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April 5th, 2010 - 11:24 pm § in Ontario, Toronto, Trippin' Around

Summer in April

It’s not summer yet but it certainly felt like it today in the GTA with temps soaring to a record-breaking 22 degrees!  We decided to enjoy the weather by visiting the town of Kleinburg, just a 20-minute drive north of Toronto. We had a light lunch at one of the local coffee shops, visited th[...]

March 12th, 2010 - 11:23 pm § in Ontario, Toronto

Go Batty at the ROM!

When I was a child, spending my summer vacations in rural Portugal, a distant relative of mine pointed to the bats flying around their house and told me to be careful.  The story was that the bats were bloodsuckers, who would latch on to any warm-blooded animal, including myself, for a nightly snac[...]

February 21st, 2010 - 11:29 pm § in Ontario

Ottawa: Easy on the Environment

If you’re looking for a family vacation that will allow you to ditch the car for a few days, try Ottawa.  The downtown core of our Nation’s Capital is both pedestrian and bike-friendly, so getting around isn’t a problem.  In no time at all you’ll see your carbon footprint become smaller wh[...]

February 21st, 2010 - 9:46 pm § in Alberta

On the Dinosaur Hunt

“What you’re holding in your hand belonged to an animal that lived 70 million years ago,” says Tony Scott, a Science Educator at the Royal Tyrrell Museum, located 135 kilometres northeast of Calgary in Midland Provincial Park. Five-year-old Madison smiles widely as she discovers the importance[...]

February 18th, 2010 - 5:12 pm § in Quebec

Magical Mont Tremblant

The magic enveloped us the moment I opened the blinds in our room. Madison, my 6-year-old daughter, joined me at the window and silently we watched bright strings of lights twinkling everywhere. Smoke was curling up lazily from the outdoor firepit in the village square and children were zipping down[...]

February 17th, 2010 - 9:52 am § in Ontario

Up and Away with Niagara Helicopters

My heart is pounding. A high-pitched scream wants to escape from my mouth but I don’t bother. It wouldn’t be heard over the powerful din of the rotors circling above my head. An attendant extends his hand with a smile, letting me know where I should sit. He locks me in securely with the seat [..[...]







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