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How to Do Canada Day in Vancouver

Our hearts aren’t the only thing glowing with patriot pride this Canada Day—Vancouver is ablaze with ways to honour our nation. Here are our picks for the best places to wave a flag (or paint one on your child’s face) this Canada Day.

True Patriot Love: Canada Day in Vancouver

A toque is a hat, and a chesterfield is a couch, and we are proud to call ourselves Canadians. There are lots of places to celebrate Canada Day in Vancouver eh, and we’ve got the 411 on the best parties in town.

9 Canada Day Celebrations in Ottawa

There’s no better place to be than our nation’s capital on Canada Day. The only challenge is picking which party to attend. Weigh your options carefully with our handy guide to July 1 in Ottawa.

Two-Ingredient Sorbet for Summer

A ridiculously healthy, ridiculously easy frozen treat for summer that’s packed with fresh flavour.

How to Do Canada Day in Toronto

Canada Day is almost here, so get your red and white on and get outside for some terrific patriotic fun! Here’s what’s on in Toronto.

How to Do Canada Day in Calgary

When it comes to Canada Day celebrations, Calgary is tops. So be sure to pack up the water bottles, sunscreen, hats and snacks for a fun family day. Here are some great ways to take in our national birthday celebration.

Grilled Salmon Sliders with Dilly Mayo Recipe - SavvyMom

Get Grilling

Mexican Grilled Corn on the Cob

Serves 6–8

Honey Soy Chicken and Veggie Kebabs

Serves 4–6

Ovia PTZ Baby Video Monitor

A clear pick for parents who need to be in the know.

Birthday Party Idea: An Afternoon Ice Cream Party - SavvyMom

Chocolate-Dipped Ice Cream Cones

Bring the ice cream parlour home and learn how to make malt shoppe-calibre chocolate-dipped ice cream cones yourself.

The Best Homeopathic Medicines for the Family

We know natural is better. We choose BPA-free bottles and feed our kids natural foods—so why not stock the medicine cabinet with homeopathic remedies that can help alleviate symptoms of flu, colic, coughs, teething and more? Read on to learn about the best homeopathic medicines for your family.

Dad’s Big Day

Sunday, June 21 is a happening day in the city. It also happens to be Father’s Day, so put aside the tie and give him a gift he’ll really love: the gift of a family outing at one of these amazing events across the city.

Do It for Dad

Want to take Dad out for a Father’s Day on the town in Ottawa? We’ve got you covered with ideas from all across Ottawa sure to impress.

It’s a Dad’s Life

He may not like to ask for directions, but he’s a master chef on the barbecue. Show him how much we appreciate his strengths—whatever they may be—this Father’s Day by taking him on an outing in Vancouver he’ll truly enjoy.

What We’re Talking About This Week

An amazing rap from a cool dad, what they really want for Father’s Day, women in science getting the last laugh and an amazing teacher’s gift. That’s what caught our attention this week.

Family Breakfast: Spicy Eggs Baked in a Baguette

Made with sausage, pickled jalapeño peppers, and gooey aged cheddar cheese, this breakfast dish is guaranteed to please your favourite Dad come Father’s Day morning.

Our Bloggers’ Best Summer Eats

Summers are a time to enjoy the good things in life. Sunshine, family and of course, food. We’ve gone through all the recipes our bloggers had to offer and curated the 33 best summer recipes for this season. From salads to ice cream to great BBQ ideas, there’s a little something for every occasion.

Smile LED Lantern

This bright pick is sure to keep the smiles glowing.

The Day Camp Crunch

We know that planning for 10 weeks of summer isn’t easy, especially while juggling changing vacation schedules and visits with out-of-towners. So don’t panic if you have a week (or a few) without camp coverage—there is still time and space at some fantastic day camps in and around Toronto. We’ve rounded up the best of the bunch to make the experience worry-free for kids and parents.