Canada

8 wintery things to do in Quebec City with kids

8 wintery things to do in Quebec City with kids

Holiday decorations and steady snowfall make Old Quebec City feel like a snow globe come to life—and a splendid March break destination.

Sasha Emmons

10 best communities to raise a family in Canada

10 best communities to raise a family in Canada

In a brand new ranking, Maclean's factored in daycare costs and looked for communities with lots of children to find the best towns and cities for families.

Maclean's

10 summer festivals worth checking out across Canada

10 summer festivals worth checking out across Canada

There’s a lot to celebrate across the country this summer. Check out these unique, family-friendly festivals from coast to coast.

Lisa Kadane

9 things my kids learned by taking a train from Toronto to Vancouver

9 things my kids learned by taking a train from Toronto to Vancouver

Those 101 hours we spent crossing half of the country by train taught the kids some important lessons that they’ll thank us for someday.

Jennifer Bain

Adoptive parents want to earn their kids’ trust—but they need more time

Adoptive parents want to earn their kids’ trust—but they need more time

Making an adopted child feel like part of their new family takes years. Why don’t parental leave policies in Canada reflect it?

Sarah Treleaven, Maclean's

19 baby names inspired by iconic Canadian places

19 baby names inspired by iconic Canadian places

The Great White North boasts so many iconic places that lend themselves to the cutest baby names! Here are 20 monikers inspired by Canada.

Kevin John Siazon

14 things to do in the Okanagan Valley with kids

14 things to do in the Okanagan Valley with kids

From Vernon to Osoyoos, this outdoor playground keeps families busy all year round with kid-friendly hiking, biking, skiing and more.

Lisa Kadane

How to do Canada’s Wonderland with kids

How to do Canada’s Wonderland with kids

Here are some tried-and-true tips (from parents) for having the best day at Canada's Wonderland with kids.

Louise Gleeson

Canadian babies cry more than other babies and we think we know why

Canadian babies cry more than other babies and we think we know why

Babies in Canada seriously do cry more than infants around the word. These are some not-so-serious reasons why that might be the case.

Jill Buchner

How the new Employment Insurance parental sharing benefit will work in Canada

How the new Employment Insurance parental sharing benefit will work in Canada

Canadian parents who share their leave are now eligible for extra time with their little ones through the EI parental sharing benefit. Here's how it works.

Jessica Pollack

How EI maternity benefits in Canada work

How EI maternity benefits in Canada work

There's lots to do before baby arrives—finish the nursery, pack your hospital bag and apply for EI. This is how EI maternity benefits work in Canada.

Lisa Kadane

The city with the most expensive daycare in Canada is…

The city with the most expensive daycare in Canada is…

Sky-high daycare costs in Canada are continuing to increase at a rate higher than that of inflation. Here’s how your city measures up.

Suzanne Gardner

11 things to do in Winnipeg with kids

11 things to do in Winnipeg with kids

With picture-perfect sights and some of the best year-round festivals, there's no shortage of kid-friendly activities in Manitoba's capital city.

Daria Salamon

14 things only Canadian parents would understand

14 things only Canadian parents would understand

A tantrum over a timbit? Yep, that's something only Canadian parents can understand.

Today's Parent

12 best things to do in Calgary with kids

12 best things to do in Calgary with kids

Cowtown has it all, from the Calgary Zoo and Heritage Park, to serene spots where nature shines in the city.

Lisa Kadane

What's coming to Amazon Prime Video Canada in November 2018

What's coming to Amazon Prime Video Canada in November 2018

Looking for something new to watch after the kids go to sleep? Check out what's coming to Amazon Prime Video in November 2018

FLARE

Canada's best weekend getaways

Canada's best weekend getaways

Check out these fun, family-friendly spots that are all within three hours of a major city, but just far enough away from home to feel like a true holiday!

Jody Robbins

14 best things to do in St. John’s with kids

14 best things to do in St. John’s with kids

There are tons of family-friendly things to do in St. John's, from windswept hikes and birding adventures to offbeat museums and plenty of delicious eats.

Jennifer Bain

26 best ski resorts in Canada for families

26 best ski resorts in Canada for families

Canada is jam-packed with great family ski resorts, and we’ve got the lowdown on everything from rentals and lessons to daycare and food.

Sandra E. Martin, Krizia Ramos

14 best things to do in Nova Scotia with kids

14 best things to do in Nova Scotia with kids

Sandy beaches, iconic lighthouses, world-class museums and, of course, all the lobster you can eat, await with a family trip to the Atlantic coast.

Fiona Tapp