ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS BOWLING Burlington Bowl Burlington s largest bowling centre with 48 lanes of 10 pin bowling. Includes a full service restaurant (Brooklyn s), vending machines and games room. Get everyone together for a fun afternoon of gaming and friendly competition. Location: 4065 Harvester Road (Harvester Road & Walkers Line) Contact: 905.681.2727, www.burlingtonbowl.com Sun-Thurs 9am-1am, Fri-Sat 9am-3am, no new patrons may begin bowling later than one hour before close Teen/Adult (13+) Game: Mon 9am-Fri 5:59pm $3.95, Fri 6pm-Sun 5:59pm $4.40, Sun 6pm-Sun 11:59pm $1.99 Child s (12 & under) Game: Mon 9am-Fri 5:59pm $3.75, Fri 6pm-Sun 5:59pm $4.20, Sun 6pm- Sun 11:59pm $1.99 Shoe Rental: $2.99 Prime Time Bowling Burlington s newest Bowling Alley with 32 lanes of 10 pin bowling. Offering a large food menu and cosmic bowling. Great for an afternoon or evening of glow in the dark fun. Location: 830 Laurentian Drive (Harvester Rd & South Service Rd) Contact: 905.333.6570, primetimebowling.com Notes: Mon-Thurs 12pm-12am, Fri 12pm-2am, Sat 10am-2am, Sun 10am-12am Per Game: Mon-Fri 11am-5pm $4.50 (Mon-Thurs 5pm-12am Bottomless Bowling), Fri 5pm- 8:59pm $5, Fri 9pm-2am $6, Sat 10am-8:59pm $5, Sat 9pm-2am $6, Sun 10am-6pm $5, Sun 6pm-12am $3 Shoe Rental: $3.50 food available on premises, unlimited/combo specials available at various times Roseland Bowl Burlington s family five pin bowling alley. Offering a variety of different group options including bumper bowling for young bowlers giving bowling a try for the first time. Glow in the dark bowling adds on the fun for the whole group. Location: 422 Guelph Line (Guelph Ln & New St) Contact: 905.634.9805, www.roselandbowl.ca Regular Sun-Thurs 9am-9pm, Fri-Sat 9am-10pm Summer Hours (May 1 Aug 31): Sun 10am-5pm, Mon-Sat 10am-8pm GLO Bowling Rockin Bowling (Glow in the Dark): Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-close $4.50/game, Shoe Rental $2.25 Notes: food available on premises, discounts available on large groups FARMS Farms Springridge Farm
The Hughe s family has been fruit farming for over 100 years. Since then the farm has grown to include numerous family attractions including a barn filled with crafts and fresh baked good, tours and many special events. Location: 7256 Bell School Line, Milton Contact: 905.878.4908, www.springridgefarm.com Daily 9am-5pm mid April-Christmas Free to visit gift shop, bakery and café; $4 for Fun Farm Yard admission Notes: food available on premises, gift shop Stonehaven Farms Location: 7388 Guelph Line Contact: 905.878.1870, www.stonehavenfarms.com 2011 Market Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm Pick Your Own Mon-Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 10am-4pm Free to visit; pay to pick Notes: food available on premises, group rates and seasonal tours available with advance contact INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS Amazing Adventures Indoor Playground Location: 4325 Harvester Road, Unit 5 Contact: 905.639.6544, http://amazingadventuresplayland.ca/ July and August: Mon-Thurs 9:30am-7pm; Fri-Sat 9:30am-8pm; Sun 9:30am-6pm September-June: Mon-Sat 9:30am-8pm; Sun 9:30am-6pm Children 2-12 $9.50, Children under 2 $6.50, Children under 1 free with paid sibling, Adults & Parents free with at least one paid admission Notes: included in Burlington coupon book, parent or guardian supervision required at all times Lil Monkeys Indoor Playgrounds Inc. 905.632.4200 Location: 3250 Harvester Road, Unit 5 (Harvester Rd & Walkers Ln) Contact: 905.632.4200, http://www.lilmonkeysplaygrounds.com/ Notes: Daily 9:30am-8pm Children under 2 $5.99, Children 2-4 $9.99, Children 5-12 $11.99, Youth 13-17 (must be accompanied by a paid sibling under 12) $6.99, Children under 1 free with paid sibling, Adults (maximum 2/child) free, Additional Adults $6.99 Children must be supervised at all times Little Goobers Location: 4059 New Street Contact: 905.466.2377, http://www.littlegoobers.ca/ Mon-Fri 9:30am-3:30pm Children 2 years and up $7.50, children 2 years and under free with paid admission, adults free with paid admission Notes: Socks are mandatory MINI GOLF Adventure Village (Outdoor) Location: 580 Van Wagners Beach Road, Hamilton Contact: 905.549.9444, www.adventure-village.com June: Mon-Fri 12pm-10pm, Sat & Sun 10am-10pm July/Aug: Mon-Thurs 10am-11pm, Fri-Sat 10am-12am, Sun 10am-11pm Adult $8, Child $6 Notes: Food available on premises; Adventure Village features many other amusements including batting cages, krazy kars, outdoor laser tag, a rock climbing wall, arcade, and a bungee trampoline Putting Edge Glow in the Dark Mini Golf (Indoor)
Location: 1250 Brant Street (Power Centre Plaza, Brant St & North Service Rd) Contact: 905.315.9155, www.puttingedge.com/home.htm Regular Mon-Thurs 3pm 9pm, Fri 3pm-12am, Sat 10am-12am, Sun 11am-7pm Summer Hours (as of June 27, 2011): Mon-Thurs 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-12am, Sun 11am-8pm General (13+) $10.50, Junior (12 & under) $8.50, Seniors Within Range Golf Centre (Mini Putt) Contact: 905.319.8870 Location: 3050 Guelph Line 9am-10pm Adult $6.64, Children (under 12) $4.87, Seniors and Students $5.75 Notes: Food and beverages available MUSEUMS Ireland House Museum Location: 2168 Guelph Line (Guelph Ln & Upper Middle Rd) Contact: 905.332.9888, www.museumsofburlington.com/ireland-house Mon closed, Tues-Fri 10am-4:30pm, Sat closed, Sun 1pm-4:30pm Adults $4.50, Seniors/Students $4, Children (5-12) $2.25, Children under 5 free Joseph Brant Museum Location: 1240 North Shore Boulevard East (Lakeshore Rd & North Shore Blvd East) Contact: 905.634.3556, http://www.museumsofburlington.com/joseph-brant Tues-Fri 10am-4:30pm, Sun 1pm-4:30pm Adults $4.50, Seniors/Students $4, Children (5-12) $2.25, Children under 5 free Notes: Last tour leaves at 4:00pm, gift shop Streetcar & Electric Railway Museum Location: 13629 Guelph Line, Milton (Guelph Ln & Side Rd 30) Contact: 519.856.9802, www.hcry.org May 7-Oct 30: Sat, Sun, & Holidays 11am-4:30pm July-Aug: Mon-Fri 11am-4:30pm, Sat, Sun, & Holidays 11am-5pm Adults $12.00, Seniors $10.50, Youth (4-17) $9.00, 3 & under or 90+ free Family Rate (five with no more than 2 adults) $34 Caboose Ride $2.50 Notes: operating streetcar rides - last ride leaves 30 min prior to closing, food available on premises, gift shop, group rates for 20+ with advance booking PARKS/CONSERVATION AREAS African Lion Safari Our manner of exhibiting animals is completely different from the traditional approach; that is, the visitor is caged in the car, and the animals roam in 2 to 20 hectare (5 to 50 acre) reserves. Learn and explore by walking around the park and experiencing the exhibits, driving through the safari, or attending and interactive show with a zoo keeper. Location: 1386 Cooper Road, Flamborough Contact: 1.800.461.9453 www.africanlionsafari.com June 25-Sept 5 9am-5:30pm daily, Sept 6-October 10 9am-4pm June 25-Sept 5: Adult (13-59) $29.95, Senior (60+) 27.95, Children (3-12) $24.95, 2 and under free Sept 6-Oct 10: Adult $24.95, Senior $22.95, Children $19.95, 2 and under free Safari Bus Rates: Adult $4.95, Senior $4.75, Children $4.75 Bronte Creek Provincial Park This pastoral, all-season oasis between Burlington and Oakville offers a place to unwind and step back in time. View living history demonstrations in an 1890s farmhouse. Take the children to the
playbarn to pet the animals or romp in the outdoor playground. Camp overnight, swim in a huge outdoor pool, stroll along nature trails, and pedal your bicycle. In winter, skate outdoors, go tobogganing and cross-country skiing. Location: 1219 Burloak Drive, Oakville, ON Contact: 905.827.6911, www.ontarioparks.com/english/bron.html, www.brontecreek.org Day Use & Trails: March-Mid June 8am-dusk, Mid June-Labour Day 8am-10pm, Sept-Mid Dec 8am-dusk, Mid Dec-Feb 8am-10pm Park administration office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Pool: last Sat in June-Labour Day Ice Rink: 9:30am-9:30pm mid Dec-Feb Spruce Lane Farmhouse: Maple festival March to Mid-June 9:30am-3pm, June 26-Labour Day daily 11-6 Nature Centre: Sat-Sun 12pm-4pm May 1-June 25, 10am-6pm daily June 26-Labour day Playbarn & Children s Farm: 9am-4pm daily year round Park fees/vehicle: Regular $19.25, Senior $15.25, Handicap $9.50, School Bus $53.75 Pool fees: Adult/Senior $3, Youth (4-17) $2, children 3 & under are free Notes: Access campground side from Bronte Road and day-use side from Burloak Drive Crawford Lake Conservation Area The pristine waters of Crawford Lake have drawn people to its shores for hundreds of years. The rare lake, with surrounding boardwalk, is nestled in lush forests atop the stunning Niagara Escarpment where visitors can watch soaring turkey vultures glide through the Nassagaweya Canyon. You can even step back in time and explore the 15th century Iroquoian Village that has been reconstructed on its original site. The spirits still sing in the rustic longhouses where tools, animal hides and the smell of smoke let you experience the life and times of Ontario's First Peoples. Location: 3115 Conservation Rd, Milton (Guelph Ln & Conservation Rd) Contact: 905.854.0234, www.conservationhalton.on.ca Park: June/July/Aug daily 8:30am-9pm, Sept/Oct daily 8:30am-7:30pm, Nov/Dec/Jan weekends & holidays 8:30am-5pm, Feb/March weekends & holidays 8:30am-6:30pm, April weekends & holidays 8:30am-7:30pm, May daily 8:30am-7:30pm Visitors Centre: daily 10am-4pm Adult (15-64) $7.50, Senior $6.50, Child (5-14) $5.35, Child (4 & under) free Notes: some group discounts apply Kelso Conservation Area Kelso Conservation Area is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. Indulge in a swim at a sandy beach, fish for trout in the glistening lake or get energized with some great downhill skiing at Glen Eden. Mountain bikers can test their skills on marked trails on the majestic Niagara Escarpment or hikers can trek the rugged Bruce Trail. You can also rent kayaks, paddle boats and canoes. Hundreds of picnic tables dot the rolling landscape and shelters are available for company and family picnics. Location: 5234 Kelso Road, Milton Contact: 905.878.5011, www.conservationhalton.on.ca June/July/August daily 8:30am-9pm, September/October daily 8:30am-7:30pm, November/December/January daily 8:30am-5pm, February/March daily 8:30am-6:30pm, April/May 8:30am-7:30pm Adult (15-64) $6.50, Senior $5.50, Child (5-14) $4.75, Child (4 & under) free Notes: some group discounts apply Mountsberg Conservation Area The extensive wetlands of the Mountsberg Conservation Area are a birdwatcher's paradise. Waterfowl and shorebirds clamber about a misty lake while hundreds of warblers flit through forest and meadow. Nature surrounds you at this scenic conservation area that has great hiking and cross-country ski trails outfitted with boardwalks, birdfeeders and interpretive lookouts. You can even take in that first taste of spring on a horse drawn wagon ride in the Mountsberg
Sugar Bush where maple syrup, pancakes and sweet sugar candy create indelible family memories. Location: 2259 Milburough Line, Campbellville (Milborough Ln & Campbelville Rd) Contact: 905.854.2776, http://www.conservationhalton.on.ca/ June/July/Aug daily 8:30am-9pm, Sept/Oct daily 8:30am-7:30pm, Nov/Dec/Jan daily 8:30am-5pm, Feb/March daily 8:30am-6:30pm, April/May daily 8:30am-7:30pm Adult (15-64) $7.50, Senior $6.50, Child (5-14) $5.35, Child (4 & under) free Notes: some group discounts apply Other Halton Conservation Areas Hilton Falls, Mount Nemo, Rattlesnake Point Walking/hiking year round www.conservationhalton.ca Royal Botanical Gardens Location: 680 Plains Rd Contact: 905.527.1158, www.rbg.ca RBG Centre/Hendrie Park: daily 10am-8pm Nature Interpretive Centre (located in the Arboretum): 10am-4pm daily Adults $12, Seniors $10, Students/Youths $10, Children (5-12) $7.00, Children under 5 free, Family (2 adults, 2 children under 18) $33.50 Notes: Food available on premises, gift shop Waterfront Trail Location: Burlington Downtown Contact: City of Burlington or Tourism Burlington for news and events. Open to the public any time Free POOLS - INDOOR Aldershot Community Pool 905.637.5688 Location: 50 Fairwood Place (Adjacent to Aldershot High School, Plains Rd W & Waterdown Rd) July 2-Aug 27: Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm-3:30pm, Sat 10am-12pm Angela Coughlan Pool 905.335.7000 Location: 2425 Upper Middle Road (adjacent to M. M. Robinson High School, Guelph Ln & Upper Middle Rd) June 27-Sept 2: Mon & Fri 2pm-4pm, Tues & Thurs 11:30am-1pm, Wed 2pm-4pm & 7:30pm- 8:30pm Burlington Centennial Pool 905.639.5772 Location: 5151 New Street (adjacent to Robert Bateman High School, New St & Appleby Ln) July 2-Sept 4: no universal recreational swimming throughout the summer Tansley Woods Pool 905.332.1996 Location: 1996 Itabashi Way (Upper Middle Rd & Walkers Ln) Jul 2-Sept 3: Mon 12pm-1pm 2pm-4pm 5pm-8pm, Tues/Wed/Thurs/Sat 12pm-1pm 2pm-4pm, Fri 12pm-1pm 2pm-4pm 5pm-7pm, Sun 1pm-4pm
YMCA Location: 500 Drury Lane Mon-Fri 5:30am-10:00pm, Sat 7am-8pm, Sun 8am-6pm Child $2.50, Student $2.75, Adult $3.75, Family $8.50 Notes: food and beverages available on-site POOLS - OUTDOOR Bronte Creek Outdoor Pool Location: 1219 Burloak Drive, Oakville, ON Last Sat in June-Labour Day, 11am-6pm daily weather permitting Park fees/vehicle: Regular $16, Senior $13, Handicap $8, School Bus $53.75 Pool fees: Adult/Senior $3, Youth (4-17) $2, children 3 & under are free Notes: Access swimming pool from Burloak Drive LaSalle Wading Pool and Splash Pad Location: 50 North Shore Boulevard East (North Shore Blvd E & Lasalle Park Rd) Contact: 905.637.5688, June 18-Sept 6 daily 11am-7pm Mountainside Pool Location: 2205 Mount Forest Drive (adjacent to Mountainside Arena) Contact: 905.332.6060, Jul 2- Aug 29: Mon/Wed/Fri 9:30am-11:30am, 1:30pm-8pm, Tues/Thurs 9:30am-11:30am, Fri 9:30 am-11:30am 1:30pm-6pm, Sat/Sun 1:30pm-8pm Nelson Pool and Splash Pad Location: 4235 New Street (adjacent to Nelson Arena, New St & Shoreacres Rd) Contact: 905.637.2552 July 1-Aug 29 Swimming Pool: Mon-Thurs 12pm-7pm, Fri 12pm-8pm, Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm Wading Pool: Mon-Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri/Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm Wild Water Works (water park) Location: 585 Van Wagners Beach Road (confederation park conservation area) Contact: 905.547.6141, Notes: June 30-Aug 14 daily 10am-8pm, Aug 15-Sept 5 daily 10am-6pm General (11-64) $23.50, Children 10 & under/handicap $15.40, Senior $19.50, Children 3 & under free Parking $9.50/car ROCK CLIMBING group rates available for 25+, food available on premises Climber s Rock Location: 5155 Harvester Road, Unit 1 (Appleby Ln & Harvester Rd) Contact: 905.633.7625, Mon-Fri 10:30am-10:30pm, Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 9am-6pm
Rates: Drop In Rec Climb (2 hours with harness rental and instruction included): $19.50 Adult Day Pass: $16.50, Discount Day Pass (before 3pm on weekdays excluding holidays, students, children 13 & under, Fire/Police/Military personnel, members of any climbing gym): $13.50 Belay Staff (one per 6-8 climbers or 4 children): $70/first hour, $25/each additional hour Rental Gear (Individual piece): $3.50, Rental Gear Package: $7.50 GO KARTS Lakeland Go-Karts Location: Van Wagners Beach Blvd., Hamilton Contact: 905.544.3951 May 15-Sept 15 10am-10pm, Weekends in April and October 12pm-dusk Rates: 3 laps for $8, 7 laps for $15