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Camps - ACADEMICS & learning
Camps - Arts & LEISURE
camps - sports & fitness
Fun Family attractions
maple Syrup Festivals
special march break events
Winter break activities
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March Break Camps
academics & learning
S
chool may be out
for March Break
but the city offers
academic and enriched
learning camps for little
learners. During their
break, kids can broaden
their horizons by taking
part in programs that
cover everything from
robotics to science,
debate, math and more.
▼ Math+ Dept of Mathematics at UofT PAGE 4
Debate Camp Canada
Cresent School
2365 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON
416-902-8154
www.debatecamp.org
Debate Camp Canada offers a
March Break Debate & Public
Speaking Program! This multilevel program suits grades 5 - 9.
Teaching / workshop ratio 1:8.
2 - 3 rounds of debate daily. All
resources are provided. Hot lunch
included. 60 spaces available.
German International
School Toronto's March
Break Camp
980 Dufferin St., Toronto, ON
416-922-6413
www.gistonline.ca
Parents may register their children
for individual days or for the
entire week, from March 14 to 18.
Your children will enjoy arts and
crafts, music and dance, science,
games, sports and two field trips all
celebrating nature and spring.
March Break Camp at JEI
Learning Centre Davisville
JEI Learning Center Davisville
1992 Yonge St. #103
Toronto, ON
647-349-3419
www.davisville.jeilearning.com
Our 2016 March Break Camp is
fully taught and monitored by our
team of Ontario Certified Teachers.
Camper to teacher ratio of 10:1.
Extended care available. Call us
for more information. For kids ages
4 to 10.
Mad Science of Toronto
Various Locations
416-630-5282
toronto.madscience.org
Our main mission is to spark
the imagination and curiosity of
children by providing them with
fun, interactive, and educational
programs that instill a clear
understanding about science
and how it affects their world.
Mad Science offers a full day
March Break Camp in the Greater
Toronto Area for kids 6 to 12 years.
Rates & times vary at Community
Centres. Please contact the
appropriate Centre for details or
to register. Most camps run from
9:00-4:00pm.
40 St George St., Toronto, ON
416-978-4948
www.mathplus.math.toronto.edu
Join us this March Break for a
week of hands-on activities and the
chance to learn new and exciting
concepts in mathematics! Aimed
at students who want to gain a
deeper understanding of math and
who want to enrich their skills, this
program offers new and exciting
ways to experience the many
areas of math! Math Kangaroo
Camps (Grades 3 - 8) and Math
Academy (Grades 9 - 12).
for Summer Camp!
Ontario Science Centre
Holiday CAmps
University of Toronto
Schools - March Break
Camp
770 Don Mills Road
Toronto, ON M3C 1T3
416-696-1000
www.ontariosciencecentre.ca
Fun doesn't get any bigger than
a week of hands-on, interactive
discovery at the Ontario Science
Centre! Superhero Science March 14-18. Grab your cape
and unmask some spectacular
superhero science. Bend light,
battle magnetic forces, defy gravity
and go wild for incredible animal
powers. Is your super-identity up
for the challenge? March Break
Camps are SOLD OUT - Sign up
Math+ - Department of
Mathematics at U of T
March Break Programs
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Pueblo Science March
Break Camp
60 St. George Street
Suite 331
Toronto, ON M5S 1A7
647-831-3265
www.puebloscience.org
Give your child the knowledge,
confidence and inspiration to
follow their passion for science and
technology! The program is a full
day camp for kids finishing grades
1-6. March 14 to 18. Limited spots.
371 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
416-946-5334
www.camps.utschools.ca
UTS offers March Break camps for
students currently in grades 4 to 8.
Camps run from March 14 to 18.
Be immersed in the world of music
at UTS with our March Break
Music Program for beginner and
intermediate players (grades 4-8).
Not a musician? Try our Speech &
Debate program for junior students
who are new to debate!
march Break camps
arts & leisure
M
arch break
boredom can
easily set in,
but you can keep your
kids busy and engaged
over the hiatus with
these creative and
fun Arts & Leisure
programs. You'll find
classes in visual arts,
ceramics, cooking, lego
building and play &
more. There will be lots
of fun and even a little
learning!
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4Cats Port Credit
193B Lakeshore Road East
Mississauga, ON L5G 1G2
905-274-2287
www.4cats.com/portcredit
4Cats Port Credit is a team of
happy artists who love what we do
and create good art! We believe
whole, whole heartedly that art
brings joy, a love of learning and
makes the world a better place.
We're offering new spring break
camps... Garden Fairy Camp,
On the Plain, Abstract Camp and
Spring Break Friday workshops.
Visit our website for details!
Adventure Valley March
Break Program
7015 Leslie Street, Thornhill, ON
905-731-2267
www.adventurevalleydaycamp.com
We operate March Break camp
as a Choose Your Own Adventure
(CYOA) program for campers who
have completed Grade 1 through
6. CYOA allows campers to devise
their own camp schedule based
on the activities they love best! It
is the ultimate camp experience!
Campers choose one activity per
period below and develop in this
activity/sport for the entire week.
Activities include Arts, Crafts,
Cooking, Ceramics, Dance, Lego,
Robotics, Sports & much more!
905-564-2511
www.alphasdiscoveryclub.com
Alpha’s Discovery Club is an
Indoor Playground and Party
Centre in Mississauga, serving
Brampton, Oakville, Milton,
Georgetown and Etobicoke.
Alpha’s Discovery Club is the place
to be during the March Break.
A balance of fun and interactive
learning is the focus of our Camp.
Our camp program combines
social, educational and physical
activities that encourage children
to develop to their own potential in
a fun and safe environment. The
camp activities will include weekly
themes, academic curriculum in
language arts and mathematics
and daily workshops in Drama,
Sports, Science, Arts/Crafts and
co-operative games. Programs will
be offered from March 14 to 18.
Allegro Academy of Music
and Art
2900 Steeles Ave East, #217
Thornhill, ON L3T4X1
905-881-2226
allegroacademyofmusicandart.com
Develop Your Musical Talent Over
The Spring! We offer half-day
or full day camps. March Break
Music Camp offers children the
opportunity to develop their abilities
while interacting with their peers
and getting out of the house. Music
Camp provides an excellent way
for your child to extend his or her
musical growth through the break.
Contact us for details.
Art N Smart Winter Art
Camp
Alpha's Discovery Club
35 West Pearce St., Unit 6
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3A9
905-597-0898
170 Ambassador Drive, Unit 9-10,
Mississauga, ON, L5T 2H9
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www.artnsmart.ca
Art N' Smart is offering an Art in
Motion program in this March
Break! Does your child love art
AND dance? In our March Break
Camp, you can have both! This
unique Kids and Teen program
features half a day of art in the
morning (drawing, painting and
sculpture) and half a day of dance
in the afternoon (dance, drama,
and yoga) at our spacious, stateof-the-art classroom and open gym
area. All activities are taught by
teachers with extensive training in
their field and who are experienced
working with children. Each
camper's family is invited to join
us for a party on Friday afternoon
to celebrate the completion of the
wonderful camp!
March Break at Art Works
Art School
238 Jane Street
Toronto, ON
416-766-0662
www.artworksartschool.com
March Break 2016 at Art Works
▼ Avenue Road Arts School
www.ceramicscanada.com
Our March Break Camp is jam
packed with loads of creative fun
for school aged children. We're
always pulling out all our best for
participants. Projects will include
Painting, Clay Handbuilding,
Pottery Wheel*, Glass Fusing
and when time permits we will
explore other art and craft projects.
Ceramics Canada offers half day
and full day camp programs for
school aged children loaded with
creativity and choices! March 14
to 18.
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Explore Center march
break Art & Play Camp
385 Enford Rd, Richmond Hill, ON
L4C 3G2
905-237-5574
www.explorecenter.ca
Explore Center is an indoor
playground and birthday center
located in the heart of Richmond
Hill. Explore, play, and party in our
3000 Sq. ft. facility, which is fun
for the whole family! March Break
Camp Activities include supervised
playing at the playground, dance,
arts and crafts, story-telling,
friends and much more FUN! For
4-8 years old. Before and after
care is available. Siblings also get
a discount. For our website for
details.
Art School offers an array of new
and exciting programs for children
ages 3 to 12 years old. Using
a wide variety of materials and
techniques, students will explore
drawing, painting, printmaking
and sculpture. All camps round
out with an art exhibit. Half and
full day programs are available
for all ages. Art Works Art School
is pleased to offer two additional
weeks of creative programming to
accommodate families interested in
making more art this March Break.
The program is an Atelier Camp for
children 4 to 8 years.
Avenue Road Arts School
460 Avenue Road
Toronto, ON M4V 2J1
416-961-1502
www.avenueroadartsschool.com
Avenue Road Arts School
offers week-long March Break
programs for kids JK through to
Grade 9. Children JK-Grade 4
can participate in theme-based
integrated arts camps. While
kids Grade 4-9 can explore more
specific classes including Drawing
Glama Gal March Break
Camp 2016
& Painting, Comic Book Studies,
Drama & Musical Theatre.
Multiple Locations in the GTA
www.glamagalparty.com
Who’s ready to travel the world
this March Break? Each day we
imaginatively visit a different
Bamboo Bay
1515A Bayview Avenue, Suite
200W, Toronto, ON, M4G 3B5
416-901-1255
www.bamboobay.ca
Bamboo Bay is a small and friendly
school for creative expression.
Enroll your child in our March
Break camps where they will have
the opportunity to create crafts
and/or paintings. The art and
crafts are made on professionalgrade materials. Art instructors
will teach professional painting
techniques. Instructors from Brick
Door Education teach the LEGO
portion where students learn LEGO
building techniques to create
structures. Finish up the day with
music games and instruments. Full
Day/Half Day and extended care
available.
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Ceramics Canada
385 Bloor St West, Unit 4B
Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y5
905-728-6939
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country where we learn, explore,
taste, craft and spa with various
activities. Grab your Glama Gal
passport and get ready to start
this adventure. Each day of Camp
Includes: Spa Service, Craft,
Physical Activity, Snack Creations,
and Glamspiration Booster Session
based on the theme of the day.
Great Big Theatre Company
Serving the Greater Toronto Area
866-864-4282
www.gbtc.com
Great Big Theatre Company has
offered drama education programs
for young people since 1994. Our
March Break camp programs
offer a variety of new content and
an end-of-week performance to
stimulate and challenge campers
of all age levels. Extended hours
are available at an additional cost.
12 locations in the GTA.
GTA Photography Camps
24 Spadina Road
Toronto, ON M5R 2S7
416-546-9089
www.gtaphotographyclasses.com
GTA Photography Classes is a
premier photography school in
downtown Toronto: offering year
round camp programing, including
march break camps and summer
camps. Fom March 14-18, we
have the following programs: Youth
Camp (9 - 12) : Up and Coming
Artists with Before & After Care
available; Teen Camp 1 (13 - 17)
: Introduction to Photography
and Teen Camp 2 (13 - 17) :
Advanced Photography / Creative
Techniques.
Kidnetix
Multiple Locations, ON
Yorkdale: 416-904-2556
Brampton: 905-459-7529
www.kidnetix.ca
Welcome to Kidnetix! GTA’s
premier indoor play centre. Our
March Breal Camp runs from
March 14 to 18 - 8:30am to
4:30pm. Activities include a trip
to the Ontario Science Centre,
Lego Robotics Workshop, Video
Game Truck, Tye-Die T-shirts,
Cooperative Games, Indoor
Playground Fun and much more!
Kushnir Studios
81 Brisbane Road, Unit 6,
North York, ON M3J 2K3
416-271-1749
www.kushnirstudios.com
Kushnir Studios is a warm,
inviting space where students can
experience high quality visual art
instruction in a relaxed, nurturing
environment. Camps provide a
perfect place for kids and teens to
exercise their creativity and explore
their uniqueness. Sessions run
March 14 to 18.
Mess for Fun Indoor
Playland & Ceramic Studio
73 Alness Street Unit # 3, North
York, ON M3J 2H2
416-736-7101
www.messforfun.com
Mess for Fun is Toronto’s
PREMIER indoor kids playground
and birthday party centre with one
of a kind ceramic and art studio.
A safe, spacious, peanut free
environment with a designated
play area and ceramic studio to
host events and parties. Join us
for March Break Camp from March
14 to 18.
416-504-7910
www.tsa-art.com
Special one-week March Break
Intensive: Monday to Friday,
9 am - 4 pm, March 14 - 18,
2016. This course will introduce
students (ages 14-17) to the
fundamentals of life drawing,
including: proportion, composition,
shape, gesture, line, and value.
This course is designed to expose
the student to several different
methods and approaches to
contemporary life drawing and it’s
application.
Reptilia Zoo March break
Camp
2501 Rutherford Road
Vaughan, ON L4K 2N6
905-761-6223
www.reptilia.org
Reptilia is a state of the art 25,000
square foot CAZA accredited
facility complete with large exhibits
showcasing hundreds of different
reptiles and amphibians. Plan
ahead for your child’s March
Break! Reptilia has a great camp
this year for your camper, ages
4-12. Reptilia offers a safe, exciting
and unforgettable experience,
where your camper can participate
in science related activities and
enjoy all kinds of winter fun at the
same time.
Toronto Singing Academy
2150 Steeles Ave. West, Unit #19
Vaughan, ON L4K 2Y7
416-833-3504
www.torontosingingacademy.com
Have you always dreamed of
singing better? Do you want to
learn to perfect a song for your
choir or for an audition? Are you
interested in boosting your child
self-esteem & confidence? For
as low as $79, you can be the
singer you always dreamed about!
Toronto Singing Academy is thrilled
to introduce this incredible new
March Break offer. This program
is for all ages (4 years & up)
and is packed with POWERFUL
techniques in breath control,
endurance, power, vocal range,
flexibility and Pitch. Book your
lesson between February 28 –
March 20, 2016 and receive a
FREE complete voice training
package ($299 value).
Richmond Hill Art School
10271 Yonge St. Unit 205
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3B5
416-845-6913
www.richmondhillartschool.com
We offer a creative adventure to
nurture children’s mind and soul
during March Break. Taught by
professional artists, Art Camp
gives your child the freedom to
express themselves, be creative,
develop new ideas, and take risks.
Camp is designed for grades SK-6
and suitable for both art students
and those not registered in an art
program. What a great way to get
introduced to the arts or continue
building skills and stay creative
in a fun studio environment. We
offer plenty of organic snacks
throughout the day and parents
only provide their favourite choice
of lunch.
The Town of Richmond Hill
Various Locations in Richmond Hill
905-771-8870
www.RichmondHill.ca/RecGuide
Check out Richmond Hill’s fantastic
March Break programs! There
Toronto School of Art
980 Dufferin Street, 2nd Floor
Toronto, ON
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really are things for all ages,
abilities and interests to enjoy
from sports to arts and outdoor
recreation or learning a new
skill. Richmond Hill programs are
designed to deliver an enjoyable
recreation experience. Programs
run from March 14 to 18. We offer
many different camp programs:
Arts & Crafts, Archeology
Adventures,, Drama, Mad Science,
Sports and much more. Visit our
website for a complete schedule.
Second City Training Centre
70 Peter Street, Lower Level
Toronto, ON M5V 2G5
416-340-7270
www.secondcity.com/tc
Second City Comedy March Break
Camps are a place to exercise
your creative energies in our
improvisation and comedy writing
camps! Campers play fun improv
games to help access creativity,
boost self-confidence and develop
spontaneity and playfulness. Visit
our website to see our line-up of
camps for kids and teens.
March Break Drama Camp
at YPT
Various Locations
416-363-5131 x242
www.youngpeoplestheatre.ca
Sudents spend a week creating
their own world in a theatrical
piece and have a lot of fun
on the journey! March Break
Camp is held at 2 locations. Our
downtown Camp will be held at
YPT (165 Front St East). North
York Camp will be held at Cardinal
Carter Academy for the Arts
(36 Greenfield Ave). Downtown
students will attend a matinee
performance of Goodnight Moon
as part of their camp experience.
March Break
sports camps
► Earthbound Kids Camp
F
or kids who want
to stay active
during the break,
sign them up for March
Break camps that focus
on sports activities and
fitness. With awesome
youth fitness classes
and camps available for
almost any sport you
can imagine, you'll have
no problem getting your
kids off the couch.
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Adventure Valley March
Break Program
7015 Leslie Street, Thornhill, ON
905-731-2267
www.adventurevalleydaycamp.com
We operate March Break camp
as a Choose Your Own Adventure
(CYOA) program for campers who
have completed Grade 1 through
6. CYOA allows campers to devise
their own camp schedule based
on the activities they love best! It
is the ultimate camp experience!
Campers choose one activity per
period below and develop in this
activity/sport for the entire week.
Activities include Arts, Crafts,
Cooking, Ceramics, Dance, Lego,
Robotics, Sports & much more!
Alpha's Discovery Club
170 Ambassador Drive, Unit 9-10,
Mississauga, ON, L5T 2H9
905-564-2511
www.alphasdiscoveryclub.com
Alpha’s Discovery Club is an
Indoor Playground and Party
Centre in Mississauga, serving
Brampton, Oakville, Milton,
Georgetown and Etobicoke.
We are conveniently located off
Hurontario St. near Hwy 401 and
Hwy 410, close to the border
of Brampton and Mississauga.
Alpha’s Discovery Club is the
place to be during the holidays.
A balance of fun and interactive
learning is the focus of our March
Break Camp. Our camp program
combines social, educational and
physical activities that encourage
children to develop to their
own potential in a fun and safe
environment. The camp activities
will include weekly themes,
academic curriculum in language
arts and mathematics and daily
workshops in Drama, Sports,
Science, Arts/Crafts and cooperative games. Programs will be
offered from March 14 to 18.
Creditview Stables is one of
the oldest established Riding
Schools in Ontario. For over 44
years Creditview Stables has
been offering quality instruction
in Equitation and Horsemanship
skills. Centrally located to Toronto,
Mississauga, Brampton, we offer a
touch of the Country located in the
heart of the City! Our popular Day
Camp Programs offer small riding
groups and horsemanship activities
tailored to each rider's previous
experience with horses. The March
Break Camp sessions are for
youths ages 8yrs to 15yrs. With our
indoor arena, bright, open stable
area, classrooms and viewing
rooms, the whole camp program
can take place Rain or Shine!
Dagmar Ski Resort March
Break Camp
1220 Lake Ridge Road, Ashburn
905-649-2002
www.skidagmar.com
Dagmar Ski Resort has it all! Alpine
skiing, snowboarding, and cross
country. Come and check out our
Creditview Stables
7734 Creditview Road, Brampton,
ON, L6Y 0G5
905-451-8654
www.creditviewstables.ca
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18runs, a varied terrain for all ages
and all abilities. Finish the season
with sun and fun! 4 Day Camp March 14 to 17. Sign your kids up
for March Beak Camp!
Saddle Club March Break
Camp at Earthbound
Stables
Earthbound Kids
155 Uxbridge-Pickering Townline
Pickering, ON
www.earthboundkids.ca
​All riding levels are welcome
– Beginner to Advanced! Ages
6-12. Camp includes a 45 minute
riding lesson with an experienced
Earthbound instructor. Learn all
about how to groom a horse and
how to clean tack. Help us make
horse treats by learning what
horses eat and why. Create a
horsey souvenir to take home. Mar
14, 2016 to Mar 18, 2016. Each
day will be different so that those
who attend multiple days have
something new and exciting to look
forward to!
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Gymalaya
2 Locations in the GTA
Vaughan: 905-760-5655
Newmarket: 905-868-8200
www.gymalaya.com
Gymalaya offers recreational
gymnastics classes with stateof-the-art equipment designed
specifically for young children.
Gymalaya offers a March Break
Camp from March 14 to 18. Camp
is designed for children ages 4-10
and runs from 9:00-3:00. Activities
include supervised gymnastics,
games, dance, arts and crafts,
story-telling, friends and much
more FUN! Daily theme oriented
activities and games! You may
choose to register your child for
any number of days. The more
you register the more you save!
Extended care available.
Kidz360 Active Learning
Centre
3431 Dundas St. West, Suite 200,
Toronto, ON, M6S 2S4
647-351-9360
www.kidz360.ca
We created a kids camp that
is inviting, imaginative and
educational, and available to
families that already have jampacked schedules. Our camp
programs are offered during March
Break: March 14 to 18. Combining
all the best parts of our various
Kidz Programs including Kidz in
Motion and Teambuilding 4 Kidz,
“Kidz360 Kamp” is the ultimate
experience in fun and learning.
March Break Tumblers
Irons, Woods, Bunkers, Chipping
& Putting, Snack Provided Daily.
March 14 to 18. Throughout the
week, the juniors will learn pitching,
chipping, putting, hitting, sand play
and team building techniques. Our
focus is to build the self-esteem of
our junior player through fun and
exciting events.
Camp at Kidnasium
745 Mt. Pleasant Road
Toronto , ON
416-480-2608
www.kidnasium.ca
Enjoy a fun filled half day camp
with gymnastics instruction on the
different apparatus, gymnasticsrelated games, crafts and a
15-minute snack break (you
provide the snack). Register today
as space is limited! Ages 3-8yrs,
March 14-17t, 2016 (4 days),
1-4pm.
Matolops Basketball
March Break Camps
Various Locations
905-906-0237
www.matolopsbasketball.com
Keep kids' feet and minds
busy with one of Matolops
Basketball March Break Camps
Lytton Sports
Crescent Location (Bayview and
Lawrence)
416-312-5300
www.lyttonparktennis.com
Lytton Sports Camps is an exciting,
great way for kids to learn sports
like tennis, soccer and basketball
and have fun at the same time.
During the March Break we offer
a Sports Camps. This Tennisfocused and multi-sport day camp
is for Kids ages 4-16. Monday
to Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., March
14th – 18th. Features Tennis,
Basketball, Soccer, Dodgeball, Arts
& Crafts and more!
▼ Dagmar Ski Resort Camp
Markham Golf Dome
150 Burncrest Road
Markham, ON L3R 0B7
905-475-3663
www.markhamgolfdome.com
Sign up at Markham Golf Dome
for 2016 March Break Camp! For
only $199.99 + taxes, our Program
includes: Golf Lessons provided by
Certified Golf Professionals, Basic
Fundamentals of the Golf Swing -
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offered. In addition to teaching
dribbling, defense, offence and
basket shooting skills, Matolops
Basketball uses faith-based
principals to build character
while boosting social skills and
encouraging new friendships.
Camps are lead by an enthusiastic
team of coaches who focus on fun
and skill development. Players of
any skill level are welcome; kids
will be grouped together based on
their basketball chops to ensure
each player get dedicated teaching
time with peers playing at their skill
level. March14 to 24.
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Toronto Athletic Camps
▼ Toronto Athletic Camps (TAC)
2365 Bayview Ave
Crescent School
Toronto, ON M2L 1A2
416-473-3592
www.tacsports.ca
Toronto Athletic Camps - TAC
offers unique tennis, soccer and
basketball training for children
ages 4-16 designed for maximum
growth, challenge and fun.
Students develop sport skills,
leadership, confidence, and goal
setting skills in a fun and positive
environment. All skill levels
welcome. Co-ed. Register for our
March Break camps held a many
locations in Toronto.
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Ultra Sport Centre MultiSport March Break Camp
Master Kang's Black Belt
Martial Arts
2501 Eglinton Ave. East
Scarborough , ON M1K 2R1
416-269-7778
www.kbbma.com
Looking for Scarborough Martial
Arts training in a friendly, safe, and
competitive environment? Master
Kang`s Black Belt Martial Arts
provides advanced and modern
Taekwondo training and teaching
methods coupled with a focus on
traditional martial arts values. Our
classes, led by one of our World
Taekwondo Federation Masters
and assisted by highly qualified
black belts, focus on technique and
allow students to see immediate
success. Join us for March Break
Camp! from March 14 to 18. The
first 25 children to register receive
a Free T-shirt!
The Town of Richmond Hill
Various Locations in Richmond Hill
905-771-8870
www.RichmondHill.ca/RecGuide
Check out Richmond Hill’s fantastic
March Break programs! There
really are things for all ages,
abilities and interests to enjoy
from sports to arts and outdoor
recreation or learning a new skill.
Richmond Hill’s instructors are
High Five® certified. Richmond
Hill programs are designed to
deliver an enjoyable recreation
experience. Sign up now for March
Break Camp programs from March
14 to 18. We offer many different
camp programs which include: Arts
& Crafts, Archeology Adventures,,
Drama, Mad Science, Sports and
much more. Visit our website for a
complete schedule of programs.
chance to explore all things furry,
fuzzy, slithery, slimy and feathered
hands-on with visits from the
Pawsitively Pets animal team.
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Sportplay Multi-sport
March break Camp
Locations in Toronto, Waterloo
416-465-7439
www.sportplay.ca
These engaging day camps gives
children a variety of activities to
keep them active and learning
through the week. See our
Locations page for facility details.
Kids will participate in 2 periods
of non-competitive multi-sport
classes and 2 periods of a rotation
of, LEGO® Play, Craft Play, Circle
Play and Music Play per half day.
Kids will learn 8 different sports
and develop gross motor and
athletic skills during their week
at camp. Campers will have the
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Ultra Sports Center
1510 Birchmount Road,
Scarborough
1-877-469-2452
www.ultrasports.ca
Our Multi-Sports Camp allows
children to play a variety of sports
and have fun in a non-competitive
environment! This will be a great
opportunity for children to learn
and play new sports while staying
active during the March Break.
For Boys and Girls aged 11 – 13.
March 14-18th. Space is limited so
book quickly!
fun family
attractions
B
e a tourist in your
own city and
drop in for some
interactive family fun at
these city attractions
or indoor Amusement
Centres during March
Break. Many are hosting
special activities and
events!
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Aerosports Trampoline
Parks Oakville
2679 Bristol Circle
Oakville, ON L6H 6G6
905-829-2989
www.aerosportsparks.ca/oakville
Our Oakville jump centre is 27,000
square ft. of wall-to-wall trampoline
fun. Aerosports is an all season
option for energetic kids, thrillseekers and those looking for an
awesome way to get in shape.
We have it all – great programs,
awesome viewing areas, 20 - 60”
TVs and a 200” screen, a full
facility sound system, a snack
shack with both mainstream and
healthy options, multiple party
rooms and free WIFI. Kids under
4 ft. tall have 2,000 square feet of
their own designated trampoline
area, including a large foam pit and
play area. Present the COUPON
in this Guide and get a 2nd hour
for FREE!
AGO March Break Drop-In
Family Fun
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St. West
Toronto, ON
416-979-6648
www.ago.net
Join us for nine fun-filled, creative
days! Inspired by the worldwide
“maker” movement, we open the
studio to explore our most creative
selves and make art! We're also
offering family tours and yoga and
other fun activities all through the
AGO’s spaces and places. For
each of the 9 days of March Break
Drop-In, we've partnered with Zero
Gravity Circus for extra special
zany fun. Don't forget to pick up a
Kids' Activity Bag when you arrive!
ceramics or try your hand at glass
fusing, both are so much fun and
easy to do! No appointment, talent
or experience is required.
Archery Circuit
3791 Victoria Park Avenue, Suite 8
Toronto M1W 3K6
416-662-8828
www.archerycircuit.com
Archery Circuit is a Toronto based
company and part of the Archery
Tag® phenomenon. Archery Tag®
is a new game that combines
archery with special foam tipped
arrows. Painless and mess free,
Archery Tag is intense enough
for thrill seekers and safe enough
for kids, making this game fun for
everyone! Drop in during March
Break!
All Fired Up Paintable
Ceramics
8 & 10 Brentwood Rd. North
Toronto, ON M8X 2B5
416-233-5512
www.afu-ceramics.com
YOUR creative studio for
ceramics and glass. Looking for
some creative fun? Come on in
and create with us! Paint some
Area 51 Laser Tag & Planet
Play
2501 Rutherford Road, Vaughan,
ON L4K 2N6
905-303-8393
www.planet-play.ca
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From March 11 to 20, Area51
LaserTag – Planet Play will be
selling our Epic VIP pass for 20
bucks + tax! What a steal! Included
are unlimited LaserTag missions
and all day access into Orion’s
Playground. Which means you can
venture through Area 51 LaserTag
arena as many times as you want,
and play as long as you want on
our multi-level indoor playground!
This pass even allows to in and our
privileges for the whole day!
Bata Shoe Museum
327 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON M5S 1W7
416-979-7799
www.batashoemuseum.ca
Discover the treasures of North
America's charming and surprising
shoe museum. Hundreds of shoes
(from a collection numbering over
10,000) are on exhibit in architect
Raymond Moriyama's awardwinning four-storey structure.
If you're looking for something
unique and different to do with your
family, daycare or day camp group,
we offer activities with a flavour
all their own! During March Break,
the BSM is throwing a beach party
and you’re all invited! Shake off the
winter blues and join us for some
‘fun in the sun’ activities.
Battle Sports
26 Ashwarren Rd
Toronto, ON M3J 1Z5
647-800-6977
www.battlesports.ca
Battle Sports is a recreational
entertainment facility that combines
novel game mechanics with
unique equipment to bring you the
best niche sports experience in
Toronto ... Battle Sports! We offer
multiple services such as: Dart of
War: Nerf Gun Battles; Archery
Range; Archery Dodgeball. During
March Break, take advantage of a
discount code: "MARCH30" which
gives you 30% off all bookings!
Beach Blast
15 Leswyn Rd
Toronto, ON M6A 1J8
416-785-6677
www.beachblast.ca
Welcome to the all-in-one-stop
shop for anything beach volleyball
or sport on sand related. We have
over 50,000 sq ft of indoor and
outdoor sandbox courts.You’ll find
7 heated indoor sand volleyball
courts… a more reliable venue
than mother nature could ever
offer!
Black Creek Pioneer Village
1000 Murray Ross Parkway
Toronto, ON M3J 2P3
416-736-1733
www.blackcreek.ca
Black Creek Pioneer Village is
Torontos premier outdoor living
history museum. Visitors can
explore 40 heritage homes,
shops and buildings restored to
re-create a 1860s Ontario village.
Historic interpreters in period dress
demonstrate how villagers lived,
worked and played. Drop in for
March Break Mystery Fun at Black
Creek. Kids will enjoy investigating
the latest mystery in the Village,
exploring in and out of the
buildings and solving the mystery
of the stolen sheep! Kids are Free
with adult admission.
Blue Mountain Resort
108 Jozo Weider Blvd, Blue
Mountains, ON L9Y 3Z2
877-445-0231
www.bluemountain.ca
Blue Mountain, Ontario’s largest
▲ Fallsview Indoor Waterpark
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mountain resort is nestled on the
shores of Georgian Bay, located
90 minutes north of Toronto. Blue
Mountain has become the fourseason destination of the North,
visited by more than 1.5 million
guests a year. Winter at the resort
boasts 42 ski and snowboard trails.
Visit our resort During March Break
Casa Loma
1 Austin Terrace
Toronto, ON M5R 1X8
416-923-1171
www.casaloma.org
Visit Canada's Majestic Castle,
Casa Loma and step back in time
to a period of European elegance
and splendour. The former home
of Canadian financier Sir Henry
Pellatt, Canada's foremost castle
is complete with decorated suites,
secret passages, an 800-foot
tunnel, towers, stables, and
beautiful 5-acre estate gardens.
Brimacombe Ski Resort
4098 Regional Road 9
Orono, ON L0B 1M0
905-983-5983
www.brimacombe.ca
One of Southern Ontario's largest
ski and snowboard facilities with
22 trails, 8 lifts and 2 terrain parks,
less than 45 min from Toronto!
This March Break come discover
why Brimacombe is Ontario's top
family ski areas. From lift tickets
and lessons, to rentals and retail,
to food and family time, we've got
you covered!
Chicopee Tube Park
1600 River Road East, Kitchener,
ON N2A 4K8
519-895-2322
www.chicopeetubepark.com
Enjoy winter snow tubing this
March Break at Chicopee Tube
Park! Tubing is one winter
attraction you don’t want to miss!
Chicopee Tube Park boasts a
magnificent 9,500 sq. ft. log chalet
in addition to a raised 2,500 sq.
ft. outdoor deck overlooking a
multi-lane snow tube park and the
picturesque Chicopee hills.
BugFeast! at the Cambridge
Butterfly Conservatory
2500 Kossuth Road, Cambridge,
ON N3H 4R7
519-653-1234
www.cambridgebutterfly.com
BugFeast 2016: Come Sample
REAL Insects Food Truck Style!
March Break: Friday March 12th Sunday March 20th, 2016. Join us
during March Break and put your
taste buds to the test! We'll tempt
you with 3 bugtastic food samples.
Samples are FREE with paid
admission. Are you brave enough
to eat a bug?
The Clay Room
279 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON
M4K 2X4
416-466-8474
www.theclayroom.ca
The Clay Room is an interactive
ceramics store where customers
of all ages use the ground-level
space as their studio to paint-yourown ceramics. The Do-It-Yourself
studio is not only a retail store but
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also a unique creative learning
centre! Walk-ins welcome! Drop by
during March Break.
CN TOWER
301 Front St. W., Toronto, ON
M5V 2T6
416-868-6937
www.cntower.ca
National icon, engineering
wonder, Toronto must-see—CN
Tower is an award-winning dining
and entertainment destination.
Spectacular views include
world-famous Glass Floor, Sky
Pod, and glass fronted elevators
with glass floor panels. Three
restaurants include award-winning
360 Restaurant. Plus 3D theatre,
ride, shopping, and thrilling new
EdgeWalk—world’s highest 'handsfree' walk, 356 m/1168 ft (116
stories) above ground. Meet you at
the top this March Break.
Dagmar Ski Resort
1220 Lake Ridge Road
Uxbridge, ON L0B 1A0
905-649-2002
www.skidagmar.com
Just minutes east of Toronto, North
of Pickering and Ajax, Dagmar
Resort is located in the beautiful
Oak Ridge’s Moraine. As the
Number 1 Family Resort, Dagmar
provides a fun and friendly skiing
experience for the family. We're
offering March Break Camps for
kids as well as a special March
Break Pass for $99. 4 Terrain
Parks, 18 Runs, 4 Chairlifts and 2
Magic Carpets.
for March Break family packages!
► The Hub Climbing
The Hub Climbing
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165 McIntosh Drive
Markham , ON L3R 0N6
905-604-4588
www.hubclimbing.com
The Hub Climbing, Fitness
and Yoga is Canada's largest
bouldering gym. Serving up
world class climbing in Toronto,
Markham, Richmond Hill,
Stouffville and more! With 18,000
square feet, Hub Climbing is the
largest climbing gym in Ontario
and the largest bouldering gym in
Canada. Hub Climbing is also an
accredited tourist facility. Drop-in
during March break!
Jiggles & Giggles Indoor
Playground
Fallsview Indoor Water
Park
5685 Falls Avenue, Niagara Falls,
ON L2E 6W7
905-374-4444
www.fallsviewwaterpark.com
Fallsview is North America’s
Largest Indoor Waterpark &
Resort with 3 Acres of Indoor
Family Fun! A two minute walk
from Niagara Falls. Features
16 thrilling waterslides, massive
indoor wave pool, hot springs, and
outdoor sundeck with pool. Directly
connected to Falls Avenue Resort
featuring three hotels and more!
Voted #1 Amusement Parks
& Water Parks in Canada on
TripAdvisor for 2 years in a row!
Visit our website for March Break
Specials!
Fantasy Fair at Woodbine
Shopping Centre
500 Rexdale Blvd., Etobicoke, ON
M9W 6K5
416-674-5200
www.fantasyfair.ca
Fantasy Fair is Ontario's Largest
Indoor Amusement Park located
inside Woodbine Centre with
over 150 shops and services.
Situated in a Victorian turn of the
Century Village, the park features
12 full size rides and attractions.
Check out new attractions:
Rock'n'Climb, the Drop & Hop
Tower and the XD Simulator. It's
March Break Madness at Fantasy
Fair from March 14 to 18, 11am
to 7pm.
Access your March Break Family
Value Coupon online!
FUNtastic Forest
14 Connie Crescent, Unit 12
Concord, ON L4K 2W8
905-738-6386
www.funtasticforest.ca
FUNtastic Forest is a brand new
indoor playground and birthday
party facility. Our playground
features multi-level jungle gyms,
exciting tunnels and mazes, a
toddler area for your little ones,
and exciting slides to keep your
kids happily entertained. Join us
during March Break and receive
20% off day passes at FUNtastic
Forest! Registration not required.
Drop-in only. DAY PASS Children
ages 1-3: $7.99 + HST (Reg.
$9.99, includes 1 free drink)
Children ages 4-13: $11.99 + HST
(Reg. $14.99, includes 1 free drink)
Infants and adults: FREE with paid
admission (day pass). March 14
to 18.
Hockley Valley Resort
793522 3rd Line EHS
Mono, ON L9W 5X7
519-942-0754
www.hockley.com
Hockley Valley Resort is a yearround resort destination located
in the Hills of Headwaters, in
the heart of some of Ontario’s
most picturesque countryside.
The Resort features familyfriendly guestrooms and suites,
3 restaurants, indoor and
outdoor saltwater pools, hiking
trails, snowshoeing, 15 ski and
snowboard runs, an upper and
lower freestyle terrain park and so
much more. We are also home to
an 8,000 sq. ft. full-service spa and
an impressive championship 18hole golf course. Visit our website
Hockey Hall of Fame
▼ Fantasy Fair
Brookfield Place, 30 Yonge Street,
Toronto, ON M5E 1X8
416-360-7735
HHOF.com
Breakaway to the Hockey Hall of
Fame this March Break! Try your
hand at goaltending, shooting,
play-by-play calling, and even
hosting your own sports broadcast.
Revel in the world’s greatest
collection of hockey artifacts
and get hands-on access to the
coveted Stanley Cup. Be the first
to experience our newest exhibit,
The Changing Face of Hockey:
Diversity in Our Game. Plus, daily
giveaways for kids compliments
of Esso and Lone Star Texas Grill.
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120 Carlauren Rd. Unit #1
Woodbridge, ON L4L 8E5
905-264-8222
www.jigglesandgiggles.ca
Jiggles and Giggles is a safe and
clean indoor playground and party
centre. Our playground features
Climbing Towers, a large Air
Bouncer, 2 Slide Play System,
a Toddler Area, Air Hockey, a
Private Kitchen, Safety Rubber
Flooring, and more! From our 20
foot climbing structure to the jungle
themed bouncing castle, there are
plenty of activities for your child
to enjoy.
Kidergy
389 Disette Street
Unit 2,3,4
Bradford, ON L3Z 3G9
905-775-5437
www.kidergy.ca
Kidergy has over 7400 square feet
of FUN & EXCITEMENT to offer,
a 3-level 2200 square foot play
structure with slides, climbers and
► Kidergy Playground
smelled fresh baked bread, played
Capture the Flag, or learned
how to make rope? At Pickering
Museum Village, you will engage
all five of your senses. Explore
nineteen heritage buildings and
gardens including a general store
and steam barn; travel back in
time with costumed guides; and
experience family fun like never
before. Drop by during March
Break!
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Play and Party Indoor
Playground and Birthday
Centre
a few mazes. Four oversized party
rooms and a café / lounge area
where parents can relax, chat with
a friend, use the free Wi-Fi and
enjoy a great cup of coffee and a
wide assortment of great healthy
snacks. Drop in during March
Break!
Kids Zone Family Fun Centre
12 Stanley Court, Whitby, ON
L1N 8P9
905-666-5437
www.kidszonedurham.ca
Durham's Ultimate Play and Party
Centre! We are more than just
an indoor playground, we offer
a fun healthy indoor recreation
and active play centre. Our
large play structure is designed
for the abilities of kids age 2
to 12. Our specially designed
Toddler Structure is for toddlers
from 12 months to 35 months.
Attactions also include: Teddy Bear
Workshop, Laser Tag, and Arcade.
King Giulian's Mini Stick and
Gaming Centre
5601 Steeles Avenue West, Unit 4,
Toronto, ON M9L 1S7
416-742-3000
www.kinggiulians.com
If you're looking for a place when
the weather is not good or on
those hot days, call King Giulian’s
to book an indoor play date. Bring
a group of kids and have a BLAST!
Play Mini Sticks with a real score
clock, siren when you score and
a goal light. Play your favourite
video games on 50" LED TV's
for the most entertaining Gaming
Experience. For ages 4 to 13.
toronto
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center
Toronto is an indoor, family
experience with over 3 million
bricks under one roof. There are
rides, a 4D cinema, Master Model
Builder workshops and more! See
Toronto’s iconic attractions made
out of LEGO in MINILAND®. Plan
ahead for March Break! You MUST
pre-purchase tickets to guarantee
entry. Typically, Legoland sells
out for walk-up tickets for most of
the day. Tickets that do not have
a timeslot pre-selected may be
subject to a wait if Legoland is at
capacity, for the safety of guests.
These tickets include all vouchers,
coupons and certificates from third
party vendors.
Kids Fun Town
2040 Danforth Ave
Toronto, ON M4C 1J6
416-277-7689
www.kidsfuntown.ca
Our attractions include an inflatable
bouncy castle with attached slide,
a climbing tower, a basketball
game, ride-on toys, pool balls,
piano, drum, market kitchen, play
house, and other play structures
best suited for children under 6
years old. We also offer a separate
toddler area with play equipment
perfect for little ones.
Laser Quest
Locations Across the GTA, ON
905-678-7272
www.laserquest.com
Laser Quest provides the best
laser tag birthday for kids and
children of all ages. Superb family
fun in Toronto! Our multi-level
arenas have specialty lighting,
swirling fog, and energetic music to
add to the excitement for up to
32 or more players in each game.
There are presently six locations in
the GTA: Brampton, Mississauga,
Richmond Hill, Toronto East,
Oakville, and Whitby. Drop in
during March Break! Get a Laser
Quest Membership and save every
time you play.
Mini Mania Indoor
Playground
61 Creditview Road
Woodbridge, ON L4L 9N4
905-850-8980
www.minimaniaplayground.com
Mini Mania Playground is family
owned and operated. Under new
management, we are working hard
to keep our facility a clean and
safe place for our guests. With
new bouncing castles, toys and
packages, Mini Mania is the best
place to celebrate your special
occasions.
LEGOLand Discovery Centre
Toronto
Pickering Museum Village
2365 Concession Road 6
Greenwood, ON L0H 1H0
905-683-8401
www.pickering.ca/museum
Think History is boring? Think
again! When was the last time you
1 Bass Pro Mills Drive
Vaughan, ON L4K 5W4
855-356-2150
www.legolanddiscoverycentre.ca/
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163 King Rd.
Richmond Hill, ON L4E 2W1
289-234-7529
www.playandparty.ca
Play and Party Indoor Playground
and Birthday Centre is one of
the largest indoor playgrounds
in Richmond Hill. Your child will
develop their physical potential,
independence and allow them to
release energy while having fun!
There are soft climbing mats and
obstacles for babies a jungle gym
for toddlers, a play structure with a
slide for older children and the ball
pit to jump and hide in! Our clean,
safe and secure play equipment
is best suited for children 1-10
years of age. Parents can sit
and relax while their children use
their imagination to explore and
create and have fun. A wonderful
experience for the whole family
during March Break!
The Play Cube
8000 Hwy 27, Unit# 8
Woodbridge, ON L4H 0A8
905-851-0110
www.theplaycube.ca
The Play Cube is a very clean
indoor playground, with slides a
trampoline and tube crawl mazes,
as well as s soft play zone for
toddlers. Parents can relax in our
coffee lounge with free WiFi. There
is something for everyone at The
Play Cube.
PVP Sports
100 Granton Dr., Unit 3
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1H7
647-531-4845
www.pvpsports.ca
Come in during March Break to
go head to head against friends,
family and other players in the
most extreme sports. Whether you
want to knock other players around
in a bubble, or establish your
dominance in our archery arena,
The Wave Pool
Lois Hancey Aquatic Centre, 5
Hopkins Street, Richmond Hill, ON
L4C 0C1
905-508-9283
www.richmondhill.ca/wavepool
At the Wave Pool, swimmers
can play in the waves, lounge
on water mats, soak in the warm
water of the swirl pool, ride the
thrilling 160-foot twisting water
slide, or simply relax in the on-deck
sauna! Richmond Hill’s Wave
Pool provides fun for your whole
family! A year round sun and surf
destination. It's an attraction not to
be missed!
Toronto Zoo
▲ Hockey Hall of Fame
PVP Sports has everything in one
location in a 22,000 square feet
facility. Join us during March Break
for nonstop fun playing Bubble
Soccer, Ultimate Archery and Nerf
Wars!
Reptilia Zoo
2501 Rutherford Road, Vaughan,
ON L4K 2N6
905-761-6223
www.reptilia.org
Reptilia is a State of the Art 25,000
square foot facility complete
with large exhibits showcasing
hundreds of different reptiles and
amphibians. Each day there are a
variety of opportunities to interact
with our animals during our shows
and animal feedings! Reptilia's zoo
is the first of its kind and it adds
another destination to Vaughan's
already growing list of attractions.
Ontario Science Centre
770 Don Mills Road, Toronto, ON
M3C 1T3
416-696-1000
www.ontariosciencecentre.ca
The Science Centre is home to
fascinating interactive experiences.
Over 500 engaging exhibits, live
demonstrations, and IMAX® films.
It features Toronto’s only public
planetarium. The Weston Family
Innovation Centre is packed with
hands-on experiences. Bring your
little ones to KidSpark, a unique
discovery playground and learning
space for children.
Playdium
99 Rathburn Road West,
Mississauga, ON L5B 4C1
905-273-9000
www.playdium.com
Playdium is the ultimate interactive,
virtual and physical Family
Entertainment Centre. The 40,000
sq. ft. indoor complex features
more than 200 high-tech
attractions, rides, and simulators.
March Break Special: $31 (+tx) =
225 Credits. That's an extra $6.25
in FREE credits! Valid March 12 to
20, 2016.
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expertise. We offer tons of familyfriendly experiences for kids of all
ages. Join us for special March
Break activities.
Scenic Caves Nature
Adventures NORDIC CENTRE
260 Scenic Caves Rd.
Collingwood, ON L9Y 0P2
705-446-0256
www.sceniccaves.com
Spend March Break at Scenic
Caves! Nordic activities at Scenic
Caves include groomed crosscountry skiing, snowshoeing and
traversing 420 feet over Southern
Ontario’s longest suspension
bridge. Inspired by nature, the
trails wind through a 200 year old
forest rich with wildlife. Each year,
trails are improved and expanded
to provide the finest winter
recreational experiences.
Ripley's Aquarium of
Canada
288 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto,
ON M5V 3L9
647-351-3474
www.ripleyaquariums.com
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is the
newest attraction in the heart of
downtown Toronto, next to the CN
Tower. The 135,000 sq. ft. thrilling
interactive attraction is an
immersive adventure showcases
more than 16,000 marine animals
and over 450 species. Ripley's
Aquarium offers a Stingray
Experience where you can get up
close and personal with Stingrays!
▼ PVP Sports
ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM (ROM)
100 Queen's Park Toronto, ON
M5S 2C6
416-586-8000
www.rom.on.ca
Discover the natural and cultural
world at the Royal Ontario
Museum. The ROM is one of
Canada’s largest museums
with eight Centres of Discovery
to connect you to vibrant
communities, and access our
extensive collections and curatorial
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361A Old Finch Avenue, Toronto,
ON M1B 5K7
416-392-5929
www.torontozoo.com
The Toronto Zoo is Canada's
premier zoo known for its
interactive education and
conservation activities. There are
over 6,000 animals representing
over 500 species set on 710 acres,
It's the only Zoo in Canada where
you can see Giant Pandas!
World Bowl
9 East Wilmot Street, Richmond
Hill, ON L4B 1A3
905-881-5927
www.worldbowl.ca
World Bowl is a state of the art
entertainment bowling centre. We
have 40 fully automated 10-pin
bowling lanes with computerized
scoring all ready for you to enjoy.
Hungry or thirsty? Don't worry! We
also have a fully licensed snack
bar and lounge all ready to provide
you with fresh and delicious food.
Bowling is fun for everyone!
MAR. 17 – 20 H ROGERS CENTRE
348536
Buy Tickets: ticketmaster.ca • 855-985-5000 • Venue Box Office
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MAPLE SYRUp
festivals
I
t's Maple sugaring season!
Festivals allow you to see
how sap is collected, cooked
and stored. We're fortunate
that the Greater Toronto Area
offers many farms and nature
centers where families can
watch maple sugaring demos,
indulge in pancake breakfasts,
enjoy seasonal festivities and
more!
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MAPLE
SYRUP
FESTIVALS
2016
Sugar Bush Tours and
Pancakes at Richardson's
Farm & Market
Feb 15, 2016 to Apr 3, 2016
Come on out to the farm with
family and friends to watch the sap
be boiled and enjoy some piping
hot pancakes, sausage, and pure
maple syrup! Take a wagon ride to
the sugar bush for a guided tour
of how we collect sap, using both
buckets and modern pipeline. Be
sure to browse around the market
before you leave and take some
maple syrup or tempting treats
home with you! More info
Mapletown at Mountsberg
Feb 27, 2016 to Apr 3, 2016
Mountsberg’s sugar bush has been
producing maple magic for more
than 150 years. See how sap is
magically transformed into sweet,
sticky syrup and smell the fragrant
steam rising from simmering
kettles. Learn the secrets of
maple candy making and taste
free candy samples. Enjoy piping
hot pancakes smothered in fresh
maple syrup outdoors under our
pavilion nestled in the woods.
More info
Sugar Bush Trek at White
Meadows Farms
of the sugar bush. More info
Maple Syrup Festival! Come on
down and enjoy some tasty treats
including maple taffy on a stick,
sugar candies, pancakes and
of course ... maple syrup! Open
weekends in March and daily
during March Break. More Info
Maple Syrup Festival at
Bruce Mill
Mar 5, 2016 to Apr 3, 2016
It’s a sure sign of spring! Come
out and tap into spring! Enjoy
demonstrations, wagon rides,
activities.... and of course
pancakes and real maple syrup!
Special family-fun activities on
weekends and March Break!
More Info
Maple Sugar Festival and
Pancake House at Brooks
Farms
Mar 5, 2016 to Apr 3, 2016
Visit Brooks Farms this March and
April for our Maple Sugar Festival
and Pancake House! Join us for
train and wagon rides, sap and
syrup tastings, barnyard playland,
camp fire in sugar bush, and much
more including a pancake house
serving pancakes with real maple
syrup, maple muffins and butter
tarts, sausage, and hot drinks.
Open daily during March Break.
More Info
Maple Syrup Festival at
Kortright
Mar 5, 2016 to Apr 3, 2016
Enjoy the great outdoors at
Kortright, as you walk along a
marked path detailing the making
of maple syrup. The Maple Syrup
Festival includes demonstrations,
wagon rides, activities, and of
course pancakes with maple syrup.
There are special March Break
activities planned so visit their
website to get full details.
More Info
Purple Woods Maple Syrup
Festival
Mar 12, 2016 to Apr 3, 2016
With the approach of Spring,
people will be sure of several
things: birds will be singing and
pancakes will be flipping at the
40th Annual Maple Syrup Festival
at Purple Woods Conservation
Area in Oshawa. See how maple
syrup was made over 400 years
ago through to the modern
methods of today, take a horsedrawn wagon ride, and enjoy some
hot pancakes. More Info
Sugarbush Maple Syrup
Festival at Terra Cotta
Conservation Area
Mar 5, 2016 to Apr 3, 2016
Come out and tap into Spring! This
year’s festival includes a number
of activities: tractor drawn wagon
rides, kids activities, outdoor
pioneer displays, sugar shack
demonstrations, taffy tasting,
pancake breakfast, and live
entertainment! More info
Maple Syrup Festival at
Westfield Heritage Village
Bronte Creek's Annual
Maple Syrup Festival
Mar 6, 2016 to Mar 27, 2016
There is nothing sweeter than
the fresh taste of maple syrup at
Mar 5, 2016 to Mar 27, 2016
March is Bronte Creek's annual
Mar 5, 2016 to Apr 3, 2016
Relive the legend of Maple Syrup’s
discovery. Test your hand at
pioneer wood-cutting. Savour the
sweet difference of 100% Pure
Maple Syrup, warmed up, oozed
over snow, and rolled on a stick
-- called Taffy-on-Snow. Hop on
our Sugar Shuttle tractor-pulled
wagon and let our family take
your family into the heart of our
working sugarbush. In the forest,
follow in our sugar-maker’s
footsteps as your guide leads you
through the reimagined Native and
Pioneer Camps of Maple Syrup’s
rich history, solves your maple
mysteries, and sets you on your
own exploration -- Taffy in hand -to experience the best adventures
Westfield Heritage Village’s annual
Maple Syrup Festival. Come and
see both traditional and modern
methods for making maple syrup
and then try some delicious
pancakes sold by the St. George
Lion’s Club at the Ironwood Hall.
The Maple Syrup Festival at
Westfield is a great way to enjoy
the outdoors and to learn about
maple syrup and about Ontario’s
history. Bring a friend or the whole
family! Tours and demonstrations
run throughout the day and there
are free horse drawn wagon rides
available. More Info
Maple Syrup Festival at
Horton Tree Farms
Mar 12, 2016 to Apr 10, 2016
Enjoy the simple pleasure of being
in the fragrant maple woods on
a crisp March or fresh April day.
Smell the sweet aroma billowing
from the sugar shack as the maple
sap is boiled down to syrup.
Savour the taste of hot pancakes
fresh off the griddle smothered
with homemade maple syrup in the
old log cabin. Experience maple
syrup being made in the pioneer
and modern ways is a Canadian
tradition to be enjoyed year after
year. More Info
Museums of Mississauga
Maple Magic
Mar 14, 2016 to Mar 20, 2016
Mississauga’s favourite maple
tradition returns to the Bradley
Museum for March Break. Learn
how to tap a tree and follow the
sap lines to the Bradley House
kitchen where maple treats
await. Enjoy an afternoon of truly
Canadiana themed fun! More Info
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OAKVILLE
2679 Bristol Circle
905 829 2989
Special events
march break
▲ Disney On Ice: 100 Years of Magic PAGE 12
AGO March Break Drop-In
Family Fun
Mar 12, 2016 to Mar 20, 2016
www.ago.net
DIY DOODLING AND DABBLING!
Join us for nine fun-filled, creative
days! Who doesn’t love to make
stuff? Inspired by the worldwide
“maker” movement, we open
the studio to explore our most
creative selves and make art!
With family tours and yoga and
other fun activities all through the
AGO’s spaces and places, there is
something for the whole family. For
each of the 9 days of March Break
Drop-In , we partner with Zero
Gravity Circus for extra special
zany fun. Don't forget to pick up a
Kids' Activity Bag when you arrive!
March Break at the Bata
Shoe Museum
Mar 12, 2016 to Mar 20, 2016
www.batashoemuseum.ca
The BSM is throwing a beach party
and you’re all invited! Shake off the
winter blues and join us for some
‘fun in the sun’ activities. Decorate
your own visor and sandal box,
add to our community puzzle and
see it grow, dress up in groovy
summer footwear and take a selfie
in front of our beachscape, play
games in our galleries and so
much more!
activities in every building you will
use your expert detective skills
to solve this crime. Enjoy Horse
Drawn Wagon Ride around the
Village. Kids are Free with adult
admission.
BugFeast! at the Cambridge
Butterfly Conservatory
Mar 12, 2016 - Mar 20, 2016
www.cambridgebutterfly.com
BugFeast 2016: Come Sample
REAL Insects Food Truck Style!
March Break: Friday March 12th Sunday March 20th, 2016. Join us
during March Break and put your
taste buds to the test! We'll tempt
you with 3 bugtastic food samples.
Samples are FREE with paid
admission. Are you brave enough
to eat a bug?
March Break Mystery Fun
at Black Creek
Mar 14, 2016 to Mar 20, 2016
www.BlackCreek.ca
Sherlock Holmes and the Case
of the Stolen Sheep! Black Creek
will open its doors specifically
for March Break! Kids will enjoy
investigating the latest mystery in
the Village, exploring in and out
of the buildings and solving the
mystery of the stolen sheep! With
Princess Dance Party at
Casa Loma
Mar 17, 2016
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Book now for this March Break
event! This magical night includes
horse and carriage rides around
the castle, a face painting zone,
craft stations and hobnobbing with
your favourite Princesses and
Superheroes. It's an evening aimed
at the whole family. Enjoy a variety
of entertainment, activities and
Royal fare. This indulgent evening
will end with the much buzzed
about, Court Jester Dance Party
where you can dance until you lose
your glass slipper. More info
Fancy Nancy The Musical
Extended until May 1
www.lowerossingtontheatre.com
Bonjour! Meet Fancy Nancy: from
the top of her tiara down to her
sparkly studded shoes, Nancy
believes that more is ALWAYS
better when it comes to being
fancy! Based on best-selling Fancy
Nancy children’s books. Find
weekend performances during
March Break.
Disney on Ice presents 100
Years of magic
December 18 to 27, 2015
www.ticketmaster.ca
Get ready to experience the
beauty, sparkle, and spirit when
Disney On Ice presents Dare
to Dream returns to Rogers
Centre this December! Join your
favourite Disney Princesses when
classic meets contemporary in a
celebration of 75 years of Disney
Princess stories.
March Break at the Hockey
Hall of Fame
Mar 12, 2016 to Mar 20, 2016
www.HHOF.com
Breakaway to the Hockey Hall of
Fame this March Break! Try your
hand at goaltending, shooting,
play-by-play calling, and even
hosting your own sports broadcast.
Revel in the world’s greatest
collection of hockey artifacts
and get hands-on access to the
coveted Stanley Cup. Be the first
to experience our newest exhibit,
The Changing Face of Hockey:
Diversity in Our Game. Plus, daily
giveaways for kids compliments
of Esso and Lone Star Texas Grill.
Access your March Break Family
Value Coupon at HHOF.com
March Break at Playdium
Mar 12, 2016 to Mar 20, 2016
www.playdium.com
Experience the ultimate interactive
adventure at Playdium! Playdium
is the ultimate interactive, virtual
and physical Family Entertainment
Centre. The 40,000 sq ft indoor
complex features more than 200
high-tech attractions, rides and
simulators. March Break Special
- Valid March 12 to 20, 2016 - $31
(+tx) = 225 Credits. That's an extra
$6.25 in FREE credits!
Sugar Beach (Jarvis and Queens
Quay) is being transformed into
a Quebec-style cabane à sucre,
complete with maple taffy on snow.
Live musical performances by local
French artists. Choir! Choir! Choir!
will also lead a massive outdoor
sing-along on March 12. Food
trucks will serve up Quebecois
favourites and hot drinks. Maple
syrup cooking demonstrations
and ice carving demonstrations
are scheduled for both days. Free
event. More info
March Break at the ROM
Mar 12, 2016 to Mar 20, 2016
Enter a magical realm where
discovery reigns - right here in
Toronto! Hundreds of years ago,
people's view of their world was
changing rapidly. Experience the
spirit of adventure, exploration and
imagination with dynamic hands-on
fun for kids and families at the
ROM's Enchanted March Break.
More info
Oh Baby - It's March Break
at the Toronto Zoo
Mar 12, 2016 to Mar 20, 2016
Join us this March Break and visit
with some our newest, and most
adorable, Zoo family members
including our four playful male
white lion cubs, female polar bear
cub and Canada's first giant panda
cubs. Take in one of our free
Keeper Talks or visit one of our
Volunteer Interpretive Stations and
discover more about our important
conservation programs and
how you can become a species
protector! More info
March Break Special at
Scenic Caves Nordic Centre
www.sceniccaves.com
$10 Day Trail Pass Special (all
ages) from March 14-18/16
for cross-country skiing and
snowshoeing. Take the whole
family outdoors for memorable
adventures: cross-country skiing,
snowshoeing, Suspension Bridge,
night XC-skiing (3 nights), guided
night snowshoe hikes (3 nights,
reservations required, $30/$40 with
rentals), Winter Nature Scavenger
Hunt, Children’s Adventure Play
Park, Warm-up Cabin, roast spider
dogs + s’mores at the fire pit and
more. Mar 14, 2016 to Mar 18,
2016.
March Break Matinees at
The Second City
Mar 14, 2016 to Mar 20, 2016
www.secondcity.com
SUPERDUDE AND DOCTOR
RUDE - In a world where kids
make the rules, super-villains
won’t know what hit them.
Join the Supercrew on a wild
musical adventure filled with jet
packs, secret lairs, and selfies!
Recommended for ages 4-12.
Sugar Beach Sugar Shack
Mar 12, 2016 to Mar 13, 2016
This March Break, Canada’s
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March Break at TIFF Bell
Lightbox
Mar 12, 2016 to Mar 20, 2016
TIFF Kids Presents: Treasures
from DreamWorks Animation. This
March Break, TIFF Kids invites you
to close the books and explore the
many worlds of wonder from the
wizards of DreamWorks Animation!
See Dreamworks movies each day
from March 12 to 20! More info
Toronto's ComicCON
Mar 18, 2016 to Mar 20, 2016
Toronto ComiCon presented
by FAN EXPO is a pop culture
convention for fans of comics, scifi, horror, anime, and gaming. The
3-day extravaganza is packed with
exciting family-friendly activities
and celebrities. Kids are Free with
the purchase of an adult ticket.
Limit of 2 free kids per adult. You
must download a coupon from
website. More info
March Break Family Fun at
Young Peoples Theatre
Mar 12, 2016 to Mar 19, 2016
March Break Family Fun at YPT
with the Musical Goodnight Moon –
and more! Young People’s Theatre
is gearing-up for a March Break
chock-full of family fun including
two performances daily of the
musical Goodnight Moon and free
activities for kids! More info
MORE MARCH BREAK EVENTs
There's a lot more happening
during the Break! Visit our
Calendar for a full list of all events:
www.toronto4kids.com/MarchBreak
10 fun things to do on march break!
March Break for kids is an awesome time for family fun! March break also
means filling your schedule... We’ve rounded up 10 of our favourite
seasonal activities!
1. Spend a couple of days in the city playing tourist. Check out
the latest exhibits at the museum or Science Centre. Many
attractions offer special March Break activities.
2. Get the family outdoors to enjoy a Winter Sport! If the
weather is cooperating, try ice skating, tobogganing, hockey,
snow tubing, snowshoeing, dog-sledding, downhill or crosscountry skiing.
3. Invite friends and family over for make-your-own-pizza night.
4. Get fit as a family. Go to your local recreation centre for some
inexpensive (even free) activities. Your city website will post admission
rates and activities during March Break. Find out which pools are open for free
family swims, and which arenas have free family-skating days.
5. Go on a winter scavenger hunt! Young and old will love the thrill of discovery in the great outdoors. A winter
scavenger hunt can include: animal tracks in the snow, pine cones, twigs, icicles, a tunnel made in the snow
by animals, a frozen waterfall, cocoons, nests, or identifying various pine trees.
6. Organize a movie marathon with your family’s favourite movies. Don't forget to serve fun movie snacks!
7. Host a Family Game Night! Bring out the board games... It's a fun-filled way to spend quality time with your
family while sparking a little friendly competition.
8. Spend some time at your local library, selecting favourite books, movies or music. It's all Free! Chances are
your library may be also hosting special March Break programs and events.
9.
Go geocaching. It's a fun recreational outdoor activity that gets families out into nature. This futuristic
treasure hunt, is currently being played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with a GPS
(Global Positioning System) device.
10. Raid the craft supplies in your home and get the kids working on Spring, Easter or Passover crafts.
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WHEN SCHOOL’S OUT
RH CAMPS ARE IN!
Richmond Hill offers affordable march break
and summer camps that are close to home.
Full and Half-Day weekly camps are
available for children ages 4 to 12 and
youth ages 12 to 18. From arts and crafts
to science and sports programs, there's
something of interest for every age!
Register today to secure your spot!
905-787-1441, ext. 223
RichmondHill.ca/RHCamps
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March Break + Math = Fun!
Join us this March Break for a week of hands-on activities
and the chance to learn new and exciting concepts in
mathematics!
Aimed at students who want to gain a deeper
understanding of math and who want to enrich their skills,
this week long program offers new and exciting ways to
experience the many areas of math!
Programs Offered
Math Kangaroo Camps
(Grades 3 - 8)
Math Academy
(Grades 9 - 12)
Monday, March 14 - Friday, March 18
9:00am - 4:00pm*
*Before/after camp care provided
http://mathplus.math.toronto.edu/home/march
outreach@math.toronto.edu
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Mad Science Camps are...
•Newmarket
•Aurora
•Richmond Hill
•Thornhill
•Toronto
•Mississauga
WINTER HOLIDAYS, MARCH BREAK & SUMMER CAMPS
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LIFE DRAWING FOR TEENS MARCH BREAK INTENSIVE
INTRODUCES STUDENTS TO THE FUNDAMENTALS OF
LIFE DRAWING WITH A HANDS-ON STUDIO EXPERIENCE
TO BUILD SKILLS & DEVELOP A PERSONAL STYLE.
Aspiring artists (ages 14-17) explore illustrative and animation-type drawing, realism, basic anatomy,
abstraction and expressive drawing approaches to build several final pieces by the end of the week!
To register, visit tsa-art.com, call, or drop by the office.
Save $50 on each youth course with the promo code TO4KIDS50.
980 Dufferin Street, 2nd Floor
Toronto, ON M6H 4B4
416.504.7910 | info@tsa-art.com
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March
Break
Camp
Trip to Science Centre
Lego Robotics Workshop
Video Game Truck
Tye Die tshirts
Cooperative Games
Indoor playground fun
March
14th - 18th
8:30am
to 4:30pm
Kidnetix is an
indoor playground
offering programs, birthday parties,
mobile video game truck &
inflatable rentals.
$150/ week
Brampton
190 Bovaird Drive Unit #50
Toronto
905.459.7529
100 Bridgeland Ave Unit #1
416.904.2556
www.kidnetix.ca
Lego
Robotics
Workshop
Early drop off and extended
care available. Subsidized
opportunities