St. Anne's Anglican Church, Toronto (Photo: Alex Meoko)

Activities and games

Looking for some fun and informative activities and games? We have some of those, too!

Many sites have included games, puzzles, colouring pages and activities to keep you busy while you're touring their sites.

Explore all of our Digital Doors Open sites:

Vandorf Blacksmith Shop (part of the Self-guided driving tour: Hamlets of Whitchurch-Stouffville)

Take a self-guided driving tour of Whitchurch-Stouffville's historical hamlets and explore all corners of this community.

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Loafers Lake

As part of Digital Doors Open, you are invited to relax and enjoy Brampton’s beauty. Discover their many lakes and rivers by taking this self-guided tour.

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Lakes and Rivers Self-Guided Tour

While you’re outside in Brampton, bring along this Nature Rubbings Activity and discover all the treasures that nature has to offer.

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Green and Fall Colour Self-Guided Tour

As part of your Doors Open Brampton experience, go for a hike or a drive by following this self-guided tour to see the extraordinary beauty of Canada’s autumnal landscapes.

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Green and Fall Colour Self-Guided Tour

While outside in Brampton, bring along the Nature Rubbings Activity and discover all the treasures that nature has to offer.

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McMaster University Campus Architecture Tour

The McMaster Museum of Art has developed a self-guided walking tour that highlights architecture on the campus, with information about the history, evolution and styles of architecture along the way. Access the tour here.

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Take a self-guided tour throughout the year of the beautiful trails at the Jean-Baptiste Lainé Site, which once housed a 16th-century Huron-Wendat village.

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Do-it-yourself fun at the Ontario Science Centre

The Ontario Science Centre's Do it Yourself series will inspire your inner scientist – from games to experiments.

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Enjoy Facebook Live events at the Ontario Science Centre

Regular Facebook Live events connect you with Ontario Science Centre educators and hosts – learning about everything from snakes and bees to paper planes and outer space.

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Aurora Public Library

There are lots of opportunities available for online experiences at the Aurora Public Library – including a digital bookshelf and free access to the Library Edition of Ancestry.com.

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The Robert McLaughlin Gallery

Oshawa’s Jewel by the Lake celebrates the 100th anniversary of Lakeview Park, and is part of a larger programming initiative by the Oshawa Museum that includes a virtual exhibition.

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The Robert McLaughlin Gallery

Check out this fun, family-friendly art activity from The Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa.

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Canada's Wonderland

Visit Canada's Wonderland virtually and enjoy up to 16 different roller coasters, 11 thrill rides and seven family rides – all from the comfort of your own home.

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Canada's Wonderland

You can watch virtual fireworks displays at Canada's Wonderland with over 6,000 explosions of colour above the park skyline!

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Canadas Wonderland funnel cake web

Canada’s Wonderland is now sharing their recipe for homemade funnel cake.

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Canada's Wonderland

Spend some time on a scavenger hunt at Canada's Wonderland.

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Canada's Wonderland

Download some colouring pages from Canada's Wonderland.

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Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre

As part of Digital Doors Open, check out the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre's “at home activities” – including nature journaling, how to build a bee hotel, making sweet bannock, playing games, making masks, and much more.

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Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society and Black Mecca Museum

Download and enjoy a colouring page from the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society and Black Mecca Museum.

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Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society and Black Mecca Museum

Download and enjoy a word search puzzle from the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society and Black Mecca Museum.

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Toronto Railway Museum

For Digital Doors Open, explore the fascinating Toronto Railway Museum through its many online activities (puzzles, scavenger hunt, colouring pages and an audio guide).

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McMichael Canadian Art Collection

Wander the grounds of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection – lush forests, a sculpture garden and scenic hiking trails – with the aid of their downloadable map.

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McMichael Canadian Art Collection

Wander the grounds of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection – lush forests, a sculpture garden and scenic hiking trails – with the aid of their audio guided tour.

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McMichael Canadian Art Collection

For budding young artists, the McMichael offers the ArtVenture Online program, which includes free art activities, videos, tutorials and more.

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McMichael Canadian Art Collection

Watch and learn through a series of curatorial talks and virtual studio visits at the McMichael.

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McMichael Canadian Art Collection

Take an online art class at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection.

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Brampton's Recreational Trails, Parks and Conservation Areas

During Digital Doors Open Brampton, get outside and enjoy this Nature Rubbings Activity and discover all the treasures that nature has to offer.

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Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum

Learn how to make cheese in this video from Tasty.

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Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum

Explore the Oxford County Cheese Trail.

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Simcoe County Museum

As part of Digital Doors Open, explore the Simcoe County Museum's Museum From Home program, which includes kids' activities.

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Simcoe County Museum

As part of Digital Doors Open, explore the Simcoe County Museum's Museum From Home program, which includes a scavenger hunt.

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Canada Council Art Bank, gallery space (Photo: Lipman Still Pictures, Doors Open Ottawa 2019)

Read more about the Canada Council Art Bank's programs and activities on their blog.

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1041 Petherick's Road (Seymour Driving Tour)

Take this driving tour around the township of Seymour and see some remarkable structures.

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Royal Ontario Museum (Photo: Sam Javanrouh)

Download a map of the Royal Ontario Museum in your preferred language.

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Inside the Royal Ontario Museum (Photo: Matt Forsythe)

The Royal Ontario Museum has now reopened, with exciting exhibitions currently open.

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Royal Ontario Museum, rotunda

The Royal Ontario Museum features a roster of free Zoom talks with experts on diverse subjects.

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Art Gallery of Ontario

Check out the Art Gallery of Ontario's art-making videos.

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Art Gallery of Ontario

As part of Digital Doors Open, discover your inner artist: learn to draw, become a better photographer, paint alongside your kids, or sketch at the Toronto Zoo (part of the AGO Makes program).

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Reopening the Art Gallery of Ontario

Download some Art Gallery of Ontario colouring cards.

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Monitoring birds at Tommy Thompson Park (Leslie Street Spit)

As part of Digital Doors Open, download Tommy Thompson Park's birder’s checklist.

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Stratford Festival

Check out the Stratford Festivals virtual tours.

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Festival Theatre, 2005

Check out their @Home content for exclusive interviews with Stratford production and company members.

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Myseum

Check out Myseum's many interactive online tours.

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Municipal Building (Town Hall) (Photo: Nicola Alexander)

Explore the view of Timmins from the city hall webcam.

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Municipal Building (Town Hall) (Photo: Nicola Alexander)

Learn about the most recent addition to the Timmins city hall – the staircase mural by artist Mique Michelle, completed in 2019 – part of the Indigenous Teachings Murals Project.

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Archives of Ontario reading room

As part of Digital Doors Open, piece together Ontario’s history by trying out one of the Archives of Ontario's online jigsaw puzzles.

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Lion at the Toronto Zoo

Don’t forget to join the Toronto Zoo on Facebook Live at 1 p.m. daily when one of the zoo’s expert keepers will introduce you to one of the animals.

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Snake at the Toronto Zoo

You can still enjoy a rich digital experience at the Toronto Zoo, including lots of home activities.

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Owl at the Toronto Zoo

You can still enjoy a rich digital experience at the Toronto Zoo, including a new downloadable map.

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Mountain goat at the Toronto Zoo

You can still enjoy a rich digital experience at the Toronto Zoo, including Wild for Life podcasts.

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Ontario Legislative Building

Register for a variety of free virtual programs and webinars with the Ontario Legislative Building.

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Ontario Legislative Building

Tune in to watch the Ontario legislature in action.

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308 Grand Road (part of the Campbellford Walking Tour)

Take this walking tour and learn more about the town of Campbellford, its early inhabitants and its rich past.

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National Air Force Museum of Canada

The National Air Force Museum of Canada also features several Museum from Home activities – including this table hockey game.

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National Air Force Museum of Canada

The National Air Force Museum of Canada also features several Museum from Home activities – including this colouring sheet (where you can design your own jersey to win a prize).

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National Air Force Museum of Canada

The National Air Force Museum of Canada also features several Museum from Home activities – including this Be an Airman board game.

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Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum

Learn about some of Niagara-on-the-Lake's historical figures through video cemetery tours.

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Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum

Try one of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum's online quizzes to test your knowledge about the town and its surrounding communities.

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Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History

Watch this moving documentary on the life of Henson (narrated by Danny Glover and directed by Jared Brock).

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Auchmar Manor House

During Digital Doors Open, discover the history of the Auchmar Manor House in Hamilton.

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60 Bridge Street South (Hastings Walking Tour)

Take a fascinating walking tour of the village of Hastings and learn more about its early settlers, its history and some of its enduring architecture.

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Warkworth Walking Tour

Take this walking tour and discover the town of Warkworth for yourself.

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