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The Best Canadian Picture Books for Kids

A Selection of Canadian Books for Young Children Celebrate Canada! Freshen up your storybook library with a collection of picture books written and illustrated by Canadian Authors. See a few of our favourite picks below, and comment below if you have a favourite we can add to this growing list. The links below will take you to Amamzon.ca, where we may earn a small commission

Must-See Immersive Exhibits & Events for Families | GTA and Area

Step into a world of wonder with immersive experiences across Toronto and Southern Ontario. From cutting-edge digital art exhibits to interactive theater, these events transport you beyond the ordinary, engaging your senses in unforgettable ways. Whether you’re exploring a magical, larger-than-life installation or diving into a historical reenactment, this guide highlights the top immersive experiences that promise adventure, creativity, and excitement for all ages. Light:

Top 10 Things to Do March Break 2025

Plan for a Fun March Break with New Experiences and Family Fun March Break is fast approaching, making it the perfect time to plan some fun-filled activities for the family. The GTA offers a fantastic mix of events, camps, and outings for kids of all ages. Whether it’s exploring museums, visiting the zoo, catching a live show, or heading to a sugar bush for a

March Break Shows for Kids & Families | GTA and Area

Each year the week of March Break brings families in Ontario a selection of special shows, theatre and musicals all made just for young audiences! Make it a family tradition to grab tickets to a one or two shows each year, it is such a treat for both kids and parents, promising the best in quality family time for every one! 2025 March Break Shows

Maple Syrup Festivals Guide: Southern Ontario

Maple Syrup Festivals GTA Family Guide – Spring 2025 Spring is just around the corner and with it a very sweet time of year has arrived in Ontario – the sap is running, and that can only mean one thing – Maple Syrup! Enjoy a pancake breakfast, learn how many buckets of sap make a litre of syrup, and hop on a wagon ride! Maple

Top 10 Things to Do Family Day Weekend 2025

Fill the Long Weekend with Fun for the Whole Family With Family Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to plan a fun-filled outing. The GTA is packed with exciting events and attractions that make for a great day out with the family. From interactive exhibits and live performances to indoor festivals and winter-themed activities, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate. If

The best books about Maple Syrup for kids. Top 15 picture books.

The Best Maple Syrup Books for Kids

Late February and Early March bring us the beginning of all things Maple! As the sweetest season kicks-off, it’s the perfect time to curl up with a book that transports kids to the sugar shack – then plan a visit to a real Maple Syrup Farm right here in Ontario!

Family Ice Fishing Ontario

Ontario Family Ice Fishing Events

During the February Ontario Family Fishing Event families can try ice fishing without the need for a fishing license! This is great way to try out the fun sport together as a family.

Snow Tube Hills Ontario

Winter Snow Tubing in Southern Ontario

It’s time to dig out the toboggans and enjoy the powder while it lasts. Find toboggan hills in York and Durham Regions as well as some Toronto toboggan hills you can check out for a fun filled day with the family.

Winter Fun Guide: Cross-Country Nordic Ski Trails

Heading into the forest in the winter can be an almost magical outing for the whole family. Find a trail for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing below, forest tracts make great winter trails as well.

20+ Winter Books for Kids

20+ Favourite Kids Books About Winter

Explore a few of our favourite winter season picture books to add to your reading library and keep your little ones entertained during the colder months! This handpicked selection includes the best in children’s books that capture the magic and wonder of the snowy season.

Lunar New Year Events in and around the GTA

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with cultural performances and displays. Discover fun Lunar New Year events below for families across Toronto and Southern Ontario. Celebrate the Year of the Snake 2025 Lunar New Year Celebrations in the GTA Lunar New Year Celebration Gala Jan 18, 2025  to Jan 18, 2025 Burlington Performing Arts Centre The Year of the Snake Celebration presented by Redleaf Cultural

Winter Festivals 2024

Winter Carnivals & Festivals Around the GTA

It’s time for some ‘cool’ outdoor play! Get into the spirit at a winter festival. Winter carnivals are typically held in January, February & March and are a great way to beat those winter blues! Ontario winter festivals often include fun activities like ice carving, dog sled racing, traditional winter games, trail walks, winter lights, maple syrup, snow shoeing, sledding, skating and plenty of other

The Best Museums for Families To Explore in Ontario

Grab the kids and embark on an educational expedition at South Central Ontario’s museums! Learning doesn’t have to be confined to google searches and classrooms, museums weave a tapestry of knowledge with fun, fostering curiosity, creativity, and appreciation for the world around us.

Free Skate at Evergreen Brickworks

Winter Fun Guide: Ontario Skate Trails

New skate trails seem to pop-up every year, find long skating loops and ice trails that wind through trees and forests. Lace up and embrace winter with the family, then cozy up with a hot chocolate! View our guide to find a skate trail near you.

Outdoor Skating Rinks and Trails Toronto and Southern Ontario

Winter Fun Guide: Outdoor Skating Rinks

An ever growing guide to outdoor natural and synthetic skating rinks in York Region, Durham, Toronto, Peel and Halton Region. Find a rink near you to spend a fun, fresh, memorable day with the family!

Winter Festival of Lights Niagara Falls Ontario

2024 Winter Light Festivals in Ontario

Brighten up the longer nights of winter by visiting a winter Light Festival! These magical events are an experience that kids and couples shouldn’t miss.

Ghost Walks GTA

Ghost Walks and Historical Tours

Get into the spirit of Halloween with a Spooky Historical Tour of your city! Ghost walks are offered in a number of locations across Ontario throughout the fall season.

The Best Canadian Picture Books for Kids

A Selection of Canadian Books for Young Children Celebrate Canada! Freshen up your storybook library with a collection of picture books written and illustrated by Canadian Authors. See a few of our favourite picks below, and comment below if you have a favourite we can add to this growing list. The links below will take you to Amamzon.ca, where we may earn a small commission

Must-See Immersive Exhibits & Events for Families | GTA and Area

Step into a world of wonder with immersive experiences across Toronto and Southern Ontario. From cutting-edge digital art exhibits to interactive theater, these events transport you beyond the ordinary, engaging your senses in unforgettable ways. Whether you’re exploring a magical, larger-than-life installation or diving into a historical reenactment, this guide highlights the top immersive experiences that promise adventure, creativity, and excitement for all ages. Light:

Top 10 Things to Do March Break 2025

Plan for a Fun March Break with New Experiences and Family Fun March Break is fast approaching, making it the perfect time to plan some fun-filled activities for the family. The GTA offers a fantastic mix of events, camps, and outings for kids of all ages. Whether it’s exploring museums, visiting the zoo, catching a live show, or heading to a sugar bush for a

March Break Shows for Kids & Families | GTA and Area

Each year the week of March Break brings families in Ontario a selection of special shows, theatre and musicals all made just for young audiences! Make it a family tradition to grab tickets to a one or two shows each year, it is such a treat for both kids and parents, promising the best in quality family time for every one! 2025 March Break Shows

Maple Syrup Festivals Guide: Southern Ontario

Maple Syrup Festivals GTA Family Guide – Spring 2025 Spring is just around the corner and with it a very sweet time of year has arrived in Ontario – the sap is running, and that can only mean one thing – Maple Syrup! Enjoy a pancake breakfast, learn how many buckets of sap make a litre of syrup, and hop on a wagon ride! Maple

Top 10 Things to Do Family Day Weekend 2025

Fill the Long Weekend with Fun for the Whole Family With Family Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to plan a fun-filled outing. The GTA is packed with exciting events and attractions that make for a great day out with the family. From interactive exhibits and live performances to indoor festivals and winter-themed activities, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate. If

The best books about Maple Syrup for kids. Top 15 picture books.

The Best Maple Syrup Books for Kids

Late February and Early March bring us the beginning of all things Maple! As the sweetest season kicks-off, it’s the perfect time to curl up with a book that transports kids to the sugar shack – then plan a visit to a real Maple Syrup Farm right here in Ontario!

Family Ice Fishing Ontario

Ontario Family Ice Fishing Events

During the February Ontario Family Fishing Event families can try ice fishing without the need for a fishing license! This is great way to try out the fun sport together as a family.

Snow Tube Hills Ontario

Winter Snow Tubing in Southern Ontario

It’s time to dig out the toboggans and enjoy the powder while it lasts. Find toboggan hills in York and Durham Regions as well as some Toronto toboggan hills you can check out for a fun filled day with the family.

Winter Fun Guide: Cross-Country Nordic Ski Trails

Heading into the forest in the winter can be an almost magical outing for the whole family. Find a trail for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing below, forest tracts make great winter trails as well.

20+ Winter Books for Kids

20+ Favourite Kids Books About Winter

Explore a few of our favourite winter season picture books to add to your reading library and keep your little ones entertained during the colder months! This handpicked selection includes the best in children’s books that capture the magic and wonder of the snowy season.

Lunar New Year Events in and around the GTA

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with cultural performances and displays. Discover fun Lunar New Year events below for families across Toronto and Southern Ontario. Celebrate the Year of the Snake 2025 Lunar New Year Celebrations in the GTA Lunar New Year Celebration Gala Jan 18, 2025  to Jan 18, 2025 Burlington Performing Arts Centre The Year of the Snake Celebration presented by Redleaf Cultural

Winter Festivals 2024

Winter Carnivals & Festivals Around the GTA

It’s time for some ‘cool’ outdoor play! Get into the spirit at a winter festival. Winter carnivals are typically held in January, February & March and are a great way to beat those winter blues! Ontario winter festivals often include fun activities like ice carving, dog sled racing, traditional winter games, trail walks, winter lights, maple syrup, snow shoeing, sledding, skating and plenty of other

The Best Museums for Families To Explore in Ontario

Grab the kids and embark on an educational expedition at South Central Ontario’s museums! Learning doesn’t have to be confined to google searches and classrooms, museums weave a tapestry of knowledge with fun, fostering curiosity, creativity, and appreciation for the world around us.

Free Skate at Evergreen Brickworks

Winter Fun Guide: Ontario Skate Trails

New skate trails seem to pop-up every year, find long skating loops and ice trails that wind through trees and forests. Lace up and embrace winter with the family, then cozy up with a hot chocolate! View our guide to find a skate trail near you.

Outdoor Skating Rinks and Trails Toronto and Southern Ontario

Winter Fun Guide: Outdoor Skating Rinks

An ever growing guide to outdoor natural and synthetic skating rinks in York Region, Durham, Toronto, Peel and Halton Region. Find a rink near you to spend a fun, fresh, memorable day with the family!

Winter Festival of Lights Niagara Falls Ontario

2024 Winter Light Festivals in Ontario

Brighten up the longer nights of winter by visiting a winter Light Festival! These magical events are an experience that kids and couples shouldn’t miss.

Ghost Walks GTA

Ghost Walks and Historical Tours

Get into the spirit of Halloween with a Spooky Historical Tour of your city! Ghost walks are offered in a number of locations across Ontario throughout the fall season.

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