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Rain, rain, go away, come again some other day. Spring means longer days and warmer weather, but it also means more rainy days. If you don't want the rain to stop you, here are the best things to do in Toronto on a rainy day. 

Table of Contents:

1). Gallery Arcturus

2). Allan Gardens Conservatory

3). The Image Centre

4). The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery

5). Explore Toronto's Museums 

6). Snakes & Lattes

7). The Monkey's Paw

8). For The Win Board Game Cafe & Bar

1). Gallery Arcturus 

If you've never been to Gallery Arcturus, it is a contemporary art museum located in Toronto. The Gallery Arcturus features the Genesis Gallery, Up North Gallery, Collage Gallery, Ascending Gallery, and more. What's even better is that they offer free admissions! 

Where: 80 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M5B 1G6

Price: Free

Category: Family-friendly

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2). Allan Gardens Conservatory

If you're looking for something fun to do indoors, why not visit the Allan Gardens Conservatory? This indoor botanical garden features 5 different greenhouses and offers free admission. It features succulents, a koi pond, orchids, and much more. This spot is the perfect place to stay dry on a rainy day. 

Where: 19 Horticultural Ave, Toronto, ON M5A 2P2

Price: Free

Category: Family-friendly

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3). The Image Centre

The Image Centre is a photography and art centre located at the Toronto Metropolitan University. If you’re looking for a free indoor activity, the Image Centre is a great spot! Get to explore the different galleries and photographs and be amazed by all the photos and artwork that surrounds you. The centre is open from Wednesdays to Saturdays. They are also open on Tuesdays for free private tours, which you have to reserve and schedule in advance. 

Where: 33 Gould St, Toronto, ON M5B 1E9

Price: Free

Category: Family-friendly

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4). The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery

Looking for something fun to do indoors? Head to The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery, which is a free public gallery that is devoted to ideas, conservations, and art. Explore the different events and exhibitions that they have to offer on a rainy day.

Where: 231 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2G8

Price: Free

Category: Family-friendly

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5). Explore Toronto's Museums 

Spending at one of the many Toronto museums is not a bad way to spend a rainy day out in the city. The Royal Ontario Museum, Art Gallery of Ontario, Aga Khan Museum, Spadina Museum, and Gibson House Museum are all great spots to visit. 

6). Snakes & Lattes

Enjoy a fun indoor activity at Snakes and Lattes. Enjoy some delicious food and drinks, while playing some of your favourite classic board games. 

Where: Various locations, click here to find out.

Category: Family-friendly

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7). The Monkey's Paw

If you love to read and love browsing through books, you should hit up The Monkey's Paw. This store is an antiquarian shop that specializes in uncommon books and paper artifacts. What's cool is that inside the store, they have a Biblio-Mat, which is a coin-operated vending machine that dispenses a random book. Use a $5 token for the machine and see what book you'll get! 

Where: 1067 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6H 1M5

Category: Family-friendly

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8). For The Win Board Game Cafe & Bar

If you’re looking for an activity to do that is both indoors and fun, head over to the For The Win Board Game Cafe & Bar. This spot contains over 1000+ games to choose from, and offers a wide selection of food and drinks. The standard cover per guest is $12 and if you order an food/drink, you’ll get $4 off. 

Where: 3216 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4N 2L2, Canada

Category: Date/Friends

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