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The Best Family-Friendly Beaches in Southern Ontario

Discover some of the best family beaches to visit in Southern Ontario this summer! From the sandy shores of Toronto Islands and scenic Bluffer’s Park Beach to the serene beauty of Grand Bend and Sauble Beach on Lake Huron, each destination offers safe and enjoyable outings for young children. With amenities like playgrounds, picnic areas, and shallow waters perfect for little ones to splash in,

Lavender Fields near toronto

Visit a Lavender Field

Visit a lavender fields in late June through to early August. These beautiful farms make for the prettiest day trips and many locations offer little shops with lavender products like essential oils, soaps and scent sachets. These farms are a popular summer photo opportunity!  Find local lavender farms to get lost in in our annual guide at the weblink below. Dates are approximate, please check

Ultimate Dinosaurs: Visiting the Giants

I visited the Royal Ontario Museum last week, with my two boys (9 yrs & 11 yrs), to check out the new exhibit and world premiere of Ultimate Dinosaurs: Giants From Gondwana, a limited time exhibit on now at the ROM. Earlier this year, I wrote about the ROM’s ‘must see’ permanent dinosaur display…

The Best Family-Friendly Beaches in Southern Ontario

Discover some of the best family beaches to visit in Southern Ontario this summer! From the sandy shores of Toronto Islands and scenic Bluffer’s Park Beach to the serene beauty of Grand Bend and Sauble Beach on Lake Huron, each destination offers safe and enjoyable outings for young children. With amenities like playgrounds, picnic areas, and shallow waters perfect for little ones to splash in,

Lavender Fields near toronto

Visit a Lavender Field

Visit a lavender fields in late June through to early August. These beautiful farms make for the prettiest day trips and many locations offer little shops with lavender products like essential oils, soaps and scent sachets. These farms are a popular summer photo opportunity!  Find local lavender farms to get lost in in our annual guide at the weblink below. Dates are approximate, please check

Ultimate Dinosaurs: Visiting the Giants

I visited the Royal Ontario Museum last week, with my two boys (9 yrs & 11 yrs), to check out the new exhibit and world premiere of Ultimate Dinosaurs: Giants From Gondwana, a limited time exhibit on now at the ROM. Earlier this year, I wrote about the ROM’s ‘must see’ permanent dinosaur display…

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