Every year students from both the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board get a week-long break in the middle of winter. A few years ago the schools started officially referring to this by the rather bland and obvious title of "Mid-Winter Break", but most people still call it by the old name, March Break. Tons of family-friendly events and activities take place in Toronto during March Break, including week-long day camps for both kids and teens.
When is March Break?
In 2009, March Break runs from Monday March 16th to Friday March 20th.
1. March Break for the Whole Family
2. March Break for Kids and Caregivers
3. March Break for Teens
4. March Break Day Camps
March Break Activities for the Whole Family
Double-Up Days at Toronto Ski & Snowboard Centres
From March 16th to 20th when you buy a one, two, or four hour pass at either the Centennial Park Ski & Snowboard Centre or the Earl Bales Ski & Snowboard Centre, you'll get twice the time you paid for on your Snow Pass. Take note though, due to the Snow School program that takes place during March Break, equipment rentals will only be available after 2pm at Centennial Park and after 3pm at Earl Bales Park. From March 16th to 20th both of Toronto's Ski & Snowboard Centres will be open from 9am to 9pm.
- Visit Toronto's Ski & Snowboard Centre pages to learn more.
March Break at the Toronto Zoo
The Zoo will have extended keeper talks during March Break, and if you haven't seen it yet there's always the new Great Barrier Reef exhibit to check out.
- Visit the special Events section of the Toronto Zoo website
- Learn more about visiting the Toronto Zoo
Last Chance for The Nature of Diamonds at the ROM
This special exhibit has been on for many months, but if you haven't seen it yet March Break is your last chance, with the exhibit closing on Sunday March 22nd.
- Learn more about The Nature of Diamonds.
- Learn about visiting the ROM.
Canada Blooms
Canada Blooms: The Toronto Garden and Flower Festival opens on the 18th and runs to the 22nd. Last year there was a special area for kids called The Green Playground staffed by the Toronto Botanical Garden. Stay tuned for more details on what will be taking place in 2009.
- Learn more about Canada Blooms
Spring Fling
Spring Fling is indeed returning to the Rogers Centre for 2009. This indoor carnival will run from Monday March 16th to Friday March 20th, open from 10am to 6pm everyday. Tickets are $17 (or $10 if you don't want to go on any rides), but there's also a $30 week-long pass available.
- Visit the Rogers Centre homepage.
- Or go directly to the info on Spring Fling 2009
