Gift of Experiences Guide Sponsored by York-Durham Heritage Railway
Times have changed, and so has gift giving. Fewer shoppers are heading to the mall to buy expensive things that will soon become just another piece of clutter. Plus, many of us are also putting more thought and effort into our holiday purchases. Instead this year, families can build lasting memories with a special event and/or yearly membership at venues and events around the province. You can even escape the city and get out into Ontario’s gorgeous wintery scenery with train trips at York-Durham Heritage Railway! With this in mind, we present our Gift of Experiences Guide for Toronto and the GTA…
York-Durham Heritage Railway
Create heartwarming memories to last a lifetime with train trips by the York-Durham Heritage Railway (YDHR). Not only can families get out and appreciate the stunning natural setting of Ontario’s countryside, York-Durham Heritage Railway also runs fun themed train rides throughout the year. These events are an excellent gift experience idea for any special occasion!
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Brimacombe
Get ready for winter fun with a new ski season at Brimacombe, where families can have a blast at “The Brim”! With ski school, private lessons, camps and special events, there’s so much to do to embrace the season. Brimacombe is the largest ski and snowboard area in Durham Region, and even better, it’s also just 45 minutes east of Toronto!
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Ontario Science Centre
Ontario Science Centre Gift Experiences ignite excitement and discovery this holiday season, with exclusive membership savings and plenty of educational family fun. You can take a stroll though a true-to-life rainforest, examine meteorites from Mars, learn the secrets of the human body, build a roller coaster, get charged up with a hair-raising experience and so much more… all in one space!
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Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Are you looking to introduce your music-loving children to the joys of music? Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) brings audience members of all ages together to enjoy symphonic concerts with their Young People’s Concert Series, with four different shows in varying styles and subjects over six months.
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Lessons for Kids in Toronto and the GTA this Winter
Get your kids out into nature to learn skiing or skating. Or, they can feel the hygge in an indoor setting to start up an interesting craft. Pick up some great ideas for thoughtful gifts with our list of Kids Lessons in Toronto and the GTA This Winter!
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York-Durham Heritage Railway (YDHR) offers families an excellent gift experience idea for a special occasion this holiday season with the opportunity to appreciate the stunning natural setting of Ontario’s countryside. Become part of the YDHR community as a member, which has a positive financial impact in the Uxbridge community. Plus, members receive 10% off retail store purchases!
Create heartwarming family memories to last a lifetime by joining picturesque train trips with York-Durham Heritage Railway (YDHR) gift experiences. Not only can families get out and appreciate the stunning natural setting of Ontario’s countryside, but York-Durham Heritage Railway also runs fun train rides throughout the year, each with a special theme. From Summer fun to Santa sightings, these events are an excellent gift idea for any special occasion. Furthermore, YDHR hosts special meals, high tea services, special family-friendly themed events and Christmas trips during the holidays.
On York-Durham Heritage Railway’s comfortable and charming vintage trains, guests ride from the charming small town of Uxbridge and then travel through the nature-rich Oak Ridges Moraine, an ecologically important landform. Feel free to relax and watch the countryside roll by from the popular open-door baggage car and even purchase a snack in the 1950s snack car.
