Free Museums in Richmond Hill

"Toronto architect Raymond Moriyama was hired to design the Ontario Science Centre back in 1964. The site was modeled on the natural contours of the Don River ravine, on which the science center stands. Inside, you’ll find several hundred interactive experiences and artefacts, including moon rocks."

"Visiting the Science Centre is one of the fun things to do indoors in Toronto with kids. Photo: Toronto Tourism. Convince the kids to boost their brainpower at the hands-on, interactive discoveries at the Ontario Science centre."

"The McMichael Canadian Art Collection is a major public gallery devoted to collecting the art of Canada. Handcrafted buildings set amid 40 hectares of conservation trails contain works by the Group of Seven, as well as by First Nations, Inuit, Métis and other acclaimed Canadian artists. It's a 34km drive from Toronto and totally worth the trip."

"Admittedly, this museum is not directly in Toronto, but rather the village of Kleinburg. Here is what justifies the drive 40 minutes north of Toronto: it is situated in a beautiful woodland setting that will rival any outdoors oriented photo. It also is filled to the brim with a magnificent collection of Canadian and native art."

"Handcrafted buildings (including painter Tom Thomson’s cabin, moved from its original location), set amid 40 hectares of conservation trails, contain works by Canada’s best-known landscape painters, the Group of... Top ChoiceArts Center in Waterfront"

"Spend your afternoon in the AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario) where you can see numerous collections of art from around the world and the largest Canadian art collection. There are so many things to do in Toronto so next up is Nathan Phillips Square where you can take a picture with the iconic Toronto sign and see the new city hall. The Old City Hall is just to the right, an old Romanesque building. If you’re visiting in the winter you can go skating in the square for free."

"5 – Check out the Art Gallery of Ontario Do you enjoy artworks?. Head to the Art Gallery!. Enjoy works by the famous Group of Seven and many more local artists."

"The David Dunlap Observatory is a heritage site in Richmond Hill, and it’s definitely worthy of being on your Instagram feed. The building is really unique with its spherical roof and bright blue door, and it’s also a great spot to go star-gazing for some cool shots!. LOCATION:225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, ON | Website"

"It is quite another to feel more connected with the universe. Just a 30-minute drive out of Toronto offers you access to a world beyond the city. The David Dunlap Observatory is a large astronomical observatory managed by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada."

"As its name might suggest, King’s Noodle Restaurant is renowned for its bowls of noodle soup. With almost 50 varieties to choose from, options range from barbecued pork to pig’s feet and wonton for the more avid Chinatown diner. Even in the packed storefronts of Spadina Avenue, you cannot miss the restaurant’s exterior thanks to the authentic fried and barbecued ducks hanging in the window."

"If you’ve been to the area before, you may have noticed the full barbecued ducks and pigs that have been hanging in the window of this Chinatown institution for decades. The meat isn’t just for show, King’s Noodle House serves the best Cantonese barbecue in the city!. Try their barbecue roast duck congee with Chinese Churros on the side!"

"King’s Noodle first caught my attention when it was featured on Bizarre Foods Toronto with Andrew Zimmern as a must-visit at the heart of Chinatown. Decades of serving up steaming bowls of fresh noodles and Chinese BBQ duck have honed their culinary skills to master-level techniques."

"Since 1969, this family-run operation has refused to cut corners. Tom’s uses real cream instead of dehydrated milk, so their soft serve is ultra-creamy (unlike the watery truck stuff). It’s that rich cream that gives the soft serve its added heft, which allows Tom’s to pull gravity-defying cones."

"A post shared by Toms Dairy Freeze (@tomsdairyfreeze) on Mar 30, 2020 at 10:46am PDT. Enjoy Tom’s Dairy Freeze right from your couch. The popular ice cream joint is offering a menu with 10 of their most popular flavours in 1L tubs."

"Just as day drinking at Trinity Bellwoods (ahem, with 9,000 of your closest friends) is a summer tradition that’s best retired for 2020, it might be a good call to skip Bang Bang’s 30-minute-long lineup, too. Instead, consider ordering in from the Ossington ice cream shop. Go the DIY route and get a six-pack of freshly baked cookies and a pint of just-churned ice cream in flavours like burnt toffee, London fog or peanut butter cup, and assemble your own sweet sandwiches."

"Bang Bang is perfect for satisfying an ice cream sandwich craving. There are countless combinations of flavors from cookie type, including Birthday, Oatmeal and RoCocoa, and ice cream flavors, including Orange Cardamom, Lemon Meringue, London Fog and Burnt Toffee. Try a full sandwich with two cookies for $7 or a half sandwich with one cookie for $4.50."

"2 Bloor Street East, Eaton Centre at 220 Yonge Street, Dominion Centre at 66 Wellington Street West. Purdys Chocolatier is one of the most popular Canadian West Coast sweet shops. Starting in 1907, Richard Carmon Purdy found great success selling premium chocolates in British Columbia and Alberta."

"With over 30,000 square feet of space in which to relax, Four Seasons Toronto Spa is simple and serene and perfect for a sun-filled urban luxury retreat. Four Seasons Toronto Spa is located on the ninth floor of the hotel and includes a co-ed whirlpool, steam rooms, personal grooming amenities, and a 24-hour fitness center. The spa provides a variety of services, such as massages, facials, body treatments, nail and hair services, make up, wellness, yoga, and fitness."

"You know a city is getting cramped when a spa boasts about their abundant natural light. Only that isn't all the Spa Four Seasons has to offer. The Four Seasons knows how to do it right and their oversized treatment rooms, sunlit indoor relaxation pool and full salon prove their expertise."

"Novo Spa is the perfect spot when you’re looking for relaxation and tranquility. The spa is conveniently located and a desired destination for a romantic experience, group gatherings, and celebrations in Toronto. The spa offers mud treatments, exfoliation massage, foot massage, scalp massage, hot stone massage, and many more exclusive treatments for women and men."

"This Yorkville Spa is home to a practice they call Steam Bed Body Therapies, a process that begins with exfoliating the entire body before laying the client down on a steam bed for a body wrap and foot/head massages. The entire experience mimics the relaxing properties of a traditional steam room, though amped up for the individual."