Visiting family or friends, and being on vacation, can quickly become very expensive: costs of eating out, hotels, travelling, sight-seeing and so much more can leave you feeling like your budget is maxed before you even leave for your trip. Most cities have a lot of fun things to do that cost little to no money and can keep everyone in your family occupied. So, if you are visiting North York and are looking for some budget-friendly ideas, here’s what you can do.
Edwards Gardens
Located at 755 Lawrence Ave E, this former estate garden is a venue not to be missed. It features roses, perennials and all kids of wildflowers for you to take in as you tour this beautiful setting. There’s also the option to visit the Teaching Garden with your children to learn about various gardening topics. This venue is great for a quiet afternoon during the beautiful weather, where you can enjoy the serenity of a mature and well established garden.
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Go back in time and experience what life was like during the 19th century! Located at 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, you can take part in a variety of discover stations that give a glimpse of what life was like over 100 years ago. The village also offers beautiful seating areas, so you can pack a picnic and enjoy a home made lunch while exploring all this venue has to offer.
Bayview Village Shopping Center
Located at 2901 Bayview Avenue in North York, this shopping center is one you need to visit while you’re here. From gourmet food options to fashion-forward boutiques, this shopping center has something for everyone in your family. If you don’t want to purchase anything, you can simply window shop but it’s a part of North York you absolutely must see before you leave – even if you only spend an afternoon here.
Aga Khan Museum
This museum features a wide variety of exhibits, and hosts family fun days every Sunday. The programs are designed to give a hands on approach, via arts and crafts, to create pieces that compliment the exhibits currently on display here. Information on what’s currently exhibiting here is always available on their website. This museum is a great opportunity to introduce children to art and spend time as a family learning and taking part in these beautiful works of art. You can find this museum at 77 Wynford Drive in North York.
Escape Games Canada
This technologically advanced, completely interactive experience is like nothing you’ve ever tried before. Instead of searching for items – like in other escape rooms – these challenges will have you focusing on collaborative games with your teammates. You will still have an hour to build your puzzle, figure out the clue and escape the room but these rooms promise to be a completely unique experience for you. You can select from 6 different mission rooms and they’re always changing up the themes of their rooms so you can do a different one each time you come back to the city. You can find this experience at 15 Kodiak Crescent in North York – don’t miss it.