by Renee Tratch | Dec 22, 2019 | Free, Fresh Air, Skating
The little rink that popped up this winter in front of Union Station is one of the newest places to lace up downtown Toronto. And it’s worth the whirl. Located literally in front of the main entrance of Union Station, the cozy outdoor rink offers free public skating...
by Renee Tratch | Feb 2, 2018 | Park & Playground
We’re all about playground play – even in winter. Riverdale Park East, the vast greenspace along Broadview Ave (between Gerrard Ave E. and Danforth Ave) unveiled Toronto’s newest skating rink and ice trail and a cozy lounge to get geared up and warm up. The new...
by Renee Tratch | Feb 17, 2017 | Annual, Art, Beach, Free, Fresh Air, Trails
Light it up – it’s the weekend! And there are tons of places in Toronto to explore with the family all weekend long. Best part? So many of the get-out-and-play activities are free. Our top picks for Family Day: Gaming with the family: Opening this weekend,...
by Renee Tratch | Jan 19, 2017 | Free, Fresh Air, Parenthood
Growing up, the rink was my second home. The cold, small-town arena was a meeting place for the community and where lifetime friendships were made. (If those dressing room walls could talk…) I spent almost every day skating or coaching – starting at 6 a.m. for my own...
by Renee Tratch | Jan 1, 2017 | Free, Fresh Air
Parenthood is better outside. Packing up and getting out of the house is one of my most challenging moments with kids in TOw. But once outside, the skies part even on the cloudiest day. The fresh air and the open space always clears my head. And best of all – it tires...
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