City Categories: Outdoor Play
Dashing Down the Ice: Ottawa Rickshaws
The Rideau Canal is one of the Ottawa’s best treasures—and now there’s a fun way to introduce those with little legs to the magic of the longest skating rink in the world. Find out more about Ottawa Rickshaws on the Canal.
Fall Gardening with Kids
Fall is a great time in the garden with kids. The weather is much more comfortable and there is just…
A Kid’s Guide to Summer
Too often as parents we get caught up creating and curating the perfect to-do list for our families. This time…
Free and Low Cost Things to Do with the Kids
While I love having the kids home for summer vacation, there are times where I need to get them out…
5 Best Beaches for a Swim in Ottawa
It’s tough to come up with fresh ways of keeping cool when we’re feeling hot and bothered. If chlorine is not your thing, Ottawa is lucky to have an assortment of clean, attractive beaches nearby.
Our Guide to the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
The Cherry Blossom Festival is in full bloom in Vancouver parks and neighbourhoods, so whether you take part in an organized event, or enjoy your own private picnic under a cherry tree, don’t put it off—they will be gone in a puff of pink before you can say hanami.
How to Make the Most of Winter in Vancouver
What better way to welcome 2016 than to slip and slide into it with those you cherish most. And the snow on the North Shore Mountains is a welcome sight after last year, so if you didn’t get a chance to build a snowman over Christmas, resolve to make one now. Here are some frosty fun ways to make the most of our winter weather.
Where to See the Autumn Leaves in Vancouver
Here are a few places in the Lower Mainland to take your child to experience the magic of nature at this golden time of year, and learn about photosynthesis up close and personal.
7 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Vancouver
Holiday to-do list have you feeling less than jolly about the season of folly? Here are seven ways to celebrate the season in Vancouver.
Sports Clubs for Kids in Calgary
Take their sports’ training on a whole new track this fall. Keeping them physically active while learning high-end skills is a great way to introduce your smallest athletes to sports and inspire older kids to go for the gold. Club sports include and encourage parent involvement, whether on the fundraising or volunteer levels, which makes for a great opportunity to connect as a family. Here are some clubs to explore.