Kids in Toronto

Toronto boasts the largest selection of roller coasters in North America and some of these can be ridden at Paramount Canada's Wonderland, which has 65 rides and hundreds of other attractions. The fastest roller coaster is the Behemoth, and the Time Warp is the only flying roller coaster in Canada. Ontario Place also has a great selection of rides. A trip to the Centreville Amusement Park on Centre Island is a great day trip, as is a visit to the Ontario Science Centre.

Toronto’s castle, Casa Loma, is fun to explore and the impressive CN Tower is a must for kids. The Toronto Zoo in High Park is another popular attraction, and children love the African Lion Safari in Flamborough. Take the kids skating at the Harbourfront Centre, or catch a show at the Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People.

In short, Toronto is a very child-friendly city and expats moving there will be hard-pressed to decide what to do each weekend. The city has a host of public libraries for bookworms, and art galleries and city parks are sure to impress worldly teenagers.

Toronto’s metro system is also safe for children to use, and the city hosts a number of seasonal family-centred activities such as the Trail of Lights in December and WinterFest in February. Expats new to Toronto will also quickly find out about all the services offered to parents such as money-saving coupons for kids and families as well as after school and weekend activities, art classes and support networks.