35 Things To Do Near Toronto If You're Broke
Living in Toronto can expensive. Living in the GTA and wanting to do fun things in the city is even more expensive.
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But downtown Toronto isn't the only place to have fun! Several affordable activities are available to people residing in GTA. Here are 35 things to do near Toronto if you're broke:
 Markham
Go to Club 300Â with some friends and school them in a game of bowling.
~$8 per person (includes bowling shoes)
Visit Whittamore's Farm for some strawberry picking.
$2.50/Lb + $4 empty bucket
See some amazing art by local contributors at the McKay Art Centre.
Free
Cool off with a Kawartha Dairy cone at Village Ice Cream Shoppe.
$3 scoops, $5 milkshakes
Grab a karaoke room during Happy Hour at Mix2 KTV & Billiards.
$9 per person (Mon- Fri), $11 per person (Sat - Sun), $13 (Holidays)
Scarborough
Mallrat and people-watch for hours at Scarborough Town Centre.
Free
Try out a game of Sticky Ball at BreakOut Team Adventures.
$10 per person per hour (50% off from May 2 - Jun 2, 2016)
Work your way up to the #1 spot at Lazer Quest.
$9 per person per game
Catch a flick at Famous Players or Morningside on a Tuesday to take advantage of half-off pricing.
Famous Players: $7.50 per person (regular), $10.50 per person (3D), $12.50 per person (UltraAVX 3D)
Morningside: $5.99 per person (regular), $8.99 per person (3D)
Make a team of 4 and play some beach volleyball at the Bluffs.
$15 drop-in
North York
Learn some cool history at Black Creek Pioneer Village.
$15 per adult, $12 per student (requires student ID)
Run ball at the HoopDome with some baller friends.
$12.50 admission
Walk the entire Circuit Path in Downsview Park.
Free
Go rock climbing at the Toronto Climbing Academy.
$5 per child, $10 per adult
Take advantage of a 7-day trial at Warrior Muay Thai.
Free
Mississauga
Race in a go-kart or play a game of mini golf at Playdium.
$5 for 1 lap (go-kart), $4 per round of 18 (mini-golf)
Grab a pool table at Captain's Snooker Club.
$9.50 for two players, $12 for three players, $14 for four players
Venture through one (or all) of these trails.
Free
Drop-in at Canlan Sports Complex for indoor court volleyball or soccer.
$5 - $10 admission
Go on a romantic stroll through the Japanese-themed Kariya Park with a special person.
Free
Vaughan
Practice your aim at The Archery Game.
$15+ per person
Jump your heart out on some trampolines at SkyZone.
$10 for 30 mins, $15 for 60 mins, $13 for a SkyRobics class ($6 for first-timers)
Go hiking or fishing at the Boyd Conservation Area.
$6.50 per adult
Get a head massage at BloMeDry.
~ $10-$13 per massage.
Grab a meal from the Lunch Express menu at WEGZ.
$11 each meal
Pickering
Explore the Pickering Museum Village.
$8 - $10 admission
Bike the entire Waterfront Trail from the Pickering/Ajax border to Scarborough.
Free
Go to the health club or rent out a racquetball court at the Pickering Recreation Complex.
Health Club: $12 per person
Racquetball: $14 primetime, $11 non-primetime
See some cute animals at the Wild Things Petting Farm.
$8 per person
Window shop at Pickering Town Centre.
Free
Brampton
Check out The Great War Flying Museum.
$5 per person
Drop-in at a Brampton Community Centre and play various sports.
$2 - $9 admission
Go curling at Chinguacousy Park (F/W).
$2 per person
Visit the Peel Art Museum + Archives.
$5 per adult
Spend the day at Heart Lake for hiking, fishing, picnics, swimming and more.
$6.50 per adult
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