Parks & Pathways
Toronto is blessed with hundreds of parks and pathways, big and small! They’re perfect for hiking and exploring, playing, getting exercise or just having a picnic and chilling out.
Guide to the Best Pumpkin Parades in Toronto
Pumpkin parades are back for another *illuminating* year! This Toronto tradition lets you extend the Halloween spirit for an extra night while getting together with your neighbours to admire each other’s jack-o’-lanterns. At the end of the evening, residents can toss the pumpkins into a composting bin for an easy,
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Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights
Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights is Canada’s largest FREE outdoor light festival, so get your fill of sparkle and good cheer! The festival features over three million lights along an illuminated eight-kilometre route, including both the mighty American and Canadian Horseshoe Falls, and don’t miss indulging in the Niagara
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Downsview Park: Fall & Winter Events
Downsview Park hosts numerous family-friendly events this Fall, from nature and pets to festivals and Halloween! Along with ongoing activities like their popular Nature Connection, Storytime at the Park, and Jr. Forest Explorers programs, many exciting special events are happening all season, and most are free. Toronto Water Lantern Festival
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Toronto Zoo: Glow in the Wild
Toronto Zoo presents Glow in the Wild, an after-dark experience where visitors can journey through a spectacular nighttime adventure to see more than 2,000 handcrafted illuminated lantern displays that bring breathtaking artistry, interactive experiences and conservation stories to life in a whole new light. Inspired by wildlife, nature and cultural
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Guide to the Best Adventure Parks in Southern Ontario
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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Guide to the Best Family Parks and Playgrounds in Toronto
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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Guide to the Best Parks and Pathways for Hiking in Toronto
Toronto has many parks and trails that are easily accessible despite being a sprawling urban metropolis! Our city is home to extensive trail networks that offer a variety of trail types and experiences. There are multi-use trails, natural trails, discovery walks and hundreds of wonderful parks to enjoy. It’s also
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Where to Play Disc Golf in Toronto and the GTA
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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Guide to the Best Bike and Skateboard Parks in Toronto
It looks like the snow has finally done for the season, so it’s time to take our kids’ bikes and skateboards out of storage! If your child or teen is ready to move beyond the sidewalk, the many bike and skateboard parks in Toronto can offer them a unique challenge.
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Get Outside With Kortright Centre For Conservation
Explore the natural woodlands of Kortright Centre for Conservation, just 10 minutes north of Toronto in Vaughan, because time outside is always time well spent! Not only is Kortright a beautiful outdoor oasis, but they also offer educational programs, workshops and events for people of all ages. Kortright Centre For
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