City Categories: Outdoor Play
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.
Family Adventures in the East Village
The East Village, Calgary’s coolest neighbourhood welcomes both outdoorsy and culture-loving families to explore its secrets. History comes alive while meandering through its walkable streets, exploring restored heritage buildings and getting up close and personal with nature.
Summer Staycation
It’s easy to have a staycation in Vancouver, the hard thing is choosing from the amazing options on our doorstep. So don’t go anywhere—stay in Vancouver for the best fun this summer.
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.
Eco-Odyssée Outdoor Park in Wakefield
Eco-Odyssee’s main feature is a complex maze of paddle boat trails made for exploring. Paddle through to learn about the area’s plants and animals, and for a gentler option, we love their Wanderer adventure—a two-hour gentle float around the park. Older kids will love the Discoverer or Observer paths, which provide a more advanced navigation challenge, as well as some Amazing Race style clues to decode and solve.