Day Trips

Looking for a new family activity? Feel like an epic adventurer while still staying close to home, as you fly on a zip line, navigate a treetop obstacle course and traverse a sky-bridge at these adrenaline-pumping spots. So, zip into our Guide to the Best Adventure Parks in Southern Ontario!
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For a farm-fresh Canada Day party, Downey’s Farm hosts its annual Canada Day Strawberry Festival with fun, entertainment, great food and, of course, plenty of strawberries! The day starts with a pancake breakfast, then see live entertainment and enjoy the Farmyard Play Area, including farm animals, jumping pillows, pirate’s cove,
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Celebrate national pride with an all-day FREE celebration in Niagara Falls! Enjoy live music and entertainment, interactive kids shows, family activities, food vendors, inflatables, free Canada Day Cake/Cupcake giveaway (while supplies last), and even free shuttle busses. Niagara Falls Canada Day Celebration Date: July 1, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM –
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Picking berries makes for a delicious family day trip from the GTA. Plus, many farms are family-owned small businesses that offer extra activities for a full day of fun. Follow your tummy and check off the whole list in our Guide to the Best Berry Picking in Southern Ontario! Note:
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Celebrating 25 years of professional theatre, Theatre by the Bay hosts the Barrie Theatre Festival, featuring stories to entertain, challenge, delight and connect audiences. With each show running under an hour so guests can experience multiple productions in a single visit, The Barrie Theatre Festival is a carefully curated celebration
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The Day On The Farm is a free fun-filled event at Sheldon Creek Dairy, who opens their barn doors for you to meet the cows and watch them get milked. Plus, families can also try samples, shop the farm market, see live music, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and more.
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Halton County Radial Railway, Ontario’s first and largest electric railway museum, invites families to bring their Dads for a free ride on the streetcars! With the purchase of one youth admission, fathers receive complimentary admission to enjoy these historic electric railcars operating on two kilometres of scenic track. Halton County Radial
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Celebrate Dad with an action-packed Father’s Day weekend at Friday Harbour on the shores of Lake Simcoe, featuring a variety of fun and memorable activities throughout the resort. Events include the Supercars event featuring luxury supercars and live entertainment, a market along the Promenade, and a brunch buffet at the
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FIFA hosts Canada Celebrates, uniting communities across the country to celebrate the arrival of FIFA World Cup 2026™ and to share the pride of hosting the world. Canada Celebrates brings football and soccer fans together for live match viewings, football-themed activations, cultural programming, music, food, and plenty of national pride!
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Kick off the Spring berry season at Barrie Hill Farms with their Strawberry Festival, where you can pick your own strawberries (or just pick some up in the farm market), enjoy live music, snack on strawberry treats, wander local artisan vendors, and more! Enjoy fresh country air and peaceful scenery,
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