THINGS TO DO FOR MARCH BREAK IN ONTARIO 2026

By Natalie Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Key Takeaways: Planning March Break in Ontario

• March Break is one of the busiest travel weeks in Ontario, so book resorts and attractions early.
• Mix indoor attractions, special events, and one seasonal experience like maple syrup or outdoor skating.
• Resorts with indoor pools and waterparks are consistently the most popular March Break stays.
• Museums and science centres often add March Break-only programming, making this one of the best times to visit.
• Unique experiences like VR gaming, a flying theatre, and immersive attractions are ideal for tweens and teens.

This guide highlights the best March Break activities in Ontario for 2026, organized by activity type, with ideas for all ages and interests. Many of these attractions offer March Break–only programming, so planning ahead is recommended.

FAMILY GETAWAYS & RESORTS

Spring break is a great time to turn a few days off school into a mini family getaway. These resorts are especially popular this time of year thanks to indoor pools and activities.

Great Wolf Lodge (Niagara Falls) – A classic March Break favourite with a massive indoor waterpark, family suites, and daily kid-friendly activities.

Parc Omega & Cedar Meadows Resort – A rare opportunity to stay just feet away from a pack of majestic wolves, safely nestled inside a luxurious chalet with panoramic glass walls.

Blue Mountain Resort (Blue Mountain) – Ideal for active families, offering late-season skiing and tubing (conditions permitting), indoor pools, and plenty of family attractions in the village.

Bayview Wildwood Resort (Severn, Muskoka) – The perfect family getaway with all-inclusive packages for both Family Day and March Break that include, lakeside accommodations, meals and unlimited family activities like cross country skiing, snowshoeing, skating, an indoor pool and more!

Brookstreet Hotel (Ottawa) – A family-friendly March Break stay option featuring seasonal winter packages, an indoor pool, on-site dining, and easy access to Ottawa attractions and museums.

Hotel X (Toronto) –  With supervised childcare at their 3000sft play centre, parents can take a well-deserved break at the spa or enjoy a nice dinner before venturing out with their kids to the many attractions nearby like the Medieval Times. Pets are welcome so bring the whole fam in one of their multi bedroom suites all included in their Family Fun Packages.

Falls Avenue Resort (Niagara) – Includes access to 3 acres of fun at the Falls view Indoor Waterpark. Their Hotel Waterpark Package includes first rate hotel accommodations and 4 two-day Waterpark Passes. Hotels include Sheraton Fallsview, Niagara Falls Crowne Plaza Hotel and the Skyline Hotel which feature direct indoor connections to the Waterpark, so you don’t even have to go outside!

MARCH BREAK FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS IN ONTARIO 

March Break is peak season for family-friendly festivals, pop-up events, and limited-time programming across Ontario. Many attractions add bonus programming, extended hours, and hands-on activities just for this week.

Popular events and experiences include:

Lumière: The Art of Light (Toronto) – A free outdoor light exhibition at Trillium Park running through March Break, featuring large-scale illuminated works by Ontario artists. Evening visits include fire pits on select nights (weather permitting).

Young People’s Theatre (Toronto)
A trusted favourite for live theatre for kids. During March Break, families can catch Love You Forever… and More Munsch, a playful stage adaptation of classic stories by Robert Munsch.

Puppet Festival Mississauga
Ontario’s premier international puppet festival runs annually during March Break, featuring world-class puppet shows, interactive workshops, and hands-on activities for all ages.

👉 Be sure to also browse our Ontario Events Calendar for updated March Break listings as dates are confirmed.

MAPLE SYRUP & SUGAR BUSH EXPERIENCES

March Break often overlaps with the start of maple syrup season in Ontario, making it a perfect time to visit a sugar bush.

Families can enjoy:

• Maple syrup demonstrations
• Pancake breakfasts (select dates)
• Wagon rides, trails, and farm activities

👉 See our full roundup of maple syrup and sugar bush experiences in Ontario to find farms open during sping break.

Opening dates vary by year, so checking ahead is recommended.

INDOOR ATTRACTIONS & FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRES 

Indoor attractions are a spring Break essential — especially for burning off energy.

Popular indoor March Break activities include:

Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park – Trampolines, obstacle courses, and active fun with multiple locations accross Ontario

The Rec Room – Arcade games, VR, and casual dining. Multiple locations accross Ontario

Putting Edge – Glow-in-the-dark mini putt, arcade games. Multiple locations accross Ontario

FunworX (Kitchener) – A massive indoor playground at Bingemans with jungle gyms, arcade games, rope courses, and escape rooms

The Factory – Canada’s biggest indoor adventure park, choose from the ziplines, high ropes, trampoline park, warrior course, escape room, virtual reality, arcade & kids’ indoor playground.

Indoor waterpaks are fun for the whole family and most are connected to resorts which make for a fun getaway.

👉 Find more Indoor attractions and family fun across Ontario

BEST MUSEUMS TO VISIT DURING MARCH BREAK IN ONTARIO 

Museums are one of the top activities for families, especially when weather is unpredictable. Many offer hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, and themed programming during the break.

Top museum experiences include:

Canadian Museum of Nature (Ottawa) – A March Break favourite with seasonal exhibits like Bugs Alive, featuring live beetles, insects, and leafcutter ants, plus Butterflies in Flight, a warm, immersive experience that’s perfect as spring approaches.

Canada Science and Technology Museum (Ottawa) – Part of the Ingenium museums, this hands-on science museum hosts special March Break programming with interactive exhibits, demonstrations, and family-friendly activities exploring science, technology, and innovation.

Canadian Children’s Museum (Gatineau) – A hands-on world of discovery where kids explore global cultures through immersive play, from desert pyramids to the lively Market Bazaar — just as fun for parents as it is for kids.

London Children’s Museum (London) – One of Canada’s longest-running children’s museums, featuring hands-on exhibits, creative play spaces, and interactive learning experiences designed especially for young explorers.

Science North & Dynamic Earth (Sudbury)
A classic March Break combo in Northern Ontario. Explore hands-on science exhibits, immersive shows, and mining history — plus a photo stop at the famous Big Nickel.

Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) – Explore world-class collections, visit the newly renovated dinosaur gallery, and catch the Sharks exhibition before it wraps up on March 22, alongside special March Break family programming.

Ontario Science Centre – KidSpark (Harbourfront Centre) – Designed for kids 10 and under, this hands-on space features STEM-based play zones like a pretend vet clinic, construction site, doctor’s office, and nature-inspired imagination areas.

Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) – March Break at the AGO includes family-friendly artmaking, interactive installations, and creative play experiences designed for kids of all ages.

These attractions work especially well for mixed-age families and are ideal for weekday visits.

UNIQUE & ONE-OF-A-KIND MARCH BREAK EXPERIENCES

Looking for something beyond the usual museums and play centres? These unique experiences offer immersive, interactive fun that older kids, teens, and adults especially love.

Virtual Reality Gaming Experiences (Ontario-wide) – Step into immersive worlds with free-roam VR, racing simulators, and virtual escape rooms. 👉 Internal link: Best VR Gaming & Virtual Reality Experiences in Ontario

Niagara Takes Flight (Niagara Falls) – A flying theatre experience that takes you soaring over Niagara Falls and across Canada using motion seats, wind effects, and massive screens.

Hologram Zoo (Niagara Falls) – A walk-through holographic zoo where life-sized animals appear through cutting-edge projection technology — no real animals, just jaw-dropping visuals.

Mermaids at the Aquatarium (Brockville) – Meet magical mermaids swimming through the aquarium tanks.

These experiences are ideal for families with teens or tweens, rainy March days, or anyone looking to try something new during the break.

OUTDOOR MARCH BREAK ACTIVITIES IN ONTARIO 

If winter conditions stick around, March Break is a great time to enjoy last-chance outdoor fun.

Popular outdoor March Break activities include:

• Snow tubing hills
• Outdoor skating trails and rinks
• Easy winter hikes and scenic lookouts

Always check weather and operating conditions, as March can vary year to year.

March Break in Ontario doesn’t have to mean boarding a plane or planning something complicated. From family-friendly resorts and indoor adventure parks to hands-on museums, maple syrup farms, and one-of-a-kind immersive experiences, there are endless ways to make this week memorable right here at home. Whether you’re planning a full getaway or just a few well-timed day trips, Ontario offers something for every age and interest.

👉 Browse our listings, check event dates, and start building your March Break plans now — the best spots fill quickly.