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Things to do in Canada, Canada: The Best Children's Museums
World class skiing, decadent European style cuisine, ornamental cathedrals, peaceful island life…Canada is a patchwork of thriving cities and majestic wilderness. Montreal beckons travelers with its French charm and booming cultural landscape. In Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is a vision of Frank Gehry architecture and national artistic treasures. The gleaming mountain ranges of Banff set a stunning backdrop for an exploration of the Canadian Rockies.
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1. Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation
2. Salt Spring Island Museum
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Salt Spring Island Museum presents a look into the lives of early settlers from around 1880 to 1950. Consisting entirely of local artifacts, donated or loaned by Salt Spring families, it illustrates the many aspects of early agricultural development and life on Salt Spring.
3. The Hamilton Toy Museum
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
All types of vintage toys, dating back well over 100 years, are on display. Everyone who visits, will find toys they recognize from their childhood. Many hands-on activities are available for kids of all ages. Many different building toys are available to experiment with. Education through Play! admission $3/children $5/adult
4. Northern Rockies Museum
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
The Northern Rockies Museum is Hinton's newest attraction featuring interactive child friendly activities, hands on learning opportunities plus more all located inside Hinton's original 1911 train station.
Reviewed By beachqueen2015 - Stirlingshire, United Kingdom
The museum curator was a pure delight as she brought to life a range of thoroughly researched stories about pioneers past and present and the town's development. It was clear she cared deeply about telling the stories with honesty and empathy for the local community. As a result, we came away from this visit full of information and enthusiasm for Hinton, it's past and it's future. We look forward to following her progress with future museum developments and would readily return in future to see them for ourselves.
5. Salt Spring Model Railway Show
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Audrey1978 - Johannesburg, South Africa
We had no idea what to expect but glad we drove up the hill. The ‘Train Controller’ was very informative and his passion for trains a joy to watch. The show was fun to watch and full of humour, what an amazing train set...a 40 year love in the making.
6. Dino Lab
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5.0 based on 39 reviews
The complete dinosaur lovers experience! Book a private tour of our fossil gallery, dinosaur prep lab & gift shop. Not only will you get to see specimens that are millions of years old, but you'll get to touch and help prepare them. We also do birthday parties, School Assemblies, Public Speaking Events. We even can arrange a private dig for you in one of the private fossil quarries in America
Reviewed By GorgeousElois
We had an amazing tour and hands on experience at Dino Lab. The tour guide was fantastic. Our grandson could not believe that he was allowed to touch so many dinosaur bones, hold a meteorite, see glow in the dark rocks, and sit at a lab bench and work with a real dinosaur bone!!!
7. TELUS World of Science - Edmonton
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4.5 based on 932 reviews
Experience science in our interactive galleries, IMAX Theatre, science stage, planetarium, special exhibitions and much more. The science centre features interactive exhibition galleries for all ages. The planetarium is the largest in Canada and shows are included with science centre admission. The IMAX Theatre has the largest screen in Alberta and plays both documentary films and Hollywood movies. The centre hosts travelling feature exhibitions several times a year, with past blockbuster exhibitions being Harry Potter, Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Body Worlds.
Reviewed By MP-Higgins
Great selection of exhibits. Easy to spend an entire day here with something for kids of all ages (parents will enjoy it too!) the planetarium is fantastic, presenter was great and a few different shows played throughout the day which was nice. The space exhibit is small but really well done with lots of interactive stations catering to all ages. The moon show is short and sweet but very entertaining and informative. Discovery land is obviously a hit with toddlers and the science garage is another hands-on gem. The dinosaur exhibit was top notch however it was disappointing you were forced to walk through the gift shop to get to and from it. The restaurant has great food selection and the entire building was clean. We’re happy we visited on a weekday in September I can imagine it gets pretty busy during peak times and it was more enjoyable to have many exhibits to ourselves. Thanks for having us. We’ll be making the trip back!
8. Miniature World
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4.5 based on 1,095 reviews
Unique Tourist Attraction in Victoria, British Columbia. Located in the famous Empress Hotel. Awarded the Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor! Over 85 miniaturized dioramas. Further adventures, tiny treasures and little pleasures await all who continue into Frontier Land, Fantasy Land, The Great Canadian Railway,The Fields of Glory, Space 2201, Circus World,The Enchanted Valley of Castles, Old London Town of 1670 & The World of Dollhouses. Special effects in lighting, sound and animation are added to create this miniaturized extravaganza that continues to thrill and delight the young and young at heart! Our latest and greatest creation, "King Arthur's Camelot" is now open, adding 11 new exhibits to our existing collection.
Reviewed By greenlabel67 - Vancouver, Canada
Miniature World has been a mainstay attraction for many years. Located in the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Miniature World will delight young and old alike. There are several themed areas. My favorites were the Fields of Glory, and The Circus. I also liked the recreations of Canada's cities back in the turn of the century, complete with light effects turning day into night. The friendly staff have taken all necessary precautions for COVID 19. Plan on a good hour or more to take it all in. Make Miniature World a stop on your next visit to Victoria.
9. Canadian Children's Museum
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4.5 based on 389 reviews
Located within the Canadian Museum of History (formerly the Canadian Museum of Civilization) Hands on adventure! The Canadian Children's Museum is one of the most popular attractions at the Canadian Museum of History, and has been since it opened its doors in 1989. Passports in hand, visitors discover one incredible destination after another. Whether on a visit to homes in the International Village, a trek to a desert pyramid, a jaunt to the Port of Entry to help unload a cargo ship, or a stroll through the bustling Market Bazaar, visitors encounter endless ways to learn about the world and one another. A world of discovery where parents have as much fun as their kids!
Reviewed By LegoDad77 - Alert, Canada
I love this museum! My kids adore it as well!! There are a dozen little "kingdoms" you can visit, each one gives you a stamp for your passport! Ha ha It can get busy, and staff supervision is limited to the crane on the boat. The wifi is weak and drops often! Pokeone stops are all over! Make sure your phone is fully charged before you go!
10. Okanagan Heritage Museum
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4.5 based on 61 reviews
Discover the natural and human history of Kelowna. Museums are living places, and that’s true of Kelowna’s flagship museum, the Okanagan Heritage Museum too. In fact, the entire permanent gallery has been reimagined! In spring 2019, we wrapped up a multi-year process that saw us overhaul our entire permanent gallery. Pay us a visit and enjoy our ‘new’ museum. Experience fascinating displays and learn how the Okanagan valley was formed, and why it supports tremendous biodiversity. Step into the world of the syilx/Okanagan people, and gain insights into their close connection to the land. Learn about the arrival of traders and settlers, and peer into the windows of an original “Chinatown” shop. Meet some individuals from Kelowna’s past and present, and be inspired by the Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame. This museum is also home to two important facilities: the Kelowna Public Archives and the Ursula Surtees Regional Conservation Laboratory.
