Santa in summer? What a brilliant idea! We recently visited Santa's Village in Ontario cottage country and it was a thoroughly entertaining day for the kids and a pleasantly relaxing day for the parents. This amusement park has the perfect combination of rides (for all ages), animals (reindeer and petting zoo), and waterpark (splash pad and beach) all set to the backdrop of … [Read more...]
Baby Steps to Camping: Glamping in a Deluxe Cabin at KOA
Camping isn't my thing. It never really has been. A hotel or resort stay was usually part of my family's travel plans. We did rent a cottage several times but that's as outdoorsy as we got. When I met my husband in university he convinced me to try out traditional camping - you know with a tent and cooking over a fire pit for all three meals. I went two times and those trips … [Read more...]
Summer Weekend Getaway at Horseshoe Resort in Barrie, Ontario
A few weekends ago my family was invited to check out summer activities at Horseshoe Resort's Adventure Park in Barrie, Ontario. We stayed overnight in a newly renovated two bedroom condo suite in the building across from the front reception desk and main inn. Upon arrival, we weren't really too sure what to expect as the building is pretty plain looking - grey concrete … [Read more...]
Summer Activities at Horseshoe Resort’s Adventure Park in Barrie, Ontario
This past weekend we celebrated the start of summer vacation at Horseshoe Resort in Barrie, Ontario. Located just one hour north of Toronto, Horseshoe is a popular ski and snow tubing resort frequented by schools, families and outdoor enthusiasts during winter months. Horseshoe Resort's Adventure Park In the summer, Horseshoe turns into an Adventure Park which offers a … [Read more...]
Ontario Science Centre with a Toddler – Toronto, Ontario
Even though our last visit was over a year ago, my 3-year old daughter definitely remembered Ontario Science Centre. I’m always looking for fun places to take my family in the winter that are warm and kid/baby friendly and I told her that we would take her and 7-month old baby sis to see the new Sesame Street exhibit. Lunch at the Ontario Science Centre One of the … [Read more...]