The Durham Region offers a range of attractions that will keep everyone entertained this summer. One such attraction is Jungle Cat World. Located just 45 minutes east of Toronto in Orono, Ontario, Jungle Cat World, originally named “Orono Exotic Cat World,” is a wildlife park set on 15 acres that was established in 1983 by […]
San Diego: A Laid-Back Alternative to Vegas for The Perfect Girls Getaway
Are you due for a girls getaway, but aren’t sure where you should go? If you love the idea of live shows, nightclubs, fun bars, a killer dance scene, and some gambling, you might be looking for a location with the best nightlife. While the obvious go-to would be Las Vegas, if you’re not really […]
Promise Land Farm
One of my daughter’s favorite places to visit in Ontario is Promise Land Family Fun Farm. In fact Promise Land Farm is on my daughter’s bucket list of places to visit this upcoming spring/ summer season. Lucky for us, it is a 10 min drive from our house. Don and Cheryl Dowswell, owners of Promise […]
Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo
As any parent of young children knows, you are always on the lookout for something to do with your children on the weekend. Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo was recently in my hometown putting on one of their presentations. While we did not get a chance to attend this year we did attend last year. Little […]
Cricklewood Farm Corn Maze
Summer is winding down. While fall does not “officially” begin until Friday, September 22nd, fall activities in Ontario are already on my radar. Fall is my favorite time of year. It’s the time for apple picking, fall fairs, hot apple cider and of course a corn maze is a must-do on the fall activity bucket […]
Promise Land Family Fun Farm- Belleville
Owned and operated by Don and Cheryl Dowswell, Promise Land Family Fun Farm provides visitors the opportunity to get up close and personal with farm animals. Located at 640 Hamilton Road in Belleville, Ontario the fully wheelchair accessible family petting farm offers a highly interactive, hands-on experience for not only children, but adults as well. […]
Protecting Valuables While You Travel
Family vacations are a great experience. You can spend some much-needed family time with your loved ones, visit exciting new places, and learn amazing new things with your kids. Sadly the whole trip can be ruined if some of what you pack gets damaged, lost, or stolen while you’re on the road. Think about these […]
Playtrium Your Destination for Fun
Taking the kids on vacation this year? You don’t have to cross the continent to find great travel adventures; sometimes the best ones are right in your own back yard! Kingston, Ontario is a well-known destination for summer travel. The limestone city is home to many wonderful sites, and events, making it a very active […]
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada- Summer Family Fun
Fun things to do in Toronto with Kids Summer is winding down to an end, but no worries, there is still time to make the most of your dwindling vacation time. I recently visited two Toronto attractions with my two year old daughter and husband. We stayed at Cambridge Suites, which is conveniently located downtown […]
Promise Land Petting Farm
Located in Belleville, Ontario and hour and 56 min drive from Toronto, Promise Land Farm is a family business owned and operated by Don and Cheryl Dowswell. The petting farm is home to a mixed bunch of animals ranging from miniature horses, goats, chickens, llamas, peacocks, and bunnies. Shawn and I headed out to Promise Land […]