Outdoor activities

4 family-friendly hiking trails in Manitoba

4 family-friendly hiking trails in Manitoba

Wild blueberries, an old lighthouse and a lizard await on these family-friendly hiking trails in Manitoba.

Bonnie Schiedel

7 family-friendly hiking trails in Quebec

7 family-friendly hiking trails in Quebec

Find scavenger hunts, waterfalls and a long suspension bridge along these family-friendly hiking trails in Quebec.

Bonnie Schiedel

16 fun and easy summer crafts

16 fun and easy summer crafts

Make this the best summer ever with these fun crafts.

Mandy Milks

10 family-friendly hiking trails in British Columbia

10 family-friendly hiking trails in British Columbia

Kids will be amazed by the natural beauty on these family-friendly hikes in BC.

Bonnie Schiedel

5 family-friendly hiking trails in Saskatchewan

5 family-friendly hiking trails in Saskatchewan

Rivers, sand dunes and gravesites—there’s plenty to see on these great Saskatchewan family-friendly hiking trails.

Bonnie Schiedel

How to make a homemade sprinkler

How to make a homemade sprinkler

Follow these three simple steps!

Today's Parent

6 family-friendly hiking trails in Nova Scotia

6 family-friendly hiking trails in Nova Scotia

These family-friendly hiking trails in Nova Scotia boast beautiful views, 300-million-year-old fossils and a huge rock that appears ready to topple into the water.

Bonnie Schiedel

4 family-friendly hiking trails in New Brunswick

4 family-friendly hiking trails in New Brunswick

From a seal observation deck to the ocean floor, your kids will love these family-friendly hiking trails in New Brunswick.

Bonnie Schiedel

3 family-friendly water parks in Montreal

3 family-friendly water parks in Montreal

Awesome water parks in Montreal that you need to visit this summer.

Jessica Spera

7 family-friendly water parks in Atlantic Canada

7 family-friendly water parks in Atlantic Canada

This summer your family can beat the heat with these refreshingly cool water parks in Atlantic Canada.

Davina Sinnatamby

11 cool community festivals across the country

11 cool community festivals across the country

Grab the kids and check out some of the country's best community festivals.

Bonnie Schiedel

3 family-friendly water parks in Saskatchewan

3 family-friendly water parks in Saskatchewan

Splish, splash! Jump into one of these water parks in Saskatchewan.

Jessica Spera

5 family-friendly water parks in Toronto and the GTA

5 family-friendly water parks in Toronto and the GTA

Looking for a way to cool off this summer? Visit one of these family-friendly water parks in Toronto and the GTA.

Jessica Spera

4 family-friendly water parks in Winnipeg

4 family-friendly water parks in Winnipeg

Need a place to cool off this summer? Visit one of these awesome water parks in Winnipeg!

Jessica Spera

7 tasty recipes for a vegetarian cookout

7 tasty recipes for a vegetarian cookout

These vegetarian meals are perfect for a summer dinner party. Serve them as main meal or to shake-up your usual side dishes.

Today's Parent

5 family-friendly beaches in Ottawa

5 family-friendly beaches in Ottawa

Pack your bags and beach umbrellas and head to one of these five family-friendly beaches in Ottawa!

Emily Rivas

8 family-friendly beaches in Vancouver

8 family-friendly beaches in Vancouver

Your kiddos will love beachcombing, swimming and playing at these family-friendly beaches in Vancouver!

Emily Rivas

I'm not a Pinterest mom, but I made the best treasure hunt!

I'm not a Pinterest mom, but I made the best treasure hunt!

"There’s something fantastic—and contagious—about the excitement of children on a quest."

Susan Goldberg

We shouldn't shame parents who let their kids go topless

We shouldn't shame parents who let their kids go topless

"'Do kids have to be dressed when they’re outside?' my daughter asks me. I told her it’s a bit complicated."

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

6 family-friendly beaches around Edmonton

6 family-friendly beaches around Edmonton

Head out to one of these beaches near Edmonton with the family for a day of fun in the sun!

Emily Rivas