What to do with the family in Toronto during March Break

There is plenty of family fun to be had across the GTA on this March Break.

There are both indoor and outdoor activities to entertain the kids with the City of Toronto encouraging families to take advantage of the numerous free and affordable activities available this week.

• CampTO – Spots are still available for Virtual CampTO, a live and interactive online camp experience for children ages four to 12
• Community recreation – City community centres also offer free or low-cost programs for all ages
• Skating – Many outdoor artificial ice rinks are open throughout March Break, weather permitting
• Skiing/snowboarding – Earl Bales Ski and Snowboard Centre is offering skiing and snowboarding, as well as lessons
• Swimming – City pools will offer free leisure swimming
• Toronto Island Park – Ferries from downtown will be running through the week
• Conservatories/greenhouses – Both the Allan Gardens and Centennial Park conservatories are and open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Riverdale Farm – Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is free
• High Park Zoo – Open every day between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
• Toronto Zoo – Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. – last admission at 5 p.m
• Toronto Public Library – Offering a number of virtual events for school-age children
• Fort York National Historic Site – Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with outdoor tours at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays with additional tours at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. on weekend

The GTA is in store for a rain-snow mix to begin the week but the cooler air will give way to spring-like temperatures and a near record-high for St. Patrick’s Day on Thursday.

Good Monday morning! #Toronto GTA. It’s a clear, cool start. Clouds and milder air on the way and then rain/snow overnight and for Tuesday. By Thursday, St. Patrick’s Day ???? all the way up to 17°C

— Jill Taylor (@JillTaylorCity) March 14, 2022

More than 70 COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be open across Toronto this week as the city aims to bring shots to convenient locations, including camps, schools, and at Union Station.

There will also be clinics at 12 Toronto Public Library branches as part of the ‘vaxx and read’ campaign until Wednesday.

All five Toronto mass-immunization clinics continue to operate:

• Cloverdale Mall, 250 The East Mall
• Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St W.
• Mitchell Field Community Centre, 89 Church Ave.
• Woodbine Mall, 500 Rexdale Blvd.
• 1940 Eglinton Ave. E.