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It?s summertime and the living is FUN! Celebrate all that the season has to offer by exploring the cultural hub of Toronto and its surrounding areas. With everything from live shows and thrilling rides to tasty bites and role-playing adventures, there’s something for everyone in your family. So save yourself a few hundred refrains of “I’m bored” by planning a season your kids won’t soon forget! We’ve found 50 of the most exciting things to do in and around Ontario’s capital ?scroll down to see them all.
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The Rec Room
Prepare for sensory overload! Located steps from the CN Tower, Rogers Centre and Ripley?s Aquarium, The Rec Room is a rare play space that caters to both adults and kids. The big draw for little ones is the 80-plus arcade games?everything from racing games to roller coaster simulators, and everything in between. (Note: Like at all arcades, your kids are likely to walk by shooter games, too.) When you?re all gamed out?or you?ve run out of credits on your pre-loaded card?sit down for a bite to eat at The Rec Room?s restaurant, THREE10, where you?ll find delicious Canadian-inspired cuisine, 20 beers on tap for mom and dad, and a surprisingly tasty, but still accessible, menu for little ones. (Hello, mac and cheese with bacon strips and a side of roasted broccoli with Parmesan!) Afterwards, older kids can enjoy a game of ping pong while their parents play pool. If your kids are 1...