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 is a new community centre that had their soft opening in July 2022. It is mostly on the second…read morefloor and sometimes they use a dance studio on the third floor. You can use stairs or an elevator. The entire place is extremely modern. They have touch panels for temperature control and AV control. There many equipment, including several large screen TVs on a movable pedestal. They even have garbage cans that open by waving your hand in front of a sensor! Their website is easy to navigate, and you can register for classes there. On Mon to Sat, they have programs for babies, toddlers, kids, adults, and seniors. For kids, there are classes in science, cooking, art, and music. For adults & seniors, there are classes in art, cooking, fitness, and music. Some of the classes have been adapted for special needs kids and their caregivers. The community centre opens the space for Autism Ontario on a Sun, provides the cookies, coffee, tea, and a receptionist, all for free! My son was here to play chess against other children. Luckily, he found someone who was almost equal to his skill level, so he definitely enjoyed his two hours there. During the summer, they also hold summer camps. There is free WiFi. The place is wheelchair accessible. There are separate male/female washrooms, and they are wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2023-262

From the owner: Beaches Sandbox is a modern and accessible, charitable community centre located in the heart of…read moreToronto’s Beaches neighbourhood, welcoming people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Beaches Sandbox provides diverse activities including art, music, dance, fitness, cooking, STEM, day camps and more for caregivers, babies and tots; kids; and adults & seniors. We strive to create fun experiences that foster healthy and meaningful connections, with a vision of building a happier and more connected community through creativity, well-being, and fun.

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.

I give kudos to Ripley's Aquarium of Canada because after I wrote to them complaining about Get…read moreYour Guide's poor ticketing experience (who refused to provide refunds and defended their UX design), the Aquarium refunded our tickets. Thank you! From Guest Services Team: Typically if someone had mistakenly purchased the Sharks After Dark, we would ask them to email us the tickets at tgservices@ripleys.com and then we would walk them in.

Could not believe how busy it was on a regular weekend. From the crowds outside to the line up to…read moreget in not to mention all the exhibits, it was a zoo! Got some tickets when they had a sale back in April and redeemed this passed weekend. All areas were crowded but we made sure to wait our turn to see all the big exhibits up close. The Dangerous Lagoon was definately the highlight. Despite how busy it was, everything just slows down here. The moving walkway slowly moves you through the beautiful massive underwater tunnel for what felt like 7 minuites. The jelly fish display where the lighting creates a majestic scene of the jellyfish changing color in synchrony from the deep dark purples to the most vibrant reds was also a sight to see. A great variety of sea creatures on display here. You think it, they had it. Several areas for interactive play throughout including a playplace at the end (good luck following your kid in there - the play structure was packed to the max). You can also pet the stingrays on your way out. We spent a little over 2 hrs here. If it wasnt so busy may have waited for the dive shows and feeding times. Couldve also been a more relaxing experience if they limit the number of admissions throughout the day. I remember during COVID they had a time slot system. Seems theyve went away with it now. Overall definately worth checking out at least once.

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.)

I'm walking through or passing by Little Norway Park almost every day on my way to work. It's a…read moregreat little greenspace that I'm sure is unknown to most Torontonians. But for this neighbourhood it's a great spot! The baseball diamond gets used at least a few evenings a week. It's great to sit on one of the benches after work and relax and watch a game or watch people playing with their dogs. There is also a splash pad area for the kiddies just a little south of the main park area, beside the ferry to the island airport. Many, many an afternoon i've spent at the ferry terminal, working and envying the little kids playing in the water on a hot & sunny day. After lunch they have a few day camps that come and take over the place, if you want your kids to mingle, it's a good time to come. They fill up the pond area with fresh water every time and drain it later in the day so it doesn't attract birds (and bird poo!). Easy to get to on the Harbourfront Streetcar. Just get off at the Bathurst stop and it's on the south-west corner of Bathurst and Queens Quay. Enjoy!

I stopped by this little gem today. I live in Waterpark city condos so it was a nice short walk…read morefrom my house. My son enjoyed playing with the fallen red leaves and I enjoyed the little oasis in the middle of what I felt was nowhere. The beauty of walking is you can STOP and see the beauties around you. Adored it a must visit especially if you live in the area.

Since my last visit in June, there have been so many new developments! Was very surprised to see…read moreall the trails have been extended, fully paved and operational/ open to the public. Happy to observe everyone utilizing the space as intended. Members of the Toronto community and tourists from out of town alike - all strolling through the trails, taking in the beautiful scenery from the newest viewpoint of the Toronto Skyline by the Waterfront, it's perfect! I must've saw at least 1 bike pass me every 3 minutes. The bike trails are endless and smooth. There are multiple huge patches of grass scattered throughout the park sprinkled with small groups of families and friends gathering. Despite how many people are at the park, the place is huge and is able to absorb the crowds that oddly, it never feels crowded. Everyone very respectful of the space, helping to keep it clean. It could also be that there still aren't any food options nearby (besides Cherry Street Bbq across the way). Single file lines outside the restrooms which by the way are fully functional (not portable potties). They're fancy too! These washrooms self-clean and make announcements from within re: when the lights will automatically turn off and when the door will unlock (if I recall corrrctly it was 20 minuites). Not your typical playground with bright play structures and slides. Instead the nature theme can be observed throughout - encouraging climbing poles, walking tight ropes that are low to the ground, and balancing between tree stumps. Multiple sand pits with a sort of badlands theme (red, hilly deep grooves and hills). The sand pits have running water for the ultimate sandbox experience, some even under a canopy for comfortable shade. This park is lively yet so calm. What used to be a large empty space has been transformed into a beautiful escape from the hustle and bustle of the busy city. Bonus: there was a party at the club nearby and the music can be heard throughout the entire park. It didn't take away from the peaceful experience. Instead, it enhanced it! Tasteful and not too loud but audible throughout. All the park enthusiasts were seen nodding their heads, swaying to all the great songs from Rebel!

I would give this place five stars but parking is a struggle and so is finding a shaded area and…read moreseating for the parents. Otherwise fun all around. The kids fave was definitely the zip line, followed by the long swing and then the sand/water play area. Crocs work well for the water area but runners would work best for the climbing parts, but they can be skipped. The big owl is fun to go up the first time and a good photo opp too. There was an ice cream truck out by the parking lot and a gelato stand at the entrance. Otherwise, not really any food options, except for Cherry St. BBQ which doesn't have a lot of kid options. There are ample water bottle filling stations and there are a few washrooms at the back of the firehouse building. We've been here before and will likely come back.