{"id":1725,"date":"2018-07-03T15:40:50","date_gmt":"2018-07-03T15:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/?p=1725"},"modified":"2021-09-26T09:09:09","modified_gmt":"2021-09-26T09:09:09","slug":"summer-activities-for-the-family-in-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/summer-activities-for-the-family-in-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Activities for the Family in Ontario"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"b12171e95ca29a06569361a76d0dc3e3\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6144103376590397\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What to do in the summer with the family<\/h2>\n<p>When the kids are off school during the summer, it is always a challenge to find things to do that make everyone happy. We have a few suggestions below, but don\u2019t forget that <a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca<\/a> has 16 different categories and 7 regions and an event calendar, an itinerary planner and more, so don\u2019t stop with this newsletter! And by the way, we\u2019re not skipping water fun (beaches and waterparks) or outdoor adventures \u2013 they\u2019re just each getting their own dedicated article (July 10 and 24 respectively).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1729\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/article1_june282018.jpg\" alt=\"Centreville Amusement Park\" width=\"257\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Amusement Parks in Ontario<\/h2>\n<p>One of the best ways to spend a summer day is to visit an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/amusement-parks-water-parks-mini-golf-more.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">amusement park<\/a>, play mini golf, or go Karting \u2013 they\u2019re all fun, outdoor and active things to do and the day will fly by! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/centreville-amusement-park-2127.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Centreville Theme Park<\/a> had to close much of last summer due to the flooding of the Toronto Islands. They\u2019re back, better than ever, so please support them.\u00a0 With 30+ rides &amp; attractions, beaches &amp; 14 restaurants, it\u2019s fun! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/adventure-village.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adventure Village<\/a>, Hamilton, is a family oriented amusement park, on 7 acres. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/wild-water-wheels-corp.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wild Water &amp; Wheels<\/a> N of Peterborough has go-kart track, bumper boats, batting cages, mini golf, roller coaster and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/wasaga-500-go-karts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wasaga 500 Family Entertainment Centre<\/a> &amp; Go-Karts in Wasaga Beach has offered go-Karts, Batting Cages, Mini Golf since 1960! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/balm-beach-go-karts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Balm Beach Go-Karts<\/a> has 24 Go-Karts &amp; 18 hole mini golf course.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/shanty-bay-go-karts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shanty Bay Go-Karts &amp; Mini Golf <\/a>has Go-Karts, Mini Golf, &amp; a Party Hall. And <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/storybook-gardens.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Storybook Gardens<\/a> in London is a storybook-themed park for littler kids and their families.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/article2_june282018.jpg\" alt=\"farms in ontario\" width=\"257\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Farms in Ontario perfect for family fun!<\/h2>\n<p>Now that gardens are in full bloom, a visit to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/fun-farms-u-pick-markets.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">farm<\/a> is not just a fun activity, it is also an opportunity to pick your own or purchase fresh produce. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/chudleighs-apple-farm.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chudleigh\u2019s Apple Farm<\/a>, Milton, has Family Fun &amp; Apple Farm all in one! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andrewsscenicacres.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Andrews Scenic Acres Farm<\/a>, Winery &amp; Pick-Your-Own, Milton, has some PYO &amp; fresh-picked and also has wagon rides, playground, farm animals, etc. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/downey-s-farm-market-winery.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Downey\u2019s Farm Market<\/a> &amp; Winery, Brampton, specializes in growing fruit, fun &amp; memories. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/brooks-farms.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brooks Farms<\/a>, Mt Albert, has loads of fun including Barnyard Playland, Animals, Train Rides &amp; Zip Lines. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/springridge-farm.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Springridge Farm<\/a>, Milton, has seasonal festivals, the Fun Farm Yard, wagon rides &amp; pies. YUM! <a href=\"http:\/\/www.applewoodfarmwinery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Applewood Farm &amp; Winery<\/a>, Stouffville, has fruit &amp; wine, plus an Animal yard. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/cooper-s-csa-farm-maze.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cooper\u2019s CSA Farm<\/a> &amp; Maze, Zephyr, has animals, horse swings, mini maze\u2026year round. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/wildhagen-adventure-gardens.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wildhagens Adventure Gardens<\/a>, Milton, has a 6000sq ft fun barn &amp; an acre of outdoor play. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/clovermead-fun-adventure-farm.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clovermead Adventure Farm<\/a>, Aylmer, wants you to Bee Happy at their Bee themed Adventure Farm! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/kustermans-berry-farms.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kustermans Family Fun<\/a> &amp; Berry Farm, Mount Brydges, has acres of outdoor fun plus PYO berries &amp; pumpkins.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1727\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/article3_june282018.jpg\" alt=\"Lady Dive\" width=\"257\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Sightseeing in Ontario<\/h2>\n<p>One of the best activities to do with your kids is a hop-on, hop-off bus tour, even in your own city! You learn so much and discover places you knew nothing about, sometimes right around the corner. Any kind of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/sightseeing-tours.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sightseeing<\/a> is fun and there are lots of cool options other than a traditional bus tour too, such as a foodie tour with culinarily adventurous (older) kids: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodiesonfoot.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Foodies on Foot<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/tastytourstoronto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Tasty Tours<\/a>. and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chopsticksandforks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Chopsticks and Forks<\/a>, all in Toronto, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tastethetown.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Taste the Town Tours<\/a> in Niagara on the Lake and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cestboncooking.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">C\u2019est Bon Gourmet Food Tours<\/a> in Ottawa are all good choices. Other fun tours are the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.Kingstontrolley.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Kingston Trolley<\/a> Hop-on, hop-off tour, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gotourscanada.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Go Tours Canada<\/a> which offers Segway tours of Toronto\u2019s distillery district, and off-road at Horseshoe Resort. <a href=\"https:\/\/ladydive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Lady Dive Splash<\/a> &amp; Tours does Ottawa city tours on land &amp; in water in the famous Amphibus vehicle. Looking for a little education with your sightseeing? Consider a tour with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.niagaraboundtours.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Niagara Bound Tours<\/a>, which offers Niagara Falls\/St Catharines region Underground Railway Tours led by slave descendants.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/article4_june282018.jpg\" alt=\"Big Apple\" width=\"257\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Attractions in Ontario for families<\/h2>\n<p>We sometimes need a push to enjoy the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/attractions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">attractions<\/a> in our own city\/town. We might go when we have out of town guests, but who needs to wait?! Summer holidays are the perfect excuse.\u00a0 For example, kids love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/bonnechere-caves.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bonnechere Caves<\/a> (E Ont), with their stalactites and fossils. They also love to go see live sports and while it may not be hockey season, why not bring them to see the first North American member of England\u2019s Rugby Football League, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/toronto-wolfpack-rlfc.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Toronto Wolfpack<\/a>? Or enjoy the thrill of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/whirlpool-jet-boat-tours.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour<\/a> on the lower Niagara River. It\u2019s exciting and you might even get wet! Have you ever climbed inside the world\u2019s biggest apple observatory at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/companyprofile\/the-big-apple-pie-factory-bakery.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Big Apple<\/a>? Taste their pies, ride the train and visit their petting zoo too!<\/p>\n<p>As mentioned in the first paragraph, there are many beautiful beaches and waterparks in Ontario that are perfect for a hot summer day out with the family. An article dedicated to Water Fun is coming up in the next coupe of weeks but if you can&#8217;t wait &#8211; check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/discover-ontario-places-to-explore.html\">Discover Ontario section on Summer Fun Guide<\/a> for a list of regions with beautiful beaches and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/amusement-parks-water-parks-mini-golf-more.html\">Waterparks section<\/a> for great water parks across the province.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy your summer with the family!<\/p>\n<p>Shari &amp; Elisa, Publishers &#8211; Summer Fun Guide<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to do in the summer with the family When the kids are off school during the summer, it is always a challenge to find things to do that make everyone happy. 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