30 Iconic Toronto Activities to Enjoy with the Kids

Iconic Toronto attractions

• Put on your sunscreen and head to the Toronto Zoo to see 5,000+ animals—including Imara, the baby Masai giraffe. Pack a swimsuit because Splash Island is open for watery fun!
   
• Step into Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room at the Art Gallery of Ontario, where twinkling lights and endless reflections feel like a magical escape from the summer heat outside.
   
• Explore the shaded trails of High Park, then visit the High Park Nature Centre, see the mini-zoo residents or let kids run wild at the giant playgrounds.
   
• Take a trip under the sea at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada. With its air-conditioned ambience, mesmerizing tunnels and daily dive shows, it’s the perfect escape from the heat.
   
• Head to Fantasy Fair, Ontario’s largest indoor amusement park, for classic rides, a carousel and arcade fun—all inside climate-controlled Woodbine Mall.
   
• Embark on a miniature Canadian adventure at Little Canada, where you can see our country’s most iconic landmarks from a giant’s perspective.

• Tower over a tiny Toronto at Legoland Discovery Centre’s MINILAND, built from over half a million LEGO bricks. Workshops and LEGO build sessions add extra fun for the kids.
   
• Experience Canada’s Wonderland for innovative thrill rides, including some of the world’s best roller coasters. Don’t miss AlpenFury, which hits 115 km/hour speeds, powering through nine full inversions, the most in the world for a launch coaster.
   
• Check out the FIFA Fan Festival Toronto™ (now through July 31, 2026) at Fort York National Historic Site, or visit post-tourney to explore this unique military fortification.
   
• Ride up to the CN Tower’s observation level and test your nerve on the glass floor. Thrill-seekers ages 13+ can take on EdgeWalk’s winter edition (weather-permitting).
   
• Wander the decorated halls of Casa Loma. Stroll five acres of gardens or catch a summer outdoor concert, but if it gets too hot, you can always escape to the Gothic Revival castle’s underground tunnels, stables, carriage house and other nooks and crannies.

Iconic Toronto experiences

• Snap a photo next to the Stanley Cup at the Hockey Hall of Fame, then explore interactive zones perfect for energetic kids.
   
• Snap a photo in Nathan Phillips Square, home to the famous TORONTO sign.
   
• Take in shoreline views as you journey across the harbour on the Toronto Island ferry—a peaceful, scenic ride where you’ll catch the city’s best views and most refreshing summer breezes.
   
• Catch the breeze on the Billy Bishop Airport ferry. At just 90 seconds, it’s still one of the shortest ferry rides in the world!
   
• The Ontario Science Centre continues to offer an interactive pop-up at Harbourfront Centre, plus online learning families can enjoy from home.
   
• Ride the iconic Red Rocket streetcar—an easy, kid-friendly way to see diverse streetscapes and explore neighbourhoods without stepping outside.
   
• Hop aboard the mini train at the Toronto Railway Museum, then explore the historic locomotives at Roundhouse Park.
   
• Creep through the Royal Ontario Museum’s spooky Bat Cave—home to 800+ bat models—where the dim, cool atmosphere is a calming escape in summer. 
   
• Hit the beach! Toronto’s Lake Ontario shoreline includes many Blue Flag certified beaches—recognized for their water quality, safety and environmental education and services—perfect for wading, swimming and paddling. Check online for the latest beach water quality updates from the City of Toronto.

Iconic Toronto events

• Catch a live FIFA World Cup 2026™ soccer match at Toronto Stadium. From Canada’s opener to knockout action, core memories will be made here!

•  Gather the fam and experience one of Toronto’s can’t-miss summer festivals.
   
• Cheer on the Toronto Blue Jays—The Boys of Summer—  whose home games fill Rogers Centre with electrifying fan energy.
   
• Close out the summer at The Ex (Canadian National Exhibition). Get dizzy on midway rides, win a giant stuffie, and stuff your face with outlandish fair foods (check out last year’s hits for inspo).