With young kids quests in Toronto

An hour at Sunnyside Beach

Spend an hour on the public sand or stones at Sunnyside Beach (south-west of centre, Toronto). Leave with five shoreline things you could find again tomorrow.

An hour at Woodbine Beach

Woodbine Beach is Toronto's public water south-east of centre, Toronto. One hour. Five things on the waterline. No private docks.

One loop of Anewen Greenbelt

Anewen Greenbelt (on Anewen Drive, north-east of centre, Toronto) is larger than the postcard. One loop, one un-famous bench, two sounds that are not traffic.

One loop of Betty Sutherland Trail Park

50 minutes in Betty Sutherland Trail Park (north-east of centre, Toronto): leave the parking lot behind, pick a bench, listen.

One loop of East Don Park

East Don Park (on Sheppard Avenue East, north-east of centre, Toronto) is larger than the postcard. One loop, one un-famous bench, two sounds that are not traffic.

One loop of East York Rotary Commons

Walk a single loop of East York Rotary Commons. Sit until you can name two non-traffic sounds, then leave by the same gate.

One loop of Étienne Brûlé Park

Walk a single loop of Étienne Brûlé Park. Sit until you can name two non-traffic sounds, then leave by the same gate.

One loop of James Gardens

50 minutes in James Gardens (on Edenbridge Drive, south-west of centre, Toronto): leave the parking lot behind, pick a bench, listen.

One loop of Linkwood Lane Park

Linkwood Lane Park (on Linkwood Lane, east of centre, Toronto) is larger than the postcard. One loop, one un-famous bench, two sounds that are not traffic.

One loop of Lower Don Recreational Trail

50 minutes in Lower Don Recreational Trail (south-east of centre, Toronto): leave the parking lot behind, pick a bench, listen.

One loop of Newtonbrook Park

50 minutes in Newtonbrook Park (north-west of centre, Toronto): leave the parking lot behind, pick a bench, listen.

One loop of Raymore Park

Raymore Park (south-west of centre, Toronto) is larger than the postcard. One loop, one un-famous bench, two sounds that are not traffic.

One loop of Scarlett Heights Park

50 minutes in Scarlett Heights Park (south-west of centre, Toronto): leave the parking lot behind, pick a bench, listen.

One loop of Scarlett Mills Park

Walk a single loop of Scarlett Mills Park. Sit until you can name two non-traffic sounds, then leave by the same gate.

One loop of Serena Gundy Park

50 minutes in Serena Gundy Park (east of centre, Toronto): leave the parking lot behind, pick a bench, listen.

One loop of Ukranian Canadian Memorial Park

Ukranian Canadian Memorial Park (on Raymore Drive, south-west of centre, Toronto) is larger than the postcard. One loop, one un-famous bench, two sounds that are not traffic.

One loop of Weston Lions Park

Walk a single loop of Weston Lions Park. Sit until you can name two non-traffic sounds, then leave by the same gate.

One loop of Windfields Park

50 minutes in Windfields Park (north-east of centre, Toronto): leave the parking lot behind, pick a bench, listen.

One loop of Windfields Park

50 minutes in Windfields Park (north of centre, Toronto): leave the parking lot behind, pick a bench, listen.

One loop of York Cemetery and Recreational Park

Walk a single loop of York Cemetery and Recreational Park. Sit until you can name two non-traffic sounds, then leave by the same gate.

Playground hour at Bayview Village Junction Playground

Bayview Village Junction Playground is the quest, not a cafe next door. Stay until two pieces of kit have been used, then leave when you said you would.

Playground hour at Bowmore Kindergarten Playground

Bowmore Kindergarten Playground is the quest, not a cafe next door. Stay until two pieces of kit have been used, then leave when you said you would.

Playground hour at Bowmore Park Playground

Bowmore Park Playground is the quest, not a cafe next door. Stay until two pieces of kit have been used, then leave when you said you would.

Playground hour at Brick Labs Inc.

Brick Labs Inc. is the quest, not a cafe next door. Stay until two pieces of kit have been used, then leave when you said you would.

Playground hour at Charles G. Williams Playground

Charles G. Williams Playground is the quest, not a cafe next door. Stay until two pieces of kit have been used, then leave when you said you would.

Playground hour at Cibola Playground

Cibola Playground is the quest, not a cafe next door. Stay until two pieces of kit have been used, then leave when you said you would.

Playground hour at Ed McCleverty equal access playground

Give Ed McCleverty equal access playground (south-east of centre, Toronto) a full hour. Two pieces of equipment. No errands bolted on.

Playground hour at Felstead Avenue Playground

Felstead Avenue Playground is the quest, not a cafe next door. Stay until two pieces of kit have been used, then leave when you said you would.

Playground hour at Jump for Joy Kids Club

Give Jump for Joy Kids Club (south-east of centre, Toronto) a full hour. Two pieces of equipment. No errands bolted on.

Playground hour at Jump for Joy Play Centre

Give Jump for Joy Play Centre (south-east of centre, Toronto) a full hour. Two pieces of equipment. No errands bolted on.

Playground hour at jungle gym

Give jungle gym (north-east of centre, Toronto) a full hour. Two pieces of equipment. No errands bolted on.

Playground hour at Kirkwood Park

Kirkwood Park is the quest, not a cafe next door. Stay until two pieces of kit have been used, then leave when you said you would.

Playground hour at Lord Roberts Playground

Give Lord Roberts Playground (north-east of centre, Toronto) a full hour. Two pieces of equipment. No errands bolted on.

Playground hour at Lykke Kids

Lykke Kids is the quest, not a cafe next door. Stay until two pieces of kit have been used, then leave when you said you would.

Playground hour at Midland Playground

Midland Playground is the quest, not a cafe next door. Stay until two pieces of kit have been used, then leave when you said you would.

Playground hour at Moncur Playground

Give Moncur Playground (on Coxwell Avenue, south-east of centre, Toronto) a full hour. Two pieces of equipment. No errands bolted on.

Playground hour at Old Sheppard Playground

Give Old Sheppard Playground (north-east of centre, Toronto) a full hour. Two pieces of equipment. No errands bolted on.

Playground hour at Outdoor Leasure

Give Outdoor Leasure (north-east of centre, Toronto) a full hour. Two pieces of equipment. No errands bolted on.

Playground hour at Overland Learning Centre Playground

Give Overland Learning Centre Playground (north-east of centre, Toronto) a full hour. Two pieces of equipment. No errands bolted on.

Playground hour at Sharon, Lois & Bram Playground

Sharon, Lois & Bram Playground is the quest, not a cafe next door. Stay until two pieces of kit have been used, then leave when you said you would.

Playground hour at Stratford Park

Give Stratford Park (near the centre, Toronto) a full hour. Two pieces of equipment. No errands bolted on.

Playground hour at Willowdale Park

Willowdale Park is the quest, not a cafe next door. Stay until two pieces of kit have been used, then leave when you said you would.

Rain plan: Toronto Public Library - Armour Heights

Toronto Public Library - Armour Heights (on Avenue Road, north-west of centre, Toronto) is a free indoor room. Pick one shelf you have never stood in front of. Leave with one sentence from a book you will not buy.

Rain plan: Toronto Public Library - Bridlewood

Rain plan at Toronto Public Library - Bridlewood: one unfamiliar aisle, one sentence in a note, then back to the street.

Rain plan: Toronto Public Library - Dawes Road

Toronto Public Library - Dawes Road (on Dawes Road, south-east of centre, Toronto) is a free indoor room. Pick one shelf you have never stood in front of. Leave with one sentence from a book you will not buy.

Rain plan: Toronto Public Library - Guildwood

Toronto Public Library - Guildwood (on Guildwood Parkway, north-east of centre, Toronto) is a free indoor room. Pick one shelf you have never stood in front of. Leave with one sentence from a book you will not buy.

Rain plan: Toronto Public Library - North York Central Library

Toronto Public Library - North York Central Library (on Yonge Street, north-west of centre, Toronto) is a free indoor room. Pick one shelf you have never stood in front of. Leave with one sentence from a book you will not buy.

Rain plan: Toronto Public Library - Northern District

Rain plan at Toronto Public Library - Northern District: one unfamiliar aisle, one sentence in a note, then back to the street.

Rain plan: Toronto Public Library - Sanderson

Rain plan at Toronto Public Library - Sanderson: one unfamiliar aisle, one sentence in a note, then back to the street.

Rain plan: Toronto Public Library - St. James Town

Rain plan at Toronto Public Library - St. James Town: one unfamiliar aisle, one sentence in a note, then back to the street.

Rain plan: Toronto Public Library - St. Lawrence

Rain plan at Toronto Public Library - St. Lawrence: one unfamiliar aisle, one sentence in a note, then back to the street.

Rain plan: Toronto Public Library - Thorncliffe

Toronto Public Library - Thorncliffe (on Thorncliffe Park Drive, south-east of centre, Toronto) is a free indoor room. Pick one shelf you have never stood in front of. Leave with one sentence from a book you will not buy.

Rain plan: Toronto Public Library - Todmorden Room

Rain plan at Toronto Public Library - Todmorden Room: one unfamiliar aisle, one sentence in a note, then back to the street.

Rain plan: University College Library

Rain plan at University College Library: one unfamiliar aisle, one sentence in a note, then back to the street.

Rain plan: one room at Design Exchange

Indoor weather plan at Design Exchange. One room. Three objects. Out the front door.

Rain plan: one room at Michael Lee-Chin Crystal

Michael Lee-Chin Crystal (south-west of centre, Toronto): pick one room, stay until you can name three objects, leave. Not a gift-shop outing.

Rain plan: one room at Museum of Illusions

Indoor weather plan at Museum of Illusions. One room. Three objects. Out the front door.

Rain plan: one room at Onsite [at] OCAD U

Indoor weather plan at Onsite [at] OCAD U. One room. Three objects. Out the front door.

Rain plan: one room at Spadina Museum

Spadina Museum (on Spadina Road, south-west of centre, Toronto): pick one room, stay until you can name three objects, leave. Not a gift-shop outing.

Rain plan: one room at Textile Museum Of Canada

Indoor weather plan at Textile Museum Of Canada. One room. Three objects. Out the front door.

Rain plan: one room at Toronto's First Post Office

Toronto's First Post Office (south of centre, Toronto): pick one room, stay until you can name three objects, leave. Not a gift-shop outing.

Rain plan: one room at University of Toronto Art Centre

Indoor weather plan at University of Toronto Art Centre. One room. Three objects. Out the front door.