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 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.

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.

Amazing aquarium, but go on a weekday…read more Incredible variety of marine life in beautiful displays. Just knocking off a star for the crowd; they seem to have no limit on ticket sales. Some areas we could barely move in the throng, and we got to smell all of the foods of Toronto on the breath of all other other patrons we were in uncomfortable proximity with. Prioritizing the bottom line over the experience of the guests, but that's pretty normal for attractions like this. We were there on a weekend, so that's what we get I guess. If we come back, it will be on a week day, probably later in the day when the toddlers clear out. It's too big for toddler stamina, and by the end they're all whining incessantly. Not the aquarium's fault, but something to look out for nonetheless. A favorite feature was the conveyor belt in the shark tank. At first it seems it's going too fast, but it doubles back and winds around so you have plenty of time there. And instead of making sure you don't bump into people or trip over a pesky toddler, you can just stand and marvel at the sharks, fish, rays and turtles. Informative display on plastic pollution in the ocean, but then you exit through the gift shop which is chock full of little plastic pieces of shit you can buy. So who you kidding.

Before I start, a silly reminder to mark down or write down which port you are leaving from. This…read morewill be important to know when you are going back and exiting the island. There is not one but several ports of entry. I followed Google Maps and that's the port I used. Another tip that will save you some $. Drive one more street (Yong St. toward Kibo Sushi) and you will find a parking lot that charges $20 from 6am-6pm versus the one near the Jack Layton Perry Dock that charges $20 for 2 hours! Come really early as initially we had difficulty finding a parking that would fit our SUV (w/o scratching ours and others' cars!) When we complained and were about to leave, the parking attendant found us a better space that had more room. We came with our toddler (2.5-ish) just for her. I agree with sentiment of some other reviewers that the rides could use an upgrade. If it's first time your kid is riding, I would sit with them on slower rides. At least they had some animals (rabbits, donkey, horses, sheep?, goats, and Llamas). Food is the same that you would expect anywhere in an amusement. Pizzas, burgers, fries, etc. etc. Important note: When going back, you will see "Water Taxi" signs and "Ferry". Do not stand in massive line for Ferry. We waited almost an hour then decided to ditch the line and it didn't take us much time to get a water taxi instead. There were few people and in very short time, enjoyed our ride back. Kudos to the water taxi companies. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Grossly overpriced. But this is what you get when no competition. The sign says celebrating 55…read moreyears. Looks like they have not replaced the rides in 55 years. I was laughing when I saw cobb Webbs on rides and fences. It's so old! Outdated. We went on a weekday so at least it was not crowded. However, not worth coming here and waiting in long lines. It's old and outdated and expensive. Basically those are the 3 adjective describe this place! It's for kids 10 and under I would say. You can go in and do splash pad for free. No tickets needed to enter, only to go on rides.

Looking for a day of fun in the sun? Well, take a ferry to Toronto Island Park (Centre Island) and…read morehave a multitude of choose your own adventure options! Taking the ferry to Centre Island is affordable and quick. It was only $9.00 CAD for round trip tickets, and there were 3 points of entry: Centre Island, Ward's Island and Hanlan's Point. We chose to take the Centre Island ferry on a Friday morning. It was very packed but the loading and unloading of passengers was efficient, so things seemed to move pretty quickly. One of the first things you notice about the island are all the bike paths. There are ample opportunities to rent bikes for the day, and we saw many people taking advantage of that. But, if renting bikes isn't on your list, there are plenty of other activities that are totally free. There was also an old lighthouse and a hedge maze to explore. There are also boardwalks leading out to Lake Ontario's coastline where you can get some amazing views into the seemingly endless lake or the Toronto skyline. There were some dining options like pizza or beaver tails, but we opted to skip the food options and have lunch on the mainland. One thing I would note is while we didn't see any personally; a fellow pedestrian jumped when he said he saw a snake in the grass, so if you stray from the paved paths, I would keep an eye out for that. We walked all the way to Hanlan's Point and took the ferry back from that point to the main terminal. It was quick and easy, and made for a fun little morning adventure. What a fantastic resource to have a nice grouping of islands where nature can be experienced right by the water. I loved my trip to Centre Island and to a greater extent, Toronto Island Park. It's definitely worth the visit to get out of the city and indulge in more nature-centric activities.

Lovely day weekend to go to the Island for fathers day+ the Toronto Island Dragonboat event was on…read moreas well! Go early or mid afternoon if you want to avoid crowds or major lineups on the ferry.

This is one of the few places to visit along the beach. It seems like it has seen better days…read moreand is a little run down now. There's a snack bar where you grab a bite to eat. I would drive down to Barangas (for a fancy meal) or the ice cream place (for a cheap meal) instead. We did the bumper cars, outdoor laser tag, and miniature golf at Adventure Village. They were OK. Nothing to write home about. Our 8-year old daughter did the rock climbing wall too. The mini golf course was pretty short and the holes were not that impressive. The bumper cars were actually pretty fun despite the small area. The laser tag course was pretty big and they tell you who "won" at the end. Tip: You win by having the most hits, not by not getting hit.

We had a fun time here with family and an 8 year old. This place is a bit run down and rough around…read morethe edges. However, everything was in working order and the attractions were reasonably priced. We didn't hit the concession stand, so I can't speak to that quality or pricing. The employees were engaged and seemed to enjoy being there. We've been to too many places similar to this where everyone working seemed to be a surly kid-hater. This place was NOT like that.

Visiting Fantasy Fair at Woodbine Mall feels like entering a sad time capsule. The massive…read morethree-level Dreamer's Play Village soft playground is severely weathered, filthy, and desperately needs an upgrade. Most of the iconic curved slides are completely boarded up, which heavily disappoints the kids. The remaining climbing sections are covered in thick dust, held together with questionable zip-ties, and poorly maintained. Unsupervised children run wild across sticky padding that makes you want to immediately throw away your socks. For a steep ticket price, this neglected, run-down play area feels entirely unsafe and overwhelmingly depressing. Save your money. Use to be a good place for kids to come out and enjoy . Good for kids 5 and under .in their world it still is a big place to have fun

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.

Great rides. Love the rollercoasters. Best in Canada I believe…read more Can't wait to go this summer

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...

Six Flags Darien Lake has a nice setting with the lake of its name providing a pleasant backdrop to…read morea visit here, particularly since we were fortunate to have great weather. We enjoyed exploring the variety of rides, though because our visit was at the end of the season, not all rides were available. Regardless, we had a great time. The Viper and the Predator were favorites from our visit. Lines were barely forming when we first arrived and kept moving nicely throughout the day. The kids area is very cute with a nice variety of rides. The staff we interacted with were all pleasant and helpful. The park has a good-sized parking lot with some EV charging stations available.

I've been coming to Darien Lake since I was a kid, so this park holds a lot of nostalgia for…read moreme--and I was so glad I finally got to share it with my wife this time around! It's always been a charming, manageable park with reasonable wait times. You can easily hit both the amusement park and the waterpark in one day, which is a huge win. Compared to Canada's Wonderland, which I also grew up going to, we definitely prefer Darien Lake now. Wonderland's crowds are out of control, and it's just not worth the hassle anymore. At Darien Lake, you actually get your money's worth. The coaster lineup is solid for a smaller park, with highlights being: Ride of Steel Tantrum Viper The Predator Plus lots of other fun rides scattered throughout the park. As for the waterpark, it was just okay this time. The Lazy River is fairly basic, and two of the more popular slides were running slowly, causing bottlenecks. Not sure why, but the water was freezing cold, especially on slides like Tornado, still a great ride, but would've been more enjoyable with slightly warmer water. Yes, the park is a bit dated in areas and could use some TLC, but despite that, Darien Lake continues to be a lovable and worthwhile spot. Whether you're going for nostalgia or just want a fun, full day without the chaos of bigger parks, this place still hits.

This side of the park is where I often neglect, so I explored out West and saw what I've been…read moremissing out on. Visiting a cemetery is not something I do for fun pre-COVID, but I'm glad I went there for a walk for once. Many tombstones from ages ago are wearing away, and I'm wondering whether their descendants still visit them. You can walk along a path with flat-to-the-ground headstones flanking either side into an area shaded by trees. I also saw Jack Layton's monument, with a headstone sculpture of his face. I see people have left some flowers recently. Super cool as I did not know his gravesite is there! Riverdale Farm was closed when I was there, but I could still peek at the farm animals outside the gate. I was there just after they announced on the news that someone stole Juniper, the baby goat! I believe I saw mama and the siblings there? The gates are not high... so I can see how a rascal can jump the fence and take a goat. Like who does that?! Cemetery and a park walk are not the first things that come to mind, but it reminds me that when I open my mind to unique experiences, I'm most of the time pleasantly rewarded.

Lovely Greenspace in Cabbagetown (as if it needed more nice spots) with lots of baseball diamond…read moreand plenty of Greenspace. Not a lot of shade on the hill but the park also has Riverdale Farms, one of the hidden gems of Toronto.