Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre — Kid-friendly Discovery & Attractions in Toronto, Ontario
- Ages all ages
- Indoor
- Rainy-day OK
Explore local history and nature at the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre, a great spot for families to learn about the area's past and environment together.
What to expect
This indoor museum offers a chance for kids to discover the heritage of Etobicoke through exhibits. It's a good option for a family outing, especially on a day when outdoor activities aren't ideal, providing an educational experience about the region's history.
Best for
Perfect for curious kids interested in learning about local history and the natural surroundings of Etobicoke.
What parents say
Ana Roa V.
It's a nice initiative
Adele D'Arcy
Tiny space inside Humber College Lakeshore campus (across the lobby and to the left if you come in the main entrance). Interesting local history exhibits. Free admission.
Nicholas Moreau
The primary display space is quite small, but a recent rearrangement of the room makes a more comfortable visit. There are also Aboriginal and movie shoot display cases at the entrance, which regularly rotate, and for the local artist exhibits and building artifacts on the third floor. A visit is best coupled with other things on the Grounds.
Jim Ballinger
We recently took the tour of the former psychiatric hospital buildings and tunnels. It was fascinating to learn that the facility was used as recently as 1979. Humber College has done an excellent job of restoring and repurposing the buildings, and it is wonderful that this tour is available. Highly recommended!
Anna Marie Batelaan
The recent exhibit on Women's Work was very interesting and informative. I learned a lot about what local people, the grounds, and the local areas were doing during World War Two to support the war effort. It was really neat to read the dairies/interviews of the women working in the local factories and to see some of the items they were using at the time. Thank you for a great exhibit.
