Spring Break and Kid Friendly Museums

Hello beautiful people, this week we’ve got for you:

• Events and festivals to catch during spring break

• Tips to make the most of museums visits

• The best, kid-friendly museums

Let’s go!

— Jenna Kelly

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Making the most of March Break

With spring right around the corner, it means March break is here! The dates vary a little for each province.

If you’re sticking close to home, your township website may have some activities that are happening for kids. Theatres might have matinee showings of family movies. Gymnastic clubs, dance schools and sporting venues often host camps for the week. And local libraries usually have activities (often free!) for the kids set up as well.

But if you’re looking to make the most of what Canada has to offer as a family, here are some great options specifically meant for the kids on their school break.

Dates for events will correspond to the March break dates of the city’s province.

The Toronto Zoo is hosting the Ultimate Science Extravaganza. With hands on science tables, and entertainment including contortionists, plate spinners and a mime, there’s lots to see and do!

The Sound Off Deaf Theater Festival in Edmonton can give your family a unique performance experience.

Montreal has the International Children’s Film Festival, featuring films made by youth, most of them Canadian.

FlyOver theatre in Vancouver is an amazing, immersive movie experience, where you feel like you’re in a helicopter over various cities and landscapes.

You can learn more about polar bears and the arctic at the Assiniboine Zoo in Winnipeg.

In Saskatoon, Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical will be playing at the Broadway Theatre March 31 to April 1st, if you want some laughs at live theatre with the kids.

Go for a free horse and wagon ride on March 15 or 22nd on Prince Street in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

In Caraquet, New Brunswick there is Congé de Mars, with lots of activities going on.

Have fun at the farm with wagon rides, ziplines and more at Shelby Ranch or Hatfield Farm in Nova Scotia.

There’s also lots of sugarbushes and Maple Syrup festivals around the country that you can check out, with spring just around the corner.

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Tiny Quick Tips

5 Tips for a Fun & Stress-Free Museum Visits with Kids

1️⃣ Pick the Right Time – Go early to avoid crowds and maximize energy levels.
2️⃣ Engage with Hands-On Exhibits – Look for kid-friendly, interactive sections.
3️⃣ Turn It Into a Game – Create a scavenger hunt for things to find in each exhibit.
4️⃣ Pack Smart – Bring snacks, a small notebook for doodling, and comfy shoes.
5️⃣ Plan for attention span – 1-2 hours for littles, maybe 3 or 4 for bigger kids or teens and end with a fun treat nearby!

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Across Canada

Hidden Gems

The Othello Tunnels in British Columbia

The Hoodoos in Drumheller, Alberta

The Twisted Trees in Speers, Saskatchewan

Cement Cemetery near Winnipeg, Manitoba

Jungle Cat World in Clarington, Ontario

Foresta Lumina in Coaticook, Quebec

The Reversing Falls in Saint John, New Brunswick

Stubbert’s Point Battery in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia

The Basilica Cathedral in St. John’s Newfoundland

Top Museums for Kids

When the weather is wet and slushy, getting out while staying indoors is the perfect way to scratch that travel itch! And what better way to keep kids engaged than visiting interactive, family-friendly museums where they can learn while having fun? Here are some of the top museums across Canada to explore:

🌿 Victoria, BC: DinoLabs – A hands-on dinosaur experience where kids can dig into the prehistoric world. Tip: Book your visit in advance!

🔬 Vancouver, BC: Science World & The Beaty Biodiversity Museum (UBC) – Featuring fascinating exhibits, including a massive blue whale skeleton!

🚂 Calgary, AB: Spark Science Centre & Heritage Park – Perfect for curious minds and history buffs alike.
🚗 Edmonton, AB: TELUS World of Science & Reynolds Museum – A must-visit for kids who love tech or cars!

🦖 Regina, SK: Royal Saskatchewan Museum & Saskatchewan Science Centre – Hands-on exhibits and natural history wonders.
⚙️ Saskatoon, SK: Museum of Natural Sciences & Western Development Museum – Where science meets prairie history.

🚂 Winnipeg, MB: Children’s Museum & Manitoba Museum – From hands-on play to fascinating local history.

🦕 Toronto, ON: Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) & Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada – Dinosaurs, marine life, and endless fun!

🔭 Ottawa, ON: Canada Science and Technology Museum, Agriculture Museum, & Canadian Museum of Nature – A triple threat for curious kids.

🔬 Montreal, QC: Montreal Science Centre, Pointe-à-Callière Museum, & Children’s Museum – Fun, history, and hands-on science!
🐠 Quebec City, QC: Aquarium du Québec, Musée pour enfants La Boîte aux métiers, & Musée de la civilisation – Perfect for young explorers.

🦞 Halifax, NS: Discovery Centre & Museum of Natural History – Where kids can dive into science and local wonders.

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Eh-mazing Laughs

Joke of the day:

How do you get a Canadian to apologize?

So tell us…

Last we we asked readers “What is the best festival or event your family has attended in Canada”? Here are our favourite responses:

• Winterlude, Ottawa, ON

• The Calgary Stampede, Calgary, AB

• Complement Cirque Circus Festival, Montreal, QC

• Fringe Theatre Festival, Edmonton, AB

• Concord’s International Dragon Boat Festival, Vancouver, BC

Question of the week: Where’s your family’s favourite museum in Canada? Let us know!

Joke answer: You step on their foot

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