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Posted in All about Fun, Day Tripping, Education, Exhibits, Joys of Parenting, Kids' Programs, Pets on Apr 10th, 2012
This week we visited Reptilia, a reptile zoo and education facility in Vaughan (just north of Toronto). We were first introduced to a Reptilia zoo keeper at Spring Fling in Rogers Centre, during March Break (remember this photo?).
Posted in All about Fun, Crafts, Day Tripping, Education, Exhibits, Festivals, Green Living, Joys of Parenting, Places to Go on Mar 23rd, 2012
This week, we made our very first visit to Canada Blooms at the Direct Energy Centre. It was a day filled with unique gardens, beautiful flowers, and a very special children’s playground. Take a look at our photos.
Posted in All about Fun, Day Tripping, Festivals, Joys of Parenting, Places to Go on Mar 13th, 2012
On Monday, we kicked off the start of March Break with an outing to Spring Fling at Rogers Centre. The week-long event is an indoor carnival with midway rides, games, and children’s entertainment. Here are a few of our photographs.
Posted in All about Fun, Arts & Culture, Day Tripping, Exhibits, Places to Go, Shows on Feb 12th, 2012
This weekend, we attended an open house at the Model Railroad Club of Toronto (MRCT). The MRCT was founded in 1938 by Harry Ebert and Borden Lilley. The club was originally located in Harry Ebert’s basement, later moved to Toronto’s Union Station, and in January 1946, moved to 171 East Liberty Street, a former munitions [...]
Posted in All about Fun, Arts & Culture, Cool Eateries, Day Tripping, Festivals, Holidays, Joys of Parenting, Kids' Programs, Places to Go on Dec 4th, 2011
On Saturday we visited the Toronto Christmas Market (December 3-18) in the Distillery District. Once forgotten, but rich with history, the Distillery is now a vibrant arts and culture spot that has revived the neighbourhood east of Parliament and south of Front Street. The Christmas Market was beautiful and enchanting – Santa’s Lane, a carousel [...]
Posted in All about Fun, Day Tripping, Exhibits, Holidays, Places to Go, Toys on Nov 22nd, 2011
On the weekend, we visited the Toronto Christmas Train Show and the Toy and Doll Collectors’ Show at the International Centre in Mississauga. The Train show featured 70,000 square feet of tracks, exhibits, and even clinics demonstrating how to build layouts and scenery. Vendors showcased toy trains (Thomas!), model engines (surprisingly quite expensive), paraphernalia (train [...]
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