March Break Events 2019

March 11, 2019
Kate March
Blog

March Break is upon us! The kids are home, the vacation days are planned, but what to do?! We’ve got you! Let the planning begin with us. We have compiled a list from attractions across the province that detail special events, special pricing, or in some cases just must-visit attractions and put them all in one easy-to-find list – YOU’RE WELCOME!

After perusing this list of SO MANY opportunities you are not going to know where to begin…but that’s where this genius idea comes into play: Just scroll, and wherever the cursor stops…GO! …But if that’s too scary (or ridiculous) then by all means browse according to location if you must. We have conveniently sorted the list by region, so get started – you’ve got only 4 more week days left and 6 days total. Get out and enjoy this beautiful province and get creative, get discovering, just simply get out. You’ll be glad you did.

For more information, for COUPONS and all your tourism-Ontario inquiries, visit www.attractionsontario.ca.

GTA:

GO Transit:

Starting March 9, travelling on the GO will become even easier and more affordable because kids 12 and under can ride free on all GO Trains and Buses! Get ready to sit back, relax and spend some quality time together as a family on the GO. That’s not all, you can save even more with PRESTO Perks. Find out how you can show your PRESTO card to get discounts at some of Toronto’s top attractions. Plan your next adventure at gotransit.com/KidsGOFree

Admission: FREE

CN Tower
301 Front St W, 416-86-TOWER www.cntower.ca
March Break activities March 11-15

This March Break (March 11 – 15, 2019) make the CN Tower your next big adventure.
Explore the world’s #1 elevator ride and the LookOut and Glass Floor observation levels. Be sure to check out REGALIA Native Pride<https://www.cntower.ca/en-ca/what-s-up/now-at-the-cn-tower/regalia-native-pride.html>, a photography exhibit currently on display on our main observation level. The exhibit features a series of powerful and personal portraits of men, women, and children dressed in stunning and colourful regalia, who tell their personal stories and share their worldview. Plus enjoy March Break activities from Barbie and the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers.

Family Pass – fun for the whole family!
The Family Pass consists of 2 Adult (aged 13+) General Admission tickets and 2 Child (aged 4-12) General Admission tickets.
Discover spectacular views from 2 observation levels. Your Family Pass Experience offers general admission access to your choice of thrills. Discover spectacular views, from the LookOut Level at 346 m (1,136 ft.), including EdgeWalk viewing at EdgeWalk LIVE!, dare to walk on air on the world famous Glass Floor at 342m (1,122 ft.) with outdoor SkyTerrace, informational displays and more.
The Family Pass can only be purchased online. The Family Pass must be purchased and redeemed by March 31, 2019. The Family Pass is subject to availability and to change without notice. Family Pass ticket package available until March 31

Price of admission: General Admission, Adult (13-64) $38, Senior (65+) $34, Child (4-12) $28, Family Pass $98

Pearson Airport Park & Ride– reserve ahead online
Address/phone: Torontopearson.com/parking
Dates available: More info at www.torontopearson.com/en/toandfrom/parkandride/#

City traffic getting you down? Park at Toronto Pearson, then ride the UP Express downtown with your family* for $35 on weekdays after 5 p.m. and all weekend long.

Price of admission: $35

Museum of Illusions
132 Front Street East/ 416-889-3202
Dates: Thurs March 14 from 12-4PM, Fri March 15 from 12-4pm

Steven our illusionist will be at the Museum with his amazing illusion show.

More info at: https://museumofillusions.ca/

Admission: $23.50 for adults and $19.50 for kids

Bata Shoe Museum
327 Bloor Street West 416.979.7799
Dates: March Break Week, March 9 – 17

Step into Hollywood at the BSM with Lights, Camera, Action…March Break at the BSM! Every floor of the museum celebrates all things Hollywood with a variety of activities and star-studded fun.

Special pricing this week: $8 per child and $8 per adult accompanying children

More info at: www.batashoemuseum.ca

Playdium
99 Rathburn Rd. West, Mississauga ON L5B 4C1 Ph. 905.273.9000 E.info@playdium.com
Dates: March 11-15, 2019

275 credits for $37 + tax

Price of admission: See Website for Rates

More info at: http://www.playdium.com/

Ontario Science Centre
770 Don Mills Road, Toronto 416-696-1000/1-888-696-1110
Dates available: March 9-17, 2019

Catch inspirational skateboarding athletes from CJ’s SKATEPARK perform amazing tricks that seem to defy physics! Learn about the art and evolution of skateboarding, the science behind its incredible stunts and its social impact around the world.

Included with general admission.

Shows at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

More info at: https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/

Virtual Reality Experience – BBC 1943 Berlin Blitz
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, 9280 Airport Rd, Hamilton, ON, L0R 1W0
905-679-4183; Toll Free 1-877-347-3359
Dates available: 9 – 5 daily

The BBC has created this masterfully animated 14-minute 360° Virtual Reality Experience using audio from an original 1943 crew recording. Visitors are transported inside a Lancaster bomber as the crew endures endless flak and a night fighter attack in their journey to the heart of Nazi-occupied Europe. This powerful experience is the closest that one can get to truly experiencing the bravery demonstrated by Bomber Command, the median age of which was only 22 years old.

This experience is available for those aged 13 and up on a first come, first serve basis (no pre-booking required). The Virtual Reality Experience is limited to six stations.

Price of admission: Virtual Reality Experience is FREE with admission. Regular admission rates are Adult (18 – 64) $15, Senior (65+) $13, Student (13 – 17) $13, Youth (6 – 12) $10. Free admission for museum members.

More info at: https://www.warplane.com/

March Break at 10XTO Play Centre
P: 16474759295 E: info@tenxtoronto.com
Dates available: March 10 @ 10:00 am – March 16 @ 8:00 pm

Add 10XTO’s Play Centre to your the family’s plans during your March Break stay at Hotel X Toronto! Extended hours and a week packed with fun-filled activities that the kids will love! Daily activities include Abstract Painting, Basketball Tournaments, Making S’more’s and more!

Activity Schedule:
Sunday, March 10th 10:00am – 5:00pm, Monday, March 11th 9:00am – 9:00pm, Tuesday, March 12th 9:00am – 9:00pm, Wednesday, March 13th 9:00am – 9:00pm, Thursday, March 14th 9:00am – 9:00pm, Friday, March 15th 9:00am – 9:00pm, Saturday, March 16th 11:00am – 8:00pm

In addition, you and your family can enjoy movies in our screening room, a swim in the rooftop pool, family meals at Maxx’s Kitchen & more! While the kids enjoy the play centre, parents are welcome to enjoy all the amenities we offer on-site including cocktails and extraordinary views from Falcon SkyBar, drinks and oysters at our Lobby Bar, or fitness classes at 10XTO.

Price of admission: Play Centre Pricing for Hotel Guests: 1-Hour (First Child) – $15.00 | 1-Hour (Per Additional Child) – $5.00

More info at: https://hotelxtoronto.com/p/event/march-break-at-10xto/

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
10 Dufferin Street – 1-888-935-6878
www.medievaltimes.com
Dates available: Thru April 30/19

Enjoy 3 shows daily during March Break!
Experience the New Show – 2 hour show, 4 course feast, knights on horseback, authentic jousting, swordfights and falcon in free flight. Vegetarian, Halal, Kosher and all allergies accommodated.

Price of admission: Adults $44.95, Kids & Students $34.95, Valid at Toronto castle only.

Haunted Walk of Toronto
416-238-1473
Dates available: Distillery – Mar 11-16; Original – Mar 14-16

– Ghosts and Spirits of the Distillery runs nightly (Mar 11-16) at 8pm, beginning from 30 Gristmill Lane in the Distillery District

– The Original Haunted Walk of Toronto is back! Available at 8pm March 14-16. Begins from the courtyard in front of the Hockey Hall of Fame and ends at Mackenzie House (82 Bond Street).

Price of admission: $23.75+tax adults; $19.75+tax youth (up to age 17)

More info at: https://hauntedwalk.com/toronto-tours/

Hockey Hall of Fame
Brookfield Place, 30 Yonge Street, Toronto 416-360-7765
Dates available: March 9 – 17, 2019

March Break at the Hockey Hall of Fame
Be among the first to experience 9 & 99 – The Howe ● Gretzky Exhibition, opening March 8th. Out of its case during MARCH BREAK ONLY! Snap a photo with the historic net that Wayne Gretzky used to score his 802nd goal to become the NHL’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing his idol, Gordie Howe.

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, best of all, get hands-on access to the coveted Stanley Cup.

Visit HHOF.com for March Break special offers, daily giveaways & extended hours.

Price of admission: $0-$20

uFly Simulator Inc.
1535 Meyerside Drive.Unit # 6 Mississauga. Ontario L5T 1MT 416-777-2261 & 905-565-0197
Dates available: March 12 to March 22

Special Event/Offer: 10 % discount for Attractions Ontario referral.

Unforgettable and realistic flight simulator experience with a Pilot. Unique, Exclusive, and Private Event.From 1 to 20 People. Free car and bus parking.

Price of admission: $149.00 + HST for 1 to 4 people 777 Simulator. $250.00 + HST for 5 to 20 people 777 & 737 Sims. $100.00 extra if adding 4 Microsoft computerized simulators

More info at: http://uflysimulator.ca/

Spring Break at the MZTV Museum of Television
70 Jefferson Avenue in Liberty Village
Email Carolyn at mztv@mztv.com or call 416.599.7339 Or Register at: www.universe.com/mztv
Dates: Monday, March 11 – Thursday, March 14 2 tours daily at 11am and 2pm

Calling parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and kids aged 5 – 12 years! This spring break, come for a fun tour of Moses Znaimer’s one and only MZTV Museum of Television in Toronto’s Liberty Village.

Child admission is FREE and each will receive an MZTV workbook and collector button. Plus, free parking and lunch/snack area provided on site. All adult tickets are $10.

Tours: 2 daily. Please register for either the 11am tour or the 2pm tour. (approximate event duration is 2 hours)

Price of admission: Kids are free, All adults $10

Brimacombe
4098 Regional Rd #9, Orono https://brimacombe.ca
905-983-5983
Dates available: March 11 to 15, 9 am – 4pm

March Break at the Brim – Winter Ski and Snowboard Camps!

Price of admission: 1 day $149, 2 days $239, 3 days $299, 4 days $359, 5 days $399

Visual Arts Centre of Clarington
143 Simpson Ave., Bowmanville, 905-623-5831 http://www.vac.ca/march-break-camps.html
Dates available: March 11 to 15 9 am – 4pm

The March Break Camp is suitable for kids between 5 and 12 years of age. Camp starts on Monday, March 11, 2019 running from 9 am – 4 pm and finishes on Friday, March 15, 2019.

Price of admission: Price: $85 per day $240 per week

Go Tours Canada
30 Gristmill Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4 416) 642-0008 www.gotourscanada.com
Daily 11, 1, 3 and 5 PM – visit website for all tour hours and pricing

30% off our tours between now and March 17th

Price of admission: Segway Tours begin at $39 before discount

Sportsnet Grill at Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays Way Toronto M5V 1J4 416-341-5045
Dates available: March 11 – 17th

Kids Eat Free at SNG!

Offer: Stop by Sportsnet Grill from now until March 17th to receive up to 2 complimentary kids meals with the purchase of 1 adult entrée. (children must be 12 or under, kids meals are from the Kids Lunch or Kids Dinner Menu).

Toronto Zoo
2000 Meadowvale Avenue Toronto www.torontozoo.com
Dates available: Daily until March 17th Hours 9:30am to 6pm (last admission at 5pm)

Thomas & Friends™ Big Adventure March Break-Toronto Zoo

Come on an adventure with Thomas and see the world through his eyes this March Break, discovering new friends, cultures and animals. The Special Events Centre has transformed into Tidmouth Sheds bringing with it fun for children and parents. Throughout the week, guests can pick up a Thomas & Friends™ branded Passport from the Special Events Centre, taking them on a scavenger-hunt journey through 6 different regions across the zoo, looking for Thomas’ newly made friends. Find all his friends, learn about the regions, the animals and complete each location. After you’ve finished, head back to Tidmouth Sheds (Special Events Centre) for more Thomas & Friends fun like colouring sheets, live animal visitors and a live screening area featuring the latest season of Thomas & Friends™.

Price of admission: General Admission (ages 13 – 64) $23.00 ($20.35 + $2.65 HST), Senior (ages 65+) $18.00 ($15.93 + $2.07 HST), Child (ages 3 – 12) $14.00 ($12.39 + $1.61 HST), Child (ages 2 & younger) FREE

Treewalk Village Adventure Park for Kids
3291 Stouffville Rd. Whitchurch-Stouffville ON https://treetoptrekking.com/maple-syrup-festival/
Dates available: March 9 – 17

Treewalk Village at Treetop Trekking’s Stouffville location is open over March Break as part of the Bruce’s Mill Maple Syrup Festival. Special 1-hour visits available.

Price of admission: $10 plus festival admission fee

GlowZone 360
www.glowzone360.com
Dates available: Every Day

360 Combo: 1 Game of Laser Tag, 1 Game of Mini Golf and a $5 Arcade card

Price of admission: $14.99

Reptilia Zoo
2501 Rutherford Road, Vaughan ON, L4K 2N6 905 761 6223 www.reptilia.org

Price of admission: 17$ adult, 12$ kids

Special events: Feedings, tours, shows, camp.

Southwestern Ontario:

Explore Waterloo Region
Waterloo, Ontario

For fun events in this region, visit:
https://www.explorewaterlooregion.com/2019/03/march-break-fun-in-waterloo-region/

Laser Quest London
149 Carling Street, London Ontario 519-660-6000
Dates available: March 8-March 17
Extended hours:
Mon – Thursday 12PM – 9PM, Friday & Saturday 12PM – 11 PM, Sunday 12 PM – 6PM

March Break Triple Play

3 Games of Laser Quest for $20 per person

Price of admission: Regular price per game is $9

Ruthven Park National Historic Site
243 Highway #54 Cayuga Ontario – 905.772.0560
Dates available: March 11-15

Monday – Mad Science will warm you up with a “Beach Day with Bugs”.
Tuesday – Want to learn how the Thompson Family made butter, cheese and ice cream? Join us for a presentation by the Dairy Farmers of Ontario.
Wednesday – Step back in time to a nineteenth century classroom, participate in pen & ink and chalk & slate activities with staff visiting from Wilson MacDonald School Museum.
Thursday – See up close and learn all about common backyard birds with Ruthven’s bird banders.
Friday – Lorrie Green will share her passion for turtles, talk about their importance and species that are found locally.

All programs include a tour of the Historic Mansion, tours running from 1pm – 3pm on the hour.

Price of admission: $25 for a family pass

More info at: https://ruthvenparknationalhistoricsite.com/11946-2/

Kingpin Cambridge
355 Hespeler Road Cambridge ON N1R 6B3 226.336.2695
Dates available: Now until March 17th

Early Bird Bowling! Bowl from 9am to 11am for only $9.99 (+HST) per hour (for up to 6 people). Shoe rental not included. Reserve online at Kingpincambridge.com

Price of admission: $9.99 (+HST) (shoe rental additional)

Boston Pizza Kingpin Bowlounge
425 Bingemans Centre Dr. Kitchener ON N2B 3X7 519.745.8888
Dates available: Now until March 17th

Early Bird Bowling! Bowl from 9am to 11am for only $9.99 (+HST) per hour (for up to 6 people). Shoe rental not included. Reserve online at kingpinbowlounge.ca

Price of admission: $9.99 (+HST) (shoe rental additional)

FunworX
425 Bingemans Centre Dr. Kitchener ON N2B 3X7 519.745.8888
Dates available: Now until March 17th

Buy a $50 GameworX gamecard and be entered to WIN a GIANT 6 foot teddy bear!

Price of admission: With purchase of $50 Gamecard

More info at: http://bingemans.com/funworx/

Fanshawe Pioneer Village

(Activities located in the Sprite Family Visitor Centre’s Trillium Gallery)
March Break Family Drop-in Day
Enter at 1424 Clarke Road, London ON.
Dates available: March 14, 2019 10:00am-3:00pm

For more information on this event call: 519-457-1296 ext. 817

On March 14th be the first to see our new exhibit, “Celebrate 60!: The Enduring Legacy of Fanshawe Pioneer Village,” featuring artifacts from our permanent collection showcasing the past 60 years of the museum!

Families can explore the gallery and try hands-on activities connected to the 60th anniversary! Discover mystery artifacts, learn about being a curator, design your own pioneer village, and more.

Price of admission: Free

More info at: http://www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca/events

Georgian Bay:

Scenic Caves Nature Adventures – Nordic Centre
260 Scenic Caves Rd, Blue Mountains, L9Y 0P2 (705) 446-0256
Dates available: March 11- 17, 2019

March Break Adventures at Scenic Caves Nordic Centre

March 11-15, 2019 – Celebrate the final days of winter with outdoor adventures: Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, Southern Ontario’s longest Suspension Bridge, Guided Night Snowshoe Hikes, Scavenger Hunt + path of wooden sculptures, Children’s Adventure Playground, Warm-up Cabin, roast spider dogs + s’mores at the outdoor fire pit and more. Weather permitting. (705) 446-0256 /

More info at: www.sceniccaves.com

Price of admission: Trail admission: Adult $17 / Youth $15 / Kids 7 and under free. Rental packages for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing also available at an additional cost.

Bayview Wildwood Resort
1500 Port Stanton Parkway, Severn Bridge On. P0E 1N0 705-689-2338 www.bayviewwildwood.com
Dates available: March 8-17, 2019
Stay 3 or more nights and get one free
Get more for less! All inclusive packages include lakeside accommodation, dinner & breakfast daily, family activities and entertainment.
Price of admission: Nightly Rates start at $174 pp/nt, 2 Children Free.

In Play Inc
551 Bryne Dr., Barrie www.inplayinc.ca
Dates available: March Break

March Break Events All Week!

Monkey Monday, Toddler Tuesday, Super Hero Wednesday, Princess Party Thursday, Teddy Bear Friday

Price of admission: $10

Niagara Region:

Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours
55 River Frontage Road, Niagara Falls ON 1-888-438-4444
Dates available: March 11-March 15 2019

$10 OFF per person for all summer jet boat tours booked between March 11-March 15, using code: MARCH19.

Price of admission: $69.95 Adult ($59.95), $45.95 Child ($35.95)

More info at: https://www.whirlpooljet.com/

Fort Erie Historical Museum
402 Ridge Road, Ridgeway Ontario. 905-894-5322
Dates Available: March 11, 12, 14 for specific programs. 9-5 Sunday-Friday.

https://www.forterie.ca/pages/FortErieHistoricalMuseum

Drop in programming.

Bring your family to the Fort Erie Historical Museum, 402 Ridge Road, Ridgeway, over March Break to discover local history activities. Three days of different topics of history to explore!

Monday, March 11 – Archaeology. Become a history detective with “Archaeological Adventures,” an activity that allows you to take a close look at ancient artifacts uncovered at the Peace Bridge archaeological site and learn how Fort Erie’s Indigenous people once lived.

Tuesday, March 12 – Fort Erie’s early settlers. Ever wonder what life was like before technology? “Early Settlers” lets you step into the shoes of the people who lived in Fort Erie hundreds of years ago. Visitors will be able to try on recreations of period costumes and learn about some popular toys and games.

Thursday, March 14 – Fenian Raids and Battle of Ridgeway. Did you know that a very important battle took place right here in Ridgeway over 150 years ago? Learn more about the Battle of Ridgeway and Fenian Raids through activities and crafts. Make a medal like the ones earned in 1866, become a war artist like Alexander von Erichsen, or explore our exhibit to discover artifacts from this significant event.

All programs are self guided and take approximately half an hour to complete. Parent supervision is required.

Drop-in any time between 9-5 on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday to participate in the activities or come to see our exhibits and complete an exhibit scavenger hunt any day over the break!

Admission: Admission is by donation for exhibitions and programs.

Northern Ontario:

Tourism Timmins
Timmins, ON

For a list of March Break events in this region, visit:
http://www.tourismtimmins.com/assets/Activities-In-Timmins-March-11-17-2019.pdf

Eastern Ontario:

Lanark County, Maple Syrup Capital of Ontario
www.LanarkCountyTourism.ca
1-888-452-6275
Dates available: Seasonal camps open until mid-April

The sap is running and maple syrup season has officially begun in Lanark County! Visit over 15 sugar camps and see how this sweet time-honoured tradition is practiced using heritage and modern methods. During march break, special events are taking place at Fulton’s and Wheelers’ multi-generation family Maple Pancake Houses.

Sugar Bush Magic at Fulton’s in Pakenham www.fultons.ca

March Break Maple Festival at Wheelers in McDonald’s Corners www.wheelersmaple.com
Call 1-888-4-LANARK for your free Maple Routes map

Price of admission: Free Admission

Haunted Walk of Kingston
200 Ontario Street, Kingston
Dates available: Mar 11-16

https://hauntedwalk.com/kingston-tours/

The Original Haunted Walk runs nightly at 7:30pm, departing from our ticket office at 200 Ontario Street.

Price of admission: $23.75+tax adults; $19.75+tax youth (up to age 17)

Haunted Walk of Ottawa
46 1/2 Sparks St. 613-232-0344
Dates available: Ghosts and Gallows – Mar 11-16; French – Mar 15-16

https://hauntedwalk.com/ottawa-tours/

– Ghosts and the Gallows runs nightly (Mar 11-16) at 8pm. Also available in French on Mar 15 and 16.

– Crime and Punishment jail tour available Mar 15 and 16.

All tours depart from our ticket office at 46 1/2 Sparks St and end at the old Carleton County Jail (75 Nicholas St)