THE WHAT: Firehall Pizza Co., Blue Mountain Village THE WHERE: Located in the heart of Blue Mountain Village THE RESTAURANT: Family friendly Italian fare. Salads, pastas and authentic wood oven pizzas. Casual dress and stroller (and wheel chair) friendly. After a busy day enjoying the activities at Blue Mountain what better way to end the…
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Scenic Caves, Blue Mountain
THE WHAT: Scenic Caves, Blue Mountain THE WHERE: 10 minute drive from Blue Mountain Resort THE SCENIC CAVES: Walk Ontario’s Longest Suspension Bridge, explore the caverns and caves created over time, try your hand at gemstone mining and walk the nature trail. This type of eco-tour wouldn’t have been on my must-do-vacation-list with 2 kids…
Plunge! Aquatic Centre, Blue Mountain
THE WHAT: Plunge! Aquatic Centre, Blue Mountain THE WHERE: located beside The Westin Trillium House in the Blue Mountain Village Read the Parent Club review of The Westin Trillium House THE FUN: Plunge! offers the fun of an inside and outside water park experience. Plunge! is a public facility and you do not need to be a guest…
The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain Resort
THE WHAT: The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain THE ROOM: Super family friendly 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 full kitchen w living room space THE EXTRAS: Pool, kids’ club room with toys, arcade room, in hotel restaurant, underground parking, steps to Blue Mountain Village. THE HOTEL: Heavenly! The Westin Trillium House offers families absolute comfort. …
Crock A Doodle, Blue Mountain
THE WHAT: Crock A Doodle THE HOW: Paint your own ceramics (drop-in or book a party – it takes 24 hours to bake so this is a “do today – pick up tomorrow” activity) THE CROCK A DOODLE: Serious fun. Crock A Doodle offers families a creative activity without the use of batteries or screens. …
The Pottery Restaurant, Blue Mountain
THE WHAT: The Pottery Restaurant, Blue Mountain THE WHERE: steps from Blue Mountain Village Aside: it wasn’t until I saw the pottery in the restaurant window that I realized we actually own some Blue Mountain pottery handed down from my grandparents! Read the Parent Club review of Family Activities at Blue Mountain THE RESTAURANT: The Pottery Restaurant…
Travel Healthy: Tips for TakingYour Family’s Healthy Lifestyle With You on Holidays
by Deb Lowther Summer holidays are approaching and whether you are planning a week at the cottage or a plane ride to an exotic countryside, you will want to stay healthy while away! Vacations can be a nice break from your regular routine and provide opportunity to try new things, but keeping a few essentials in mind will…
Tips For Visiting the Toronto Zoo
Family-friendly and a great day visit – these Tips For Visiting the Toronto Zoo might come in handy. The Toronto Zoo is a world class zoo located in Toronto. Lots of parking. Stroller and wheelchair rentals available. Very family friendly – restaurants, picnic areas, restrooms and baby change stations. Open 364 days of the year. Family friendly: A super…
Cavalia’s Odysseo Toronto, ON
THE WHAT: Cavalia’s Odysseo in Toronto, ON THE WHEN: Opens in Toronto May 15 (great Mother’s Day gift idea!) THE WHERE: 324 Cherry Street, Port Lands THE DEAL: When ordering tickets be sure to ask about special pricing for young children — as low as $29.50! What do horses dream about? The same thing we do:…
#TravelTuesday – biz card tip
#TravelTuesday Tip: Stick one of your business cards in one of the shoes of your child so that they have your contact information on them whether it be a field trip or international adventure. Great for kids who tend to wonder off. Also be sure to talk to kids about who to talk to when…
Travel with Kids Tip
Travelling with kids? Pack each child their very own activity bag. Then, in the car, plane, or train each kid can have their own activity bag at their feet. It saves time and effort looking through one gi-normous activity bag for little Johnie’s ipod or Jane’s book. And separating the activities means that each child has to…
Universal Studios Review
THE WHAT: Universal Studios (Hollywood, California) THE STUDIO TOURS: The Studio Tour with King Kong 360 3-D is the main must-see at Universal Studios Hollywood. Long, extended, golf-cart-like tour buses take you, open air, along a tour like none other. Comedian Jimmy Fallon is the new video host. TIP: sit in the middle section of the…