Day Trips

Brooks Farms’ Fall Fun Festival returns with family attractions including farm animals​, wagon rides, corn maze, zip line, swings and slides, playground structures such as pirate ships and sandbox, Junior Farmers Village, and much more. There’s also a full line-up of family entertainment this year, including princesses, TV characters, superheroes,
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The smell of apple pie is one of those hallmarks of Autumn. But first, you need some good fresh apples, and a great way to get them is to make an outdoorsy day out of it and pick your own! Apple-picking season in Southern Ontario runs from late August to
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Ready, Set, Vroom! Who doesn’t like to go fast? Take the kids go-karting to satisfy their need for speed, either indoors or outdoors. Venues can be found across the province, and some also feature extra activities, like arcades, mini-golf, bowling, trampolines, laser tag, rock climbing and more! For more details,
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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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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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Citizens and visitors to Toronto and Southern Ontario love to get out into seasonal attractions once the weather warms up, and the days are long and hot. As we all get ready for the summer season and outdoor venues open, the whole province gets busy! So, starting making your plans
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Safari Niagara invites families to go on a wild adventure and experience the magic of nature, where you can get up close to more than 1,000 animals from all over the world. Explore the wide range of activities and carnival attractions, along with behind-the-scenes tours, special events throughout the show,
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The scallywags of Pirate Life Theatre *arrrgh* excited to welcome you for another season on their ship, where you can imagine, play and create outdoors on a pirate ship while sailing the “sea” a.k.a. Lake Ontario in Toronto and Hamilton. This is an interactive family theatre experience and boat cruise
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Go wild at the African Lion Safari in Hamilton, a unique experience that combines both entertainment and education, with a pets corner, waterpark and children’s playgrounds, making this spot a great day trip option for families. This environmentally conscience wildlife park offers a variety of experiences, including a drive through
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Sainte-Marie among the Hurons is described as “Ontario’s first European Community” as it was the headquarters for the French Jesuit Mission to the Huron-Wendat people that included barracks, a church, workshops, residences, and a sheltered area for Indigenous visitors. Although this community was abandoned and burned down in 1649, Sainte-Marie
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