Review: Riverdale Farm, Toronto

Estimated Drive time from Toronto: 0 hours
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Description: Do you feel that it is difficult to explain what the animals look like based on children books or pictures? Even if the pictures are realistic, does he or she realize what is the size of that cow compared to that rabbit? Riverdale farm gives the opportunity to see various animals absolutely free in a farm environment. You could take your child to see when the cows are milked, or to see small piglets. You could also stroll along the naturally preserved ponds and catch a glimpse of turtles warming up in the sun in a early sunny spring day. What's best is that you do not have to leave the city to visit the farm.

Activities:

• For children: Children can mostly observe animals, pat them and be active. This could be an weekend when children could have fun and learn something new about the friendly animals from the Riverdale Farm.

• Hiking: The farm is not extremely large, but not small either. The size of the farm will give a little opportunity to hike, although it can not be measured in miles.
• Photography:This could probably be a great opportunity for children to learn taking pictures. There are many cuddly animals that they could pat and then shoot a few pictures of. Later on they could enjoy watching the picture at home on the large computer monitor.
• Picnicking: You may get hungry if you spend half a day at Riverdale farm. I have not noticed any food booths or coffee shops in the area. If you look at the map, the farm is located in a residential area. You could probably grab some snack along.

Verdict:

• Children:This is an absolutely free attraction right next to Don Valley Parkway. Children would definitely enjoy visiting the farm, although most children brought to the farm are in toddler and preschool age. I would expect little fun for teens at the farm.
• Day trip: Riverdale farm makes a great day trip even if you decide to visit to go later in the day.

Official website:
I do not know if an official web site exists. Friends of Riverdale Farm seems to be a decent web site to obtain additional information about the farm and the schedule.
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