My family’s idea of fun is best described as eclectic. I like road races, getting lost in art galleries and taking in theatre and dance performances. Husband guy likes nice restaurants and wandering around hobby shows. Our daughters love everything […]
Activities
Morning magic
The weekend warriors can keep their laundry lists of elaborate plans. Our Dad’s Dispatch columnist prefers to ease into his days off I admire families that can leave their homes before 9 a.m. on the weekend. As I look out my […]
Learning outside the classroom
The Canadian Wildlife Federation’s WILD Outside program connects teens with the natural world As students prepare to head back into classrooms, teens with an interest in environmental issues may want to consider making room in their schedules for an outdoor […]
From the editor
My brother and I enjoyed wonderful summer holidays while growing up in southern Ontario. Toronto’s museums and galleries were our backyard. We attended art camps. Dad often took long weekends, and we’d rent cottages with friends and take our boat […]
Fifty years of fun: the Nepean Sportsplex
The Woodroffe Ave. facility plays host to athletes, artists and artisans, seniors, kids, and well, everyone When it first opened its doors in 1973, the Nepean Sportsplex was the largest recreation complex in Canada. Half a century later, much has […]
I’m with them
Membership in organizations and clubs often teach kids just as much as official school activities When we think about learning, we may think about classrooms. But just as much of the childhood learning experience happens outside those four […]
Snow day is no day to be bored
As a new parent, you probably rely on getting out with your baby to keep your sanity. This winter has been a double-whammy – both the pandemic and the snow have been keeping us indoors more than we’d like.\With a […]
Where in the world?
‘Orienteering is great for families with kids,’ local organizer says. Tracey Tong reports on the sport you need to check out in 2020 As Ottawa thaws into spring, many families will want to trade their indoor views for one […]
There’s something for everyone this March Break
City of Ottawa offers plenty of camp options Energetic, entertaining, educational and most of all, fun – if you’re searching for a March Break camp for your child, check out what the City of Ottawa has to offer. “We’ve […]
Slip and Slide
When it’s just too cold to play outside, head to the craft table to make some next-level slime – Alyssa Jagan shares from her new book Slime has changed my life. Ever since this ooey, gooey substance came into […]