by Renee Tratch | Oct 3, 2017 | Free
The site of the former Don Jail, now administrative offices for Bridgepoint Active Healthcare, pretty much blends right into the northwest area of Broadview Ave and Gerrard St. East. Back when it opened in 1864, the Don Jail was the largest in North America and one of...
by Renee Tratch | Jul 18, 2017 | Free, Fresh Air, Trails
I dream about big long family bike rides. Every year we get a little bit closer – a kid in TOw graduates to a two-wheeler and we move from cycling on sidewalks to testing out Toronto’s bike lanes. Then there are the bike trails. These offer the biggest adventure...
by Renee Tratch | Apr 29, 2017 | Free, Music
With Alison Porter of Lovenotes School of Music “Everyone is born with the ability to be musical. To hear melody and pitch. To feel rhythm.” But even with tiny music lovers in TOw, Alison Porter, an east end mom and owner of Lovenotes School of Music, knows that you...
by Renee Tratch | Apr 17, 2017 | Free, Indoor Play, Storytime & Books
It’s a magical story time! Our friends at Little White Sneakers host a weekly story time on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. with childhood entertainment provider Little Jingle Beans. That means your littles will be entranced with stories, songs and games with friends like...
by Renee Tratch | Feb 17, 2017 | Annual, Art, Beach, Free, Fresh Air, Trails
Light it up – it’s the weekend! And there are tons of places in Toronto to explore with the family all weekend long. Best part? So many of the get-out-and-play activities are free. Our top picks for Family Day: Gaming with the family: Opening this weekend,...
by Renee Tratch | Jan 19, 2017 | Free, Fresh Air, Parenthood
Growing up, the rink was my second home. The cold, small-town arena was a meeting place for the community and where lifetime friendships were made. (If those dressing room walls could talk…) I spent almost every day skating or coaching – starting at 6 a.m. for my own...
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