by Renee Tratch | Apr 19, 2016 | Family Travel, Fresh Air, Road Trip, Trails
It’s treetop trekking for the littles. The boys (and a grandpa in TOw) went north on a sunny Sunday to check out Treewalk Village, an outdoor adventure park in the middle of Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area in Stouffville. The forest playland is filled with colourful...
by Renee Tratch | Mar 31, 2016 | Keep Mom Sane, Road Trip
Nestled in the woods near Blue Mountain two hours north of Toronto is pure silence. Whispering, if necessary, is mandatory. And kids, nope, not allowed. I found my quiet at Scandinave Spa, an outdoor-indoor spa retreat in the middle of nature. It was a chilly below...
by Renee Tratch | Mar 10, 2016 | Annual, Fresh Air, Indoor Play, Nature, Road Trip, Screen Time, Storytime & Books
It’s March Break ALREADY. Are YOU ready? Whether you’ve got the week wide open or just need to fill a few holes, have no fear. Toronto is loaded with activities to keep families busy and entertained. And believe it or not, some of them won’t cost you a...
by Renee Tratch | Feb 9, 2016 | Fresh Air, Road Trip
There is something about the off-season — Canada’s Wonderland in May, Centre Island in September or Legoland Discovery Centre outside of March Break. If you’re able to swing a visit when tourists are out of town, you can experience the Toronto’s finest...
by Renee Tratch | Sep 21, 2015 | Family Travel, Fresh Air, Road Trip
An end of summer road trip took us two hours north of the city for a full day of outdoor exploring. The Scenic Caves Nature Adventures at Blue Mountain near Collingwood is a year-round destination for nature lovers. But it is so much more than a park with trees and...
by Renee Tratch | Jun 24, 2015 | Free, Fresh Air, Park & Playground, Pools, Road Trip, Sports, Storytime & Books
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...
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