Outdoor activities

12 essential grilled chicken recipes

12 essential grilled chicken recipes

Your barbecue called and it wants you to grill some chicken tonight. Enjoy one of the quick and fresh BBQ chicken recipes with a side of sunshine.

Amy Valm

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

The 19 best Parks Canada attractions for families

The 19 best Parks Canada attractions for families

Visit these kid-friendly Parks Canada destinations with your kids. Amazing wildlife, fun times in nature, and family bonding guaranteed!

Valerie Howes

10 family-friendly hiking trails in Ontario

10 family-friendly hiking trails in Ontario

Derelict vintage cars, waterfalls and an Aboriginal village – there’s plenty to see on these family-friendly hiking trails in Ontario.

Bonnie Schiedel

15 best ski resorts in the U.S. for families

15 best ski resorts in the U.S. for families

Check out the powder just south of the border. From daycare to ski school to rentals, these awesome family resorts have your winter vacation covered.

Karoun Chahinian

10 best pumpkin patches and corn mazes in Canada

10 best pumpkin patches and corn mazes in Canada

It's time to go pick pumpkins, but where should you go to find that perfect gourd? We've rounded up the best pumpkin patches and corn mazes across Canada.

Rachel Chen

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

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

16 fun backyard games for kids

16 fun backyard games for kids

Sometimes just spending time outside is all you and your kids need. Soak up the sun with this list of fun backyard games that require little to no setup.

Montana Murle

10 best splash pads in Mississauga

10 best splash pads in Mississauga

Nothing takes the edge off a scorching hot day like a good splash. Here are some splash pads you must visit before summer ends!

Ashwini Paradkar

Playground workout: 5 exercises to do on a swing

Playground workout: 5 exercises to do on a swing

Want to get some exercise in while your kids play at the park? Find a free swing and try these five moves to get fit.

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11 tips for creating an awesome treasure hunt

11 tips for creating an awesome treasure hunt

Not a Pinterest parent? No problem. Follow these simple steps and make your party a hit!

Susan Goldberg

Think your backyard pool is safe? Check out this toddler climb a locked pool ladder

Think your backyard pool is safe? Check out this toddler climb a locked pool ladder

Pool safety is no joke, folks.

Kevin John Siazon

5 fun and easy games that teach your kids how to swim

5 fun and easy games that teach your kids how to swim

These water-play activities will not only get your kid splashing around—it'll get them falling in love with swimming! So get in your swimsuits!

Gillian Chassels

Canada's best summer resorts for families

Canada's best summer resorts for families

Who needs to get on a long plane ride to take a vacation? Stick closer to home and check out one of Canada's best summer resorts for families.

Jody Robbins

18 best campgrounds in Canada for families

18 best campgrounds in Canada for families

It’s time to lace up the hiking boots, roll out the tents and get up-close-and-personal with Mother Nature at one of these 18 best campgrounds in Canada.

Lisa van de Geyn

10 amazing playgrounds that let kids take risks

10 amazing playgrounds that let kids take risks

From zip lines to mudslides to DIY forts, some of the best playgrounds across North America let kids really go wild. Here are our 10 favourites.

Adriana Parente

5 fun games to play at the park

5 fun games to play at the park

Try out these fun and active park games the next time you head out with the kids!

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Playground workout: 5 exercises to do on a slide

Playground workout: 5 exercises to do on a slide

Why should kids get to have all the fun? Spice up your fitness routine by trying these exercises on a slide while your kids play at the park.

Today's Parent