Allan Gardens Conservatory

Allan Gardens Conservatory

I first tried visiting Allan Gardens during its annual Christmas Show. However, my promise of “poinsettias” didn’t work on my house full of boys. So the next time, my pitch was better prepared. At the mere mention of “turtles,” we were off to...
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Farm kids and city slickers unite. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, the annual ten-day festival celebrating all things country, takes over Exhibition Place from November 7 to 16, 2014. For our family, it’s our prairie roots that bring us to the event every year....
Brooks Farms

Brooks Farms

Looking for an out-of-the-city dose of farm and fun? Northeast of Newmarket near Mount Albert, you’ll find Brooks Farm. While this family-run farm-meets-amusement park has your typical country offerings – animals, hay bales, corn maze and wagon rides – it’s the...
Fall To-Do List

Fall To-Do List

With the switch to September schedules – pools closing and schools opening – our mind shifts to planning fun fall activities. We’ve compiled this wish list for the new season. Let’s see if we can fit it all in before the snow falls. Apples: The season has already...
Toronto Islands

Toronto Islands

You’ve likely been here. Remember the concerts? Maybe the touristy trips to show off Toronto’s skyline to out-of-town guests? All the good times kayaking or disc golfing with friends? And now the Toronto Islands with kids. Nothing signals big adventure...