Conquer your fear of heights at Canada’s Wonderland, appreciate priceless Canadian art at McMichael Canadian Art Collection, surround you with a million Lego blocks at Legoland, discover creepy crawlers at Reptilia, explore forests and meadows at Kortright Centre, go picnicking at Boyd Conservation area, take your toddler to Jungleland playground, spend a rainy day playing laser tag or indoor mini golf, or celebrate birthdays, bachelor(ette) parties at any of the fun indoor entertainment centres in Vaughan.
Contents:
1. Upcoming Events in Vaughan
2. Places to Visit and Things to Do including Outdoor and Indoor Activities.
Upcoming Events
If any from our Calendar
You may like:1. McMichael Canadian Art Collection
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection offers its visitors a unique and truly Canadian experience. From the art within the gallery on its walls to the surrounding landscape, the McMichael is the perfect gallery for an introduction to Canada’s art, its peoples, their cultures and their history. The gallery welcomes on average 100,000 visitors annually. Details
10365 Islington Ave, Kleinburg, Vaughan L0J 1C0
Open Year Round.
Tuesday to Sunday
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays, but open on holiday Mondays.
Children Five and Under- Free
Adults – $18/Students – $15
Seniors (65+) – $15
Family – 1 or 2 adults and 3 children under the age of 18 – $36
2. Canada’s Wonderland
Canada’s Wonderland is a 330-acre theme park. It opened in 1981 as the first major theme park in Canada and still remains the country’s largest. Canada’s Wonderland features North America’s largest variety of coasters including Canada’s tallest and fastest coaster – Leviathan’s longest wooden coaster – Mighty Canadian Minebuster and Canada’s first inverted coaster – Flight Deck. For those who love water parks, head to Splash Works, home to Canada’s Largest Outdoor Wave pool, the Whitewater Bay and other thrilling water slides and rides. For young kids, there are kids themed rides, carrousels, mazes, character meet-and-greets, Dinosaur’s Alive, and live entertainment! Details
9580 Jane St, Vaughan
Open from May to October. Hours Vary depending on the season.
$39 & up
3. Reptilia Zoo and Education Centre
Reptilia is a state of the art 25,000 square foot facility complete with large exhibits showcasing hundreds of different reptiles and amphibians, from giant pythons to massive crocodiles and king cobras. With four reptile feedings every day, free live theatre shows or zoo keeper tours and a chance to interact with the reptiles and the Zoo Cast, Reptilia is a fun place to visit with the family. Details
2501 Rutherford Road, Vaughan L4K 2N6
Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Holidays: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Ages under 2 – Free/Ages 2 to 12 – $11.00
Ages 13 to 64 – $16.00/Ages 65 and over – $13.00
4. LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Visiting the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Toronto is like jumping into the world’s biggest box of LEGO bricks! A great family attraction ideal for kids aged 3-12 years, with over 2 million LEGO bricks under one roof. In addition to Lego creations, there are rides, 10 LEGO build & play zones, a 4D cinema & much more! Details
1 Bass Pro Mills Drive, Vaughan L4K 5W4
Open Year Round
Sunday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 am – 7:30 pm
Friday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Online – $15.40 (Walk Up price – $22.00)
Adults Night- $15.00 (Walk Up price – $19.00)
5. Kortright Centre for Conservation
Situated on 325 hectares of pristine woodlands, Kortright Centre combines a natural oasis with some of the most leading edge sustainable education programs and events in Canada. Enjoy more than 16 kilometres of breathtaking hiking trails year-round at the Kortright Centre. Explore forests and meadows, follow the boardwalk through the marsh and take in the scenery and wildlife from various lookout points. Take a guided walk with a bat expert through bat habitat, Join for Maple Syrup Festival, Take part in Four Winds Kite Festival where you can see professional kite flying demonstrations, make a kite, enjoy pond dipping, have a picnic and take a self-guided hike to see nature blooming in the spring, Enjoy the colours of Fall and Go on a night hike and call to wild owls in hope that they call back at Kortright Centre. The centre hosts 100,000 visitors annually and offers over 50 environmental education programs for schools and 30 sustainable technology workshops for the public, trades and professionals. Details
9550 Pine Valley Drive, Vaughan L4L 1A6
Open Year Round.
Sunday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Adults: $ 6.50
Seniors: $ 5.50
Children up to 15 years old are free with families
6. Boyd Conservation Area
Located within the headwaters of the Don and Humber Rivers, Boyd Conservation Area offers a unique opportunity to enjoy nature in the city. Hike through the forest, play on green spaces along the Humber River, and enjoy picnics, BBQs and fun. The steep-sided Humber River Valley and tall trees provide a quiet refuge where you can relax and enjoy the outdoors. With 17 picnic sites located throughout the park, Boyd Conservation Area can easily accommodate groups both large and small. Details
8739 Islington Ave, Woodbridge, Vaughan L4L 1A6
Seasonal, closed in Winter.
Adult (15+) – $6.50
Senior (60+) – $5.50
Children (0-14), with family – FREE
7. Mackenzie Glen District Park
Mackenzie Glen District Park offers a lot of space for visitors to run around and has a picnic area, play structures and swings. There’s also a wading pool and playground that kids, huge soccer field and track in addition to bathrooms and ample parking. Aside from the kids, walking your pets around the park is also ideal while there is also a pond where in visitors can fish.
220 Cranston Park Avenue, Maple, Vaughan L6A 2M4
Open Year Round.
free
8. Magnotta Winery
Magnotta is Ontario’s third largest winery and the only company of its kind in Canada licensed to produce and sell wine, beer and distilled products. Go on tour of the state-of-the art equipment and the facilities used for the production of Magnotta’s award winning wines. A showcase of vintage cooper tools provides you with a glimpse into the ancient art of barrel making. European chandeliers captivate an elegant 40-foot oak tasting table. Subdued lighting and balanced humidity make this a true winery experience.
271 Chrislea Rd, Woodbridge, Vaughan L4L 8N6
Complimentary Tour: Daily 02:00 PM;
Private Tour- – Hours Vary
Private Tour – $25 per person (min. 20 persons)
9. Planet Play
Planet Play is a 10,000 sq. ft. Multi-Purpose Family Entertainment Venue which caters to children and adults of all ages. Planet Play has –
Area 51 Laser Tag – 5000 Sq.Ft state of the art laser tag arena. Battle it out in the interactive arena while using you’re 14 different weapons and defence perks!
Orion’s Playground: 2000 Sq.Ft of indoor playground with various obstacles, monkey hoops, triangle climb, and slides to keep kids fascinated. There is also a toddlers area. Details
2501 Rutherford Road, Concord, Vaughan L4K 2N6
Sun 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Mon – Thu 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fri 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Laser Tag: One mission – $9 per player
Orion Play Ground: $9 per child, 12 months old and up; two or more: $7 per child
10. DP Lazer Maze
5000 sq. foot laser tag arena Details
31 Gaudaur Rd, Vaughan L4L 3R8
Mondays: 12.00-9PM
Tuesdays — Thursdays: 12:00 — 9PM
Fridays: 12:00PM — 11PM
Saturdays: 11AM — 11PM
Sundays: 11:30 – 7PM
One game 20 Minutes – $7.50
Two games 40 Minutes – $14.00
Three games 1 Hour – $20.00
York Students 20 MINUTES – $6.00
11. Color Me Mine
Color Me Mine is an art studio that offers ceramics, glass fusion, and canvas painting with a personal touch! There are hundreds of items to choose from to make your masterpiece or mark your milestone. Kids, teens, and adults – Color Me Mine is great for all age groups and no experience is necessary. Birthdays, corporate events, bridal/baby showers, bar/bat mitzvahs, date nights, & more! Details
Maple: Unit 1, 1530 Major Mackenzie Dr
Woodbridge: Unit 2, 110 Windflower Gate
Sunday: 11am – 6pm
Monday: OPEN all Holiday Mondays, every other Monday by appointment only
Tuesday – Friday: 11am – 9pm
Saturday: 10am – 9pm
Every Friday – Kids Drop in Party from 6-9pm.
Free admission. ACtivities vary.
Kids drop in – $29+tax
12. Captive Escape Rooms
155 Winges Road | Unit 11, Vaughan
Adults: You and your friends are going to be locked in Canada’s most realistic escape room for 45 minutes, and it’s going to take all of your courage and cunning to escape! You and your team will have to navigate through a labyrinth of logical, physical, and investigative puzzles in order to find your way out. Details
Monday – Thursday 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday 4:00 pm – 12:00 am
Saturday – Sunday 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
2 persons – $54
3 persons – $81
4 persons – $108
Captive Kids Escape Room: Captive Kids is the first escape room adventure created specifically for children and families. Your group will have to navigate through a series of challenges and interactive puzzles in order to move through the rooms and escape. Captive Kids is designed to provide safe, challenging and an incredibly fun experience for groups of children and families alike, but be warned it will not be easy. Details
Thursday -Friday:: 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 am – 8:30 am
Hours Vary during March Break, Summer Holidays, PA Days and Holidays.
Up to 4 kids – $108
Up to 8 kids – $216
Up to 12 kids – $324
13. Skyzone Indoor Trampoline Park
Experience WOW – the weightlessness of bouncing, flipping and landing in a pit filled with 10,000 foam cubes. Details
2839 Rutherford Rd, Vaughan L4K 2N7
Sunday – Saturday: 10am – 11pm
30 minutes – $10.99
60 minutes – $15.99
Toddler Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM: $10 for child and $6 for siblings
14. Airborne Trampoline
Visit Airborne and jump on Olympic style trampolines under the supervision of a Gymnastics Ontario certified coach. Details
171 Marycroft Avenue | Unit #7, Woodbridge, Vaughan L4L 5Y3
Mon – Fri 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sat – Sun 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
$12 per person/hour
15. Playcious Indoor Playground
Playcious has a soft play area with over 30 different activities in it, a trampoline basketball area where you feel the weightlessness of bouncing, and flipping and huge gym equipped with kids exercise machines and gymnastics area. Details
50-A Caldari Road, Vaughan L4K 4N8
Sunday – Thursday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 Yrs) – $9.99
Child 4 to 13 Yrs – $14.99
Child 14 to 17 Yrs – $11.99
Additional Adults – $7.99
16. JungleLand Kids Indoor Playground
Jungle Playground includes Ball Pool, Trampoline, Rainbow Ramp, Bungee Spider Web, Spin Plate, Spider Climb Tower, Wave Slides, Music Panel, Downward Aerial Glide. Toddlers and young visitors will definitely enjoy its real size jungle animals, jungle plants and trees! Details
1033 Edgeley Blvd | Unit 2, behind Vaughan Mills Mall, Vaughan L4K 0H4
September – June
Monday – Thursday: 10AM – 6PM
Friday: 10AM – 8PM
Saturday: 10AM – 9PM
Sunday: 10AM – 8PM
Infants – Free (when accompanied by a sibling) $8 (with no siblings)
Children 1-3yrs – $10
Children 4-13yrs – $15
Youth 14-17yrs – $10
Adults – free
17. The Archery Game
The Centre has Combat Archery Tag, Bubble Soccer, Kin-Ball. Details
2501 Rutherford Rd Unit 18, Concord, Vaughan L4K 2N6
Store hours are open by bookings only.
Regular Admissions – Combat Archery Tag & Kin-Ball: $25/person
bubble soccer: 8 Players Package – $200 ($25/person)
18. NINJAZ Canada
NINJAZ is Canada’s first Ninja Warrior training facility! There is 17 000 sq. ft. of training space absolutely perfect for kids and adults. The facility includes an adult ninja warrior course, a kids ninja warrior course, four climbing walls varying in difficulty, and a soft play area designed for children ages 4 to 12. Details
6260 Highway 7 | Units 10-12, Vaughan L4H 4G3
Open for Walk-ins:
Friday – Sunday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Kids – $20 for One Hour
Adults – $24 for One Hour
Kids Day Pass – $35 for Full Day Admission
Adult Day Pass – $35 for Full Day Admission
19. Bad Axe Throwing
Learn to throw axes or compete in a grand tournament! Details
171 Maplecrete Rd – Unit 3, Vaughan L4K 2B4
Sunday – Saturday: 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
$44.25 + taxes (per person)
20. Splitsville Woodbridge
36 lanes, cosmic bowling, glow-in-the-dark bowling, arcade and more! Details
191 Marycroft Avenue, Woodbridge, Vaughan L4L 5Y3
Open 365 days
Sundays: 1:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tuesday – Thursdays: 1:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Fridays – Saturdays: 1:00 pm – 1:00 am
Per hour:
Weekdays – $29.99
Weekends & Holidays – $32.99
Per game:
Weekdays – $2.99
Evenings, Weekends & Holidays – $5.29
21. Putting Edge
Putting Edge provides “Glow-in-the-Dark” mini-golf. Details
60 Interchange Way, Concord, Vaughan L4K 5C3
Sunday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Monday – Thursday: 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
Saturday: 10:00 am – 12:00 am
General (13 +) – $10.50
Jinior (12 -) – $8.50
22. Tee Times Indoor Golf
Year-round indoor golf training facility equipped with 2 High Definition simulators, an indoor driving range (with targets) and a practice putting green with fringe (for chipping). Bring your clubs and best game for an amazing golf experience. Details
225 McNaughton Road | Behind Lowe’s Plaza, Maple, Vaughan
Monday – Saturday: 9am – 12mn
Sunday: 9am – 6pm
Simulator Rates: $25/hr and up
23. Golf Courses
11191 Hwy 27, Kleinburg, Vaughan L0J 1C0
10000 Dufferin Street, Maple, Vaughan L6A 1S3
9301 Islington Ave, Vaughan L4H 3G7
This is a great list of things to do and see in Vaughan, Ontario! Kortright Conservation Area has beautiful scenery on its hiking trails, especially in autumn. Boyd Park should also not be missed.