Riding the Ferry might have been the best part of our trip to Centre Island. So much excitement for my girls, this being their first ferry trip. And such a fantastic view of the Toronto Skyline! … [Read more...]
An Autumn Visit to Canada’s Wonderland & Halloween Fun with the Kids at Camp Spooky
Last weekend we visited Canada's Wonderland. I've never been in the fall before, and I was excited to check out the Camp Spooky kids Halloween themed event. Each Saturday and Sunday in October the "Planet Snoopy" kids area in Canada's Wonderland is transformed into Camp Spooky. My seven year old was half excited, half anxious. Would there be scary things and spooky guys there? … [Read more...]
Our Family Stay at the Eaton Chelsea in Toronto
My husband and I first visited the (then Delta) Chelsea during our honeymoon. Since then we've stayed there many times over the years, but this was our first time staying with kids in tow. The Eaton Chelsea's tagline is Toronto's Family Fun Headquarters and it's spot on. It is one of the most family friendly places I have ever set foot in. For the moment we walked in the door … [Read more...]
Not to be missed: Toronto Foodie Tour of Leslieville with @CulinaryAdvCo #FpF
Last May I attended the North American Travel Bloggers Conference in Toronto. The day prior to the actual conference I got to take part in an unforgettable afternoon, a Foodie Tour of Leslieville with Chef Scott from the Culinary Adventure Co. About ten minutes into our tour my digital camera stopped working, and I spent much of the rest of the afternoon shaking, poking and … [Read more...]
Steven and Chris, Live in Toronto
One of the highlights of my recent trip to Toronto was attending a live taping of Steven and Chris.... … [Read more...]
The Tallest Building in Toronto…
Back at the end of May when I went to Toronto for TBEX (Travel Bloggers Conference), I had the chance to enjoy a culinary walking tour of Leslieville. According to our tour guide, once upon a time this was the tallest building in Toronto (yes, it's now a strip club). … [Read more...]
A True Canadian Delicacy ~ The Butter Tart! {Wordless/Wordy Wednesday w/linky} #TGCBB
In honour of The Great Canadian Blog Bash, which ends tomorrow, I present you with a true Canadian delicacy, the butter tart..... I can't see a butter tart without thinking of my American sister-in-law. Butter tarts top her Must Eat While in Canada food list. Really until she started making such a fuss over them I had no clue butter tarts were a distinctively Canadian … [Read more...]
Our Stay at The Grand Hotel & Suites Toronto {Detailed Hotel Review}
I walked into our room at The Grand Hotel & Suites Toronto and I was immediately impressed by the spacious suite we had been provided with. Actually to call it a room would be to do the space a disservice, it was more like a loft apartment. Walking in the door I couldn't help but notice the floor to ceiling windows on the far wall. And that ceiling, it was quite a ways up, … [Read more...]
R is for… Road Trip!
R is for Road Trip! And a really royal rooftop view (from the rooftop terrace at The Grand Hotel & Suites in Toronto). Rogues, Royals, Revolutions, & Remembrances, You've got an "R" post to share, right? link up with ABC Friday! … [Read more...]
Check Out Where I’m Spending the Next Three Nights!
When hubby gets home from work today we are leaving for Toronto. I am one lucky duck, to have a mom that is willing to come watch the kids while we sneak out of town to celebrate our wedding anniversary. I have got to admit, I am excited at the prospect of three nights out of town and the idea of a little one on one time with my husband. But you know what I am really, really, … [Read more...]
You’ve got Four Days left to take advantage of this awesome Toronto Travel Deal…
Like me, have you realized that a staycation at home isn't all it's cracked up to be? Looking for a last minute March Break getaway? The Grand Hotel in Toronto is running an awesome promotion for a family getaway (available through March 17th). Their March Break ROM Package includes full breakfast buffet, overnight stay in a 350 sq ft Grand Deluxe room with … [Read more...]
Our Stay at the Delta Chelsea in Downtown Toronto
I want to tell you guys about the awesome stay we had at the Delta Chelsea in Downtown Toronto. Rather then heading straight home on the train after the P&G Mom event, my husband drove into Toronto to meet me and we stayed on for a couples getaway at the Delta Chelsea. We try to find a way to do this a few times a year, just enjoy time together as a couple and rest, relax … [Read more...]
So I went to this Procter & Gamble event in Toronto…
As I mentioned previously, I was honoured to be chosen as one of forty-some bloggers from across Canada to be a P&G Mom. The kick off for their newly launching blogger program was a day long event in Toronto at the new Four Seasons in Yorkville. First, I have to tell you... Do you know what my favourite part of any trip to Toronto is? The train ride there on VIA Rail. … [Read more...]
The things that you’ll see on Yonge Street…
Staying at the Delta Chelsea. Wandering down Yonge Street in the evening. Happened upon live opera in the square. Actors on stilts, so lovely and strange. Got a Wordless (or not so) Wednesday post to share? Link it up here! (co-hosted over at Mom vs. The Boys) … [Read more...]