| Top 5 Free Senior-Friendly Activities in Toronto |
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| Written by David Delaney |
| Tuesday, 23 September 2008 19:00 |
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After retiring, seniors find that their free time can only be used for TV and home based recreation for so long before it becomes almost unbearably boring. What then is the solution? Why get out and enjoy the great outdoors of course. And in this area, Toronto, and the greater Toronto region provides ample entertainment to keep seniors engaged and amused. Here are five outdoor destination in Toronto that will keep seniors active and be entertaining enough to leave the couch and the TV remote for. And best of all, they’re free! Allan Gardens If you’re a green-thumb or just enjoy gardens, plants, and flowers, there are a few places better to spend an afternoon in than the Allan Gardens, a beautiful Victorian style greenhouse cum conservatory that houses a botanical garden. Be sure to visit in June and July when many of the flowers and the trees are in bloom. It’s free to the public, and provides a warm and beautiful afternoon of fresh air and greenery. Harbourfront Centre The Toronto Harbourfront has almost something of everything. There’s geese, ducks and birds in the summer and Ice skating in the winter, and Shopping! You can take a leisurely walk around to experience live music and carnival-like festivals. If you prefer, you can go to the waterfront for a relaxing walk away from the hubbub and enjoy the sound of the surf along Lake Ontario. The Harbourfront offer many alternative activities to choose from, and is a must see part of Toronto, year in and year out.
Kensington Market In 2006, Kensington Market became a National Historic Site. it is one of the most pedestrian friendly sites in Toronto as exploring it on feet allows you to take in all the dights, sounds and smells of this seven days a week market. There are unique shops, grocery store, fruit and vegetable stands, meat shops, and a fabulous cheese store. It also has many thrift stores if you are looking for unusual gifts and souvenirs. Once a month the neighborhood even blocks off the narrow streets for a Sunday afternoon festival celebrating the diversity of the area with drums, dances and music. Don Valley The Don Valley offers kilometers of biking trails great for experts and beginners alike. The stretch of trails offers great views and challenging obstacles. If you’re not up to biking, then the Don Valley discovery walk may be more to your liking. The discovery walk goes through the Valley itself and nearby neighborhoods offer great views both in winter and in summer. Toronto Islands Hop on to a ferry and experience the relaxing trails, picnic areas, and beaches of the Toronto Islands. Bring a camera because you won’t want to miss taking a photo of the great sights you will see. There’s even the touch of the supernatural if you want to investigate the mysterious Gibraltar Point Lighthouse and its macabre history. These are but a few of the great outdoor activities and places you can enjoy in Toronto. There are more out there, and with a little research and a little adventurous spirits, seniors will find that they’re a whole lot of Toronto that they’ve never seen before and there’s no better time than now to explore. |
