Things to do with the kid as single father
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Christmas markets
Ranked as one of the top 10 holiday markets in the world, Toronto Christmas Market is a perfect place for dads and kids. Besides all kinds of food and holiday decorations, there are special activities dedicate for kids as well, including Ferris Wheel and Carousel, Santa’s House and Live-sized Gingerbread House. It allows the kids and dad enjoy the holiday atmosphere even they may not be together on Christmas day.
If you missed the Christmas Market which ends on December 22, you can also bring your kids to St. Lawrence Market, it’s another great place for Christmas shopping and eating.
2. Black Creek Pioneer Village
As a re-created agricultural community at Toronto’s northern edge, kids will be able to see what life was like for Ontarians in the 19th century. It will be an alternative way for kids to learn that part of the history with you. During December, the village has Christmas by Lamplight program, inviting visitors to “see the Village bathed in the glow of candlelight.”
Great Wolf Lodge is transformed into snowland in proper Northwoods style in winter. Besides hugging the Santa Claus and dinning at live-sized gingerbread house, there’s a chance for your kids to get an official “Snowploma” from North Pole University.
4. Aquarium of Canada
It’s a place where both you and the kid can be entertained and inspired. It has the longest underwater viewing tunnel across North America, and there’s more than 100 interactive opportunities for kids to get closer to the aquatic animals. You can also invite your kid to sleepover in the “Dangerous Lagoon” shark tunnel at the Aquarium with educational experiences
5. Hockey Hall of Fame
If your kid is a big fan of hockey, bring him/her to the Hockey Hall of Fame. It has the best ice hockey collections around the world. You can also find the exhibition of outstanding players, team and achievements in this sport. After watching a competitive game, you can also get a chance to tough the Stanley Cup.
6. Niagara Fall
Differed from the tremendously powerful waterfall, Niagara Fall in winter will turn silent. Winter brings us to see the alternative beauty of the fall. The Winter Festival of Lights take place every year from early November till the end of January. Bring your kid and a camera, so you can capture the moments of you being together, and keep the memory as he/she grows up.
7. Science Centre
This is where you and your kid can learn the latest knowledges in science through interaction with science and technologies. It will show you how the world is constructed and what to do to keep it longer and better. There’s a recent program called Wild Weather that allows visitors to experience extreme weathers like storms and tornadoes, and study the science behind it.
8. Room escaping
Room escaping allows the fathers to show their intelligence to their children when they are stuck and need to find a way out. As teamwork is highly required here, it would be a wonderful place where the kids and dads can communicate efficiently and strengthen the connection. You can also invite relatives from your side to join the game and develop closer relationships for them.
9. Laser tag
Laser tag gives dads a great opportunity to show their strength and protection to kids. It requires teamwork as well. It also asks the father and the kid to trust one another and have each other’s back. More importantly, it’s less hurt and a lot safer comparing to paintballs.
10. Skiing
If your kid likes to play outdoor even in winter time, skiing would be one of the top choices. It’s a good way to help him/her build courage and they will largely rely on you if they are not good at it. In addition, some skiing sites will offer other snow activities like snowmobiling. Sometimes there might be a hot spring nearby where you can go and relax from the tiredness.
11. Skating
If you are not allowed to take your kid too far or keep him/her overnight, you can take him/her to the nearest rink. Similar to the skiing, it a great opportunity to interact with your kid and let him/her know that you are reliable. Best of all, there are so many public rinks across the city, they are FREE!
