Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Durham

"Located at the mouth of the Rouge River at the east end of Lawrence Avenue, Rouge Beach is a great place to go if you want to feel like you’re getting a little escape from the city - without actually leaving the city. In addition to swimming and sunbathing, the marshes at Rouge Beach are good for wildlife viewing. You can also fish or canoe one the Rouge River."

"Located at the mouth of the Rouge River at the east end of Lawrence Avenue, this beach is shared with the West Rouge Canoe Club. Near the beach is a marsh that provides a home to a variety of wildlife. Any time of the year, the picturesque scenery around Rouge Beach is calming and impressive."

"A little more of a drive from the city in Scarborough, Rouge Beach is worth the trip on a hot sunny day. Spend the day lounging on the sandy shores, get out in the water and rent a kayak or canoe, watch the sunset, or get lost in nature on the Rouge Marsh trail nearby."

"HCafe is a Japanese bakery serving up freshly-baked, traditional Japanese cheesecakes. It’s one of my family’s favourite dessert places in Markham – we love the taro Japanese cheesecake!. Their Markham location is located in Main Street Unionville neighbourhood, which is also one of the cutest and most Instagram-worthy spots in York Region 😉"

"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."

"During summer, there’s no better place to beat the heat than at Kidstown Water Park in Scarborough. The only water park operated by the City of Toronto, it offers free aquatic activities for young children including a tipping bucket, spray rings, squirting aquatic animals and a wading pool. With a large grassy area to picnic on, Kidstown is open from mid-June until the Sunday of Labour Day weekend."

"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!"

"This Markham restaurant does a grand buffet for $18.99 weekdays and $21.99 weekends, where you can dig into Indian vegetarian, meat, and rice dishes to your heart’s content."

"Hub Sushi is constantly innovating and striving to become one of your favorite Japanese dining experiences. Hub Sushi is committed to provide their guests with unique menu creations that are true to the principles of: “Japanese Culture”, “Outstanding Service”, and “Comfortable Atmosphere”. They specialize in sushi, sashimi, rolls, Izakaya, and a wide variety of Japanese lunch & Dinner options as well as Japanese beverages."

"Sano is a city located in Tochigi, Japan, and is known for its sushi, ramen and Chinese-style noodles. Get a taste of authentic Japan-style food at Sano Sushi!. Offers mouth-watering delicacies and well-loved favorites, Sano will satisfy even the most discerning taste buds."