Family Fun in Canada: 6 Things to Do

As a traveler, whatever you fancy is possible in the world’s second largest country – Canada. With its many modern multi-cultural cities, each delightful for different reasons, a family vacation in Canada is super fun.

With so many experiences to choose from, which are also safe and accessible for all age groups, we have put together some of the best things to do with your family in Canada.  

Spend a Day at Beaty Biodiversity Museum, Vancouver

Vancouver is one of the most popular cities in Canada for fun family activities. Visit Beaty Biodiversity Museum – the singular natural history museum in Vancouver, located in the British Columbia campus. A treat for the young and inquisitive minds, this museum exhibits over 500 specimens, including Canada’s largest blue Whale Skelton.

Set Sail on the Hornblower Niagara Cruises

This is a boat ride that you and your family will never forget! Departing after every 15 minutes, these huge catamarans take you as close to the magnificent falls as possible. With the cool wind blowing and the mist flying all around, this is a pretty intense yet safe experience. There is also a glass enclosed area for enhanced protection. As it’s going to be windy and wet, make sure you wear non-slippery shoes.

Sign Up for the ‘Journey Behind the Falls’

When you are at the Niagara Falls, this is an experience you shouldn’t be missing!

First you will be descending about 125 feet in an elevator and then walk through the 130-year old tunnels towards two portals located behind the Niagara Falls. While you walk through, you will experience the powerful vibrations caused by the mighty falls, which is an experience in itself. Finally arrive at the lower observation deck for views that would leave you breathless.

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Head Out to Prince Edward Island

The most breathtakingly beautiful island in Canada, the time spent at Prince Edward Island would be etched in your memories forever! Dotted with innumerable picturesque beaches and wandering trails, there’s a plethora of activities you can indulge in here.

Play a round of golf at any of the 25 beautiful courses, visit the fun themed parks, get a taste of the history and culture by catching a show, shop for one-of-a-kind handicrafts – the list just goes on.

Visit the Black Creek Pioneer Village

Making for a perfect day with your family in Canada, enjoy a fascinating journey into the past at this ethnic working village, rich in rural heritage. It was established in South Central Ontario between 1790’s and 1860’s – a time at which going green wasn’t a movement but just a way of life.

You can participate as a family and learn how to reduce the carbon footprint and witness the art of recycling, reusing and reducing. Children will naturally love to get involved in the activities here, and would also learn to respect the environment.

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Have a Blast at Toronto Zoo

Set in the beautiful Rogue valley, the Toronto Zoo is an idyllic destination for the quintessential family fun in Canada.  Housing a  kids zoo, an interactive children’s wildlife experience, water rides and the Waterside Theatre – there’s a plethora of activities to indulge in here. There is also a state-of-the-art Wildlife Health Center where you can witness all the behind-the-scenes work that is done for the welfare of the animals. Also, visit the African Rainforest Pavilion, to get greeted by the pygmy hippos and ring tailed Lemurs, or take a walk through Indo-Malaya to come across elegant tigers, clouded leopards one-horned Rhinos and more.

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