Local Educational Excursions

Hamilton Children's Museum
Changing exhibits, hands-on.
546 4848-Hamilton

Dundurn Castle National Historic Site
The home of former prime minister Sir Allan MacNab.
York Blvd-Hamilton

Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology
546 4797 900 Woodward St.-Hamilton

Hamilton Military Museum
546 2872 York Blvd -Hamilton

Erland Lee Museum
Learn about 1860's pioneer life, Student tours & activities.
662-2691-Stoney Creek

Whitehern
546 2018 41 Jackson St. W. -Hamilton

 

Campbell House
Built in 1822 for the 6th Chief Justice of Upper Canada  
160 Queen St. W. at University in Toronto. 416 597 0227

Casa Loma
Explore a real castle with secret passages, decorated suites, an 800 foot tunnel, stables and spiralling staircases leading up to the towers.  
1 Austin Terrace Toronto 416 923 1171

Crawford Lake Iroquoian Village
Visit a 15th century Iroquoian Village with reconstructed longhouses.
Located at Steeles Ave. and Guelph Line, south of Hwy 401 in Milton  905 854 0234

Gibson House
Visit this 1851 restored home of David Gibson, local Politician and land surveyor.  The discovery Gallery is filled with hands on, interactive displays.
5172 Yonge St.  416 395 7432 Toronto

Fort York
Step back in time at this fort restored from the war of 1812.  Costumed demonstrations recreate military life.
On Garrison Rd.  near Bathurst and Front St.  416 392 6907 Toronto

Ireland House at Oakridge Farm
A restored 1835 home with costumed interpretive tours, special events, workshops and education programs.
2168 Guelph Line  905 332 9888 Burlington

Museums & Galleries

Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St. W.  Family Fun Hotline 416 979 6615 Toronto

Bata Shoe Museum 
A look at the sole of Canada from the ground up.
327 Bloor St W.  416 979 7799 Toronto

Bradley Museum  
Originally constructed in the 1830's  this farmhouse has been restored to reveal early life of settlers.  
1620 Orr Rd. 905 822 1569  Mississauga

Children's Own Museum
Toronto's first children's museum.  Active learning through play.
Next to the ROM  416 542 1492 Toronto

Country Heritage Park
Take a trip into Ontario's agricultural past through over 30 buildings & exhibits.
144 Townline Rd.  905 878 8151 Milton

Halton Region Museum
This centre for exploring Halton Region's natural and Cultural centre features the original homestead of the Alexander family in 1836. 
Located in Kelso Conservation Area 905 875 2200 Halton

Holocaust Education and Memorial Centre
A centre dedicated to the holocaust.
Free admission 416 635 2883

Jewish Discovery Place Children's Museum
Feature's toys, games, costumes, puzzles, arts & crafts.  Fun for all.
4588 Bathurst St.  416 636 1880 ext 456 Toronto

Joseph Brant Museum
Artifacts from the 1700's to present day, focusing on the life of Joseph Brant.
1240 Northshore Blvd.  905 634 3556 Burlinton

McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Kleinburg's museum of Canadian Art offers Art classes, nature walks & guided tours.
905 893 1121

Metropolitan Toronto Police Museum
Interactive displays featuring police and crime memorabilia. 
Free admission.  40 College St.  Toronto 416 808 7020

Oakville Museum
A 4 acre estate and 3 historic buildings on the history of the town of Oakville.
8 navy St.  Oakville  905 338 4400

Peel Museum
Peel Heritage
9 Wellington St. E. 905 454 5441 Brampton

The Pier, Toronto's Waterfront Museum
Experience 2 floors of nautically themed interactive exhibits and displays.
245 Queen's Quay Toronto 416 338 PIER

Royal Ontario Museum
Family Oriented permanent exhibits include hands on Bio diversity, Earth & Discovery Gallery.
100 Queen's Park 416 586 5797 Toronto

Science & Nature

Spruce Lane Farm House 
A turn of the century working farmhouse with barns, animals, orchards & children's program.
1218 Burloak Dr.  905 827 6911 ext. 271 Burlington

Mountsburg Conservation Area
Located on Milborough Line, south of the 401 905 336 1158

Ontario Science Centre
Special Themes  compliment extensive permanent  exhibits in space communications & more.
770 don Mills Rd.  416 696 3127 Toronto

Toronto Zoo
A vast area with a variety of animals indoors and out.
Located at Hwy 401 and Meadowvale Rd. 416 392 5938 Toronto

Sports

Hockey Hall of Fame Featuring a collection of major NHL trophies, exhibits, and interactive games.
30 Yonge St.  416 360 7765 Toronto

Canadian Football Hall of Fame
The history of Canadian Football is profiled through exhibits and hands on Zone.
58 Jackson St. W. 905 528 7566 Hamilton

 

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