Downsview Park hosts Jr. Forest Explorers throughout the year, their FREE nature program for toddlers (between 18 months and 3-1/2 years) and their guardians. This continuing event takes place on select Monday mornings, exploring the many seasons of nature, and including themes such as Winter World, Muddy Mayhem, Bird Buddies,
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You’ve skated on the city’s outdoor and indoor hockey rinks… but have you ever gone skating in the wilds of Ontario? It’s possible in our gorgeous province’s parks! Families can even camp in heated cabins and yurts for a fully immersive natural winter experience. Rush into our Guide to the
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Ahh, the wind in your hair as you glide through the trees… Skiing and snowboarding is a way to get exercise, spend some time in nature and have (snow)balls of fun, all at the same time! Whether you shred, jib, carve or snowplow your way down the slopes, we’ve got
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Bask in the natural beauty of Mountsberg Conservation Area (in Campbellville, north of Burlington) at Winterlit, where you can take an illuminated walk in the woods and enjoy art installations, along with musical performances, entertainment and candle-making for Enchanted Evenings on New Year’s Eve and Valentine’s Day. As a special
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An annual tradition, the free Burlington Festival of Lights brightens up Burlington’s waterfront once again this holiday season. You can either go on a walk through Spencer Smith Park or drive along Lakeshore Road to see the beautiful light displays, plus pop-up events such as holiday markets, the Santa Claus
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The free annual Lights On Stratford Winter Festival of Lights transforms Stratford’s heritage downtown core and parks with luminous art and interactive light installations. The festival features light displays along the Light Trail connecting Market Square to Tom Patterson Island, plus storefronts and locations throughout the city are lit up
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Ontario Place returns with another exciting season of free programming with the SummerSeries in beautiful Trillium Park on Toronto’s waterfront, which offers the perfect setting to enjoy music, arts, wellness, and nature. Support local and international artists for a variety of free arts and culture events, including live musical performances
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When you look at a satellite map of Toronto, you’ll notice a good amount of green! Thanks to the ravine system, the Toronto Islands and astute city planning, there are gorgeous parks perfect for a family outing strewn all around town. We’ve rounded up our favourite spots, so lay back
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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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Do you get when you mix golf and frisbee? Disc golf! It’s the newest sport to take Canada by storm, and a new fun outdoor activity to play any time of year, thanks to equipped parks and golf courses around the city. It’s especially popular in Spring when everyone wants
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