by Renee Tratch | Jul 22, 2015 | Family Attraction, Free, Fresh Air
We love how whole city is bursting with Pan Am activities and excitement. Toronto is not the only one showing off its best – so is Ontario. Until August 16, Harbourfront Centre is home to the Ontario Celebration Zone, a summer festival showcasing all our...
by Renee Tratch | Jul 9, 2015 | Family Attraction, Nature, Park & Playground
Our kids always love a trip the Ontario Science Centre. But on a recent visit we switched up our normal indoor circuit and instead, stayed outside. There is so much to do inside that it’s easy to miss the great outdoors. But a pause and peek out the windows and...
by Renee Tratch | Jun 8, 2015 | Family Attraction, Fresh Air, Splash Pad
As kids, we called it ‘The Fair’ – the annual weekend carnival that set up shop on the outskirts of my small hometown. There were ten rides (if that) and a lot of dirt and dust. But we loved it, creaky rides and all. It signalled the start of summer and...
by Renee Tratch | May 28, 2015 | Animals, Family Attraction, Screen Time
I always feel like the world’s best parent when I suggest an IMAX outing to my kids. Not only does the massive screen blow their minds, the story is always exciting and most-importantly educative. Our last trip to the dome at the Ontario Science Centre was our first...
by Renee Tratch | May 26, 2015 | Birthday Parties, Family Attraction, Indoor Play, Indoor Playground
I consider myself a creative and crafty mom but I was even surprised and inspired by all the imaginative options to keep kids busy at the new Children’s Discovery Centre near Liberty Village. This mini-museum for children six and under merges a lot of the best-of’s...
by Renee Tratch | Feb 22, 2015 | Birthday Parties, Family Attraction, Road Trip
With two increasingly LEGO-obsessed children, a trip to LEGOLAND sat on the top of the must-visit list. I had assumed we’d have to travel to sunnier climates to find one. Surprise – LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in the Vaughan Mills mall is the GTA’s bright yellow...
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