Fun March Break ideas in Ontario 2026
Great Wolf Lodge, Niagara
Whether you’re planning a week-long vacation, an overnight getaway or several day trips, discover March Break resort packages and themed activities and attractions for kids of all ages, from toddlers to tweens and teens.
Note that March Break is an extremely popular time of year for family travel. Hotels, camps, activities and ticketed events sell out quickly, so book well in advance.
From big city fun to Northern outdoor adventures, here’s a list of engaging Ontario March Break events, experiences and programs from across the province.
Greater Toronto Area
From museums and attractions to events and activity centres, Ontario’s largest city and surrounding communities offer families endless fun. Find family-friendly hotels and plan March Break in Toronto and beyond with special activities, such as:
Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
The ROM is home to an extensive collection of interesting artworks, artifacts and specimens from around the world. The museum hosts creative and diverse exhibitions and family programs each year for March Break.
Visit the newly renovated dinosaur exhibit and catch the Sharks exhibit before it ends on March 22.
Location: 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto
Ontario Science Centre
Discover fun and innovative ways for kids ages 10 and under to learn about science, technology, engineering and math at the Ontario Science Centre satellite location, KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre.
Themed hands-on exhibits include urban play activities like shopping and construction, a pretend vet clinic, a doctor’s office and a nature-focused area for outdoor imagination.
Location: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
Young People’s Theatre (YPT)
YPT is a professional theatre company that produces educational and entertaining shows and programs for kids.
This March Break, surprise your family with tickets for Love You Forever … and More Munsch, a whimsical adaptation of stories by Robert Munsch, one of Canada’s best-loved children’s authors.
Location: 165 Front Street East, Toronto
Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)
The AGO hosts special hands-on activities for families during March Break that include themed artmaking, interactive installations and creative play.
Location: 317 Dundas Street West, Toronto
Lumière: The Art of Light
Experience the enchantment of Lumière: The Art of Light, a free outdoor light exhibition illuminating Trillium Park from February 16 to March 27, 2026 at Ontario Place.
This year’s theme, “Rhythms of Light: Motion, Sound, and Time,” comes to life with bold and imaginative works by talented Ontario-based artists.
Warm up by the Trillium Park fire pit on opening night, Friday and Saturday evenings, and nightly during March Break (weather permitting).
Location: 955 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto
Puppet Festival Mississauga 2026
Puppet Festival Mississauga is Ontario’s premier international puppet festival, offering a unique cultural experience for visitors of all ages.
Held annually during March Break and hosted by Crane Creations Theatre Company, the festival transforms Mississauga into a vibrant puppetry hub, featuring world-class puppet shows at various locations, hands-on workshops and interactive activities.
Location: 2359 Royal Windsor Drive, Unit 210, Mississauga
Kidsapia
Based on the Japanese soft play system, Kidsapia is a space-themed indoor playground and entertainment centre that encourages kids to learn through play.
Kidsapia is designed for young children under 130 centimetres (4 foot, 3 inches) tall.
Location: Erin Mills Town Centre, 5100 Erin Mills Parkway, Unit D13/D14, Mississauga
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone™ in Concert
Relive the magic from the film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in high definition as a live orchestra performs the film’s score from legendary composer John Williams. Performances take place March 20 and 21.
Ottawa Region
Explore Canada from coast to coast, learn about the marvels of the natural world, travel back in time and history, be inspired by art and let your imagination soar, all in one amazing city, Canada’s national capital.
With exceptional museums, galleries and attractions, uncover endless March Break fun in Ottawa. Complete your vacation plans with seasonal family hotel specials such as the winter family package at Brookstreet Hotel.
Canadian Museum of Nature
The Canadian Museum of Nature is always buzzing with exciting exhibitions, like Bugs Alive, a live exhibition of beetles, insects and a colony of leafcutter ants. With spring around the corner, Butterflies in Flight is the perfect exhibit to explore in March.
Qikiqtait is an engaging new exhibition about the unique biodiversity and culture of Nunavut’s Belcher Islands.
Location: 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa
Niagara Region
Kid-oriented accommodations, restaurants, entertainment and attractions and of course, the mighty Niagara waterfalls, attract families to Niagara Falls in every season, including during this popular week.
Find Niagara hotels your family will love with swimming pools and breakfast, and make your March Break in Nagara Falls memorable with fun activities, including:
Movieland Wax Museum and Upside Down House
Take a stroll along Clifton Hill, the famous “street of fun,” and view wax figures of your favourite movie characters and Hollywood celebrities at the Niagara Falls Movieland Wax Museum. Visit the whimsical Upside Down House and experience what it feels like to walk on the ceiling.
Locations:
- Movieland Wax Museum, 4848 Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls
- Upside Down House, 4967 Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls
Fallsview Indoor Waterpark
Splash and play in this 11,600-square-metre water park, just a short walk from Niagara Falls. It features a massive tipping bucket, six-storey-high waterslides, a full-sized wave pool, plus a Tiny Tots Splash Park for the little ones. If you decide to stay the night, the water park is directly connected to the Falls Avenue Resort, which is comprise of three hotels.
Find more indoor water parks in Niagara and beyond.
Location: 5685 Falls Avenue, Niagara Falls
York, Durham and Headwaters
The vibrant towns, farming communities and famous attractions make the counties just north and east of Toronto perfect for a road trip or family vacation.
Discover March Break fun in York, Durham and Headwaters. Turn your day trip into an overnight getaway at a four-season resort such as The Briars and Hockley Valley Resort or local hotels offering family-style suites and complimentary breakfast.
Treetop Trekking Stouffville
The fun never ends for kids of all ages (including adults) at Treetop Trekking aerial adventure parks. Feel the rush as you fly across ziplines and climb like a monkey on balance logs, cable traverses, hammock nets, wooden bridges and Tarzan swings suspended high in the forest canopy.
Treetop Trekking operates seven parks in Ontario. Located in Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area just north of Toronto, the Stouffville location features uplå daytime or aglow and the Treewalk Village.
Location: 3291 Stouffville Road, Whitchurch-Stouffville
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
Located in Vaughan Mills Mall, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre provides interactive fun for kids.
Climb aboard themed rides, explore play areas, meet your favourite LEGO® characters and see Toronto’s landmarks transformed into miniature replicas at MINILAND®.
While you’re there, go shopping at Vaughan Mills mall and get great outlet deals on clothing, shoes and accessories for the whole family.
Location: Vaughan Mills Mall, 1 Bass Pro Mills Drive, Vaughan
Rouge National Urban Park
Rouge National Urban Park is one of the largest urban parks in North America.
Explore forests, creeks, trails and marshland just outside Toronto. Winter activities include snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and bird watching. Look for family-friendly guided walks led by Parks Canada staff and volunteers.
Download The Rouge, an interactive app, for a sneak preview of park history, trails and attractions, including wildlife.
Location: 7277 14th Avenue, Markham
Reptilia Zoo
From bearded dragons to Malaysian box turtles, learn about hundreds of species of reptiles, arachnids and amphibians at Reptilia Zoo and Education Centre.
Upgrade your visit to include a behind-the-scenes tour, a reptile feeding experience, photo opportunities with big snakes and more.
Reptilia has two locations just outside Toronto and a newly opened facility in London, Ontario.
Locations:
Hamilton, Halton and Brant
Home to some of Ontario’s signature natural wonders, including the Niagara Escarpment, the Grand River and over 100 waterfalls, this region is also home to small towns and family-welcoming experiences.
This March Break, explore things to do for families in Hamilton, Halton and Brant, including stay and play travel deals.
Maple Syrup at Westfield Heritage Village
Visit Westfield Heritage Village Conservation Area to experience the magic of maple syrup season.
Learn how sap is transformed into syrup and enjoy sugary maple treats. Test your maple syrup knowledge on the Maple Trivia Trail. A highlight of the day is the pancake feast topped with delicious maple syrup.
Advanced reservations are required.
Find more maple syrup celebrations across Ontario for you to enjoy during March Break.
Location: 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton
Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG)
Canada’s most extensive botanical garden hosts a variety of entertaining family programming throughout the year. This winter season, Bloomland in Oz is RBG’s floral tribute to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
This event is a timed and ticketed exhibition, so get your tickets well in advance.
Location: 680 Plains Road West, Burlington
Southeastern Ontario
Stretching along the St. Lawrence River from Belleville to Bainsville, Southeastern Ontario is home to unique attractions and heritage sites such as Upper Canada Village, Fort Henry and the Great Lakes Museum, welcoming communities including Kingston and Cornwall and endless activities for families to enjoy.
Aquatarium
Aquatarium in Brockville explores the vibrant life of the St. Lawrence River and the 1000 Islands region.
Get your ticket now for Mermaids: Magical Encounter, a magical experience at Aquatarium featuring underwater performances and mermaid stories from March 14–22.
Location: 6 Broad Street, Brockville
Huron, Perth, Waterloo and Wellington
West of Toronto, the counties of Huron, Perth and Wellington extend across to the west coast of Lake Huron, and Waterloo Region covers Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge.
Oakwood Resort in Grand Bend embraces winter with snowshoeing, snow golf and a heated indoor pool.
While you are in the area, there are so many March Break activities to keep your family active.
All-IN Skate Park
At All-IN Skate Park, BMXers, skateboarders and scooter riders are treated to over 3,000 square metres of skate park near Grand Bend.
Location: 36 Main Street, Zurich
FunworX
Part of the Bingemans entertainment and recreation complex in Kitchener, FunworX is the region’s largest indoor interactive family playground.
A three-level jungle gym structure is perfect for kids as young as two years old. Older children will love the GameworX Arcade and the rope courses.
Work together with your teenagers to solve a challenging escape room.
Location: 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener
Southwestern Ontario
From Windsor to Woodstock—and everywhere in between—Ontario’s Southwest delivers a myriad of winter activities and indoor fun, including family-friendly events in the city of London.
Complete your March Break plans with a hotel stay featuring an indoor pool, available throughout the region.
Clip ’n Climb
Test your agility and discover new heights at Clip ’n Climb in Windsor. Explore over 35 different climbing adventures and challenges that require speed, balance and lots of stamina.
Climbs are designed for kids aged four and up.
Indoor rock climbing is a great bonding activity for active families. Find more rock climbing gyms and facilities throughout Ontario.
Location: 3400 Grand Marais Road East, Windsor
Museum of Ontario Archaeology
Delve into history and archaeology at this fascinating museum in London, where artifacts bring to life the stories from our past.
A highlight is the VRchaeology lab, which allows visitors to experience a 16th-century Indigenous longhouse through virtual reality.
Location: 1600 Attawandaron Road, London
Bruce, Grey and Simcoe
Hugging the southern shoreline of Georgian Bay and the famed snowbelt region around Barrie, the counties of Bruce, Grey and Simcoe are home to several year-round recreational resorts, nature parks and family-welcoming attractions.
Find deals and packages at Blue Mountain and special offers for families at Horseshoe Resort.
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
Recognized for its vital role in protecting endangered trumpeter swans, this wildlife centre in Midland is a designated Important Birding Area.
View diverse wildlife and participate in nature-based, family-friendly activities and events. Kids will especially enjoy feeding the chickadees.
Location: 16160 Highway 12 East, Midland
Algonquin Park, Muskoka and Parry Sound
Scenic lakes, forested landscapes and iconic parks make this region a popular destination in every season.
Families are especially well catered to, with resorts and cottages offering kid-friendly programs and activities, local restaurants featuring dedicated children’s menus and outdoor operators providing adventures your kids will never forget.
Cranberry Ice trail
Ontario loves its outdoor skate trails, and one of the most popular ones is at Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery.
This1.2-kilometre skating trail loops around five hectares of cranberry beds. On select Saturday evenings, the trail is lit with 400 tiki torches for their Night Skating by Torchlight. After the skate, warm up with hot cran-apple cider.
There’s also a network of snowshoeing trails to explore.
Find more skate trail experiences throughout the province. It’s important to note that skate trails are weather-dependent, so check the trail status before you visit.
Location: 1074 Cranberry Road, Bala
North Ridge Ranch Dog Sledding
Located north of Huntsville, on the outskirts of Arrowhead Provincial Park, North Ridge Ranch has been leading dog-sled tours for over 20 years.
Experience the thrill of sledding through magical winter landscapes on a half-day or one-hour tour.
Location: 1823 Williamsport Road, Huntsville
Northeastern Ontario
Known for vast wilderness, big skies and epic outdoor adventure, Northeastern Ontario is also home to cities and communities full of character and kid-friendly fun.
Sleeping with the Wolves
Sleeping with the Wolves is a truly unique experience offered by Cedar Meadows Resort & Spa just outside of Timmins.
Cozy two-bedroom Wolf Cabins are located alongside an extensive nature reserve, which is home to a pack of grey wolves. Sit by the window and watch these majestic creatures roam freely against the backdrop of the Canadian wilderness.
Location: 1000 Norman Street, Timmins
Science North and Dynamic Earth
Visit one of Northern Ontario’s most popular attractions. Immersive exhibits and shows at Science North explore the mysteries of the universe.
Just down the road, Dynamic Earth explores mining history in the Sudbury area—and don’t miss a selfie with the “Big Nickel,” the largest coin in the world.
Locations:
- Science North, 100 Ramsey Lake Road, Greater Sudbury
- Dynamic Earth, 122 Big Nickel Road, Greater Sudbury
Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma
Surrounded by the wild, boreal forests and deeps lakes of Algoma Country, Sault Ste. Marie boasts unique city attractions and easy access to outdoor recreation, making it the perfect 2026 March Break destination.
Thrive Tours
Thrive Tours offers guided eco-tours and experiences. During the winter, book a guided snowshoeing adventure and enjoy trekking through beautiful landscapes and learning about the land.
Find more guided snowshoeing experiences, as well as places you can rent snowshoes and set out on your own.
Location: 485B Gran Street, Sault Ste. Marie
Entomica
This insect-based science centre is located in the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre.
A variety of live insect exhibits will ignite your curiosity and connect you with the natural world.
Location: 50 Pim Street, Sault Ste. Marie
From towering water slides to tranquil wilderness trails, Ontario offers fun March Break escapes for the whole family. Book yours today.
Last updated: February 10, 2026