Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Richmond Hill

"This two-hour tour is definitely something to do if you’re interested in art but if street art isn’t your thing, you might wanna give this a miss and head to St Lawrence Market instead. 1300: Lunch at Seven Lives"

"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."

"Whether you are a former Toronto Maple Leaf or more like Bambi on the ice, it is always a romantic choice to hold hands and attempt to stay upright on skates. Nathan Phillips Square is the perfect place to while away a romantic hour or two. Located right in front of City Hall and around the corner from the Eaton's Centre and popular restaurants, it is a great activity to sandwich between other downtown pursuits."

"Start your Toronto visit in the downtown core at Nathan Phillips Square. This public space is a popular gathering place for Torontonians. It is easily recognized by the gigantic Freedom Arches over the reflecting pool and the 3D TORONTO sign. Together with City Hall, they make an iconic landmark in the city worth visiting."

"Pull on some skates and go ice skating at Nathan Phillips Square. If you’re not an ice skater, hang around the square to lap up the winter wonderland atmosphere while you watch the skaters glide across the ice."

"This popular Leslieville brunch spot got a new bedtime and west-end digs. Both locations are open from morning to late and focus on rustic, Mediterranean home cooking. From towering sandwiches to those drool-worthy sweet potato beignets with maple dipping sauce, chef Ariel Coplan constantly revamps the menu to incorporate seasonal ingredients."

"Boasting long lineups, Sweet Jesusis a tiny shop with industrial decor, offering espresso and soft-serve ice cream with out-of-this-world toppings. Sweet Jesus also promotes street artists and their work, creating an urban atmosphere inside. The main attractions here are the elaborate and wacky ice cream cones, offered in creative flavors like Rocky Road Rage (a twist of chocolate and burnt marshmallow soft serve with chocolate sauce, marshmallows and cashews) and The Elvis (banana soft serve drizzled with peanut butter topped with candied bacon bits)."

"Having gained fame for its decorative and high-quality ingredients, Sweet Jesus is the staple dessert place for all of your sugar cravings. The cones are pleasing to the eye and Instagram, with soft-serve ice cream rolled in toppings of every color and pastel cotton candy poking out from cups. You’re guaranteed to leave saying, “Sweet Jesus… this is good."

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"This is an awesome neighbourhood walk in Woodbridge just north of Highway 7. Flanked by open green spaces, benches, and tall trees, you'll love the meandering paved walkway and the flowing creek. The walk is easy with minimal inclines and great at all times in the day as it is well-lit as well."

"I grew up around the corner from Richmond Green, so it was never really anywhere special for me. I watched fireworks from my parents’ house during holidays and attended festivals there, but it was just a random park near my house. It was probably when I took my prom photos at Richmond Green that I actually appreciated it for all its beauty!"

"After winning the first MasterChef Canada title, Chong joined forces with judge Alvin Leung to open R&D in Chinatown in 2015. It’s one of the few contemporary, polished and more upscale eateries serving modern Chinese fare in the city. “We still have traditional Chinese dishes – we just take the extra step to do it our way,” says Chong."

"After winning the first MasterChef Canada title, Eric Chong joined forces with judge Alvin Leung to open R and D in Chinatown in 2015. Toronto is home to a big Chinese community and is full of fantastic Chinese restaurants. However, R and D is one of the few contemporary, polished and more upscale eateries serving modern Asian fare."

"230 Commerce Valley Dr E Unit 1, Markham, Ontario L3T 7Y3 CanadaChinese, AsianLunch, DinnerTakeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, Reservations, Serves Alcohol+1 905-707-8388http://www.congeequeen.com"

"Really good menu and quality dishes for Cantonese style Chinese food. Huge portions per order, so it's always worth doing "family style" with others. They also have a BBQ section for pork, duck and chicken."

"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. This compact but cozy and budget takeout choice is situated in Toronto’s Kensington Market. The city badly needed an eatery like this and the shop specializes exclusively in delicious Belgian-style frites."

"Steamy, chunky Belgian fries served in authentic paper cones with the standard corner dipping cups are the specialty of this place in Kensington."

"The Varley Art Gallery of Markham features frequently changing exhibitions from the permanent collection as well as historical contemporary exhibitions drawn from local, national and international sources. New ways of seeing and appreciating art are enhanced through a broad range of dynamic hands-on art-related activities, including group tours, school programs, studio art classes, workshops and lectures, and family activities, designed to appeal to audiences of all ages and interests."

"Varley Gallery Birthday Parties feature special art program-designed parties for children ages 4 to 12 that can be booked in our bright and spacious studio. The gallery will come alive through hands-o …"

"Perched high on the Manulife Centre in Yorkville, the restaurant offers a fantastic vantage point in the city. You can choose to sit in one of the two patios – the one facing North Toronto or the other overlooking the CN Tower and downtown Toronto. No matter which one you choose, you are guaranteed the best rooftop view in the city. Pair the view with a few small plates like sweet Thai chili chicken drummies and Baja Halibut tacos, life can’t get much better!"

"Located on the corner of Bay and Bloor, this shopping centre is another great place to get your retail fix. The Manulife Centre is located on what’s known as the “Mink Mile”. It’s an upscale shopping district in Yorkville, along Bloor Street between Avenue Road and Yonge Street."