by Renee Tratch | Jan 6, 2018 | Fresh Air, Sports, Trails
Toronto’s newest place to skate is — under the Gardiner Expressway! The Bentway Skate Trail, located next to the Fort York National Historic Site, is the first section to be unveiled of the new public space that stretches 1.75 km under the Gardiner. And The...
by Renee Tratch | Dec 26, 2017 | Best of Toronto, Family Attraction, Theatre, Trails
It was a good one. Toronto does not disappoint in the what-to-do-with-the-kids department. This year we explored some of the newest destinations for families, plus discovered some new-to-us spots that will definitely be on our return list for next year. Here they are...
by Renee Tratch | Aug 8, 2017 | Fresh Air, Road Trip, Trails
Chasing waterfalls? Here is one – actually two – not to miss. About 100km southwest of Toronto, just outside of St. Catharines is Decew Falls. It is home to two waterfalls, the larger falls are a short (and accessible) walk to view from the Morningstar Mill. For...
by Renee Tratch | Jul 29, 2017 | Fresh Air, Nature, Trails
Good things are happening on the waterfront. Earlier this summer, Toronto welcomed its newest place to play. This parking lot turned park is the new Trillium Park and the William G. Davis Trail, a 7.5 acre green space at the east side of Ontario Place on Lake...
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 | 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,...
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