“Mom, I’m bored.” Now that’s the last thing you want to hear over March Break. If you’re looking to stimulate your child’s creativity, check out these five camps in Toronto's North end
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Whether you’re looking to crack open a book or dig into something delicious, the city has some great events happening this week. From Family Literacy Day to Winterlicious to snowshoeing through the winter landscape, there’s always something to see and do inToronto. Plan out your calendar and have a great time! Family Literacy Day Celebrate the joy of a good book and foster a lifelong love of reading with a day of fun events. No matter where you are in the city, there is a branch of the Toronto Public Library with activities going on
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With New Year’s Eve fast approaching, everyone is looking for something to do. If you have your kids in tow, don’t worry. Here’s what to do in Toronto with kids on New Year’s Eve to ring in the new year right! CityTV’s New Year’s Bash 2012 Brave whatever cold there may be and join thousands of revelers at Nathan Phillips Square along with hosts Kevin Frankish, Dina Pugliese, Tracy Moore and Gord Martineau from CityTV. Performers include Howie D, Anjulie and Neverest. Fireworks and, of course, Auld Lang Syne will round out the night! Where it’s
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December before Christmas is a great time to travel with family and kids. Cities abound with Christmas lights, festive decorations and fun family events. More importantly, people get in the Christmas spirit and somehow they are more likely to accomodate fussy kids. We decided to make San Francisco the travel destination two weeks before Christmas. My husband, I and my toddler girl. Renting An Apartment Was A Great Choice To make our life easier we opted for renting an apartment in a central location. Our toddler girl had plenty of space to run around and
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As the weather turns colder, indoor locations for kid-friendly fun become more and more essential. The Ontario Science Centre has a great indoor play place called KidSpark. I recently attended an amazing playdate there. Not having been to The Science Centre since my own grade six field trip, I was pleasantly surprised at the level of thought and quality that went into the creation of KidSpark. Covering 740 square metres on the fourth level of The Science Centre, it is an exciting, hands-on and innovative area for kids 8 and under to spend some indoor time this
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Whether for the holidays or to celebrate the New Year, dining with friends and family during the holidays is most likely in your plans. Luckily the city has many great places where dining is fun for the entire family. The Old Spaghetti Factory There’s lots to keep everyone eating and your kids interested at The Old Spaghetti Factory. Originally a blacksmith shop built in the late 1800s, the large warehouse was converted in 1971 and now houses antiques, an old streetcar, original stained glass windows and an old carousel. A large menu is also sure
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Dufferin Grove Park, a family-centred community park, truly embraces the arts and nature
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On December 2nd, the Distillery District held an official lighting ceremony for the second annual Lowe’s Toronto Christmas Market. I was fortunate enough to attend the opening ceremonies and have found myself humming Christmas carols ever since. The holiday spirit was in full force as thousands of lights were illuminated to display a charming, European-inspired Christmas market filled with vendors and activities for all ages. Running from Friday December 2nd through Sunday December 18th, the Lowe’s Toronto Christmas Market is an event like no other. An Enchanting Celebration The opening event was hosted by Frank Ferragine, from
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The Beaches, or The Beach depending on who you ask, is a well-known spot for summer adventures, but there’s lots of opportunity for fall fun in The Beaches too. Check out these five hot spots that are sure to please, even when the weather is not. The Burger’s Priest 1636 Queen Street East | www.theburgerspriest.com | (416) 346-0617 When the craving for a good quality burger hits nothing satisfies like The Burger’s Priest. Located at the west end of the Beaches, The Burger’s Priest serves up a variety of decadent burgers that have converted locals lining
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Tucked away on Spadina Road, just north of St. Clair Avenue West, is the strip known as Forest Hill Village. This narrow stretch of charming shops, restaurants, and boutiques always reminds me that Toronto is a city of villages. There’s a lot to experience along this little stretch, but here are just five reasons to make the trip to the posh Forest Hill Village. Type Books 427 Spadina Road | www.typebooks.ca Type Books is an independent bookshop carrying a broad selection of titles — fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, coffee-table and more. At the back of the
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