QUICK TIP FOR TWO HOURS
LAKESIDE RINK
To March 9 Strap on a pair of skates, grab someone’s hand and glide around the Natrel rink at Harbourfront Centre. Canada’s largest artificially cooled outdoor ice rink overlooks Lake Ontario and stays chilled in temperatures up to 8°C. Open (weather permitting) Sunday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. On-site skate rental: adults $7, children and seniors $6. 235 Queens Quay W., 416-973-4000.

STORIES ON STAGE
Starts March 9
Midday shows bring five lively, beloved-by-all Robert Munsch tales to life at the Lorraine Kimsa Theatre For Young People in Love You Forever…And More Munsch! Theatrical retellings of The Paper Bag Princess and Murmel, Murmel, Murmel celebrate the exuberance of children and the push/pull relationship they have with the people closest to them. March 9 at 2 p.m., March 10 to 13 and 15 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., March 14 at 11 a.m., and more performances from March 17 onwards. Adults $20, kids and seniors $15; call 416-862-2222 for additional times and tickets.

GLOBAL JOURNEY
March 10 to 14
At the Bata Shoe Museum, go Around the World in 5 Days: March Break in Toronto’s Coolest Shoebox! Board a “hot-air balloon” to travel to Holland, France, India and Africa, plus try on a variety of cool costumes or paint a clog. Kids even receive their own passport to get stamped along the way. General admission $8, call 416-979-7799 ext. 242 for details.

SUPERHEROINES ON SKATES
March 19 to 24
Expose your little princess to the royal treatment with Disney on Ice—Princess Classics at the Rogers Centre. The magic of this skating supershow begins as you enter the fantasy world of her favourite regal gals, such as Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan and Snow White. Wednesday to Saturday 7 p.m., Friday and Sunday 2 p.m., Saturday and Monday 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., $15 to $90; call 416-870-8000 for tickets.

A HALF-DAY OF WHOLE FUN
HISTORY'S NO MYSTERY
On Now
At the Royal Ontario Museum, weekends are full of special events that will delight the whole family, like the Crystal Pied Piper Tours that lead you on a whirlwind musical gallery tour of the “seven wonders of the ROM.” Dino lovers can visit the recently opened Age of Dinosaurs galleries: dig for your own bones, and learn more about the albertosaurus (see “Get to Know a Dino .”). Adults $20, seniors and students $17, kids (ages 5 to 14) $14, kids age 4 and under free.

SWASHBUCKLING SHOW
March 8 to 16
Stately historic site Casa Loma unleashes a themed week of Pirate Treasures: young buccaneers can follow costumed guides on a treasure hunt through the castle, check out the Jolly Roger’s crew in the “pirate’s cove,” watch Long John Strong juggle cannonballs, or catch a magic show in the library. Adults $12, seniors $7.50, youths (age 14 to 17) $7.50, children (age 4 to 13) $6.75; $1 to $2 surcharge to see the pirate baron magic show.

TIME TRAVEL
March 10 to 14
Revisit yesteryear by playing dress-up in period costume at Fort York National Historic Site. Kids can cook in an old-fashioned kitchen, listen to great stories and step like a soldier in March Through Time. Adults $5.94, kids and seniors $4.21, kids 3 and under free, family pass $19.81 (up to two adults and three kids).

ALL HAIL HOCKEY
On Now
At the Hockey Hall of Fame, you can visit the multi-million dollar NHL zone or a replica of the Montreal Canadiens dressing room. From March 10 to 14, hear “Tales of the Cup” about the Stanley Cup’s exotic and inspiring travels as told by Phil Pritchard, the official “Keeper of the Cup.” Adults $13, seniors and kids (age 4 to 13) $9, kids 3 and under free.

A FULL DAY TO PLAY
TOWERING HEIGHTS
On Now
With an arcade, film and motion-theatre ride with special effects all at this behemoth’s base, will you ever make it to the top of the CN Tower? When you do finally wend your way up, you’ll find the tower boasts big fun: check out the Sky Pod, the world’s highest public observation deck. Eat at 1,136 feet at the casual Horizons Café or take it higher to award-winning 360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower, which rotates once every 72 minutes. All-ages Total Tower Experience $32.99; kids age 3 and under free; from March 8 to 16, enjoy buy-one-get-one-free admission.

SHIP’S AHOY!
To March 16
Your voyage aboard Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition begins when you’re handed a replica of an original boarding ticket, at the Ontario Science Centre. Learn the story of the most famous ship in the world in the film Titanica, and view real relics recovered from the vessel. General admission plus Titanic exhibition: adults $29.50, seniors and youths $23.50, kids age 12 and under $19.50, kids 3 and under free; film tickets $6.40 to $9.60. Call 416-696-1000 to purchase.

LIFE IS A CARNIVAL
March 7 to 16
Midway mania returns to the Rogers Centre with Spring Fling. Enjoy 21 rides and games of chance at Canada’s largest indoor carnival—there’s even a colouring contest and an area where wee ones can bounce around inside inflatable play stations. General admission $10, all-day ride pass $20 (age 8 and up) or $14 (age 2 to 7), all-week ride pass $30; call 416-870-8000 for tickets.

TOADALLY TERRIFIC
March 7 to 16
Hop to it at the Toronto Zoo, where you can see amphibians—and a world of other animals—in their natural habitat. Visit Frogzibitz to learn trivia like what web-footed creatures like to eat, and discover how to do an authentic frog call. Adults $20, seniors $14, kids (age 4 to 12) $12, age 3 and under free.

3 TREATS FOR TRAVEL
CLICK! Capture merry moments with the fun photo-taking and editing options of the Kidizoom Digital Camera by Vtech, $19.99, at Toys “R” Us (2300 Yonge St., 416-322-1599).

SNACK! Get a healthy prebiotic and probiotic culture fix in President’s Choice Proavantage Stirred Yogurt, $2.99 for eight 100 g cups, at Loblaws (12 St. Clair Ave. E., 416-960-8108).

PRESTO! Convert your tot’s lap into a perfect desktop for colouring, reading or playing games with the Danawares Portable Activity Tray, $9.95, at The Toy Shop.

TIP! See six of Toronto’s top attractions—Casa Loma, the Hockey Hall of Fame, the CN Tower, the Ontario Science Centre, the Royal Ontario Museum and the Toronto Zoo—at a discounted rate ($39 to $59) with a City Pass.