busier parks. It features stunning, shaded boardwalks over the creek and a perfect shallow stream area where kids can safely wade, splash, and catch minnows. It feels like a secre...
Enniskillen Conservation Area
You don’t have to pay for the mansion tour to enjoy the spectacular grounds! The formal European gardens, fountains, and secret pathways are completely free to walk through. It feels like stepping straight onto a fairytale movie set. It's a gorgeous,...
Home - Parkwood Estate #
Just a quick jump over to Whitby, this massive conservation area is incredibly serene. It’s a local favorite for family hiking, trail running, or cycling through dense, shaded forested paths. There are plenty of quiet picnic spots scattered along the...
Heber Down Conservation Area
A spectacular community park that local families absolutely adore. It features an expansive, modern playground structure, a massive splash pad to beat the July heat, and beautiful paved walking paths. It is incredibly clean, beautifully maintained, a...
Cullen Central Park
A classic for a reason. This lakeside park has a fantastic playground and splash pad for the kids, plus a beautiful pier to walk down. It's the absolute best spot to catch a cool breeze on a hot July afternoon. Pack a picnic lunch and spend the whole...
Lakeview Park
🚗 Fun Family Day Trips & Free Animal Parks
A classic family favorite that is 100% free! It’s open 365 days a year and features amazing animals like capybaras, llamas, and peacocks. Pair it with a visit to the iconic Jamie Bell Adventure Playground (the giant wooden castle playground right ins...
High Park Zoo
This interactive 'edutainment' museum is an absolute blast for minds of all ages. It features over 70 mind-bending optical illusions, 3D puzzles, and sensory rooms that will have your kids laughing and guessing. Pro-Tip: The staff are incredibly frie...
Museum of Illusions Toronto
Don’t let the name fool you—kids find this place fascinating! It holds thousands of years of footwear history, showcasing everything from 2,000-year-old ancient Roman sandals to iconic sports star cleats. It is incredibly educational, and a massive b...
Bata Shoe Museum
A magical tropical escape! You walk into a massive, climate-controlled indoor rainforest where thousands of vibrant, exotic butterflies fly completely free around you. Kids will be absolutely spellbound as butterflies land right on their shoulders. I...
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
Located right at the base of the CN Tower, this is the ultimate underwater adventure for a summer day trip. Kids will be absolutely mesmerized as they travel along the moving sidewalk through the underwater shark tunnel, watching massive sea turtles ...
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada