Easter in Toronto
In 2009 Good Friday falls on April 10th. Here are some of the fun family activities, the performances, and the sunrise services taking place in Toronto this year.• See also What is Easter? on About Christianity.
1. Fun Easter Activities for Families
2. Easter Performances and Sunrise Services
Fun Easter Activities for Families
Toronto Beaches Lions Annual Easter Parade
For over 40 years East Toronto has enjoyed a parade celebrating Easter and the beginning of spring. Now officially sponsored by the Lions Club in the Beach neighborhood, Toronto's Easter Parade runs along Queen Street West. Themes of the floats and marchers may not always relate directly to Easter, but it's all good fun.- Sunday April 12, 2009
- Parade begins at 2pm and lasts approximately one hour
- Route runs from Neville Park, west along Queen Street to Woodbine Avenue
Toronto Zoo Annual Easter "Egg" Stravaganza
The zoo invites children 12 and under to follow clues leading them to animal exhibits containing Easter eggs. There will be special Keeper Talks and the Easter Bunny will be around, plus there you can get a Hershey treat on the way out while supplies last.- Friday April 10 - Monday April 13th, 9:30am-3:30pm
- Guide to Visiting the Toronto Zoo
National Service Dogs Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs
This annual fundraiser for the National Service Dogs of Canada invites dogs and their families to register, collect pledges, then come out and hunt for plastic Easter Eggs with dog treats and other possible prizes inside.- Friday April 10, 10am
- Centennial Park, Etobicoke
- Parking Lot 8, Elmcrest Road (off Rathburn Road, west of Renforth Drive)
- Rules, registration and further details available online
Easter Royal Brunch at Casa Loma
Enjoy an elegant meal then explore Toronto's castle in the city. Tickets are $11 for children under 4, $21.60 for kids 4-12, and $43.35 for adults (gratuities are included, taxes are not).- Sunday April 12, 11am, Noon & 1pm
- Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace by the corner of Spadina Avenue and Davenport Road
- Full payment by cash or credit card when reserving - call the catering office at (416) 923-1171
Easter Traditions at Colborne Lodge
Families will explore what Easter was like in the 19th century, including coloring eggs with natural dyes. Free with admission.- Continues to April 19th, noon-4pm
- Colborne Lodge, south end of High Park
- For more details see the Easter Traditions event listing on Toronto.ca
Puck's Farm Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Located north-west of Toronto in Schomberg, Puck's Farm invites families to come out not only to hunt for eggs, but also to visit with the animals and enjoy Easter games, pony rides, horse-drawn hay rides, and carnival rides. Admission is $9.95 ($5 for seniors 60+), but there's also an admit-one-free coupon you can print off the website.- Egg Hunt continues April 4th and 5th, April 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th, 10am-5pm
- Visit Pucksfarm.com to plan your visit.
