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It used to be coffee shops popping up on every corner, but in 2014 you’re as likely to meet someone for a cup of juice as a cup of joe. Here are our favourite juice bars in Vancouver.
Back to School Cool
We’ve got your back (and their feet…and their lunch needs) covered with this collection of cool footwear, packs and lunch essentials for the school set. It’s back to school, and we’ve got you covered with our 16 best picks for back to school gear.
Baby, it’s Back to School
Yes, it’s true, it’s back-to-school season. And in spite of the mourning of the end of summer, there is something undeniably satisfying about getting gear organized for back to school. We’ve got the best school supplies, backpacks, litterless lunch bags and snack containers to send your little ones back to school with fuel, exuding cool.
7 Berry Delicious U-Pick Farms
Nothing says summer quite like freshly plucked fruit, right off of the bush. Bushels of family fun is had harvesting fruits and veggies at real farms close to Calgary. For a sweet family outing, give your wee ones a delicious farm-to-table experience at these u-pick berry farms.
Sports off the Beaten Path
Basketball, baseball, hockey, and soccer—they’re practically the definition of sport, but there’s so many more fun and offbeat physical activities for kids in this city. With fall registration just around the corner, consider a little cross training with these different sports. Find out more.
Get Ready, Get Set, Go Orienteering
Think Amazing Race, family style, but instead of navigating the world, you’re navigating a forest. The Greater Vancouver Orienteering Club hosts weekly events around the city on Wednesday nights, perfect for little legs and learning how to use a compass.
All Aboard Calgary’s Latest Ride
Summer is coming to a close, so why not have one more adventure with the kids? The Aspen Crossing rail ride is a great excursion to wrap up the season
Picky Eater Hacks
Only eats noodles. Won’t touch vegetables. Squirms at the thought of meat. Subsists on air and milk. We know that it’s tough managing a picky eater. No worries, we’ve got a few new ideas, tips and tools to add to your picky eating arsenal. Because when they’re hungry enough they’ll eat anything—ha. As if.
How to Squeeze in More Summer
Just because it’s August doesn’t mean we’re packing in our flip flops and stocking up on sharp pencils. There’s still time to make the most of the summer with our top picks for family fun in this great city. Click on to see our guide to seeing, tasting and experiencing the best of Calgary in the summer.
How to Squeeze in More Summer
Summer is short but the days are long, and there’s lots to do, eat, savour and experience in our fair city of Toronto. Here’s our list of the best of the city for summer 2014.