Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory — Kid-friendly Discovery & Attractions in Richmond Hill, Ontario
- Ages 6-12
Explore the wonders of space at the David Dunlap Observatory, a fascinating spot for families to learn about the stars and planets together.
What to expect
This observatory offers a unique opportunity to engage with astronomy, providing a glimpse into the universe that can spark curiosity in young minds. While not exclusively a children's venue, its educational nature makes it a worthwhile visit for families interested in science and discovery.
Best for
Ideal for curious kids aged 6-12 who are interested in learning about space and the night sky.
What parents say
Madhulika Dhanola
2025-8-10
Great experience going through this wonderful historical site, we went during the 90th anniversary so everything was free. Went during the day so we didn't look through the scope but it was still fun! Recommend going during night so you can see through the scope itself. Still a nice experience and recommend going before it becomes paid again
Yuliia Miroshnyk Photographer
2025-12-2
As a wedding photographer, I absolutely love this spot! It’s incredibly photogenic and perfect for a photo shoot.
Alisa-Mariia Charnetska
We visited the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory on Saturday for a talk about auroras, and it was truly an amazing experience. Everyone who presented was incredibly passionate and knowledgeable, and you could really feel how much they love what they do. We learned so many fascinating new things, and it was such a pleasure to see how many families came with their kids to learn and explore. It’s so important to educate and inspire the younger generation, and what you’re doing here truly matters. Huge thank you to everyone who was part of making this experience possible. We’re very grateful and can’t wait to come back
Eliza Figiel
2025-12-20
Wow, amazing place to come for a visit. We came for the "Up in the Sky" event. I took both my kids, 11 and 10 year olds and they had fun learning about the stars, planets, how a star map works etc. We even got to visit the giant telescope. One of the staff demonstrated how the telescope moves. Unfortunately it was a cloudy night so they didnt open the dome. But, deff fun and lots of information and interesting facts about space. We will be coming back for futures events, and already booked the next one 😀
Mike T
2025-10-5
An important piece of history. We found this by chance while looking at the Atlas Obsura app and we were only 20 mints or so away, so we went to check out out. Very cool. Very impressive what has been discovered with this very telescope during its career. Even more impressive it still functions. We're hoping to be able to look through it one day.
