Any Canadian parents here...

Posted by moses729 (144 days ago)

We are HK born Canadians and will visit Toronto for a month starting mid July. We'll bring our 3 years old along and wish to plan some fun programs for our kid. Does anyone:

1. recognise any good programs (best if their kids tried before) that could be recommended here?

2. have info on popular chatroom websites that talk about babies and toddlers in Toronto?

Tks very much for your help!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by cara (144 days ago)

you might want to try a YMCA camp. although 3 years might be on the young side.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by spellinbee (123 days ago)

I took my son to toronto last year (when he was about 2) in march. We went to YMCA near scarborough towne centre, there are quite alot of schedules but unfortunately my son was too young and the weather was way too cold back then. Go check out their web site i think they post their schedule there. and i think they also have swijmming lessons for toddlers.

(I am based in Shanghai)

Posted by axptguy38 (123 days ago)

"and the weather was way too cold back then. "

It's all relative. ;) Cara and I consider minus 15 Celsius to be a perfect temperature for playing outside. :)

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by cara (122 days ago)

yeah, but in march in toronto it could still be much colder than that!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by moses729 (122 days ago)

hi here, tks for all the responses here. But I just wish to remind you all that my trip will be scheduled for the summer time (July/August), way far from March.

Also, we are thinking of joining sort of farm house program with a chance to get close encounter with animals.

Any idea pls? Tks again.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by cara (122 days ago)

yes, we realise you are going in the summer. our answers were in response to the other poster who went in march.

as i suggested, try the YMCA & YWCA. they will have tried and true classes. a 3 year old will be a little young for most camp type things, usually they need to be at least 6 or 7 years old for that.

you may be able to find other activities to do together... you could take a day trip to niagra falls, visit a farm (as you said) etc. i'm sure you won't have any trouble finding stuff to do with your child.

good luck and have fun!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by aemom (122 days ago)

Have you tried www.toronto.ca ? There are links to special events run by the city (eg Parks Department) and also to community centres which would be running summer programmes. It is too early for the summer schedules to be available and, unfortunately, when they are out, there may not be many choices for a 3 year old.

My kids were in wonderful programmes for three weeks last summer in Victoria, but they are a bit older than your child.

(I am based in Hong Kong)