For the kids · Toronto, Canada
14 Things to Do in Toronto with Kids
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada leads the list. The rest of family-friendly Toronto follows, ranked by real visits.
Kid-oriented places (parks, zoos, theme parks, hands-on museums) ranked by traveler review volume, out of 165 tracked Toronto places. Updated monthly.
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
Park & natureRight at the foot of the CN Tower in downtown Toronto, Ripley's Aquarium is a slick, modern attraction built around Dangerous Lagoon, a long moving walkway that carries you through a glass tunnel as…
Read our full guide →Princess of Wales Theatre
EntertainmentThe Princess of Wales Theatre is a modern, state-of-the-art venue located on King Street West in Toronto's Entertainment District.
Read our full guide →Ed Mirvish Theatre
EntertainmentThe Ed Mirvish Theatre, originally known as the Pantages Theatre, is a landmark entertainment venue located in the heart of Toronto's Old Toronto district.
Read our full guide →Royal Alexandra Theatre
EntertainmentThe Royal Alexandra Theatre, affectionately known as the 'Royal Alex,' is a gem of Toronto's entertainment district.
Read our full guide →The Second City Toronto
EntertainmentThe Second City Toronto is a legendary comedy club located in the heart of downtown Toronto, at One York Street.
Read our full guide →Allan Gardens Conservatory
Park & natureFree entryAllan Gardens Conservatory is a lush, year-round oasis nestled in the heart of Toronto's Old Town.
Read our full guide →Looking Glass Adventures
EntertainmentLooking Glass Adventures is a top-rated entertainment venue in Toronto's East York neighborhood, specializing in immersive escape rooms and puzzle-based adventures.
Read our full guide →BATL Axe Throwing
EntertainmentBATL Axe Throwing (Backyard Axe Throwing League) is the original axe-throwing venue in Toronto, located at 33 Villiers St in the East End.
Read our full guide →The Rec Room
EntertainmentFree entryThe Rec Room is a sprawling entertainment venue in Toronto's CityPlace district, offering a mix of classic and modern arcade games, a full-service restaurant and bar, and a stage for live…
Read our full guide →Toronto Symphony Orchestra
EntertainmentThe Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) is one of Canada's premier musical ensembles, performing a diverse repertoire from classical masterworks to contemporary compositions and film scores.
Read our full guide →Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
EntertainmentThe Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts is a state-of-the-art opera house located at 145 Queen Street West in Toronto's Financial District.
Read our full guide →Roy Thomson Hall
EntertainmentRoy Thomson Hall is a premier concert venue located in the heart of downtown Toronto, just steps from the entertainment district.
Read our full guide →TIFF Bell Lightbox
EntertainmentFree entryTIFF Bell Lightbox is a landmark cultural institution in downtown Toronto, dedicated to the celebration of film and cinema.
Read our full guide →Massey Hall
EntertainmentMassey Hall is a performing arts auditorium in Toronto's Garden District, opened in 1894.
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How we pick these
We keep only child-appropriate venue types — parks, zoos, hands-on museums, theme parks — then rank them by how many families actually review them well, out of the 165 Toronto places we track. Refreshed monthly, with no paid placement.
Good to know
Most picks suit ages 2 to 10; a few also work for older kids and teens.
Popular museums and parks in Toronto are calmest right at opening or after 3pm.
Keep one indoor pick in your back pocket in case the forecast turns.
Common questions
Is Toronto good to visit with kids?+
Yes. Parks, boat rides and hands-on museums make it easy to break up sightseeing with things children enjoy, and every spot on this list is one families rate highly.
What can you do for free with kids in Toronto?+
Plenty of parks and playgrounds cost nothing. See our free things to do in Toronto for the full set.
How many days do you need in Toronto with children?+
Two to three days is enough to cover the highlights at a relaxed, kid-friendly pace.
Rather have a human do the planning? A Local Friend can build this day for you, at local prices.