Ripley's Aquarium of Canada in Toronto, Ontario is the largest indoor aquarium in the country. We've visited many times since it opened and the kids never get tired of this attraction. As this is an indoor venue, Ripley's Aquarium is great for rainy and cold weather days. It's also located next to the CN Tower so out of town visitors can do both attractions one after the … [Read more...]
Exploring Seattle with Kids – Review of Seattle CityPASS
Have you visited Seattle with your kids? Our kids love it there (we've been 4 times so far since the kids were born) and the rain isn't as bad as people say it is. Sure, we don't see as much sun as we do at home but it's such a family-friendly city (every time we visit, we discover somewhere new), that the cloudy skies don't bother us much. We love using Seattle … [Read more...]
Good Eats: Blue Mountain Resort, Ontario
So what does one eat after a busy day at Blue Mountain Resort? We had a kitchen in our room at the Westin Trillium House but opted to eat out because we were just too pooped at the end of the day to cook. You know, mini putting, pedal boating, coaster riding and clenching onto the side of the open air gondola (oh that was just me, not my husband or kids) -- having fun is … [Read more...]
Summer with Santa at Santa’s Village in Bracebridge, Ontario
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...]