Toronto Family Attractions

• CN Tower
  Address: 301 Front Street West
  Tel: +1 416 868 6937
  The world's tallest building measuring 553.3 metres (1815 feet), with a flight simulator, a glass observation gallery with glass floor, shops and a 300-seat restaurant. Located just steps from the hotel. 
• Metro Toronto Zoo
  Address:361A Old Finch Avenue, Scarborough
  Tel: +1 416 392 5901
  It has been estimated that it would take four full days to see everything in Metro Zoo, so study the map that you'll get at the zoo's entrance and decide in advance what you wish to see most. For the little ones, there is the delightful Littlefootland, a special area that allows contact with tame animals such as rabbits and sheep.
  Open: Daily except Christmas 
• Ontario Science Centre
  Address:770 Don Mills Road, North York
  Tel: +1 416 696 3127
  Web site: www.osc.on.ca
  An OMNIMAX® theatre features a 24-metre, wrap-around screen. More than 800 exhibits, including space, sports, the human body, Information Highway and lots of other wonders of science and technology. Approximately a 25-minute drive from the hotel.
  Open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, Sunday - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm 
• Riverdale Farm
  Address: 201 Winchester Street (east of Parliament and north of Carlton)
  Tel: +1 416 392 6794
  A working, late 19th-century-style farm, featuring horses, cows, goats, chickens and pigs among other animals. Specific milking times.
  Open: Daily - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 
• Hockey Hall of Fame
  Address: BCE Place, 30 Yonge Street
  Tel: +1 416 360 7735
  This state-of-the-art hockey fan's dream has over 57,000 square feet of interactive games and the finest collection of hockey artifacts from around the world!
  Open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday - 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, Sunday - 10:30 am to 5:00 pm

• Ontario Place
  Address: 955 Lakeshore Boulevard West
  Tel: +1 416 314 9900
  Exciting family complex offering fun for all ages. Wet playground, face-painting, science centre, Children's Village, virtual-reality games, Benson & Hedges fireworks display, Molson Indy, air shows and music concerts, just to name a few. Only 15 minutes by taxi from the hotel (six kilometres).
  Open: Daily - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (please check the times in fall / winter season) 
• Paramount Canada's Wonderland
  Address: Highway 400 at Rutherford
  Tel: +1 905 832 7000
  This world-class theme park offers entertainment for everyone. It is overflowing with games, roller-coaster rides, dolphin shows, pop and rock star concerts and restaurants. Located 40 minutes from downtown Toronto.
  Open: Weekends, May to October - 10:00 am to 10:00 pm 
• Centreville on Centre Island
  One hour from the hotel by taxi and ferry (12 kilometres)
  A 19-acre old-time amusement park complete with turn-of-the-century Main Street, farm and antique cars.
  Address: Daily, May to September - 10:00 am to 8:00 pm 
• Toronto's Annual Santa Claus Parade
  Viewed in front of the hotel
  This annual parade features over two hours of colourful floats, over 1000 costumed children and marchers and musical bands before Santa arrives and more. Enjoy this spectacular event from your hotel window as it passes by down Bloor Street. Occurs last Sunday in November.   [Top]

• Toronto Islands
  Address: 9 Queen's Quay West
  Tel: +1 416 392 8193
  Explore the many recreational areas of Toronto's islands. Bicycle rental is available at Centre Island during the summer months. The daily ferry is 15 minutes by taxi from the hotel and operates on a seasonal schedule. 
• Golf
  There are over 150 golf courses within one hour's drive from the hotel, including Glen Abbey, home of the Canadian Open Championships. The season lasts from April to late October. 
• Wheel Excitement - Lakefront Bicycle and Skate Rentals
  Address: 249 Queens Quay West
  Tel: +1 416 260 9000
  Connected to some of the most scenic bike routes in the city, Toronto's largest in-line skate and mountain bike rentals.   [Top]

• Art Gallery of Ontario
  Address: 317 Dundas Street West
  Tel: +1 416 977 0414
  The eighth largest art museum in North America. Its collection is made up of more than 24,000 works, representing 1000 years of extraordinary European, Canadian, modern and contemporary art.
  Open: Tuesday to Friday - 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 am to 5:30 pm 
• The Power Plant
  Address:Harbourfront Centre, 231 Queens Quay West
  Tel: +1 416 973 4949
  An established and contemporary gallery on the waterfront. 
• Prime Gallery
  Address:52 McCaul Street,
  Tel: +1 416 593 5750
  Contemporary Canadian art in clay, wood, glass, textiles, metal, paint and mixed media. 
• Stephen Bulger Gallery
  Address: 700 Queen Street
  Tel: +1 416 504 0575
  An established photo gallery showcasing Canadian and international photography, with an emphasis on social documentation. 
• The McMichael Canadian Art Collection
  Address: 10365 Islington Avenue, Kleinburg
  Tel: +1 905 893 1121
  Permanent display work by the Group of Seven as well as contemporary Canadian, First Nations and Inuit art.
  Open: Daily - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm   [Top]

• The Bata Shoe Museum
  Address: 327 Bloor Street West
  Tel: +1 416 979 7799
  The collection has footwear dating back 4500 years. 'Star Turns' exhibit has shoes worn by Madonna, Elvis and John Lennon among others.
  Open: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Thursday - 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, Sunday - 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm 
• Royal Ontario Museum
  Address: 100 Queen's Park
  Tel: +1 416 586 8000
  The fifth largest museum in North America, with exhibits on art, social history, archaeology, natural history and more.
  Open: Daily - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Friday - Free admission from 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm 
• Textile Museum of Canada
  Address: 55 Centre Avenue
  Tel: +1 416 599 5321
  One of the eight textile museums in the world, it houses a permanent collection of more than 9000 garments, costumes, ceremonial cloths and tapestries from around the world.
  Open: Daily - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, Wednesday - to 8:00 pm   [Top]

• Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
  Address: 145 Queen Street West
  Tel: +1 416 363 6671
  Located at the corner of Queen Street and University Avenue, the Four Seasons Centre is the new home of the Canadian Opera Company and the performance venue for The National Ballet of Canada. 
• Roy Thomson Hall
  Corner of King and Simcoe
  Tel: +1 416 593 4828
  Ticket Information: +1 416 872 1212
  This concert hall is home to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Located just one block from the hotel. 
• Royal Alexandra Theatre
  Address: 260 King Street West
  Tel: +1 416 593 4211
  Ticket Information: +1 416 872 1212
  Toronto's senior theatre, with the distinction of being the oldest theatre in North America. Located just three blocks from the hotel. 
• Princess of Wales Theatre
  Address: 300 King Street West
  Tel: + 416 872 1212
  A prestigious theatre named after the Diana, Princess of Wales. Located at just four blocks from the hotel. 
• Cannon Theatre
  Address: 244 Victoria Street
  Tel: +1 416 872 2222
  Ticket Information: +1 416 872 1212
  This historic 2200-seat theatre with turn-of-the-century style and elegance. Located approximately ten minutes' drive from the hotel. 
• Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres
  Address: 189 Yonge Street
  Tel: +1 416 314 2871
  A national historic site, the theatres are the last operating double-decker theatres in the world. Located at approximately ten minutes' drive from the hotel. 
• Harbourfront Centre
  Address: Queen's Quay West
  Tel: +1 416 973 3000
  A cultural centre, with theatres, art galleries, festivals and much more.   [Top]

• George Weston Recital Hall
  5040 Yonge Street
  Tel: +1 416 872 2222
  A modern and expansive performing arts venue in the city's northern reaches. Events include musicals, classical, jazz, Celtic, gospel and popular music. Please check for listings. Approximately 30 minutes' drive (16 kilometres) from the hotel. 
• Hummingbird Centre
  Tel: +1 416 393 7469 
• St Lawrence Centre for the Arts
  Tel: +1 416 366 7723 
• Canadian Opera Company
  Tel: +1 416 363 8231 
• Cinemas
  The cinemas listed are in close proximity to the hotel. 
• Paramount
  259 Richmond Street West
  Tel: +1 416 368 5600 
• Rainbow Market Square
  80 Front Street East
  Tel: + 416 494 9371   [Top]

• Casino Rama
  Tel: 1-888 817 RAMA
  Located just north of Barrie, approximately 90 minutes north of Toronto. 
• Casino Niagara
  Toll Free: 1-888 WINFALL (1-888 946 3255)
  Tel: +1 905 374 3598
  Located in Niagara Falls, Canada, approximately 90 minutes south-west of Toronto.   [Top]