Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Whitby

"Did you know Toronto is home to the world's best food market?. According to National Geographic magazine, the St. Lawrence Market in the southeast end of the city's downtown core has the globe's greatest collection of vendors selling all manner of food. Walk around the indoor marketplace, in operation since 1803, and you'll find permanent vendors hawking the freshest seafood, cheeses from around the world, and meats and produce grown just outside the city."

"Old York's sensational St Lawrence Market has been a neighborhood meeting place for over two centuries. The restored, high-trussed 1845 South Market houses more than 120 specialty food stalls and shops: cheese... Top ChoiceTower in Entertainment & Financial Districts"

"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."

"There is something remarkably brave about opening an ice cream shop in Canada, of all places. Although our snow days are shrinking as the earth heats up, we are not exactly ice cream friendly for much of the year. Bang Bang Ice Cream is working to change that."

"Nestled on Ossington Ave, Bang Bang is most definitely the best restaurant in Toronto for ice-cream sandwiches. Having much more of a cafe and takeout vibe, Bang Bang is the type of place you grab something and go. Honestly, run to this places, it’s amazing!"

"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."

"This year, due to the pandemic, the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair created an online platform where you can buy from artists and designers all year long!. Check out the site for artworks including jewellery, ceramics, printmaking, textiles and more, and find local shops that support Toronto makers. www.torontooutdoor.art"

"The ingenious minds behind Nathan Phillips Square clearly had photographers in mind when they designed the urban plaza. Anchored by a massive fountain, the water creates striking reflections of new City Hall and the Toronto sign that frames the square. Nathan Phillips Square"

"Consistently ranked as one of the best Toronto ice cream parlours, Wong’s Ice Cream specializes in making Asian-themed treats including vegan and gluten-free flavours. Owner Ed Wong first opened his ice cream shop in June, 2017 near Riverdale Park on Gerrard Street East. After spending decades working in the corporate world, Wong spent 2 years co-running Hamilton’s Henry Brown’s Small Batch Ice Cream Company."

"Wong’s is a recent discovery for me, but I’ve now tried five of their flavours and can agree with all of my foodie friends that it’s one of the best in the city. Their Asian flavour profiles like wasabi honey, black sesame & salted duck egg and Vietnamese coffee will jolt your taste buds. Skip the cone and order your ice cream in a “cup” here (spoiler alert: it’s a takeout container)."

"East ChinatownThis Southeast Asian ice cream shop in East Chinatown sells fun flavors like boozy egg tart, Korean banana milk, and vegan lychee lemonade sorbet. Currently only available by the pint during the pandemic."

"Located a short stroll from Dolce Gelato on College Street in Toronto’s Little Italy, The Big Chill offers an old-fashioned retro ice cream parlour vibe. Owner Sam Santino opened the popular Toronto ice cream shop in 2001, in a space that was once an old shoe repair shop. Step inside The Big Chill and you’ll find checkered floors paired with a brightly lit interior adorned with a dizzying number of holstein cows."

"The Big Chill is a retro themed ice cream parlour featuring 30+ flavours. It’s colourful design, checkered floor and marble counters make it an Instagrammers dream. Pop by and grab yourself an ice cream or milkshake before snapping some photos of the adorable interior."

"A post shared by The Big Chill Ice Cream (@thebigchill_to) on Jun 28, 2019 at 7:54am PDT. (Little Italy)thebigchill.ca. Remember LBK (life before kids) when you would stay out late on College Street and enjoy the lovely patios and wine bars?"

"Now, if you are looking for fun and amusement, you can’t skip going to Oriole Park. It features tennis and baseball courts, a junior splash pad, sandpit, wading pool, and open spaces where families usually gather for picnics. Moreover, replete with huge trees, Oriole Park is a definite fun time for all."

"This newly remodeled, 2.9-hectare park is replete with large trees and lots of picnic opportunities. You’ll see adults playing tennis and baseball and kids in bathing suits splashing around the wading pool and playing with toy boats. Oriole Park is a definite fun-time for all."

"This is a midtown park that is located few meters away from Davisville station. It is one of the best places for all abilities. The flat surface makes it accessible for wheelchairs."

"This Hong Kong street food classic has become one of the city’s latest craze—Golden Waffles. You can have it in original flavour or you can choose from one of the dazzling premium versions that include bubble waffles with mochi, stuffed with cheese, drizzled with caramel and/or topped with ice cream. Whatever you decide, you can’t go wrong."

"Located a short stroll from Dolce Gelato on College Street in Toronto’s Little Italy, The Big Chill offers an old-fashioned retro ice cream parlour vibe. Owner Sam Santino opened the popular Toronto ice cream shop in 2001, in a space that was once an old shoe repair shop. Step inside The Big Chill and you’ll find checkered floors paired with a brightly lit interior adorned with a dizzying number of holstein cows."

"The Big Chill is a retro themed ice cream parlour featuring 30+ flavours. It’s colourful design, checkered floor and marble counters make it an Instagrammers dream. Pop by and grab yourself an ice cream or milkshake before snapping some photos of the adorable interior."

"A post shared by The Big Chill Ice Cream (@thebigchill_to) on Jun 28, 2019 at 7:54am PDT. (Little Italy)thebigchill.ca. Remember LBK (life before kids) when you would stay out late on College Street and enjoy the lovely patios and wine bars?"

"The Dundas west location of Café Plenty is a neat little spot in the middle of a super busy area; It’s smack across the street from Toronto Police 52 Division, on the cusp of Hospital Row and heading towards China Town west. This small yet roomy chic café is good for a croissant and latte pick-up, but if you’re hankering for more grab a sandwich and salad as well."

"King’s Vegetarian Food is a wholesaler of delicious vegan food products, served at all of their restaurants and now in many grocery stores across the province. King’s Cafe is their restaurant in downtown Toronto, and Zen Gardens is the name of the restaurant in Mississauga, London, and Guelph. I’m a massive fan of Zen Gardens, King’s Cafe, and King’s Vegetarian Food products."

"Goûter by RA is a pâtisserie, boulangerie, and chocolaterie offering the best traditional classic French delicacies revisited with a modern twist. If you’re a chocolate lover, be sure to try their Chocolate BonBons available in flavours such as Fresh Mint, Passion Fruit and Salted Caramel."

"Best Croissants In Toronto For: Authentic, classic French pastries. Technically, pain perdu translates to “lost bread” in reference to how French toast saves stale bread from being “lost.” However, in this context, Pain Perdu is a bakery known for purveying glorious, classic French confections. This quaint St. Clair West spot is lauded by locals as a hidden gem to find the best croissants in Toronto with a rich buttery flavour and flaky texture."

"Pain Perdu is renowned for its Parisian baked goods like croissants, quiche, eclairs and mille-feuille. Located in the St. Clair West neighbourhood, the décor is quaint and the staff is on point. This combination makes Pain Perdu a must-try for anyone who wants to pretend they’re in Paris for an afternoon."

"Fine Dining, Lounge, French, Italian, Restaurant With Private Rooms, Bring Your Own Wine, Restaurant With Live Entertainment, Restaurant With Party Services, Extensive Wine List, Wheelchair-accessible Restaurant. facade, Blu is an Italian restaurant based on authentic classic cuisine created by executive chef Massimo Callovini... French Restaurants, Italian Restaurants"

"Sometimes going out for Italian food seems counterintuitive. How hard is it for you to stay at home and boil some pasta?. Blu gives you Italian food you cannot make yourself at home unless you have ample time and have studied under masters (or grandmothers) in Italy."

"From truffled beef carpaccio to pan-seared ribeye, this place knows how to wine and dine. Speaking of wine, right now you can take advantage of their incredible promo to enjoy takeout bottles at 30% off!"