Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) invites families to Celebrate the Humber with a free and fun event for all ages, including interactive and educational stations about the history of the Humber River and how to protect it. Families can also participate in fishing demonstrations, art and crafts, outdoor games
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Warm weather is here and the Toronto swimming beaches are open for the Spring/Summer season! Did you know that our Lake Ontario beaches are regularly listed on The Swim Guide‘s Blue Flag Beach list for exceptional environmental standards? However, it’s still a good idea to check the beach water quality
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Whether you’ve got in-line rollerblades from the 90’s, quad skates from the 70’s (or even a brand new pair!), dust off those old wheels because roller skating is back! Rolling around at parks, roller rinks and special events is a popular recreational activity in summer, whether you’re a newbie or
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Summertime is fleeting in Toronto and, although the city has beautiful Lake Ontario beaches, the water is cold even during a heat wave. Instead, locals turn to the plentiful public neighbourhood pools run by the City of Toronto. There are over 50 of them spread all over the megacity —
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The idea of camping near such a large metropolis as Toronto might not seem like it’s a possibility, but it really is! Furthermore, you don’t have to drive all the way into the deep wilderness to escape for a weekend with the kids. So pitch a tent and camp out
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Canadian Stage’s Dream in High Park brings the bard back to Toronto with this year’s production of “Romeo and Juliet”, set in their outdoor amphitheatre. One of Canada’s largest and longest running outdoor professional theatre events, it has grown into a large-scale cultural event that runs throughout the summer while
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Toronto Botanical Garden presents “Bloom+Dance Circus in the Garden”, an immersive outdoor, high-flying dance, circus and garden experience, complete with storytelling and aerial tricks. Cheeky gnomes, nimble fairies, and silly frogs swing through the sky and dance above the hedges in secret performance locations throughout the garden. Note: The show
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Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) is calling all gnomes, elves, fairies, pixies, and sprites to visit The Enchanted Garden, where a touch of magic awaits you. Meet mystical creatures, participate in delightful activities, sing Siren Songs, hear enchanted stories, and create your own fairy-sized garden to take home along with enchanted
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When you look at a satellite map of Toronto, you’ll notice a good amount of green! Thanks to the ravine system, the Toronto Islands and astute city planning, there are gorgeous parks perfect for a family outing strewn all around town. We’ve rounded up our favourite spots, so lay back
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Join Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park Nature Centre in Stouffville for their Summertime Scavenger Search, a family treasure hunt like no other! go Go on a journey through the outdoors, explore the beautiful trails and search for hidden treasure using riddles and clues — bring your hiking shoes and a sense
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