Situated out of town but well worth a family visit, this does all the things giant amusement parks do, from stomach-churning roller coasters to inhabited cartoon characters. For a more authentic experience, the Canadian National Exhibition operates for three weeks up to Labour Day (first Monday in September) at Exhibition Place.
Area Toronto
Transport Yorkdale or York Mills subway then GO bus/Highway 400, exit Rutherford Road (just north of Highway 401) .
Telephone 905 832 7000
Open Late May-mid June 10am-6pm daily. Mid June-Aug 10am-10pm daily. Sept-mid Oct 10am-8pm Sat, Sun. Closed mid Oct-late May.
Admission $50; $25 3-6s, concessions.
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