Make beautiful portraits from natural materials collected in rain or shine! Sand Art Next time your family spends the day at the beach, bring home a bucket of sand. Let it dry slightly and then distribute the sand into several glass or metal bowls. Next, add a food colouring to each bowl (a different...

Turn your outdoor adventures into artistic expressions with these great nature crafts! Nature Prints When you and your child are in the great outdoors, take along a bag to collect some natural artifacts, such as pine cones and needles, leaves, feathers, rocks, grasses, etc. (make sure you don't pick...

These birdfeeder projects will help you and your child to create inviting buffets for your feathery friends. Pine Cone Feeders Materials: Pine cones String Peanut butter Bird seed Wax paper On your next hike, have your child collect a few large open pine cones. When you get home, tie pieces of heavy...

One of the more pleasurable experiences a child can have is going to his or her first movie. Some things to keep in mind before your excursion: Choose a film that is appropriate. Most provinces have different rating systems and it is important to not only consult what the film is rated but to also read...

Excursions out to the mall can be very fun for a little one. From the perspective of someone who is still new to the planet, it can probably feel the same as an exhibition. But just like going to an exhibition, one should always be aware of your surroundings when taking your little one to the mall. Some...

Below are some outings that may help you enjoy rainy days together. The People in Your Neighbourhood Next rainy day, plan to meet all the people in your neigbourhood. Spend the day visiting the local fire and police stations, the post office, dry cleaners, mechanic, etc. Along the way take pictures....

Summer may be easing into fall, but that doesn't mean there aren't still some amazing festivals and fairs just waiting to be experienced. Canada is home to a wide variety of fall events, one (or all!) of which is bound to entertain and amuse even the fussiest of preschoolers! Annual Children's...

Don't let your family hibernate this winter! Avoid cabin fever and celebrate winter by taking part in some of the incredible events happening across the Great White North. Le Festival du Voyageur Winnipeg, MB This ten-day celebration in February is Western Canada' largest winter festival. Reflecting...

Whether traveling for the summer or just spending a week or two together, Canada's offering of festivals, fairs and events is nearly endless. Below is a list of events to spark your imagination as you plan your family's holiday. Just for Laughs Comedy Festival Montreal, QC Not just for adults...

Whether you are planning a specific road trip or weekend excursions with your family, the following list may help you decide on your spring getaway locations. Ottawa Tulip Festival Ottawa, ON and Gatineau, QC Every May, millions of tulips come into bloom across the nation's capital region, making...