30 Iconic Toronto Activities to Enjoy with the Kids

Iconic Toronto attractions

• Bundle up and head to the Toronto Zoo to see 5,000+ animals, then enjoy seasonal programming like Holiday Animal Enrichment Weekends and the dazzling Terra Lumina nighttime walk.
   
• Step into Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room at the Art Gallery of Ontario, where twinkling lights and endless reflections feel especially magical on dark winter days.
   
• Explore the snow-dusted trails of High Park, then visit the cozy 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 warm temperatures, mesmerizing tunnels and daily dive shows, it’s the perfect escape from chilly weather.
   
• Got a cold or snowy day? 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 winter scenes glow with tiny holiday lights, snow-covered landscapes and seasonal surprises.

• Tower over a tiny Toronto at Legoland Discovery Centre’s MINILAND, built from over half a million LEGO bricks. Winter-themed workshops and LEGO build sessions add festive fun for kids.
   
• Experience Canada’s Wonderland in the winter—during Winterfest, the park transforms into a sparkling holiday village with skating, shows, crafts and kid-friendly holiday characters.
   
• Walk through dramatic moments of history at Fort York National Historic Site, or visit during seasonal events like the Frost Fair and winter heritage demonstrations.
   
• 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, which becomes a magical destination during Christmas at the Castle, complete with lights, performances and themed rooms.

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.
   
• Embrace the season at Toronto’s many pop-up outdoor skating rinks, from Nathan Phillips Square to The Bentway’s figure-eight skate trail.
   
• Take in frosty shoreline views as you journey across the harbour on the Toronto Island ferry—a peaceful, scenic ride in winter.
   
• 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 wintry 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 feels right at home in winter.
   
• Trade beaches for snowy nature walks. Rouge National Urban Park and Evergreen Brick Works offer winter-friendly trails and family programs like wildlife tracking and snowshoeing (weather-permitting).

Iconic Toronto events

• Ring in the season at Cavalcade of Lights at Nathan Phillips Square—a city tradition featuring illuminated art, skating and festive performances.
   
• Bundle up the whole family and experience one of Toronto's iconic winter festivals.
   
• Cheer on the Toronto Maple Leafs or Toronto Raptors, whose home games fill Scotiabank Arena with electrifying winter energy.
   
• Celebrate the holiday season with Toronto Christmas Market–style events across the city, including the Distillery Winter Village and neighbourhood light walks.