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Photo: Courtesy of Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
1. Dive into marine life at Ripley?s Aquarium of Canada
Have you ever seen a shark up close" At Ripley?s Aquarium, families can get a good look at these toothy predators, along with octopuses, starfish, crabs, jellyfish and much more. The fun, interactive exhibits cover a wide range of marine ecosystems, from the Great Lakes to tropical reefs. Kids can get their hands wet at stations designed for play and learning, catch a Dive Show at Ray Bay and spot the sharks in the Dangerous Lagoon Tunnel.
More info: ripleyaquariums.com
Photo: Courtesy of the Gardiner Museum
2. Make art at the Gardiner Museum
Ordinarily, ?kids + ceramics museum? sounds like a dubious combo. At the Gardiner Museum?s Family Sundays, however, your little monsters are actually encouraged to touch things. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., kids can sculpt clay, paint tiles and more (adult supervision is required for kids under 12). The activities change each week, so check the museum?s website to see what?s coming up. Family Sundays activities are included with general admission; youth 18 and under get in free. More info: gardinermuseum.on.ca
Photo: Hands-On Centre, courtesy of the AGO
3. Get creative at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Nurture your kids? creative side with activities at the AGO. Visit the Kids? Gallery, which combines specially curated art exhibitions with fun, hands-on activities. (The current feature is ?Pets ...