Family travel

16 best beaches across Canada

16 best beaches across Canada

Pack a picnic and sand-proof your diaper bag, because we’ve rounded up the best beaches in Canada.

Melissa Carter

Do I need to get special travel insurance while pregnant?

Do I need to get special travel insurance while pregnant?

We asked the expert what you need to know about insurance when it comes to travelling while pregnant.

Michelle Spencer-Arsenault, Manulife Financial

Canadian playgrounds: 18 great outdoor parks

Canadian playgrounds: 18 great outdoor parks

Looking to banish boredom this summer? We’ve got you covered with these great outdoor Canadian playgrounds.

Amy Valm

Taking the kids to Disney: What to do?

Taking the kids to Disney: What to do?

Is it possible for adults and children to both enjoy a family trip to Disney?

Tracy Chappell

Smugglers' Notch: Summer family destination (yes!)

Smugglers' Notch: Summer family destination (yes!)

Senior editor Haley Overland and her family take this popular winter getaway for a summery spin.

Haley Overland

12 fun Canada Day festivals across the country

12 fun Canada Day festivals across the country

From the east coast to the west, we've found awesome Canada Day festivals and celebrations that the whole family can enjoy—without breaking the bank.

Jody Robbins

10 best travel apps

10 best travel apps

We've rounded up ten of the best travel apps to accompany you and your family on your next adventure!

Amber Mac

Postcard from Halifax, Nova Scotia

Postcard from Halifax, Nova Scotia

Deputy editor Leah Rumack and her family hit the eastern seaboard for some Nova Scotian charm.

Leah Rumack

Flying when pregnant: What you should know before taking off

Flying when pregnant: What you should know before taking off

Make sure you know the rules of safe air travel during pregnancy.

Jodi Di Menna

I spent two weeks away from my kids—and I didn’t feel guilty

I spent two weeks away from my kids—and I didn’t feel guilty

After two weeks away from her kids, one mom realizes it's OK to enjoy time away from the family.

Susan Goldberg

5 tips for affordable family travel

5 tips for affordable family travel

Family travel: Hot tips on cheap ways for families to travel.

Camilla Cornell

All the best botanical gardens in Canada

All the best botanical gardens in Canada

The buds have sprouted, the grass is green and the fragrance of flowers is in the air. Come see for yourselves!

Emily Sadler

Postcard from Canyon Ranch, Miami

Postcard from Canyon Ranch, Miami

Ex-gym enthusiast Alicia Kowalewski finds her calm again by sweating it out for Mother’s Day.

Today's Parent

15 reasons to take your family to Phoenix

15 reasons to take your family to Phoenix

Senior editor Tracy Chappell and her daughter go wild in the Grand Canyon State.

Tracy Chappell

Family travel: Easier as the kids get older

Family travel: Easier as the kids get older

Susan Goldberg finds her sons are now at the ideal age for travelling.

Susan Goldberg

First passport for Baby: tips and funny photos

First passport for Baby: tips and funny photos

Check out these hilarious baby passport photos from the most adorable globetrotters we know. Plus, learn tips for getting your first passport for Baby.

Today's Parent

Travel journal: Our family trip to Bermuda

Travel journal: Our family trip to Bermuda

The Krishnas escaped the harsh winter weather for a week and came out as a stronger, happier family unit.

Anchel Krishna

Road trip with baby: Five tips for new moms

Road trip with baby: Five tips for new moms

Daring to take a road trip with baby? Citynews reporter Galit Solomon shares tips she learned on the road with her son, Tyler.

Galit Solomon

First family trip: Travel tips needed

First family trip: Travel tips needed

The van de Geyns are getting ready for their first-ever family vacation, and Lisa's looking for some advice.

Lisa van de Geyn

Postcard from Pioneer Valley

Postcard from Pioneer Valley

Kerrie Lee Brown and her boys explore the sights of western Massachusetts.

Kerrie Lee Brown