Vancouver: The Savvy Guide to September
September 2009
First published 2009.08.27 | Vancouver | Monthly Guide
Brace yourself because it’s just about that time. September brings with it the end of summer (sigh) and the promise of a new year, new shoes and maybe a new haircut. You’re armed with your savvy...read more

Calgary: The Savvy Guide to September
September 2009
First published 2009.08.27 | Calgary | Monthly Guide
Brace yourself because it’s just about that time. September brings with it the end of summer (sigh) and the promise of a new year, new shoes and maybe a new haircut. You’re armed with your savvy...read more

Toronto: The Savvy Guide to September
September 2009
First published 2009.08.27 | Toronto | Monthly Guide
Brace yourself because it’s just about that time. September brings with it the end of summer (sigh) and the promise of a new year, new shoes and maybe a new haircut. You’re armed with your savvy...read more

Corny Idea
The Calgary Corn Maze
First published 2009.08.20 | Calgary | Out & About
It’s hard to believe it’s the last week of summer vacation. It’s back to reality in a mere seven days…so absorb as much summer fun as you can for now with a trip to the farm. The Calgary Corn Maze...read more

Geo T.O.
Geocaching in Toronto
First published 2009.08.13 | Toronto | Out & About
A treasure hunt in your bedroom = fun. A treasure hunt in the park = more fun. A treasure hunt all over T.O. = super fun! If your little pirates and princesses are adventurous and looking for some...read more

Diggin’ It
The Toronto Botanical Garden
First published 2009.08.06 | Toronto | Out & About
In a world where hand sanitizer stations are popping up faster than summer flowers, are we teaching our kids that dirt is bad? Sure there are lots of dirty situations that we want to avoid (let’s not...read more

Pocket-Change Pursuits
Free Activities in Ottawa
First published 2009.08.06 | Ottawa | Out & About
Already blown your summer amusement budget on holidays, camps, museums, zoos and swimming lessons? That’s why we thought we’d share a few of our secrets (they’re free) for kid-friendly activities...read more

Float Your Boat
Canoe, Row, Kayak or Sail the Glenmore Reservoir
First published 2009.08.06 | Calgary | Out & About
Row, row, row your boat gently down the…reservoir? Yes, the Elbow river that flows beneath Glenmore Trail, past Heritage Park and around the bend to scenic Weaslehead Flats (in reverse order) not...read more

Ottawa: The Savvy Guide to August
August 2009
First published 2009.07.30 | Ottawa | Monthly Guide
One month and two long weekends to go. Stop thinking the summer is passing you by and make the most of it with our savvy guide to August.  DO Make watermelon pops. Here’s how: Take ⅛ large...read more

Toronto: The Savvy Guide to August
August 2009
First published 2009.07.30 | Toronto | Monthly Guide
One month and two long weekends to go. Stop thinking the summer is passing you by and make the most of it with our savvy guide to August.  DO Make watermelon pops. Here’s how: Take ⅛ large...read more

Vancouver: The Savvy Guide to August
August 2009
First published 2009.07.30 | Vancouver | Monthly Guide
One month and two long weekends to go. Stop thinking the summer is passing you by and make the most of it with our savvy guide to August.  DO Make watermelon pops. Here’s how: Take ⅛ large...read more

Calgary: The Savvy Guide to August
August 2009
First published 2009.07.30 | Calgary | Monthly Guide
One month and two long weekends to go. Stop thinking the summer is passing you by and make the most of it with our savvy guide to August.  DO Make watermelon pops. Here’s how: Take ⅛ large...read more

Choo Choose the Train
Train-Related Fun
First published 2009.07.23 | Ottawa | Family Life
In the summer it’s fun to make up our own special days. It’s Cupcake Day (read: cupcakes for breakfast)! It’s Breakfast for Dinner Day! And one of our favourites…Train Day! And so it shall be....read more

Berry Good
U-pick Berry Farms
First published 2009.07.23 | Calgary | Food & Drink
Looking for a little pick-me-up this summer? Or maybe you’d like to pick up a new family activity that your kids might pick too? We pick U-pick. There are several U-pick farms within an hour’s drive...read more

Life after Stampede
Calgary Summer Festivals
First published 2009.07.16 | Calgary | Out & About
Stampede may be Cowtown’s most famous festival but it’s not our only festival. In fact, now that we’ve packed away our celebrated cowboy image (until next July anyway), we can safely re-reveal the...read more

All Fired Up
Summer Lantern Festivals
First published 2009.07.16 | Vancouver | Out & About
Everybody loves a parade. Imagine one under the magic of a starlit summer night. Add to it some blazing flames and beating drums and you’ve got a childhood memory that lasts. So get fired up this...read more

A Pirate’s Life
Pirate Adventures Canada
First published 2009.07.16 | Ottawa | Family Life
Who among us hasn’t heard the siren call of the open sea, or even Mooney’s Bay? Kids love pirates. We’re not sure why. It can’t be the scurvy…or the sea sickness…or the rat infested food. We’d like...read more

The Scene at the Piscine
Swimming in Ottawa
First published 2009.07.09 | Ottawa | Out & About
Right now we can barely remember what it’s like when it gets hot in this city, but when it does you and the kids will no doubt be looking for somewhere to cool off. It’s no secret that the City of...read more

Summ-it
Family Friendly Hikes
First published 2009.07.09 | Calgary | Out & About
Take a walk on the wild side—with the kids. Whether you’re picnicking, day hiking or stay-cationing in the mountain parks, here are a few spectacular family friendly hikes that are close enough to...read more

Giddy Up
Calgary Stampede with Kids
First published 2009.07.02 | Calgary | Out & About
Now that you’re a parent, it’s time to update your Stampede lingo: Shooter Old definition: regrettable late night decision New definition: small cowboy-inspired toy Line-up Old definition: waiting...read more