Let the adventure begin! 5 cool things to do in York Region before school starts

Adventurous things to do in Vaughan, Stouffville and East Gwillimbury

Yorkregion.com
August 20, 2020
Amanda Persico

Looking for a local adventure while back-to-school plans are still in the air -- one last summer hurrah?

Check out these places in York Region with COVID-19 protocols in place. Let the adventure begin.

Sky Zone

2839 Rutherford Rd., Vaughan

The extreme trampoline park sprays its facility daily with public health approved disinfectant. The park also implemented new standards to reduce capacity and enable physical distancing. Jumpers, parents and toddlers are to pre-book for dedicated time slots.

Reptilia

2501 Rutherford Rd., Vaughan

Masks are mandatory inside the premiere reptile zoo. To limit capacity, admission times are staggered and tickets limited. Patrons will be guided through the zoo at a steady pass and there is a passing lane to maintain physical distancing.

Brooks Farms

122 Ashworth Rd., Mount Albert, East Gwillimbury

The Barnyard Playland is now open daily, offering 10 acres of outdoor farm fun including a sandbox, tire-horse swings, bouncing ponies, corn maze, mountain lookout and rubber duck racing. Hand sanitization stations have been installed throughout the park area.

Lionel’s Farms

11714 McCowan Rd., Whitchurch-Stouffville

Visits to the family-friendly farm must now be prepaid and preregistered. Families can register for dedicated times for the petting farm or private pony ride package. Masks are encouraged and no feeding the animals at this time.

Treetop Trekking Stouffville and Treewalk Village

Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area, 3291 Stouffville Rd., Whitchurch-Stouffville

Reserve your spot to climb to the tallest tree or swing from branch to branch at Treetop Trekking. Admission times are staggered and tickets are limited to reduce capacity. Waivers can now be filled out on smartphones and there are no cash payments on site.