Family-Friendly Things To-Do in Ontario

Are you an Ontario resident looking for staycation ideas for the whole family? Ontario is chock-full of family-friendly activities and fun things to do. On top of that, with the Ontario Staycation Tax Credit, Ontario residents can claim 20% of their eligible accommodations when filing your personal Income Tax and Benefit Return. If you’re ready for this win-win, check out our family-friendly round up of things to do for a staycation in Ontario.

Go underground to see the Bonnechere Caves

Discovered in 1955, but over 5 million years old, the Bonnechere Caves are a sight to see. As one of the most accessible caves in Canada, children and seniors are welcome here. It’s located on the Bonnechere River, where you can hike and picnic after your cave tour. They open this May 2022.

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Find an immersive experience for the whole family  

For a little bit of everything for everyone in the family, check out Yours Outdoors, a local Halliburton company that connects you with local guides, artists, and foodies. From painting outdoors, fishing, and glassblowing, to the Wolf Howl and Hike and Foraging for Wild Edible Mushrooms activities, choose an immersive experience that’s fun for the whole family.

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Go on a waterfalls tour

If your family enjoys hiking and exploring, visit Owen Sound, Ontario. Owen Sound is located at the Niagara Escarpment, and there are four popular waterfalls you can check out: Inglis Falls, Jones Falls, Indian Falls, and Weavers’ Creek Falls. Each waterfall is less than 10 kilometeres from Downtown Owen Sound and can easily be visited in one day.

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See polar bears at Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat

Do your kids love polar bears? According to Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat, they are “the only facility in the world dedicated purely to the care of polar bears.” Located on a vast 24 acres in Cochrane, Ontario, go watch Ganuk, Henry, and Inukshuk play in the snow.

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Explore history in Limestone City

History buffs, young and old, will enjoy a visit to “Limestone City”, also known as Kingston, Ontario. Strategically located between Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, the city has been a trading post for the French and a military post for the British. Explore historic sites like the Fort Henry National Historic Site, both a “living museum” and  a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or visit the Bellevue House, the home of Canada’s first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald.

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