Places to Visit

Black Creek Pioneer Village

• Located at the corner of Steeles Avenue and Jane Street, in Downsview.
• A preconfederation village staffed with costumed historical figures interpretes life in the 19th century with homes, artisans, mills, spinning wheels, weaving, blacksmith shops, a church and wagon rides with horses. Highlighted features are presented throughout the year.
• Admission fees are $10 for adults. $9.00 for seniors and students with ID. $6.00 for children between 5-14, children under 5 with an adult are admitted free.
• Open May 1st - December 31st. Closed January 1 - April 30.
• For more information call 416-736-1733.

Campbell House

• Located at 160 Queen Street West, in Toronto.
• A Georgian residence of Sir William Campbell, Chief Justice of Upper Canada, from 1825 to 1829.
• Open Monday- Friday 9:30am to 4:30pm. Also open on Saturday and Sunday beginning the Victoria Day weekend until the Thanksgiving Day weekend, Noon - 4:30pm.
• Admission Fees: adults $4.50,seniors $2.50, students $3.50, children (under 12 years old) $2.00, children (under 5) are admitted free. A family rate is available for $10.00.
• For more information call 416-597-0227.

Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame

• Located in St.Mary's, near Stratford, Ontario.
• Celebrating over 150 years of baseball history in Canada. Hands on pitching and hitting displays, as well as a baseball movie theatre.
• Open daily 10am- 9pm. May 4 -open every weekend. Mon - Sat 10:30pm to 4pm. Sat 10:30 to 4pm. Sunday 12pm - 4pm.
• Adults $5, seniors $4, family $10, students/childrens $12. Group rates are available.
• For more information call 519-284-1838.

Canada Sports Hall of Fame

• Located in the centre of Exhibition Place.
• See the completely renovated Canada Sports Hall of Fame featuring new interactive video displays and two large exhibit halls showcasing Canada's greatest athletics and all major sports. Special tribute to Terry Fox and the World Lacrosse Championships.
• Open Monday to Friday 10am to 4:30pm. Free.
• For more information call 416-260-6789.

CN Tower

• Located at 301 Front Street West.
• The world's tallest free standing structure. Includes an Observation Deck, Q-Zar/Lazer games, Virtual World, Simulator Theatre, Tower Tours, and a lot more.
• Open all year, Sunday to Thursday 10am - 10pm.
• Admission fees to the Main Observation Deck: adults $15.99, children (under 12 years old) $10.99, 3 and under free.
• For more information call 416-360-8500.

Casa Loma

• Located at 1 Austin Terrace (near St. Clair Avenue and Spadina Road).
• A 98 room medieval-style castle built between 1911 and 1914.
• Open 7 days a week from 10am to 4pm. Admission Fees: adults $8.00, children (6-16 years old) $4.50.
• For more information call 416-923-1171.

Colborne Lodge

• Located in High Park (at south entrance of High Park near the Queensway).
• A regency-style cottage, restored to the 1870s. Includes a tour, art exhibits, crafts, entertainment, and baked goods.
• Open all year round from Tuesday - Sunday. Closed on Mondays. Summer and Winter Hours are in effect.
• Adults $3.50, students $2.75, children (12 and under) $2.50.
• For details regarding hours of operation, please call 46-392-6916.

Cornell House

• Located in Thompson Park at Brimley Avenue and Lawrence Avenue.
• A museum housed in a building dating back to 1850, with furnishings and displays to match.
• Open 12pm - 5pm Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and holidays from Victoria Day to Thanksgiving Day.

Fort York

• Located on Garrison Road between Bathurst Street and Strachan Avenue.
• Established in 1793, this restored fort recreates an early 19th century garrison.
• Summer hours and winter hours are in effect. Open Tuesday - Friday 10am - 4pm, weekends 10pm to 5pm.
• Admission Fees: adults $5.00, youth & senior $3.25, and children (6-12 years old) $3.00, children under 5 are admitted free. Thursday the admission is what you can pay. Allow 2 or more hours to see all the sights.
• Call for more information at 416-392-6907.

George R. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art

• Located at 111 Queen's Park (across from the ROM).
• The only specialized ceramic museum of its kind in North America, featuring a 200 piece pottery collection which includes a pre-Columbian gallery, Majolica, English Delaware and 18th century European porcelain.
• Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10am - 6pm, Tuesday & Thursday 10 - 8pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm.
• Pre-booked guided tours available on request.
• Admission prices: adults $10.00, students, children & seniors $6.00, family rate $14.00. Last hour of every day is free for everyone. Allow 2 or more hours to see all the sites. This Museum is affiliated with the Royal Ontario Museum. Keep your ticket stub and admission to the ROM is free.
• For more information call 416-586-8080.

Gibson House

• Located at 5172 Yonge Street in North York.
• A red Georgian brick house built in 1851. Daily demonstrations of pioneer crafts.
• Open Tuesday - Friday 9am - 4:30pm, holidays, Saturday, and Sunday 12- 4pm. Closed Mondays. Admission: Adults $2.75, seniors & youth (13-18) $2.25.
• For more information please call 416-395-7432.

Grange

• Located at Dundas Street West behind the Art Gallery of Ontario.
• A beautiful Georgian country house which is the original home of the Art Gallery. It has been restored as a living museum. A tour of this building is included with admission to the Art Gallery.
• Closed Mondays. Open Tuesday- Friday 11am - 6pm. Weekends - 10 am to 5:30 p.m.
• Admission fees: adults $12, Student & Senior $9, Child $6.
• For more information please call 416-977-0414.

Mackenzie House

• Located at 82 Bond Street, south of Dundas Street, west of Jarvis Street.
• A gas lit mod-Victorian home and print shop, once the home of Toronto's first mayor, William Lyon Mackenzie.
• Open Monday - Saturday 9:30am to 5:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm to 5:00pm.
• Admission fee: adults $1.50, children under 12 years old $1.00.

Market Gallery

• Located at 95 Front Street, 2nd floor, in the St. Lawrence Market.
• A Municipally run archival based gallery whose exhibits give a historical account of the development and evolution of the City of Toronto. Photographic and art exhibits which include historical documents. A tour is included with admission to the Art Gallery. Tours are free.
• Open: Wednesday - Friday 10am to 4pm, Saturday 9am to 4 pm, Sunday 12pm to 4pm.
• For more information call: (416) 392-7604.

Montgomery's Inn

• Located at 4709 Dundas Street West at Islington Avenue in Etobicoke.
• Built in 1832 by Thomas Montgomery, this 14 room structure has been restored to the period. Demonstrations of era baking, cooking and craft making is presented. Serves afternoon tea as it was practised during this period.
• Open for tours Monday to Friday 1pm to 4pm, Saturday and Sunday 1pm to 5pm.
• General Admission: adults $3, students & seniors $2, Children $1.
• For more information call 416-394-8113.

Museum of the History of Medicine

• Located at 288 Bloor Street West (in the Academy of Medicine Building).
• A superb collection of exhibits showing 5,000 years of health care and medical practice.
• Open Monday - Friday 9:30 am to 4:00pm.
• Admission fee: adults $4, students $2.50, high school students are admitted free.

Old City Hall

• Located at the corner of Queen and Bay Streets.
• Become familiar with the court process by sitting in on court proceedings.
• Reservations not needed. Free.
• Call for more information 416-327-6170.

Ontario Place

• Located at 955 Lakeshore Boulevard West.
• A 96 acre entertainment complex on Lake Ontario. The Cinesphere, the Forum, Children's Village, parks and paddle boats are just a few of the attractions at Ontario Place.
• Ontario Place is open seven days a week 10am to 12 am.
• Call the Ontario Place information hotline 416-314-9900 at the beginning of the season for current admission prices.

Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)

• Located at 100 Queens Park Crescent.
• Exhibits focus on archeology, history and life science. Open seven days a week.
• Monday - Thursday 10am to 6pm. Friday 10am to 9:30pm. Saturday 10am to 6pm. Sunday 11am to 6pm.
• Admission fees: adults $15, students with ID & seniors $10, child $8. Children 4 and under are free.
• For information please call 416-586-5549.

Scadding Cabin

• Located at Exhibition Park. The oldest house in Toronto.
• Open June - Labour Day Wednesday - Sunday in the afternoons and evenings.
• Call 416-481-8648 for more information on hours of operation.

Hockey Hall of Fame

• Located at the corner of Yonge and Front Streets.
• Two large galleries are filled with a unique collection of sports memorabilia. Tours and films are available upon request.
• Accessible by TTC. Get off at either the King Street or Queen Street Station as both are connected to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
• Open Monday - Friday 10am to 10pm, Saturday 9:30am - 6pm, Sunday 10:30am - 5pm.
• Admission fee: adults $8, students & seniors $8, children 3 and under free. General admission $12.
• For more information call 416-360-7765.

Todmorden Mills Museum Park

• Located at 67 Pottery Road in East York.
• A 19th century mill site on the Don River, containing two restored preconfederation houses, a former brewery, and the Old Don Station containing a railway museum.
• Accessible by TTC.
• Closed until May 1st.

Enoch Turner Schoolhouse

• Located at 106 Trinity Street one block east of Parliament Street, south of King Street.
• The city's oldest surviving schoolhouse. Come in and experience school life as it was at the turn of the century.
• Open Monday - Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm. Admission is free.
• Please call ahead to advise you are coming as this facility accommodates weddings. 416-863-6010.

Union Station

• Located at Front and Bay Streets.
• Tours available daily from 10am to 2 pm. Admission is free.
• Phone and book ahead 416-366-8411.

University of Toronto

• Located at Kings College Circle (just west of Queens Park Crescent).
• View the architecture of University College, Hart House, Convocation Hall, and the rest of the University of Toronto campus.

PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Administration Offices

• East York 416-396-3800
  
• Etobicoke 416-243-8888
  
• North York 416-395-5500
  
• Scarborough 416-396-8800
  
• Toronto 416-393-7500
  
• York 416-394-1000

SCIENCE
Pollution Probe

• The oldest environmental group in Canada. Conducts research organization committed to reducing environmental pollutants. More details are available. Environmental information packages are available.
  
• For information call 416-926-1907.

Kortright Centre for Conservation

• Located on Pine Valley Drive, west of Highway 400 and south of Major Mackenzie Drive.
• An indoor facility where you can wander along nature trails, watch educational and nature movies, browse through indoor exhibits, and get involved in special outdoor programs.
• Open Monday - Sunday 10am to 4pm.
• Call for more information 416-661-6600.

Laserarium

• Located at 100 Queen's Park Crescent in the McLaughlin Planetarium.
• A laser show with a variety of films for all ages.
• Call for prices and times: 416-586-5136.

McLaughlin Planetarium

• Located at 100 Queen's Park Crescent.
• See the wonders of the sky reproduced with remarkable realism.
• For admission fees and prices call 416-586-5136.

Ontario Science Centre

• Located at 770 Don Mills Road at Eglinton Avenue East.
• Open seven days a week.
• For more information on prices and times please call 416-429-4100.

Science City

• Located at 50 Bloor Street West at Yonge Street.
• A retail outlet selling unusual selection of scientific and educationally based books, kits, toys, games, puzzles, and novelty items for all ages.
• For more information please call 416-968-2627.

Clubs

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

• Boys & Girls Club of Downtown Toronto
  
• Located at 540 Dundas Street East near Parliament Street/Sackville Street.
  
• The club serves boys and girls, ages 5 - 17. Offers a wide range of activities.
  
• Hours Monday - Friday 9 am to 4pm. Closed on weekends.
  
• For more information call 416-367-0648

Dovercourt Boys & Girls Club

• Located at 180 Westmoreland Avenue near Dovercourt Road/Hallam Street in Toronto.
  
• Serves boys and girls, ages 7 to 17.
  
• Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm. Closed on weekends.
  
• For more information call 416-536-4102

Neighbourhood Youth Club

• 100 Galloway Road near Kingston Rd.
  
• Serves boys and girls ages 7 to 17. The club offers a large variety of recreational activities for youth.
  
• Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm. Closed on weekends.
  
• For information call 416-281-0262.

Eastview Neighbourhood Boys and Girls Club

• Located at the Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre at 86 Blake Street between Pape Avenue and Jones Avenue, in Toronto.
  
• Serves boys and girls, ages 3 to 17. Offers a wide variety of activities.
  
• Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm.
  
• For more information call 416-465-5469.

Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club

• Located at 101 Spruce Street in Toronto.
  
• Serves boys and girls, ages 6 - 16. Offers a large selection of activities.
  
• For more information call 416-925-0045.

Midtown K Club

• Located at 68a Claremont Street in Toronto, near Bathurst Street/Queen Street, in Toronto.
  
• Serves boys and girls ages 6 to 16. Offers a variety of different activities.
  
• Hours 9am to 4pm. Closed on weekends.
  
• For more information call 416-603-0544.

St. Alban's Boys and Girls Club

• Located at 843 Palmerston Avenue, near Dupont and Palmerston Avenues in Toronto.
  
• Serves boys and girls ages 7 to 17. Offers many different activities for youth.
  
• Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 9:30pm. Closed on weekends.
  
• For information call 416-534-8461.

West Scarborough Boys & Girls Club

• Located at the West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre at 313 Pharmacy Avenue, near St. Clair Avenue and Pharmacy Avenue.
  
• Serves boys and girls from the ages of 7 to 17.
  
• Hours: Monday - Friday 6pm to 9pm. Closed on weekends.
  
• For information call 416-755-9215.
  

Bicycling

Birkdale Trail
You can ride your bike just about anywhere, but a bike trail exists from Birkdale Ravine (at Ellesmere Avenue and Brimley Avenue) south to Cedarbrae Park (at Markham Rd. and Lawrence Ave. East). It is a trail that follows the river. It's great for walks and picnics too. It would be a good idea to purchase a Bicycle Route Book for Toronto from a good book store.

Wilket Creek Park
A beautiful winding bike trail exists in this parkland. It runs from Lawrence Avenue to Eglinton Avenue within the Sunnybrook Park and Serena Gundy area.

The Martin Goodman Trail
The Martin Goodman Trail extends along the waterfront from the Beaches to the mouth of the Humber River at its westward end. Taking the trail west from the city core, you pass the idyllic West Beaches and the historic Palais Royale. At the Humber, the bike rider finds the trail end at a magnificent pedestrian bridge. On the other side, though, the trail continues into the former city of Etobicoke. The new Waterfront Trail - a nice wide swath of concrete that accommodates hikers, bikers and bladers, is still incomplete, and will bring you into the suburbs. Turn back and the trail leads you to Humber Bay Park, a pair of landspits on either side of Mimico Creek, home to several habitat restoration programs. Hike out to one of three "scenic outlooks" and you would almost believe you were far from the city - if it weren't for the noise from the nearby yacht club. Still, a sweet spot for a picnic.

Take the Martin Goodman back eastward and make a stop at Cherry St. Here, on the north side of Lakeshore Blvd., you'll find the entrance to the Don Valley trail. This path tightly follows the banks of the soapy Don River up from the post-industrial detritus of the waterfront lands into more fertile territory, reaching north to Edward Gardens and east along Taylor Creek to Scarborough.

Rouge River Valley
For a real nature-within-the-city experience, you can't beat the Rouge River Valley. Located in the northeast corner of Scarborough, the Rouge is the only protected ecosystem inside the megacity's borders - in fact the 11,600-acre Rouge Park, created in 1995, is the largest natural heritage park ever created within a North American urban area. The truly hard core can haul their bikes east across Kingston Rd. (a two to three hour ride), but for the rest of us, the TTC will take you to Meadowvale and Sheppard - trails start from nearby Twyn Rivers Dr. There are miles of well-trodden dirt trails here, but bikes are ostensibly forbidden. The landscape is lush and, best of all, it's really, really quiet. You won't encounter many other adventurers and you'll likely find a nice piece of solitude.

Also worth discovering are the hiking and biking trails of High Park. The Leslie Spit, a wildlife sanctuary on a landfill strip jutting out of eastern Toronto, is open to the public on Sundays. At the tip, there is a lighthouse. Go check it out!

Festival Cinemas Movies
Festival Cinemas are a group of six movie theatres that are committed to providing the community with quality movies at low rate admission prices.  If you enjoy going to cinemas, it is worth the three-dollar membership.  For more information on the different movies being offered at various times you can contact them at the Festival Hotline 416-690-2600 or on the internet at www.festivalcinemas.com.