Toddler adventures in Toronto
Toddler-tested parks, museums, and outings across the city, with a free printable for the places that have one.
Parks
High Park with a toddler
Free animal paddocks, a giant castle playground, ducks on the pond, and plenty of paved stroller loops.
Toronto Island with a toddler
A ferry ride, a car-free island, little rides at Centreville, and goats at Far Enough Farm.
Evergreen Brick Works with a toddler
Nature trails, ponds and a children's garden in an old brick factory, with free outdoor skating in winter.
Museums
The ROM with a toddler
Dinosaurs, a walk-through bat cave and a hands-on discovery gallery, all under one roof.
Ontario Science Centre (Harbourfront) with a toddler
KidSpark's hands-on play for young children, plus space exhibits, at the Science Centre's interim waterfront home.
Around the city
Casa Loma with a toddler
A real castle on the hill, with towers to climb, secret passages, old cars and pretty gardens.
St. Lawrence Market with a toddler
A historic food market full of fruit, cheese, fresh bread and Toronto's famous peameal bacon sandwich.
The CN Tower with a toddler
A glass-front elevator up to the clouds, a glass floor to stand on, and the whole city laid out below.
Toronto guides
Cheap eats in Toronto for families
Momos, giant pizza slices, tacos and patties: casual, affordable Toronto spots where nobody minds a messy toddler.
Things to do in Toronto with babies, toddlers and big kids
Stroller walks, story times, splash pads, farms and theatre: Toronto outings sorted by age, from newborn to five and up.
Toddler-friendly Toronto: 10 family favourites
The ferry, the aquarium, castles and dinosaurs: our favourite Toronto outings with little ones, and how to make each one work.