by Renee Tratch | May 9, 2014 | Family Attraction, Fresh Air, Kids Programs
It was the Commemoration of the Battle of York when we marched out to Fort York National Historic Site. History buff or not, this is a must-see if only to contemplate the cool view of Canada’s largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings and 1813 battle...
by Renee Tratch | May 5, 2014 | Fresh Air, Park & Playground
It’s always a sweet surprise to come upon a new park. And not just new to you but a brand spanking new playground. Our latest find was Moncur Park just east of Coxwell, north of Dundas St. W. along Gainsborough Rd. This past fall, the previously under-used and...
by Renee Tratch | Apr 24, 2014 | Fresh Air, Park & Playground, Sports
Whether it’s visiting the old faves or discovering the new, we couldn’t be happier to get back to outdoor playing. Our season’s first stop — Pirate Park, aka the playground at Cherry Beach Sports Fields. Opened in 2008 by Waterfront Toronto in...
by Renee Tratch | Mar 6, 2014 | Animals, Annual, Farm, Fresh Air
Tis the season. The sweet sweet maple season. And lucky for us Torontonians, we need not travel far to find that sugary goodness. With so many farms and parks to choose from, all offering tons of family-friendly activities, sugar shacking is a perfect reason to leave...
by Renee Tratch | Feb 19, 2014 | Fresh Air, Park & Playground
It has been a perfect winter for outdoor skating if you can handle the chill. One of the new hot spots is Greenwood Park where the City unveiled its first outdoor covered rink and a new skating trail in late November. The landscaped and lit trail is a nice size for...
by Renee Tratch | Dec 20, 2013 | Annual, Fresh Air
Torontonians have been marking the Winter Solstice in Kensington Market every December 21st for more than 25 years. Whatever the weather brings, the parade, with its costumed stilt walkers, marching bands and flame blowers, never disappoints. So bundle up, get a...
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