How To Explore Canada’s Diverse Culinary Background While Travelling

Canada has a diverse culinary background. It doesn't matter which province we visit, there are lots of amazing food to explore! When travelling, my family and I never worry about packing food, as we can easily find food from any cuisine we prefer. And there are plenty of options to choose from. 

Books from Canadian Authors

Books make wonderful holiday gifts for anyone, any age! The recently published Nosy Parker by Lesley Crewe makes a wonderful novel for young adults and adults. The following two picture books by Canadian authors - Beautiful You, Beautiful Me and Revenge of the Raccoons, would make meaningful gifts to give young children.

How Important is French When Travelling To Canada

Although French is one of the official languages in Canada, most recent statistics suggest that 22.8% of the population speak French as their first language, while many others speak it as their second one. If you are planning to travel to Canada, you may wonder if you need to get your French phrasebook out, or if you can get by with just English.

Add These Canadian Theme Parks To Your Upcoming Travel Plans

We can't wait for the warm season when fun theme parks start opening for rides. If thrilling rides are on your bucket list then this article will help you plan which Canadian theme parks you should check out and add to your list.

Few Things To Look For When Looking For A Hotel

When planning a getaway as a couple, choosing the right accommodation is vital. If you decide to choose a hotel, there are a few things to look out for and consider in order to have a good time.

Books that unravel the mysteries of the universe, oceans, and museums

Unravelling the mysteries of the universe has been a human fascination since the beginning of time. From recording observations of stars, planets, and celestial sights to space travel, and even ideas of living in Mars has crossed the human mind. This book is a beautiful way for us to learn about the things we've wondered by understanding the science behind the mysteries. 

Ontario Parks we explored this summer

We enjoy spending most of our time outdoors in the summer, visiting different Ontario Parks during our road trips have become a tradition. Having an annual park pass helps to stop by at different parks! Here are a few of the Ontario Parks we explored this summer in the Kawartha, Ottawa Valley, and Sudbury regions: Bon Echo, Petroglyphs, Silent Lake, Frontenac, Windy Lake, French River, and Samuel de Champlain provincial parks.  

Win Tickets to Cirque du Soleil Corteo

We loved watching Cirque du Soleil Volta last year when it came to Toronto. The experience of watching the skillful acrobatic performances, dances, movements, music, and narrative was something that made it a memorable experience. We are excited that this year Cirque du Soleil will be performing their show Corteo in Toronto at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena (formerly the Air Canada Centre) from December 12 - 16, 2018 for a limited run of eight performances.

Exploring the heritage of Stratford and Perth County

We spent a few days towards the end of our summer vacation exploring the heritage, trails, theatre, and outdoor activities in Stratford and Perth County. While enjoying the activities in this area, we stayed at Forest Motel and Woodland Retreat located in Stratford. It is a family friendly woodland retreat close to all the amenities, a few minutes from the Stratford Festival Theatre. 

Find Your Perfect Match Facial Cleanser Giveaway

I first heard about Cetaphil cleanser and cream from my doctor, as a good preventive product to use on acne prone skin. Since I have been using the Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser I found that it makes a difference to my facial skin.

Exclusive Collection of Matt and Nat Handbags at Indigo

Two proudly Canadian companies, Indigo and Matt and Nat have partnered to create an exclusive collection of sustainable, eco-friendly, vegan leather bags, available at Indigo stores and online at indigo.ca only for a limited time until supplies last.

Learning from Eyewitness Books

We love DK Eyewitness books, as they are a wealth of knowledge. This series of books are good educational resources. It comes in handy when doing homework, research projects, improving reading of reluctant readers and English as a Second Language students. Importantly these books satisfy the minds of curious children, as it answers their questions.

Register and Join the Hudson's Bay Hosted Event in Toronto

There will be a fun event hosted by Hudson's Bay this May. If you are in Toronto you can register to attend it for free by registering here.  

Enjoy Oatbox for Breakfast or Snack

We like having Oatbox cereal for breakfast, as it is delicious and flavourful without being too sweet. This granola type cereal is made using natural and healthy ingredients. Oatbox, a Montreal based company started making this breakfast cereal inspired by entrepreneurs, foodies, artists, early birds, and busy people.

Children's Coccoli Clothing

I love the children clothing that is available at Coccoli. Coccoli is a high-quality clothing brand for children 0 to 10 years old. This 20 year old Montreal based company led by mother and son duo of Marian and Francois Vachon is widely recognized for making clothing for newborns that is comfortable.

Important Books for the New School Year from DK

Having good reference books at home and in the classroom for school age children and beyond is important. In DK's Back to School Boutique you will find useful books that will be handy for our children to refer to either to grow their curiosity or to use for research. 

Be #BacktoSchool Ready

Some products and companies to keep in mind during Back to School Season.

Keep yourself and family organized with the 2015/2016 Day Ja View Calendar. I enjoyed using this calendar last year. Day Ja View, August to July wall calendars starts on Monday and ends on Sunday. I like this unique calendar because it comes with stickers that we can place on the removable plastic protective sheet, and avoid re-writing recurring activities.

Our Experience at the Espace Pour La Vie Montreal

During our stay in Montreal, we visited the Space for Life. We took the train from the hotel to this space, which was convenient than looking for parking and finding the location. I like that all the four attractions are close by, which makes it convenient to visit the attraction at the same time; especially because we went for a short visit. 

Montreal Science Centre

The family friendly Montreal Science Centre is a fun place to explore. We got a chance to see the Cave of Lascaux exhibit during our visit, as well as explore other fun features of the Science Centre in Montreal.

Pointe-à-Callière Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History

There are so many places to see within downtown Montreal, and I am glad we went to check out the Pointe-à-Callière Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History that had the temporary exhibit of the epic journey of Marco Polo, as well as many fun permanent exhibits. It was fun for us to learn and see how the archaeologist go deep underground.