BABY SAFETY
BOOKS
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
CLOTHING
DAYCARES/NURSERIES
ENTERTAINMENT/PARTY PLANNING Arts and Crafts
INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
LEARNING CENTRES/MUSEUMS with kid-friendly programs/exhibits
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
RESTURANTS
SUMMER CAMPS
TOYS FOR CHILDREN
TUTORING SERVICES/LESSONS
VACATION SPOTS
BABY SAFETY
Baby Figure Monitor
By: Safety 1st
Digital 1st Audio MonitorBy: Safety 1st
Secure Sounds 2.4 GHz Digital Monitor
By: Summer Infant
Heart-to-Heart Prenatal Listening System
By: Summer Infant
Super Clear Dual Monitor
By: Safety 1st
iMonitor Duo Multi-Child Digital Baby Monitor
By: Graco
Private Connection Monitor
By: Fisher-Price
Sound N' Lights Monitor
By: Fisher-Price
Day and Night Video Monitor
By: Summer Infant
Graco Extra Camera for Flat Panel Video Monitor
By: Graco
High Definition Digital Video Monitor
By: Safety 1st
Best View Color Handheld Video Monitor
By: Summer Infant
Day and Night Color Flat Screen Video Monitor Set
By: Summer Infant
Swing Closed Security Gate with Extensions
By: Dream Baby
Hallway Security Gate with Extensions
By: Dream Baby
Classic Wood Gate
By: Eddie Bauer
Stair Gate and Smart Light Gate
By: Safety 1st
Extra Tall Hallway Gate with Extensions
By: Dream Baby
Extra Tall Swing Close Security Gate with Extensions
By: Dream Baby
Sure and Secure Deluxe Wood Walk-Thru Gate
By: Summer Infant
Lock Push-Button Toilet
By: Safety 1st
Lock Front Load Washer-Drier
By: Safety 1st
Locks Window
By: Safety 1st
Press N Pull Outlet Plugs
By: Safety 1st
Adjustable Multi-Purpose Strap
By: Safety 1st
Mist Humidifier
(Frog, Cow, Pig, Elephant, Panda, Penguin, Hello Kitty, Thomas the Tank, Spongebob Square Pants)
By: Crane Cool
BOOKS
Breakthrough Parenting for Children with Special Needs: Raising the Bar of Expectations
By: Judy Winter
This is a great resource for parents who care for children with special needs.
Effective Parenting for the Hard-to-Manage Child: A Skills-Based Book
By: Georgia DeGangi and Anne Kendall
This book has thoughtful insight into the mind and thought of a difficult child.
How to Talk So Kids Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk
By: Adele Faber
Puts the parent in the child’s mind in order to be able to communicate more effectively with each other.
Keys to Parenting Your Anxious Child
By: Katharina Manassis M.D.
This book includes the contributions by many educated doctors, psychiatrists, paediatricians and other experts.
Parenting after Separation: Making the Most of Family Changes
By: Jill Burrett
Helps parents help their children deal with life changes, including separation.
Parenting Beyond Belief: On Raising Ethical, Caring Kids without Religion
By: Dale McGowan
This is an enjoyable and interesting read, with many reflections by famous individuals on topics such as whether or not to raise your child in a religious culture.
Raise Your Kids without Raising Your Voice
By: Sarah Radcliffe
The book has many interesting techniques for parenting along with lessons parents can give their children on dealing with disappointment and jealousy.
Raising Boys: Why Boys Are Different - and How to Help Them Become Happy and Well-Balanced Men
By: Steve Biddulph
This humourous book describes the difference between raising a girl and a raising a boy.
Sacred Parenting
By: Gary Thomas
Thomas focuses more on the effect of parenting on the parents than on the children, but gives the reader an interesting perspective on discipline.
Screamfree Parenting: The Revolutionary Approach to Raising Your Kids by Keeping Your Cool
By: Hal Edward Runkel
This book gives parents a way to control their emotions in order to be able to maintain control at home.
Setting Limits with Your Strong-Willed Child: Eliminating Conflict by Establishing CLEAR, Firm, and Respectful Boundaries
By: Robert J. Mackenzie
This books explores the idea of giving children boundaries and strong rules.
Siblings without Rivalry
By: Faber and Faber
In this book, the message is to never make comparisons, especially when parenting children with very different personalities.
The ADHD Parenting Handbook: Practical Advice for Parents from Parents
By: Colleen Alexander-Roberts
This book is written after extensive research with parents of children with ADHD.
The Breastfeeding Answer Book: Pocket Guide
By: Nancy Mohrbacher
An excellent resource with tips, Q and A’s, and techniques on breastfeeding.
The Everything Father's First Year Book: A Survival Guide for The First 12 Months Of Being a Dad
By: Vincent Iannelli
With so many books written for mom, Vincent Iannelli gives some insight into the difficult task of being a father.
The Mother of all Parenting Books: An All-Canadian Guide to Raising a Happy, Healthy Child from Preschool through the Preteens
By: Ann Douglas
A light read with an easy-to-follow text that provides information from pregnancy to childhood.
The Year My Son and I Were Born
A Story of Down Syndrome, Motherhood, and Self-Discovery
By: Kathryn Lynard Soper
This novel describes the life of a parent raising a child with Down Syndrome; it is both revealing and moving.
Unconditional Parenting: Moving from Rewards and Punishments to Love and Reason
By: Alfie Kohn
The author discusses at great length our society’s ideas about punishment and reward, and their effects on parenting.
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
50 Below Zero
By: Robert Munsch
Jason’s father sleep walks and ends up in the most unusual of places. On a particularly cold night Jason decides to follow.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
By: Judith Viorst
This book about a young boy with a testy temperament is great to read to a child; maybe on a terrible, horrible, no good very bad day.
Blueberries for Sal
By: Robert McCloskey
Blueberries for Sal follows the adventures of a girl and her baby bear while hunting for blueberries.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
By: Bill Martin Jr.
With its great illustrations by Eric Carle, children will be able to identify the words by looking at the pictures.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
By: Bill Martin Jr.
This book is both bright and lively with its rhythmic lines.
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
By Judi Barrett
With a creative and fascinating plot about a town with the most unusual weather, you and your child will be sure to enjoy this book.
Corduroy
By: Don Freeman
This endearing story of a stuffed bear stuck in a department store waiting to find a home is perfect for any child.
Goodnight Moon
By: Margaret Wise Brown
Considered one of the best bedtime stories to read to a child.
Green Eggs and Ham
By: Dr. Seuss
Children will love the wild rhymes and humorous plot of this classic children’s book.
Harold and the Purple Crayon
By: Crockett Johnson
Since its publication in 1955, this book has inspired many young readers to use their imagination.
Love You Forever
By: Robert Munsch
The memorable story of the strong bond between a mother and her child.
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
By: Virginia Lee Burton
An inspiring story of perseverance and hope.
Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?
By: Dr. Seuss
Teaches little ones both words and sounds.
Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!
By: Dr. Seuss
This story teaches children to have a wonderful imagination.
One Fish, Two Fish, Three, Four, Five Fish
By: Dr. Seuss
A funny and interesting way to teach your child to count.
Purple, Green and Yellow
By: Robert Munsch
Purple, Green and Yellow follows Brigid, a young girl in love with markers.
Red is Best
By: Kathy Stinson
This charming book is easy to relate to as it is written from a child’s perspective.
The Giving Tree
By: Shel Silverstein
This story has a great interpretation of the gift of giving.
The Little House
By: Virginia Lee Burton
The Little House is the story of a house on a hill that begins far from a city but as the story goes on, the city begins to surround the house.
The Paper Bag Princess
By: Robert Munsch
A beautiful princess is swept away by a fiery dragon before she is able to marry Prince Charming. But when he tries to rescue her, it doesn’t end up like all the other fairytales do.
The Story about Ping
By: Marjorie Flack
This book is filled with many funny anecdotes of Ping the duck’s misadventures.
The Story of Ferdinand
By: Munro Leaf
The Story of Ferdinand, about peace and contentment, was written over 50 years ago but still resonates today.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
By: Eric Carle
Children will love to listen to the story of a caterpillar's transformation into a beautiful butterfly.
Tikki Tikki Tembo
By: Arlene Mosel
This is book is based on an old Chinese folktale about how the people of China came to give their children short names instead of the traditionally long, and more honourable, names.
Where the Wild Things Are
By: Maurice Sendak
A classic, that can be enjoyed by both parents and their children, highlighted by the author’s extraordinary imagination and ideas.
CLOTHING
Babies R US
http://www.babiesrus.ca
Babies R Us, under Toys R Us, offer a vast selection of anything you might need for babies from clothing to baby furniture and toys. A very mom-friendly place to shop!
Baby on the Hip
http://babyonthehip.ca
Baby on the Hip thrives on having hip and stylish products that you can’t find at any other store. Their products are made from organic and natural products.
BB Buggy
http://www.bbbuggy.ca
Featuring cute, quote-bearing organic onesies for babies between 6 and 12 months.
Bean Sprout
http://www.beansprout.ca/index.html
Bean Sprout is dedicated to the resale of designer clothing for infants and babies. They carry several different items, including elegant dresses and suits for special occasions.
Children's Place, The
http://www.childrensplace.com
The Children's Place has a variety of stylish clothing for kids, including swimsuits and shoes. They even have items for newborns!
Disney Store, The
http://www.disneystore.com/
The Disney Store carries everything Disney, from Wall-E t-shirts to storytelling Princess Alarm Clock Radios.
Ella Kids & Baby Clothes
http://www.ellakids.com
Selling high quality kids clothing in Brampton, Toronto and the GTA. This company was started out of necessity by a mom with a 3 year-old little girl.
Funky Monkey, The
https://www.funkymonkeybaby.com/main.php
Carries a variety of brands -- from Lacoste to Coccoli, along with a wide range of styles and products.
Gap, The
http://www.gap.com/browse/division.do?cid=6344
The Baby Gap provides babies with simple and easy-to-match clothing for their wardrobe.
Gymboree
http://www.gymboree.com
Gymboree is stocked with tons of adorable articles of children's clothing and, in some locations, entertainment in the form of a movie or toys to keep the kids busy while you shop.
Jacadi
http://jacadiusa.com/index.php/
Jacadi’s is dedicated to the styling of young children and babies. Their products are both of high quality and reasonable prices.
KaiKids
http://www.kaikids.com
Organic baby clothes made from cotton, bamboo, and soy-fibre. Natural, pure, gentle, and toxin free baby clothes. Health is always in style!
Lileo
http://www.lileo.ca
Designed for the parents-to-be: 20 foot test-track for trying out an extensive stroller selection, loads of helpful, friendly staff, and a private nursing room. A wide variety of baby’s bedding, car seats, accessories, and almost everything else to do with baby is available.
Li'l Niblets & Sprouts
http://www.lilniblets.com
With their exceptional service and knowledgeable staff, you are sure to find whatever you need for your child.
Justice
http://www.shopjustice.com
At Justice you can find clothing that is both inexpensive but still very fashionable for your children.
Mexx Kids
http://www.mexx.com/
With their contemporary and reasonably priced clothing, you are sure to find something for your little one.
My Aunt Elephant
http://myauntelephant.com
Neat clothing and accessories decorated with hearts, daisies, animals, flowers, and beautiful colours. Love the shoes n' sandals!
Roots
http://canada.roots.com/
Roots’ is Canada’s #1 lifestyle brand with clothes varying from their classic, environmentally-friendly products to their trendy baby dresses.
Osh Kosh B'Gosh
http://www.oshkoshbgosh.com
Since being founded in 1895, Osh Kosh B'Gosh has become a respected brand with both high quality and colourful clothing.
Peek-A-Boo Baby Store
http://www.peek-a-bookids.ca
Peek-A-Boo offers quality baby and toddler supplies, and has seasonal sales with discounts up to 50% off. Located throughout the GTA.
PerryWinkles Kids
http://www.perrywinkleskids.com
Specializing in hand-smocked dresses for little girls and big occasions, from newborn to size 6!
Retro Baby, The
http://www.theretrobaby.com
Retro Baby is for babies like Bluenotes and The Black Market is for teens. They are renowned for their swag-styled print-wear (featuring bands like Iron Maiden, Run DMC, The Beatles, and more).
Simon Says…
http://www.simonsayskids.ca
Simon Says offers some of the most exclusive lines of designer brand children's clothing (sizes 0 - 12), toys, decor, and accessories in Toronto. Style and store content are constantly changing!
Slingin' Babies
http://www.slingin-babies.com
Creative baby slings and carriers, hand-woven from super soft, pure cotton. Mobility & comfort!
DAYCARES/NURSERIES
Ashworth Preschool
http://ashworthpreschool.ca/
227 Ashworth Avenue, Toronto, ON
(416) 530 - 1707
Age Groups: Toddler / Kindergarten / Preschool
Campus Community Co-Op Day Care Centre
http://www.toronto.ca/children/dmc/webreg/gcreg1255.html
370 Huron Street, Toronto, ON
(416) 946 - 0875
Age groups: Infant / Toddler / Preschool
Charles Street Jr YMCA
http://www.ymcatoronto.org/en/find-ymca/toronto/central-toronto/child-care-ctr/charles-street-child-care.html
42 Charles Street East, Toronto, ON
(416) 928 - 3362 Ext: 407
Age Groups: Infant / Toddler / Preschool
Christine’s Child Care Academy
http://www.toronto.ca/children/dmc/webreg/gcreg1408.html
36 Dundonald Street, Toronto, ON
(416) 924 - 2113
Age Groups: Infant / Toddler / Preschool
Church of the Messiah Day Care
http://www.messiahdaycare.com/
240 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON
(416) 929 - 5272
Age groups: Toddler / Preschool
Church Street School Day Care
http://www.toronto.ca/children/dmc/webreg/gcreg1891.html
83 Alexander Street, Toronto, ON
(416) 925 - 1197
Age groups: Preschool / Schoolage
Cottingham Child Care Centre
http://www.toronto.ca/children/dmc/webreg/gcreg1294.html
85 Birch Avenue, Toronto, ON
(416) 966 - 5939
Age groups: Schoolage
Glen Road Child Care Centre
http://www.toronto.ca/children/dmc/doccs/docc1876.html
443 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON
(416) 392 - 5059
Age groups: Kindergarten / Preschool / Schoolage
Huron Superfriends Inc.
http://www.superfriends.ca/
541 Huron Street, Toronto, ON
(416) 921 - 7551
Age groups: Schoolage
Jesse Ketchum Child Care Centre
http://www.toronto.ca/children/dmc/doccs/docc1889.html
7 Berryman Street, Toronto, ON
(416) 392 - 5061
Age groups: Infant / Toddler / Preschool / Schoolage
Kids And Company Ltd.
http://www.kidsandcompany.ca/default.aspx
160 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON
(416) 924 - 5437
Age groups: Infant / Toddler / Preschool
Les Bouts D'Choux
http://boutsdchoux.com/
25 Linden Street, Toronto, ON
(416) 960 - 9929
Age groups: Toddler / Preschool / Schoolage
Mooredale Preschool - Coach House
http://www.mooredale.org/preschool/preschool.htm
146 Crescent Road, Toronto, ON
(416) 922 - 3952
Age groups: Infant / Toddler / Preschool
Mount Pleasant Road Children's Circle
http://www.toronto.ca/children/dmc/webreg/gcreg11921.html
129 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON
(416) 920 – 0639
Age groups: Toddler
Queen's Park Child Care Centre
http://www.qpccc.ca/
900 Bay Street, Toronto, ON
(416) 327 - 9979
Age groups: Infant / Toddler / Preschool
Rosedale Montessori School
http://www.rosedalechildrensvillage.com/Site/Welcome_.html
129 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON
(416) 921 - 2698
Age groups: Infant / Toddler / Preschool
Thorncliffe Park Day Care Centre
http://www.toronto.ca/children/dmc/webreg/gcreg1050.html
48 Thorncliffe Park Drive, Toronto, ON
(416) 423 - 0880
Age Groups: Infant / Toddler / Preschool / Schoolage
Zoe Day Care
http://www.toronto.ca/children/dmc/webreg/gcreg5875.html
12 McMurrich Street, Toronto, ON
(416) 921 - 4914
Age groups: Infant / Toddler / Preschool
Wellesley Early Learning Centre
http://www.toronto.ca/children/dmc/webreg/gcreg10219.html
495 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, ON
(416) 928 - 9900 Ext: 221
Age groups: Infant / Toddler / Preschool
ENTERTAINMENT/PARTY PLANNING Arts and Crafts
Amazon Indoor Playground-Downtown
1500 Royal York Road
Etobicoke Ontario (416)656-5832
www.amazonindoorplayground.com
Bata Shoe Museum
327 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario (416)979-7799
http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/events/index.shtml
Bizzy Bee Play Centre
1971 Queen Street East Suite 204
Toronto, Ontario (416)691-5111
http://www.bizzybeeplaycentre.com/
Boulderz Climbing CentreAddress:
1444 Dupont Street Unit #16
Toronto, Ontario (416) 516-6666
boulderzclimbing.com
Brampton Visual Arts Studio
1 Bartley Bull Parkway, Suite 10
Brampton Ontario (905) 453-9142
visualartsbrampton.com
Cats Pajamas
1851 Shadybrook Drive
Pickering, Ontario (416)410-1079
www.torontoclowns.com
Chucke Cheese’s
1-888-778-7193
http://www.chuckecheese.com/
Cooker Doo
110 Rumsey Road
Toronto, ON (416) 532-2232
http://www.cookerydoo.com/index.html
Dave and Buster’s
120 Interchange Way
Concord, Ontario (905)760-7600
http://www.daveandbusters.com/
Dish
390 Dupont Street
Toronto, Ontario 416-920-5559
http://www.dishcookingstudio.com/zf/public/site/kids/index.htm
Gardiner Show Museum Pottery Classes
111 Queen’s Park
Toronto, Ontario (416)586-8080
http://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/edumain.aspx?TopNavImage=4
Great Wolf Lodge
3950 Victoria Avenue
Niagara Falls, Ontario (905)354-4888
http://www.greatwolf.com/niagara/lodge
Joe Rockhead’s Indoor Rock Climbing
29 Fraser Avenue
Toronto, Ontario (416)538-7670
http://www.joerockheads.com/joerockheadsflash.html
Just Ducky Yonge Kids
3300 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario (416)488-3825
http://www.justduckyyongekids.com/
Kids Works
105 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario (416)483-1367
http://www.kidsworkstoronto.com/
Laser Quest
1980 Eglinton Avenue East
Scarborough, Ontario (905) 678-7272
http://www.laserquest.com/
Little Art Box
218 Sorauren Ave
Toronto, Ontario (416)530-5700
http://www.littleartbox.ca/
Medieval Times
10 Dufferin Street
Toronto, Ontario 1-866-543-9637
http://www.medievaltimes.com/index.php
Putting Edge
9625 Yonge Street
Richmond Hill, Ontario (905)855-5755
http://www.puttingedge.com/home.htm
The Chef Upstairs
516 Mount Pleasant Road
Toronto, Ontario (416) 544 9221
http://www.thechefupstairs.com/kidsprograms.html
The Enchanted Room
575 St.Clair Avenue West
Toronto Ontario (416)962-2639
http://www.theenchantedparty.com/
The Rock Oasis
27 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario (416) 703-3434
rockoasis.com
Sew Be It
282 Eglinton Avenue West
Toronto, Ontario (647)347-6353
http://www.sewbeitstudio.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=102&Itemid=73
The Glaze Craze
7670 Yonge Street, Unit 4
Thornhill, Ontario (905)886-9009
http://www.theglazecraze.com/1.html
The Kid’s Fun Factory
4065 Chesswood Drive
North York, Ontario (416)239-6047
www.thekidsfunfactory.com
INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Bannockburn School
www.bannockburn.ca
12 Bannockburn Avenue, Toronto, ON
(416) 789 – 7855
Grade Range: PreK to 6 Student Body: Co-Educational
Bayview Glen
www.bayviewglen.ca
275 Duncan Mill Road, Toronto, ON
(416) 443 - 1030
Grade Range: PreK to 12 Student Body: Co-Educational
Crescent School
www.crescentschool.org
2365 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON
(416) 449 - 2556 ext. 227
Grade Range: 3 to 12 Student Body: All boys
Crestwood School & Prep. College
www.crestwoodprepco.com
217 Brookbanks Drive, Toronto, ON
(416) 391 - 1441
Grade Range: 7 to 12 Student Body: Co-Educational
De La Salle College 'Oaklands'
www.delasalleoaklands.org
131 Farnham Avenue, Toronto, ON
(416) 969 - 8771
Grade Range: 5 to 12 Student Body: Co-Educational
Elmwood School
www.elmwood.ca
261 Buena Vista Road, Ottawa, ON
(613) 749 - 6761
Grade Range: Kindergarten to 12 Student Body: All girls
Greenwood College School
www.greenwoodcollege.com
443 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON
(416) 482 - 9811
Grade Range: 7 to 12 Student Body: Co-Educational
Hawthorn School for Girls
www.hawthornschool.com
North York, ON
Grade Range: PK to 12 Student Body: All girls
Hillfield Strathallan College
www.hsc.on.ca
299 Fennell Avenue West, Hamilton, ON
(905) 389 - 1367
Grade Range: M3 and JK – 12 Student Body: Co-Educational
Holy Trinity School
www.hts.on.ca
11300 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, ON
(905) 737 - 1114
Grade Range: JK to 12 Student Body: Co-Educational
Kempenfelt Bay School
www.kempenfeltbayschool.ca
576 Bryne Drive, Barrie, ON
(705) 739 – 4731
Grade Range: JK to 8 Student Body: Co-Educational
Kingsway College School
www.kcs.on.ca
4600 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON
(416) 234 - 5073
Grade Range: 1 to 8 Student Body: Co-Educational
MacLachlan College
www.maclachlan.ca
337 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON
(905) 844 - 0372 ex. 235
Grade Range: PK to 12 Student Body: Co-Educational
Matthews Hall
www.matthewshall.on.ca
1370 Oxford Street West, London, ON
(519) 471 - 1506
Grade Range: JK to 8 Student Body: Co-Educational
Montcrest School
www.montcrest.on.ca
4 Montcrest Boulevard, Toronto, ON
(416) 469 - 2008
Grade Range: JK to 8 Student Body: Co-Educational
Royal St. George's College
www.rsgc.on.ca
120 Howland Avenue, Toronto, ON
(416) 533 - 9481
Grade Range: 3 to 12 Student Body: All boys
St. Clement's School
www.scs.on.ca
21 St. Clements Avenue, Toronto, ON
(416) 483 - 4835
Grade Range: 1 to 12 Student Body: All girls
St. John's-Kilmarnock School
www.sjkschool.org
2201 Shantz Station Road, Breslau, ON
(519) 648 - 2183
Grade Range: JK to 12 Student Body: Co-Educational
St. Michael's College School
www.stmichaelscollegeschool.com
1515 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON
(416) 653 - 3180
Grade Range: 7 to 12 Student Body: All boys
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School
www.smls.on.ca
1080 Linbrook Road, Oakville, ON
(905) 845 - 2386
Grade Range: K to 12 Student Body: All girls
St. Thomas of Villanova College
www.villanovacollege.com
2480 15th Sideroad, King City, ON
(905) 833 - 1909
Grade Range: 5 to 12 Student Body: Co-Educational
The Country Day School
www.cds.on.ca
13415 Dufferin Street, King, ON
(905) 833 - 1220
Grade Range: JK to 12 Student Body: Co-Educational
The Mabin School
www.mabin.com
50 Poplar Plains Road, Toronto, ON
(416) 964 - 9594
Grade Range: K to 6 Student Body: Co-Educational
The Sterling Hall School
www.sterlinghall.com
99 Cartwright Avenue, Toronto, ON
(416) 785 - 3410
Grade Range: K to 8 Student Body: All boys
The York School
www.yorkschool.com
1320 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
(416) 926 - 1325
Grade Range: K to 12 Student Body: Co-Educational
Toronto French School
www.tfs.ca
306 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON
(416) 484 - 6980, Ex. 4247
Grade Range: PK to 12 Student Body: Co-Educational
Toronto Montessori Schools
www.torontomontessori.ca
8569 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, ON
(905) 889 - 6882
Grade Range: PK to 12 Student Body: Co-Educational
LEARNING CENTRES/MUSEUMS with kid-friendly programs/exhibits
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON (416) 977-0414
http://www.ago.net/whats-on-children
Bata Shoe Museum
327 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON (416) 979-7799
http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/visiting/families_daycares.shtml
Butterfly Conservatory
8386 Hwy-50, Brampton, ON (905) 794-0555
gardencentre.com
Campbell House
160 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON (416) 597-0227
campbellhousemuseum.ca
Canadian Air & Space Museum
65 Carl Hall Road, Toronto, ON (416) 638-6078
http://casmuseum.org/youth_programs.shtml
Colborne Lodge
Colborne Lodge Drive, Toronto, ON M6S (416) 392-6916
toronto.ca
Design Exchange
234 Bay Street, Toronto, ON (416) 216-2140
http://www.dx.org/index.cfm?pagepath=Young_Designers/Kids_Activities&id=10271
Great War Flying Museum
13691 McLaughlin Road, Victoria Harbour, ON (905) 838-4936
http://www.greatwarflyingmuseum.com/
Heritage Toronto
205 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON (416) 392-1973
www.heritagetoronto.org
Hockey Hall of Fame
30 Yonge St, Toronto, ON (416) 360-7735
hhof.com
Mackenzie House
82 Bond Street, Toronto, ON (416) 392-6915
toronto.ca
Markham Museum
9350 48 Hwy, Markham, ON (905) 294-4576
markhammuseum.ca
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
10365 Islington, Kleinburg, ON (905) 893-1121
mcmichael.com
Montgomery's Inn Museum
4709 Dundas Street West, Etobicoke, ON (416) 394-8113
montgomerysinn.com
MZTV Museum of Television
277 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON (416) 599-7339
http://www.mztv.com/
Niagara Historical Society Museum
43 Castlereagh, Niagara on The Lake, ON (905) 468-3912
niagarahistorical.museum
Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory
2405 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON (905) 358-0025
niagaraparks.com
Pickering Museum Village
Greenwood, Ajax, ON (905) 683-8401
pmvf.ca
Redpath Sugar Museum
95 Queens Quay East, Toronto, ON (416) 366-3561
redpathsugars.com
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens Park, Toronto, ON (416) 586-5549
http://www.rom.on.ca/families.php
Scarborough Historical Museum
1007 Brimley Road, Toronto, ON (416) 338-8807
scarboroughhistorical.com
Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum & Arts Centre
67 Pottery Road, Toronto, ON (416) 396-2819
http://www.toronto.ca/culture/museums/todmorden.htm
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Adventure Village
http://www.adventure-village.com/
580 Van Wagners Beach Road
Hamilton, Ontario (905) 549-9444
African Lion Safari
http://www.lionsafari.com/
1386 Cooper Road
Flamborough, Ontario (519) 623-2620
Algonquin Park Camping
http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/Algo.html
Algonquin Provincial Park
Whitney, Ontario (705) 633-5572
Arrow Lake Canoeing
http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/arrol.html
435 James Street South
Thunder Bay, Ontario (807) 473-9231
Black Creek Pioneer Village
http://www.blackcreek.ca/
5 Shoreham Drive
Downsview, Ontario (416) 661-6600
Bowmanville Zoo
http://www.bowmanvillezoo.com/
340 King Street East
Bowmanville, Ontario (905) 623-5655
Bush’s Sports Centre
http://www.bushsportscenter.com/
Hwy 169, Box 487
Bala, Ontario (705) 429-9991
Centreville Amusement Park
http://www.centreisland.ca/
Toronto Islands (416) 203-0405
Jungle Cat World
http://www.junglecatworld.com/
3667 Concession Road
Orono, Ontario (905) 983-5016
Marineland Canada
http://www.marinelandcanada.com/
7657 Portage Road
Niagara Falls, Ontario (905) 356-9565
Papanack Animal Park and Zoo
http://www.papanack.com/
150 County Road
Wendover, Ontario (613) 673 - 7275
Phat Wakes Wakeboarding School
http://www.phatwakes.com/
Beach Area 1
Wasaga Beach, Ontario (705) 429-9991
Riverdale Farm
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/parks/riverdalefarm.htm
201 Winchester Street
Toronto, Ontario (416) 392-6794
Santa’s Village
http://www.santasvillage.ca/
Santa's Village Road
Bracebridge, Ontario (705) 645-2512
Snow Valley
http://www.skisnowvalley.com/
(705) 721-7669
The Base Camp
http://www.thebasecamp.ca/v2.html
(416) 807-3854
1901 Peninsula Road
Minett, Ontario
The Canadian National Exhibition
http://www.theex.com/
210 Princes’ Boulevard
Toronto, Ontario (416) 263-3800
Toronto Zoo
http://www.torontozoo.com/
Meadowvale Road
Toronto, Ontario (416) 392-5929
Wild Water Kingdom
http://www.wildwaterkingdom.com/
7855 Finch Avenue West
Brampton, Ontario (416) 369-WILD
RESTURANTS
Big Papa's Marketta
2982 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario (416) 800-1136
www.bigpapa.ca
Camarra Pizzeria Ristorante
2899 Dufferin Street
North York, Ontario (416) 907-7993
www.camarra.com
Chipotle Mexican Grill
323 Yonge Street, Unit 114
Toronto, Ontario (416) 596-8600
http://www.chipotle.com/
Cora’s
277 Wellington Street West
Toronto, Ontario (416) 598-2672
http://www.chezcora.com/
Dr. Generosity
2197 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario (416) 604-0704
http://www.drgenerosity.com/index.html
Frankie Tomatto’s
7225 Woodbine Avenue
Markham, Ontario (905)940-1900
http://www.frankietomatto.com/
Golden Griddle
180 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario (416) 322-7137
http://www.goldengriddlecorp.com/
Hothouse Café
35 Church Street
Toronto, Ontario (416) 366-7800
http://www.hothousecafe.com/
Kit Kat & Kit Kat 2 Club Lucky
297 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario (647) 724-1658
www.kitkattoronto.com/mp/
Lick’s
1960 Queen Street East
Toronto, Ontario (416) 362-5425
http://www.lickshomeburgers.com/
Mandarin Restaurant
2200 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario (416) 486-2222
http://www.mandarinbuffet.com/
Marcel's
315 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario (416) 800-1392
www.marcels.com
Mars Uptown Restaurant
2363 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario (416) 322-7111
Montana’s
2910 Steeles Avenue East
Thornhill, Ontario (905) 709-0550
http://www.montanas.ca/
Perkins Family Restaurant
600 Dixon Road
Toronto, Ontario (416) 240-9741
http://www.perkinsrestaurants.com/
Pickel Barrel
2300 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario (416)485-1244
http://www.picklebarrel.ca/
Rainforest Café
Yorkdale Mall
Toronto, Ontario (416) 780-4080
http://www.rainforestcafe.com/
Red Lobster
20 Dundas Street West
Toronto, Ontario (416) 348-8938
http://www.redlobster.ca/
Richtree
220 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario (416) 351-8783
http://www.richtree.ca/
Swiss Chalet
1560 Yonge Street, Unit 107
Toronto, Ontario (416) 964-6501
http://www.swisschalet.com/
The Old Spaghetti Factory
54 The Esplanade
Toronto, Ontario (416) 864-9761
http://www.oldspaghettifactory.ca/
Tucker’s Market Place
880 Warden Avenue
Scarborough, Ontario (416) 759-5688
http://www.tuckersmarketplace.ca/
Urban Restaurant
303 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario (416) 907-7893
www.urbanrestaurant.com
Vinnie Zucchini’s
9100 Jane Street
Vaughn, Ontario (905) 761-1361
http://www.vinniezucchini.com/
Wayne Gretzky’s
99 Blue Jays Way
Toronto, Ontario (416) 979-7825
http://www.gretzky.com/
Wild Wing
2880 Queen Street East
Brampton, Ontario (905) 791-9464
http://www.bestchickenwings.com/
SUMMER CAMPS
Adventure Valley Day Camp
Thornhill, Ontario (905) 731-2267
http://www.adventurevalley.ca/
Camp Arowhon
Toronto, Ontario (416) 975-9060
camparowhon.com
Camp Bil-O-Wood
Blind River, Ontario (416) 661-5900
http://www.bilowood.com/
Camp Chikopi
Magnetawan, Ontario (705) 387-3811
http://www.campchikopi.com/
Camp Ekon
Toronto, Ontario (416) 778-1505
ekon.ca
Camp Hurontario
Toronto, Ontario (416) 488-2077
camphurontario.com
Camp Kodiak
McKellar, Ontario (705) 389-1910
http://www.campkodiak.com/
Camp Manitou
Toronto, Ontario (416) 322-5888
manitoucamp.com
Camp Muskoka
Bracebridge, Ontario (705) 645-6000
http://www.campmuskoka.com/
Camp Onondaga
Toronto, Ontario (416) 482-0782
onondagacamp.com
Camp Oochigeas
Toronto, Ontario (416) 961-6624
ooch.org
Camp Pathfinder
Source Lake, Ontario (705) 633-5553
http://www.camppathfinder.com/
Camp Tamakwa
Toronto, Ontario (416) 924-7433
tamakwa.com
Camp Towhee
Toronto, Ontario (416) 486-8055
camptowhee.ca
Camp Wahanowin
Toronto, Ontario (416) 482-2600
wahanowin.com
Camp Walden
Palmer Rapids, Ontario (613) 758-2365
http://www.campwalden.ca/
Camp White Pine
Haliburton, Ontario (705) 457-2131
http://www.campwhitepine.com/#www.campwhitepine.com
Canlan Sports Camp
Toronto, Ontario (416) 661-5900
http://www.icesports.com/Scarborough_HomePage.ashx?lang=en
Crestwood Valley Day Camp
North York, Ontario (416) 444-9595
http://www.crestwoodcamp.com/
Madawaska All-Sport Camp
Palmer Rapids, Ontario (613) 758-2365
http://www.madawaskacamps.com/
Magic Forest Day Camp
East York, Ontario (416) 425-5496
http://www.ontariocamps.ca/camps/id/2255
Mooredale Day Camp
Toronto, Ontario (416) 922-6614
http://www.ontariocamps.ca/camps/id/2257
Red Leaf Film and Television Production Camp
Oakville, Ontario 1-866-376-0675
http://redleafsummercamps.com/media.html
Red Leaf Languages and Leadership Camp
Oakville, Ontario (866) 376-0675
http://redleafsummercamps.com/leader.html
Tamwood Camps
London, Ontario (604) 899-4480
http://www.tamwood.com/tam_junior_programs.asp
TOYS FOR CHILDREN
0-1 Year Old
Count & Learn Cookie Jar
By: Bruin
Go Baby Go - Sit-to-Stand Polar Coaster
By: Mattel
Lamaze Jungle Giraffe Band
By: Infantino
Lamaze - Light & Sounds Wrap & Go Flower
By: Learning Curve
Sesame Street - Fly with Elmo Airplane Ride-On
By: Tek Nek Toys
2 Years Old
Go Diego Hammerhead Shark, Whale Shark & Stingray
By: Fisher-Price
Laugh & Learn - Say Please Tea Set
By: Fisher-Price
Mega Bloks Play 'n Go Farm Play Set
By: Mega Bloks
Busy Ball Popper
By: Playskool
Power Drill and Work Light
By: Bruin
3-4 Years Old
Barbie - Shower & Show Horse
By: Mattel
Barbie - Semi Formal Silver & Purple Dresses
By: Mattel
Cars the Movie - Shake 'n' Go
By: Fisher-Price
Cars the Movie - Lightning McQueen
By: Mattel
Mega Bloks Play 'n Go Farm Play Set
By: Mega Blocks
5-6 Years Old
Barbie My House - Pink Dream Refrigerator
By: Mattel
Ben 10 - Alien Creation Challenge
By: Bandai
Bridal Couple with Wedding Cake
By: Playmobile
Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise Iconic Vehicle
By: RP Toys
Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen - Autobot Skids
By: Hasbro
7-8 Years Old
Bakugan - Battle Pack
By: Spin Master Toys
Barbie Dolled Up Nails Digital Nail Printer
By: Mattel
Nintendo DS - Brain Age
By: Nintendo
Nintendo DS - My Fashion Studio
By: Ubisoft
Scrabble Junior
By: Hasbro
TUTORING SERVICES/LESSONS
A Sharp School of Music
1500 Royal York Road
Etobicoke, Ontario (416) 614-7529
asharpmusic.com
Bravo School of Music
842 Yonge Street, Suite 200
Toronto, Ontario (416) 928-0330
bravoschoolofmusic.com
Goya School of Music
2150 Warden Avenue
Toronto, ON (416) 492-8929
goyaschool.ca
Kumon
(800)22-6284
http://www.kumon.com/
Lowe's School of Music
2936 Dundas Street West
Toronto, Ontario (416) 766-5437
lowesmusic.ca
Math Masters Tutoring Services
4576 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario (416) 223-6284
math-masters.com
MSB Tutors
43 Hobson Ave
Toronto, Ontario (416) 755-5554
msbgroup.ca
North Toronto Institute of Music
550 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario (416) 488-2588
ntimusic.com
North York Suzuki School of Music
15 Lesmill Road Unit 6
Toronto, Ontario (416) 222-5315
northyork-suzuki.com
Ontario Conservatory of Music
801 York Mills Road Suite 215
Toronto, Ontario (416) 746-4930
ocom.ca
Oxford Learning
201A-3130 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario (416) 622-1800
oxfordlearning.com
Parent’s Choice Learning Centre
3875 Keele Street Unit 305
Toronto Ontario (416) 912-3314
parentschoicelearningcentre.com
Piano Music Lessons Toronto: Wychwood Music School
12 Conway Avenue
Toronto Ontario (416) 651-7529
music-lessons.ca
Regent Park School of Music
534 Queen Street East
Toronto, Ontario (416) 364-8900
regentparkschoolofmusic.org
Sylvan Learning Centres
1-888-EDUCATE
http://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/
Treble Clef Music School
127 - 65 Carl Hall Road
Toronto, Ontario (416) 398-3997
trebleclefmusicschool.com
Walters Music Centre
100 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, Ontario (416) 485-8868
waltersmusic.com
Whizkids Home Tutoring
920 Yonge Street, Suite 80
Toronto, Ontario (416) 926-0616
whizkids.ca
Yamaha Music School
5075 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario (416) 224-5590
yamahamusicschool.ca
VACATION SPOTS
Algoma Country, Ontario, Canada
This area is great for fishing, canoeing, and hiking; great for kids who love the outdoors.
Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
This picturesque island is ideal for a family vacation with a variety of activities ranging from hiking trails, museums, galleries and shopping.
Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada
Georgian Bay offers many ways for kids to spend their vacation. For example, there are beach and lighthouse tours, boat rides, and various other ways to enjoy the bay.
Haliburton, Ontario, Canada
A quiet family-friendly area, this vacation spot has clean cabins and cottages to rent for weekends, by the week, or however long you want and includes a pet friendly facilities in the area.
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
This tourist attraction draws many families from both Canada, the USA, and from around the world. The Canadian side is perfect for tourists, though. With its haunted houses, butterfly conservatory, and newly opened Hard Rock Café the kids will always be having fun.
Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
Situated close to Georgian Bay, this hospitable community is home to many galleries, shops, festivals, and a beautiful shoreline. Great for kids who are interested in the environment and who also enjoy local entertainment.
The Rockies, British Columbia, Canada
This well-known region is not only fun in the winter for skiing, but also in the summer when the family can learn about BC’s interesting history. There are also long lakes and hot springs.
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
This lively city is a terrific place to learn more about Canada and its diverse culture and history. There are horse drawn-carriages and many parks for your family to enjoy.
Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
Only an hour and half away from New York City, "Chocolate Town USA" is where kids can have fun of all sorts. The Hershey Park, Hotel Hershey, and Hershey Lodge are a just a few of the Hershey inspired building in the “sweet” town of Hershey.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA
Myrtle Beach has water parks, amusement parks, dinner shows (Medieval Times), the Hard Rock Park, and Hilton Head Island for your kids to enjoy along with the famously beautiful beach.
New York City, New York, USA
“The City that Never Sleeps” is also the city for kids. Although very busy, New York City offers children activities ranging from Madame Tussauds Wax Museum to Broadway musicals like Hairspray and The Lion King.
Oahu, Hawaii, USA
With its boat trips, wild dolphins, surf lessons, Atlantis submarine outing, and Pearl Harbor Memorial the kids will enjoy Hawaii.
Orlando, Florida, USA
This is the theme park capital of the world with Disney World and Universal Orlando located here. The kids definitely won’t be bored.
Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
Williamsburg is full of history and culture to explore. The city also has a nearby Busch Gardens theme park.
Atlantis, Bahamas
The Atlantis Resort is a great family vacation spot because its marine life will intrigue the kids. On top of this, it has many kid-friendly activities and attractions like the water playground, the infamous water slide, and plenty of dolphins.
Cancun, Mexico
When staying in Cancun, stay at an all-in-inclusive resort. Some, like Club Med, offer day care services so parents can also enjoy some time together knowing that the kids are in safe hands.
Costa Rica
This country has a diverse range of plants, animals and an environment that is terrific for kids who are interested in wildlife.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
In this historic European, city kids can ride bikes along the canals, climb the tower of the Westerkerk, and visit the house of Anne Frank.
Barcelona, Spain
Here kids can view the colourful and diverse architecture of Gaudi. It will not only open their eyes to new art forms but also inspire their creativity.
Crete, Greece
Greek culture is filled with myths and legends that will intrigue children of all ages. On the beautiful and lively island of Crete, children will also enjoy the sunny beaches and delicious food.
London, UK
Though not generally thought of as a family destination, London is great place to take the kids. They will be able to see the historic attractions that parents enjoy like Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. There are also great kid spots such as the Butterfly Jungle, Robot Zoo, and the Peter Pan Pavilion.
St. Petersburg, Russia
In St. Petersburg, there are many tourist attractions that kids can enjoy including the Wax Museum, the St. Petersburg Circus, and the Kirov Ballet.
Canberra, Australia
The capital of Australia has many things to offer a family with kids, such as the National Zoo and Aquarium, Australian National Botanic Gardens, and its “Kids at the National Museum of Australia” program.
Tokyo, Japan
Although not always kid-friendly, Tokyo can provide children with a great deal of culture from its food to it gardens. Along with this there are picturesque beaches and fascinating bird sanctuaries.