Big thanks to the folks at Ontario Tourism for sharing these March Break happenings from across the province. No matter where in Ontario you are, you now have no excuse for March Break boredom.
Fight the March Break Blues with one of these great Ontario Activities
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Event Name & Location |
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Admission |
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Geocaching 101: From Clues to Coordinates
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum 64 Sulphur Springs Road Ancaster
Tel: (905) 648-8144 Website: www.hamilton.ca/museums |
March 11 – 15, 2014 |
11:00am – 5:00pm
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Come to Fieldcote and learn the basics of geocaching. Dress for the weather, bring your own GPS device and be prepared to explore the great outdoors. Those without GPS devices will be given paper clues. While inside the museum visit our Bicentennial exhibit. Children’s activities include a drawing and story writing contest. |
Adult: $3.50 Senior $3.00 Youth: $3.00 Child: $2.50 Family Pass $10
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March Break Public Activities
Simcoe County Museum 1151 Highway 26 West Barrie
Tel: (705) 728-3721 Website: :www.museum.simcoe.ca
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March 8 – 16, 2014
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Mon-Sat 9am – 4:30pm
Sunday 1pm -4:30pm |
Along with our beautiful indoor galleries, the Simcoe County Museum is featuring Sport vs Science, an exhibit on loan from the Sherbrooke Museum of Nature and Science. Drop in any day from Saturday, March 8 until Sunday, March 16 to enjoy March Break activities.
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Adult: $6 Senior: $5 Student: $5 Child: $4
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March Break at Blue
The Village at Blue Mountain 108 Jozo Weider Blvd Blue Mountain
Website: www.bluemountainvillage.ca/marchbreak
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March 8 – 16, 2014 |
Various Times
See website for full schedule of events |
Family fun is endless including a Magic Show, Fireworks, Kids meal specials, Movies, Bird Shows, Interactive Drumming & more. Plus – A concert series with four performances capped off with Fefe Dobson on Friday, March 14th at 4pm with opening act by Eleven Past One. |
Free |
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BugFeast:Save the Planet, Eat a Bug!
Wings of Paradise Butterfly Conservatory 2500 Kossuth Road Cambridge
Tel: (519) 653-1234 Website: www.cambridgebutterfly.com
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March 7 – 16, 2014 |
10:00am – 5:00pm |
Join us during March Break and put your taste buds to the test! Come sample real insects like ants, mealworms and crickets! We’ll tempt you with 3 bug-tastic food samples. Samples are FREE with paid admission. Are you brave enough to eat a bug? |
Adult: $13.00 Youth: $11.58 Child: $6.78 Senior: $11.58 Child 2 & Under: Free
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March Break Activities
Wellington County Museum & Archives 536 Wellington Road 18 Fergus
Tel: (519) 846-0916 Website: www.wcm.on.ca |
March 10 – 14, 2014 |
1:00pm – 4:00pm |
2014 is the year of the Scottish “Homecoming”. In honour of this, we are hosting a week of afternoon activities all things Scottish. Mon – Tartans & Tales, learn about the clans, customs, geneaology Tues – Music & More Tales, traditional Harp music, traditional tales Wed – Kitchen Ceilidh, foods and music of a Scottish kitchen party Thur – Dancing & “Week Doggies”, traditional Scottish dancing & meet a wee Scottish doggie Fri – Highlander Brain & Brawn, traditional games, sports & trivia |
Admission by donation |
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Maple Madness
Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority 1641 Perth Road Glenburnie
Tel: (513) 546-4228 Ext 221 Website: www.cataraquiregion.on.ca |
March 8 – 16, 22 – 23 & 29 – 30, 2014
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9:00am – 4:00pm |
March means maple syrup at Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area. Take a tractor–drawn wagon ride back to the sugar bush to see how maple syrup was made in the olden days and how it is make today. Enjoy pancakes with real maple syrup and buy some maple products to take home. There are special activities on different days throughout the program such as puppet shows, First Nations displays, a bake sale and more. |
Adults: $5.50 Children 12 & under: $3.00 Max. fee of $14.00 per vehicle |
March Break ActivitiesHamilton Museum of Steam & Technology 900 Woodward Avenue Hamilton
Tel: (905) 546-4797 Website: www.hamilton.ca/museums
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March 10 – 15, 2014 |
12:00pm – 4:00pm |
Using recycled materials children will interact with and build a variety of musical instruments. Child orientated activities and crafts suitable for ages six years and up; children must be accompanied by an adult. |
Adult: $7 Senior: $6 Youth: $6 Child: $5 Infant: Free Family $20 |
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March Break at Dundurn National Historic Site
Dundurn National Historic Site 610 York Blvd. Hamilton
Tel: (905) 546-2872 Website: www.hamilton.ca/museums |
March 8 – 16, 2014
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12:00pm – 4:00pm |
Tour Dundurn Castle & discover what it was like to live & play above stairs and work and live as servants below stairs. Sample a variety of historic goodies made in the kitchen and explore the child-friendly craft area located in the Coach House. Visit the neighbouring Hamilton Military Museum for the exhibit “Blood Ties to a Gentle Landscape”. Also take in the exhibit “Heart of War” exploring the impact of war on WWI soldiers & their families. The newly renovated military museum provides a self-guided experience with dress-up & hands-on activities. |
Adult: $11.50 Senior: $9.50 Youth: $9.50 Child: $6.00 Infant: Free Family $30.00
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March Break: Work and Play
Whitehern Historic House & Garden 41 Jackson St. West Hamilton
Tel: (905) 546-2018 Website: www.hamilton.ca/museums
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March 8 – 16, 2014
*closed on Monday |
12:00pm – 4:00pm |
Take a break from school the old fashioned way! Put on an apron and try your hand at scrubbing on a washboard, rolling dough, mending or shopping or try outdoor games like egg and spoon or badminton, weather permitting. Bring some change for a treat. |
Adult: $7 Senior: $6 Youth: $6 Child: $5 Infant: Free Family $20 |
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Wizard World
Careport Centre 270 Longwood South Hamilton
Tel: (855) 585-WAND Website: www.wizardworld.ca
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March 10 – 15, 2014 |
10am – 6pm |
Our indoor fun park has entertainment to thrill the whole family with over 20 rides and inflatables, a little tot’s area for the under 5 set, arts and crafts, a petting zoo, and more! Wizard World features two outstanding stage shows, Doo Doo the International Clown, The Ontario Falconry Center, Costumed characters and tasty snacks in the concession stand. |
Admission $8.75 All day ride pass $25 Family Pack $60 (2 ride bracelets and 2 walk in tickets)
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March Break Madness at Colasanti’s
Colasanti Tropical Gardens 1550 Road #3 East Kingsville
Tel: (519) 326-3287 Website: www.colasanti.com
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March 8 – 16, 2014
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8am – 6pm
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Let Colasanti’s show you our tropical cure for the March Break Blues. Our Zookeepers will be performing our famous Animals Encounter Shows daily throughout the week. Play a game in our indoor 18-hole mini golf course. Visit our petting farm, amusement rides, bounce town inflatable’s and the arcade. Zoo shows 12:30, 1:30 & 2:30pm |
All Day Access Pass: $13.99
Adult Ride Pass: $10.99 |
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March Break Madness
McMichael Canadian Art Collection 10365 Islington Avenue Kleinburg
Tel: (905) 893-1121 Website: www.mcmichael.com
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March 12 – 14, 2014 |
10:00am – 4:00pm |
Three days of family programming celebrating art, culture, and nature! Each day we will have a drop-in art station open from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, a hike through the grounds and Humber Valley with the Toronto Region Conservation Authority at 12:00 pm, and a performance. Please wear appropriate clothing for messy art activities and muddy hills! Wed – Paddling Puppeteers Thurs – Splash ‘n Boots Fri – Muskoka Wildlife Centre |
Adults: $15 Students: $12 Children Under 5: Free Seniors: $12 Family: $30 |
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Wheelers March Break Maple Festival
Wheelers Pancake House & Sugar Camp 1001 Highland Line Lanark Highlands
Tel: (613) 278-2090 Website: www.wheelersmaple.com
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March 8 – 16, 2014 |
9:00am – 3:00pm |
Maple taffy-on-snow, pancake meals, snowshoeing, and self-guided tours of maple syrup production. Our restaurant and many displays are open all year long. If you live in Ontario we are piloting a new Maple Store.
*we do not accept debit cards or Mastercard, we do accept VISA |
Museum: By Donation
Taffy $2.00 |
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Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo Swamp Thang-Creatures of the Swamp
Western Fairgrounds – Canada Building 316 Rectory St London
Tel: (613) 822-8924 Website: http://raysreptiles.com |
March 12 – 15, 2014 |
10:00am – 5:00pm |
This newest exhibit features some of the most feared swamp dwelling creatures, including a massive green anaconda, rats, tarantulas, Lady-Chomps-A-Lot the alligator, and much much more. Don’t miss the special guest animals Julian and Milo, our 2 Madagascar ring tailed lemurs. This exhibit is highlighted by 30 live animal exhibits, family friendly staff, and incredible educational programs. This 15,000 square foot exhibit is guaranteed to be the hit of the winter
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Adult: $10 Family of 4: $35 Additional Family Members:$8 |
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March Break Drop in Program
Eldon House 481 Ridout St North London
Tel: (519) 661-5169 Website: www.eldonhouse.ca
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March 10, 12 & 14, 2014 |
12:00pm – 5:00pm |
Take a tour of Eldon House and visit the Interpretive Center to participate in educational games, crafts and activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. |
By donation |
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Butterfly Conservatory – Swamp Creatures Exhibit
2405 Niagara Parkway Niagara Falls
Tel: (905) 371-1710 Website: www.niagaraparks.com
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Daily until May 11, 2014 |
9:00am – 5:00pm |
Swamp Creatures features fascinating animals from the world’s wetlands. Discover incredible hands-on learning, fun and educational interpretation and of course incredible live |
Adults & Children 13+ $13.50
Children 6-12 $8.80 |
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March Break Fun @ the Museum
Niagara Falls History Museum 5810 Ferry St Niagara Falls
Tel: (905) 358-5082 Website: www.niagarafallshistorymuseum.ca |
March 11 – 14, 2014 |
10:00am – 5:00pm
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Start the morning with a rocket launching BLAST at the Space Show (11am) then join us for bubbling potions and chemical reactions in the afternoon at the Fire & Ice Show (1pm) Visit our portable planetarium and see a moon rock from NASA at 12pm, 12:30pm, 2pm and 2:30pm Explore the museum and complete a scavenger hunt, then finish the day off with a movie at 3pm. Crafts all day long. |
Adults (20+): $5 Students: $4 Children under 6: free Family: $15 (5 ppl max 5 adlts)
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March Break Activities
Orillia Square Mall 1029 Brodie Drive Orillia
Tel: (705) 325-2366 Web: www.orillia.ca/en |
March 10 – 14, 2014 |
Screenings at 1:00pm |
MONDAY – Reptilia 11AM & 1PM TUESDAY – Simcoe County Museum 11AM-2PM WEDNESDAY – Orillia Square Idol 11AM-2PM THURSDAY – Magician Show 12PM & 1PM FRIDAY – Facepainting & Glitter Tattoos 11AM-2PM SATURDAY – Orillia Aero Modelers 10AM-3PM |
Free |
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Fascinating March Break Activities
Canada Science and Technology Museum 1867 St. Laurent Blvd. Ottawa
Tel: (613) 991-3044 Website:www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca |
March 1 – 18, 2014 |
Tues-Sun & Mar 3 &10, 2014 9:00am – 5:00pm |
Put your building skills to the test and keep things moving along. Make and test a catapult or take a challenge to construct a structure that can withstand the power of wind. Hear a quirky story, marvel at an incredible magic show, and much more. Join in the excitement and discover your inner-engineer. |
Adults: $12 Student: $10 Senior: $10 Children: $3 Family: $30 |
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A Monumental March Break
Battlefield House Museum & Park 77 King St. West Stoney Creek
Tel: (905) 662-8458 Website: www.hamilton.ca/museums |
March 10 – 14, 2014 |
12:00pm -4:00pm |
Do you want to try something truly unique this March Break? See the past come to life. Visit Battlefield House Museum for fun and fascinating hands-on activities for the whole family. |
Adult: $7 Senior: $6 Youth: $6 Child: $5 Infant: Free Family $20 |
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Sneaking Around: March Break Spy Fun at the BSM
Bata Shoe Museum 327 Bloor Street West Toronto
Tel: (416) 979-7799 Website: www.batashoemuseum.ca
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March 2014 |
Mon – Sat
10:00am – 4:00pm
Sun
12:00pm – 4:00pm |
Use your spy skills to make your way to the Bata Shoe Museum this year for March Break! Kids will have the chance to sneak around the museum, with lots of spy-themed arts, crafts and activities! Make a secret agent ID card, get a cover ID and learn your spy mission! Then learn the skills you need in our Spy Class. Once you’re prepared for your spy adventure, dress up in secret disguises in the ‘Top Secret Hideout’ and then search for clues throughout the galleries to complete your mission. |
Adult: $8.00 Child: $8.00 |
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Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Golden Egg!
Black Creek Pioneer Village 1000 Murray Ross Parkway Toronto Tel: (416) 736-1733 Website: www.blackcreek.ca |
March 8 – 16, 2014 |
Weekdays 10:00am – 4:30pm
Weekends 11:00am – 4:30pm |
There is a mystery stirring! The Harness Maker’s precious golden egg is missing! Help Sherlock Holmes and Watson solve this mystery by finding clues throughout the Village. With activities in every building you will use your detective skills such as disguise, observation, logic, clues, deduction and secret codes. |
Adults: $15.00 Children: $11.00 (Ages 5 – 15) Students (15+):$14
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War of 1812 March Break
Fork York National Historic Site 250 Fort York Blvd Toronto
Tel: (416) 392-6907 www.toronto.ca/culture/camps.htm
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March 10 – 14, 2014 |
10:00am – 3:00pm |
Families can learn about Fort York and the War of 1812 through colourful exhibits, costumed education staff, tours and 1812-related activities. Children can dress up, try cooking in the kitchen, practice musket and sword drills like an 1812 soldier or learn about music from the War of 1812. There are lots of timed and ongoing activities to make this a fun and educational day for the whole family |
Adult: $9 Child: $4.25 Senior & Youth: $5.50 Child 3 & Under: Free |
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Breakaway to the Hockey Hall of Fame this March Break Hockey Hall of Fame 30 Yonge St Toronto
Tel: (416) 360-7765 Website: www.hhof.com |
March 7 – 17, 2014 |
Mon–Sat 9:30am – 6pm
Sun 10am – 6pm |
Participate in activity stations where you can try your hand at goaltending, shooting, play-by-play calling, trivia, and video game hockey. View hockey’s first 3D film and get hands-on access to the Stanley Cup. Plus, daily giveaways for kids compliments of Esso.
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Adults: $17.50 Kids (4-13): $11.00 Seniors $13.00 **see website for printable Family Value Coupon |
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Passport To The World
Royal Ontario Museum 100 Queen’s Park Toronto
Tel: (416) 586-8000 Website: www.rom.on.ca
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March 8 – 16, 2014 |
Family Activities 11am – 4pm
ROM Hours Daily 10am-5:30pm Fri 10am-8:30pm |
Two ways to enjoy March Break at the ROM 1) Come to the ROM this March Break, where family fun and learning are on the ticket: bring the kids and head on a global adventure, stamping your Passport as you go! The ROM has brought out tons of cool things just for March Break: explore hands-on artifacts and specimens from behind the scenes and engage with ROM staff like never before. 2) Save with discounted admission from 4:30 onward March 8 – 16, 2014 |
Adults: $15.00 Seniors: $13.50 Students: $13.50 Children: $12.00 (Ages 4–14) 3 & Under: Free |
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March Break Goes Wild
Toronto Zoo Toronto
Tel: (416) 392-5929 Website: www.torontozoo.com |
March 8 – 16, 2014 |
Event Hours 10am-4pm Zoo March Break Hours 9:30am-6pm |
Visit our new baby polar bear cub. Come and see first-hand what has made this adorable little cub a world-wide sensation. On hand for the fun will be our partner Parks Canada who will be heading up a special March Break Activity Centre where you can get one of four Species at Risk temporary tattoos, including the polar bear.Plus you can visit Toronto’s favourite giant panda pair, Er Shun and Da Mao, as they enjoy their first ever Canadian March Break. |
Adult: $23 Senior: $18 Youth: $14 Child 2 & under: Free |
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March Break Drop-In for Families
Colborne Lodge in High Park Colborne Lodge Drive Toronto
Tel: (416) 392-6916 Website: www.toronto.ca/culture/
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March 8 – 16, 2014 |
12:30pm – 4:00pm
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Drop in for a tour of the historic house and a children’s activity celebrating the 100th anniversary of a famous High Park landmark. Make it a day in High Park for you and your family! The Lodge is located close to both the Jamie Bell Adventure Playground and the High Park Zoo |
Adult: $6.19 Seniors: $3.54 Youth: $3.54 Child: $2.65 |
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March ‘Musements’
Mackenzie House 82 Bond Street Toronto
Tel: (416) 392-6915 Website: www.toronto.ca/culture/
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March 8 – 16, 2014 |
Mon-Fri: 12:00pm-4:00pm Sat-Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm |
Drop in for some Victorian fun!
Typeset your name on the 1845 printing press, make a craft to take home, and have a cookie in the historic kitchen. |
Adult: $6.19 Seniors: $3.54 Youth: $3.54 Child: $2.65 |
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March Break Weekend Drop-In
Scarborough Museum 1007 Brimley Rd Toronto
Tel: (416) 338-8807 Website: www.toronto.ca/culture/ |
Sat & Sun March 8-9 & 15-16, 2014 |
12:00pm -4:00pm |
Check out family fun activities at Scarborough Museum! Sample fresh baked treats, join in a scavenger hunt, and try out a simple craft. |
Pay-what-you-wish |
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Dressing for Downton: Spadina Museum presents the Costumes of Downton Abbey
Spadina Museum (next door to Casa Loma) Toronto
Tel: (416) 392-6910 Website: https://spadinamuseum.streamintickets.com/
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March 11 – April 13, 2014 |
12:00pm – 5:00pm |
The exhibit features 20 costumes from the production, a selection of dresses and accessories from the City of Toronto collection of the same era and Downton Abbey-themed tours of the restored house. Create the perfect Downton experience by reserving a seat for Tea with your exhibit ticket. Tea is available on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. Seats are limited. |
Weekdays: $25 Sat & Sun: $30 Cream Tea sitting: $55 |
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March Mania in the Valley
Todmorden Mills Heritage Site Toronto Website: www.toronto.ca/culture/ |
March 7 – 16, 2014 |
11:00am – 4:00pm
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Drop in to explore our historic homes and sample tasty treats prepared on the open hearth. Learn about life in 19th-century Toronto. Create a unique take-home craft. Make sure you take a tour of our Wildflower Preserve during your visit. |
Adults: $5.31 Senior & Youth: $3 Children $2 |
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Wizard World
Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place Toronto
Tel: (416) 585-WAND Website: www.wizardworld.ca
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March 9 – 16, 2014 |
10:00am – 6:00pm |
Over 20 mechanical and inflatable rides, a little tots area for the under 5 set, arts and crafts, animals, elephant rides and more! Featuring 2 stage shows included in the price of admission): The Bowmanville Zoo presents Extreme Wild! and The Magic Family’s action packed family show. |
Admission with Unlimited Ride Pass $25
Walk in only $10 Check website for other pricing |
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