Summer To Do List 2015

Summer To Do List 2015

Summer – you’re finally here. And for T.O. parents, this means 10 weeks to fill with fun – or something, anything to keep the kids busy. You’ve lined up camps, signed up for weekly programs and organized some family getaways. But as we all know, there will still...
Scarborough Civic Centre Library

Scarborough Civic Centre Library

Welcome #100. Last month the Toronto Public Library unveiled the new Scarborough Civic Centre Library, the newest place to read, study, surf the net and 3D print (it’s the third after Toronto Reference Library and Fort York Library to have a Digital Innovation Hub.)...
Doors Open Toronto

Doors Open Toronto

We love when the city’s buildings and businesses swing open their doors and invite us in for free. So we are always happy to get wandering when the annual Doors Open Toronto weekend arrives. But as much as I want my kids to discover and appreciate all that makes...
Jane’s Walk

Jane’s Walk

I love history. Wherever I travel I am always stopping at the historical plaques and signing up for a walking tour. In my new ‘hometown’ of Toronto, it’s no different. So when the annual Jane’s Walk comes around, I load up my weekend with free citizen-led walks to...
Allan Gardens Playground

Allan Gardens Playground

It’s officially outdoor playtime. We’re celebrating this long-awaited season with one of the city’s newest downtown revamps — Allan Gardens Playground. I know, many Torontonians label this area a bit gritty. But a year-long revitalization has turned this outdoor...