Toronto with Kids: Things to Do + Tips 2025

If you’re planning to head to Toronto with kids, you’re in the right place.

As a local, I can tell you that Toronto is very kid-friendly; from exciting attractions, unique, walkable neighbourhoods and a stroller-friendly downtown core.

I was born and lived in Toronto as a child. I also currently leave nearby and have visited Toronto countless times with kids over the years.

I recommended having 2-3 days in the city, to have enough time for the things you want to add to your itinerary while you’re here.

There are a lot of gems in the city that people often miss!

So, let’s jump in – Toronto with kids!

Best Things to Do in Toronto With Kids

Here are the best things to do in Toronto with kids. I will likely keep adding to this list over time, because I’m always discovering new things to do in the city with kids !

1. Go to Ripley’s Aquarium

Ripley’s Aquarium is right beside the CN Tower, which is very convenient if you’re hoping to see the CN Tower as well.

Ripley’s Aquarium will take you through several exhibits, my personal favourite being the tunnel where you can see fish, turtles and sharks swimming all around you.

The main aquarium is a stunning wall-sized view of colourful fish, sharks and other sea creatures. (This is also a popular place for people to propose.)

The busiest times at Ripley’s Aquarium are during the March break (usually the middle week of March) Christmas break, and summer. I would try to avoid it during those times as it get unbelievably packed.

Strollers are permitted inside Ripley’s Aquarium, and it is stroller-friendly.

Pro Tip: You can save time at the door if you buy your tickets to Ripley’s online. (A timed ticket will save you $5 off of the regular price.) Simply show your tickets on your smartphone when you arrive.

Read my tips for visiting Ripley’s with kids to get the most out of your visit.

How to Get to Ripley’s With Kids: Ripley’s Aquarium is located at 288 Bremner Blvd, Toronto. The easiest way to get here with kids is to take the TTC to Union Station. From there, it’s a 10-minute walk to the aquarium, and the CN Tower. er which is right beside it. Buy a “Sea the Sky” pass online to see both CN Tower and Ripley’s together!

3. Visit the CN Tower

The CN Tower is one of the must-do things in Toronto, with or without kids!

There are two observation areas; one with glass floors – and there’s even a kid’s play area (for young children) on the lower-level near the CN Tower gift shop.

We found all aspects of a visit to the CN Tower to be kid-friendly, including the restaurants and on-site cafés.

The only thing that kids cannot do is the Edgewalk experience (you need to be at least 13 years old.)

Read my post on visiting the CN Tower, what it includes and how to plan a visit there.

*If you don’t buy the Sea the Sky pass that I mentioned above, you could also save money visiting the CN Tower with the City Pass

Don’t forget!: At night time, check out the CN tower from anywhere in the city to see it illuminated in different colours.

They have a special illumination schedule that they follow to honour a different charity, cause or action every day of the year. See the lighting schedule here.

CN Tower Address and How to Get Here With Kids: The CN Tower is located at 290 Bremner Blvd, Toronto. The easiest way to get here with kids is to take the TTC to Union Station. From there, its a 10-minute walk to the aquarium and CN Tower

3. Explore Casa Loma

Casa Loma is Canada’s only castle. A man named Sir William built this castle for his wife but the construction stopped because of World War I.

Sir Henry had trouble keeping up the payments after that, and eventually, the government seized the castle in 1924, before Sir Henry was finished building it.

However, Casa Loma is now owned by the City of Toronto and is a popular attraction for tourists and locals, as well as a wedding venue.

I’ve visited Casa Loma as a child myself, and as an adult with kids. It’s an interesting place to walk around and explore and makes for some conversations as a family too.

Helpful things to know about visiting Casa Loma with Kids

• You get to explore all three floors of Casa Loma at your own pace, as it’s all self guided.
• You can take an elevator that takes you below the ground where they have a dragon’s den. They have a dragon (not real of course) sitting in there.
• There’s a café onsite at Casa Loma to buy breakfast or lunch, called Liberté cafe. It sells snacks like granola bars, cookies and muffins, baked goods, salads, paninis, and sandwiches.

How to Get To Casa Loma With Kids: Casa Loma is located at 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, Ontario. To get to Casa Loma, take the subway to St. Clair West station. From there, it’s about a 20 min walk to the castle. You’ll walk along St. Clair West towards Spadina, turn right and then keep walking about 15 minutes south to the castle. You can’t miss it!

4. Visit Toronto’s islands

There are a few ways to take a boat across the lake to the Toronto Islands, in order to get that skyline view of Toronto.

The ride from the Toronto Harbour to the island is very short, 5 minute ride.

You can either:

• take the boat across, and then go right back (I did this once)
• plan to spend some time at Centre Island, which is the most family friendly of the islands, but only in the summer months

Here are your options for taking the boat across:

• Take a ferry from the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal.
• Take a Water Taxi, which can be found right at the harbour front at Pier 6. (There’s also a Beaver Tails there.) $12.50 per person, one way and kids 2 and under are free. Read more about the water taxis here

5. Spend a few hours at Centre Island

Centre Island is one of the three Toronto Islands. It has parks, gardens and landscaped grounds.

Its a nice place to visit with kids; for a picnic, or just to enjoy the Toronto skyline views. You can get family photos with the skyline in the background.

Centre Island is not very developed at all, and its only really worth it to spend time on in the summer.

Some of the attractions on Centre Island are:

• Manitou Beach
• Centreville Amusement Park which has fair rides
• The Far Enough Farm, a petting zoo right beside the amusement park

There are also some fast-food options on the island; Pizza Pizza, Subway and Beaver Tails.

You’ll see some food options at the ferry dock where you arrive, and the rest are near Manitou Beach.

Tips for Visiting Centre Island with Kids

• When you first get off the ferry, you will see a washroom building, a Pizza Pizza and a Subway.
• There is also a pub with a patio that overlooks the skyline. There are many picnic tables to eat some food in the surrounding parks.
• Regardless of the season you go to Centre Island, you’ll be outside for the whole time as there aren’t a lot of indoor areas, so be sure to dress for the weather!

How to Get to Centre Island with Kids: You can take a water taxi across to Centre Island, found at Pier 6 at the Toronto harbour front. Another option is to go to the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, located at 9 Queen’s Quay West. Ferry tickets for the ferry are available through them, and can be bought online.

6. Visit the Hockey Hall of Fame

Hockey is Canada’s most popular sport, and the Hockey Hall of Fame is a tribute to Canada’s hockey history.

This is especially fun if you have kids who like or play hockey. It’s also a beautiful-loooking, historic building.

The Hockey Hall of Fame is basically a museum with artifacts and interesting details about the NHL. You could spend a good hour there walking around.

It is located right downtown, within walking distance of the CN Tower and other attractions.

Get Your Tickets for Hockey Hall of Fame here ($25 per adult, and $15 for kids 4-13. Under 4s go free.)

Hockey Hall of Fame Address and How to Get Here with Kids

Hockey Hall of Fame is located at 30 Young St. Toronto, right in Toronto’s Old Town. You can walk there from Union Station in about 10 minutes.

7. See a Broadway-style show

One thing that I travel to Toronto for often is to see one of the live shows. There are a few different theatres in Toronto, and a constant upcoming list of exciting shows to see.

We’ve seen Aladdin, Harry Potter, The Book of Mormon (just my husband and I) Shrek, and the Lion King.

I would recommend only bringing children over the age of 5 to these shows, because they often last 2-3 hours.

Although they’re exciting, I find that kids under 5 tend to struggle to sit through them. The theatre recommends ages 6 and up.

The tickets are bought through Ed Mirvish Theatre, but there’s a few different theatres downtown that the plays are held at:

• Princess of Wales Theatre (pictured in both my photos above)
• Alexandria Theatre
• the official Ed Mirvish, which is near Dundas Square.

See a list of upcoming Broadway-style shows on the Ed Mirvish website.

8. Tease your brain at the Museum of Illusions

The Museum of Illusions is right downtown in Toronto and allows for a fun afternoon of brain teasers, laughing, and some fun photo ops with the family.

It’s a newer museum in Toronto that only opened 6 years ago, and so far it’s been really well received.

It’s a smaller museum, so you only need about an hour. It’s right downtown, within walking distance of other attractions.

Grab advance tickets to the Museum of Illusions here ($28 per person, non-refundable) *Also select a timed entry, so it’s best to hold off until you know for sure what time you want to arrive

How to get to the Museum of Illusions: Take the subway to King, from there it’s just a 10 minute walk.

9. Spend a day at Canada’s Wonderland

Canada’s Wonderland is the largest amusement park in Canada. It has record-breaking rollercoasters, themed rides for all ages, arcades, and a splash park to cool off in, and even a Kidszville – geared at toddlers.

Its open from May until October, and opens again during the holiday season for their annual Winterfest.

There are rides at Wonderland ranging from high-thrill to very low key. You can find rides there to suit almost anyone.

The rides your children can go on will depend on their height. When you first arrive at the park, you will go to a stand which will measure them and give them a coloured wristband which corresponds to which rides they’re ok to go on. (A huge line up for this often forms, so try to get there early to get your kids measured!)

You are not allowed to bring any outside food into Canada’s Wonderland, as they would prefer you spend money on their dining options. (They do make an exception for babies eating puréed food.

When we visit, we usually leave food in a cooler in your car, and leave the park to have a picnic and return when we’re done. Sometimes we also buy food in the park, its just unhealthy and expensive. See the options here.

How to Get to Canada’s Wonderland with Kids: Canada’s Wonderland is located at 1 Canada’s Wonderland Drive, Vaughan. A popular way to get here is to drive; there is an extensive parking lot, and it costs an extra $25 per day to use their parking lot. You can also get to Wonderland via public transit from downtown Toronto. Some people also choose to stay at a hotel near Wonderland.

10. Spend an afternoon at the Royal Ontario Museum

Frequently referred to by locals as simply the “ROM,” the museum is a must in Toronto with kids.

Its the largest museum in North America, and includes exhibits from countries and time periods from around the world.

The ROM is a very popular place for school field trips, so its geared towards being engaging and kid-friendly. The tickets for the ROM can be booked online on their website.

How to Get to the ROM with Kids: Royal Ontario Museum is located at 100 Queens Park, Toronto. The easiest way to get here is to take the subway to St. George station. From there, its a 5-minute walk to the ROM.

11. See hundreds of shoes at the Bata Shoe Museum

The Bata is one of my personal favourite museums of all time. Its a museum about history, different cultures and civilizations from the beginning of human time until now – but focused just on their footwear.

Its surprising how much you can learn about a culture or society through what they wear on their feet!

Their shoes say so much about their lifestyle, interests and priorities. I enjoyed coming here as a child, and I still enjoy it as an adult, with my own children.

How to Get to the Bata Shoe Museum with Kids: The Bata Shoe museum is located at 327 Bloor St W, Toronto. The easiest way to get here is to take the subway to St. George station. From there, its a 1-minute walk to the museum.

12. Learn about Canada’s settlement past at the Black Creek Pioneer Village

Like the ROM, Black Creek Pioneer Village is also very popular for school field trips and tourists with kids in Toronto.

At Black Creek, you can learn all about life in a past era; how pioneers lived and worked, and how they made everything from scratch.

A walk through Black Creek doesn’t seem like its Toronto, because it has such a rural and small town feel to it.

There are houses, a church, farms, parks – its set up to look exactly like a typical pioneering town.

How to Get to Black Creek with Kids: Blackcreek Pioneer Village is located at 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy, Toronto. You’ll need to pay extra to park here. You can also take the subway to Pioneer Village. From there, its about a 15 minute walk to Black Creek.

13. Learn lots of interesting things at the Science Centre

*currently closed*

The Science Centre should be at the top of your list for one of the best things to do in Toronto with kids.

You can learn about many types of science through interactive exhibits, such as anatomy, space, ecosystems and wildlife. There are many pretend-play areas for young children, and many features that older children will love. There’s also an IMAX theatre.

Growing up, we always went to the Science Centre for field trips, and to this day – the science centre is still a popular field trip destination, and there’s a reason for that – its so engaging for kids, and maybe even more so, for adults.

The Science Centre is great for ALL ages. My pre-teen daughter found it fascinating, and very engaging. There was also a huge play area that my 2 year old spend hours at. You could spend several hours here being entertained with kids.

How to Get to the Science Centre with Kids: The Science Centre is currently closed, which has caused a lot of disappointment and controversy in Toronto. I’m leaving it up here just so you know its closed, as many other websites may still be recommending it without knowing.

14. Admire the street art and colours at Kensington Market

Despite the name, Kensington Market isn’t so much a market, but more of a neighbourhood – and a personal favourite of mine in Toronto.

The Kensington is a small, walkable district downtown with a bohemian vibe. You’ll see colourful buildings, graffiti and artwork, hole-in-the-wall restaurants and specialty grocers.

It draws foodies, students, artists and tourists. It’s the foodie centre of the city, and all Toronto food tours take place here.

The whole family will be intrigued by a walk-through here, at all the art painted on the buildings, the markets spilling into the streets and the colourful buildings.

It feels like a separate little community from the rest of Toronto.

My tips:

• Check out the Blue Banana Market for cool gadgets, and unique, useful gifts
• Drop into Bunner’s for a sweet treat! (Vegan but very delicious)
• There are lots of ethnic restaurants in the Kensington market; Mexican, Indian and Vietnamese

If you’re a family of foodies, book a (kid-friendly) Food Tour of the Kensington Market Here (2.5 hours long, ages 3+ welcome, and about $120 per adult which includes your food)

How to Get to the Kensington Market: There are a few subway stations that could bring you to the Kensington Market, but the closest one is Spadina station. From there, take the 510 Streetcar heading south, get off at Baldwin street, and then continue walking west to the market.

Pro Tip: Kensington Market is right beside Chinatown, so its very easy to check them both out in an afternoon by foot.

15. Walk through Chinatown

Chinatown is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Toronto, and like Kensington, it’s always nice for a walk-through.

In Toronto’s Chinatown, you’ll find markets pouring into the streets selling fruits, vegetables, clothing, and purses, Chinese restaurants and many food stands.

You can easily walk into Chinatown if you’re already in the Kensington market; they’re only about a 10 minute walk from each other.

How to Get to Chinatown in Toronto: If you’re not already in Kensington market, then you can still take public transit to Chinatown. Take the subway to St. Patrick’s station, and then walk two blocks along Dundas West street.

16. Shop at the St. Lawrence Market

St. Lawrence Market is a completely indoor market in a large historic building in downtown Toronto on Front and Market street.

The building itself was Toronto’s City Hall and Jail in the late 1800s. It has been a market since, originally focusing more on meat, but now it has a variety of food and other items.

The lower floor has food items as well, but also some souvenir shops. You’ll see several aisles with stalls and vendors. 

On the upper floor, you’ll find all the vendors selling food products – fruits, vegetables, meats and cheeses. There are hundreds of food vendors to choose from.

Good to know: The top floor is accessible by elevator, so the St. Lawrence Market is completely stroller-friendly. 

Something important to keep in mind – all vendors at St. Lawrence Market accept cash, but they may not all take credit cards or debit cards. St. Lawrence market is open from 9 am – 7 pm Tuesday to Friday, Saturday 7 am to 5 pm, and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm.

There is a dog fountain park just around the corner from the St. Lawrence Market (so I recommend visiting the two of them together.)

How to Get to the St. Lawrence Market: The St. Lawrence Market is very accessible on foot from downtown Toronto, you can walk there in about 15-20 minutes. However, to minimize walking, take the subway to the King station. From there, its only a 5 minute walk.

17. Burn off some energy at the Toronto parks

There are hundreds of parks in Toronto to stop and take a break in.

There are playgrounds, fountains, hiking trails, benches, ponds, courtyards, gardens, and large mature trees so you can cool off on a hot day.

The most famous park in Toronto is called High Park. Its a large park covering almost 400 acres (and very popular with cherry blossoms in the spring time.)

We used to go to High Park often when I lived in Toronto as a child, and it has a special place in my heart.

High Park is now one of the more famous tourist attractions. It has large with old-growth trees and kid’s play areas.

You can expect it to be busy, especially on summer weekends, or during cherry blossom season.

Click here to see a map of all the playgrounds and parks around Toronto.

18. Nathan Phillips Square – Old City Hall and the famous ‘TORONTO’ Sign

You’ll definitely want to get your family and kid photos in front of the Toronto sign.

Nathan Phillip’s Square is a festive place during the winter season in Toronto, as it turns into an ice rink for public skating, its all lit up and beautiful at night, and there’s also a Christmas market.

During the rest of the year, the rink is gone, but its still a nice place to visit and get some fun photos. Regardless of the time of year, the sign is always lit up at night.

How to Get to Nathan Phillips Square: Nathan Phillip’s Square is located at 100 Queen st. West. Take the TTC to Queen St. West, and from there its a 1-minute walk to the square.

19. Walk through the Distillery District

Visit the Distillery District, an enclosed, car-free Victorian-era neighbourhood in Toronto’s east end, for a glimpse into Toronto’s history.

We are so lucky to have this little gem downtown because there’s been a lot of urbanization surrounding it, but the Distillery District has been declared a historic site and has been protected since the 1970s.

Inside you’ll find cobblestone streets, lined with shops, cafes and restaurants. Check out Bergo Designs, a unique store where you can find unique Canada souvenirs, imaginative toys for children, and some useful and interesting finds for adults too. We can never visit the Distillery District without going into this store.

Our personal favourite restaurant in the Distillery District (especially for going there with kids) is Mill st. Brewery – either the pub, or the beer hall. Their menu is extensive, with something to please everyone -vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free, and kid’s items. The food’s always delicious.

Address and How to Get Here with Kids: The best way to get to the Distillery District with kids is to take the TTC to Union station, board the 504 King street East streetcar, and then ride it to the Distillery Loop.

20. Dundas Square and The Eaton’s Centre

Dundas Square is like Toronto’s mini version of Times Square in New York. With big screens, street vendors, community celebrations, and concerts, there’s a lot to look at in this completely accessible public space. Visit the calendar to see whats happening during your visit.

Dundas Square is right beside Eaton’s Centre, which is the largest mall in Canada, and a tourist attraction in itself. Four floors, and 235 stores!

You can get right into the subway from the Eaton Centre. I would walk around Dundas square first and see if anything interests you, and then head into the mall after. 

Address and How to Get Here with Kids: Dundas Square is located at 1 Dundas Street East, Toronto. To get to Dundas square/the Eaton Centre, take subway to the Dundas. The square is right outside the station.

21. Have a beach day

Toronto has a few different beaches where you can swim in the waters of Lake Ontario – some with pebbled shorelines, and some sandy.

There is a neighbourhood called “The beaches” in the east end of the city; it has colourful street art, and lots of cozy cafes.

But there are also some beaches closer to the city centre too.

Here are your options for bringing the kids to a beach in Toronto:

• The Beaches neighbourhood – Woodbine Beach – very family friendly and sandy, it has a boardwalk, and a playground. There’s also Kew Balmy Beach, and Silver Birch Beach, and a few others
• Toronto Island Beaches -Centre Island Beach, Gibraltar Beach and Ward’s Beach (take a water taxi from downtown Toronto to get here.)
• Downtown Toronto Beaches (HTO Park Beach, and Sugar Beach) You cannot swim at these beaches so I recommend Centre Island or The Beaches area if you want to swim

22. Take a day trip to Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is an exciting place for nature enthusiasts and for people looking for a day or weekend of fun.

It is often compared to being a “mini Vegas” and there are LOTS of things to do there with kids.

If you don’t have a car, there are lots of options for getting to Niagara Falls from Toronto via public transit, and it takes about 2 hours.

You will need at least 1 full day to explore Niagara Falls; including getting there and back. It’s most popular in the summer, but can be visited year-round. We’ve visited in the fall and winter as well.

23. Visit the Toronto Zoo

The Toronto Zoo is quite large. It has botanic gardens, aquariums, and exhibits from 7 different geographic regions around the world.

My parents used to bring me to the Toronto Zoo often as a kid. As an adult, I feel divided on zoos so I haven’t brought my kids there yet. However, its popular for field trips and my daughter has been recently with her Girl Guide unit.

The Toronto Zoo is known for being one of the most family-friendly attractions in Toronto.

I would budget a full day for visiting the Toronto zoo, as you need to take public transit from the city (1 hour round trip) plus a good few hours to get through most of it.

Other zoo options near Toronto are Jungle Cat World, and the African Lion Safari (you would need a car to get to both of those.)

How to Get to the Toronto Zoo with Kids:The Toronto Zoo is located at 2000 Meadowvale Rd, Toronto. You can drive, but it will cost an extra $15 to park. To get to the Toronto Zoo via TTC, take the subway either to Don Mills, Kennedy or Rouge Hill station. From there, there are buses that service the Toronto Zoo

Where to Stay in Toronto with Kids

The easiest place to stay in Toronto with kids is in one of the hotels near Union Station.

Union station is located in the Business District (pictured below) and from there you can walk to many of the attractions mentioned above – the harbour front, St. Lawrence Market, Hockey Hall of Fame, CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium, and more.

Here are some specific options for kid-friendly hotels in Toronto:

• Budget: Pembroke Inn. Comfortable and family-friendly apartment just a 15 minute walk from the Dundas square subway station.
• Mid-range: Heart of Downtown Condo  Right downtown with a balcony with city views, with access to a kitchen and other amenities.
• Luxury: Radission Blu Downtown Toronto Rooftop swimming pool with a view of the CN Tower, and only a short walk to several attractions

Where to Eat in Toronto With Kids

Toronto, being the most multicultural city in the world, is home to some of the most diverse, ethnic food you’ll find, as well as mainstream North American eats.

A few favourites are:

• The Olde Spaghetti Factory, just a short walk from the Museum of Illusions. This is a favourite among us Ontario moms who bring our kids there every time we visit Toronto
• The Rec Room, near the CN Tower
• The 360 Restaurant at the CN Tower. Incredible views, and extensive menu accommodating so many dietary preferences.
• Evviva – great for all day breakfast
• Mill Street Brewery in the Distillery District
• Piano Piano – you will love the interior, and they have kid’s meals

For a complete list with details, read my post on family-friendly restaurants in downtown Toronto.

One of the most popular places to visit with kids in Toronto is the CN Tower and Ripley’s Aquarium. These two attractions are right beside each other, and there are a hand full of family-friendly restaurants to eat within a 5-minute walk of them.

Day Trips from Toronto with Kids

Toronto’s a large city, but there are so many great day-trips from Toronto that allow you to spend time in nature. Here are some day-trips you could consider taking from Toronto with kids

1. Collingwood, Blue Mountain & Wasaga Beach

2 hours from Toronto

Wasaga Beach is the largest freshwater beach in the world, and very popular for families.

It’s just a 20-minute drive from the Blue Mountains and Collingwood which also have a lot of great outdoor activities.

They’re some of the best places to visit in summer, or in winter in Ontario. If you’re in the area with kids, don’t forget to:

• Visit Scenic Caves, which has a special sand area and playground where kids can dig for fossils
• Buy an explore pass for Blue Mountain, which includes a chairlift, polar plunge, mini golf, water trikes, and lots of fun family activities

Read my post on things to do in Collingwood to find details on the above. All three are very popular as day trips from Toronto, but you would need a car to get to them.

3. Barrie

90 minutes-2 hours

Barrie is about an hour and a half from Toronto. It’s right on Lake Simcoe, and has a great waterfront, lots of parks and hiking, and great food.

It’s easiest to drive up the Highway 400 to get to Barrie, but there are also GO buses that go there too.

4. Hiking

There are many places outside of Toronto where you could get out for a good hike.

Most people think of Algonquin Provincial Park, because its the largest piece of protected land in Ontario. It has great hiking and canoeing.

It gets extremely busy in fall, as many people flock there to see the colours.I go there almost every year.

However, there are many places closer to Toronto than Algonquin, some are:

• Forks of the Credit Provincial Park
• Mono Cliffs Provincial Park (click to read my hiking guide, with special tips for going with kids)

5. Visit small towns!

There are so many charming small towns to visit outside of Toronto – this is where you’ll really find the charm of Ontario.

I recommend:

• Niagara on the Lake, 2 hours from Toronto
• Stratford, Ontario, 1 hour from Toronto (famous for its famous Shakespearen festival ever summer)

*The links above will take you to my blog posts about those places – there’s a lot to do there with all ages, including kids.*

How to Get Around Toronto with Kids

The downtown core of Toronto is very walkable, but its a fairly big city stretching 43 km (26.5 miles) from east to west. Here are the best ways to navigate getting around Toronto with kids

UP Express

Use Toronto’s convenient UP Express train to get to or from the airport right to the downtown area in 20 minutes.

This is a long awaited, affordable train is a game-changer for getting into the city quickly right after you land.

TTC

The TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) includes the subway and streetcars . Its efficient and easy to use. If you plan to visit Toronto frequently, then its worth it to have your own Presto card. You can also get day passes to use the TTC, which are $13.50 for an adult, or monthly passes.

In order to ride the TTC, you need to find one of these machines that you see above at any subway station, and follow the self-directed prompts to get either a Presto card or a pass. If you’re getting a Presto card, you’ll be asked how much money you’d like to load onto it. Keep in mind that a one way trip is $3.20.

If you’re only buying a single ride, or a day pass, then you’ll be given a small white card that you’ll need to keep safe, because you’ll need to scan it every time you want to ride the TTC (whether its the subway or a streetcar.)

The subway stations are stroller friendly. They often have flights of stairs, but there’s always an elevator option too. If you take the subway to any given place, then you have a free transfer onto the streetcar if you need to use one.

Taxi

There are several taxi companies in Toronto, however Uber is also widely used and is cheaper than paying for a taxi.

By foot

Toronto’s neighbourhoods are walkable, and stroller friendly. It would not be feasible to try to see all of Toronto by foot, especially not with small children; but if you organize your stay, you could clump activities together that are close to each other so that you can walk between them.

Conclusion: Toronto with Kids

By now, you hopefully have lots of ideas on how to make the most of Toronto with kids. Toronto is a kid-friendly city, because its stroller friendly, relatively safe, with many engaging activities for kids and adults.

There are so many activities and attractions in Toronto that would appeal to the whole family, which provides lots of opportunities to have fun, learn new things and bond as a family.

Toronto is Canada’s largest city, and home to some famous landmarks, and the headquarters, skyscrapers, condos, and the famous CN Tower. It’s also the most multicultural city in the world.