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LEGOLand Discovery Centre Toronto
Looking for some LEGO themed fun on your next visit to the GTA? Check out all the fun happening at LEGOLand Discovery Centre Toronto! At my house, “LEGO adventure” means trying not to mortally wound myself stepping on those sneaky little blocks in the toy room. At LEGOLand Discovery Centre Toronto,
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Mother’s Day Spa Retreat – Two Daughters, Two Spas, One Happy Mom
By Anne Bokma When my oldest daughter was in Grade 7 and screamed “I hate you!” because I was nagging her to clean her room, an older friend of mine, who had grown daughters, reassured me: “Don’t worry,” she told me. “She’ll like you again when she’s in Grade 12.”
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Canadian Railroad Trilogy: Halifax to Toronto and Montreal by Train
The Journey Backpacking and living in Europe in our early twenties created a passion for the trains that has never dulled. The train is romantic, nostalgic and magical. It’s an experience that adventurous spirits can’t resist. Halifax to Toronto takes about 26 hours via train, and the journey from Toronto
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Toronto’s Top Family Attractions in 2017
Canada is celebrating its 150th birthday this year and many Canadians are pledging to explore more of their home country. Toronto is Canada’s largest city and it is planning some fantastic events throughout 2017! If you are planning a trip to Toronto, here are some ideas to make your vacation
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas in Toronto
Traveling to Toronto for the holiday season? Enjoy a touch of old world charm with your Christmas shopping this year. Toronto is full of unique European-inspired Christmas markets and festive fun. Merry Christmas, Toronto! Join Tinkerbell on a magical journey The perfect gift for the little princesses in your life.
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See the World Without Leaving Canada
Would you believe that you can experience world travel and visit many amazing cities without leaving Canada? From coast to coast the landscape in our amazing homeland changes endlessly, various cultures show their pride, and adventures are easy to find. Parallels can be drawn between regions across our country to amazing sites
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Sail-In Cinema | A Free Movie Event for Both Sailors and Land Lovers
If you are in the Toronto area this summer you may want to check out their annual Sail-in Cinema movie festival being held in August (Aug 17-19, 2017) at Sugar Beach. While Sail-In Cinema is a free event, there is limited seating on the landside and entry is subject to
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Toronto is the perfect big city mother daughter getaway!
My best mother-daughter moment in Toronto–and there were many– came unexpectedly at twilight inside the CN Tower. “The world is a beautiful place,” my nearly nine-year-old daughter murmured happily to herself as she pressed closer to the window on the outdoor terrace observation deck to gaze out over the lights
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Towering Above: Four Must-Visit Towers in Canada!
Built to commemorate Olympics, World Fairs, to drive tourism or display a city or business’s astonishing skill in architecture and engineering, there are dozens of towers around the world. Canada has four towers across the country, appearing in the background of many a tourist photo, or as the perfect vantage
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Ending summer with a bang at Canada’s Wonderland
Growing up in Northern Ontario, summer was never complete without a trip to Canada’s Wonderland so I’m thrilled that I can now share this tradition with my children! Planet Snoopy is our first stop, after popping into the height-check station to get the kids suited up in their ride bracelets.
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