Although the kids are still in school and warm sweaters are still in the back of our minds – for many Canadians, May is the unofficial start of summer and Victoria Day is the first long weekend in a set of many that the summer months bring.
Often, the May long weekend is left for tedious household tasks. This year instead of prepping the gardens, opening up the cottage or doing your annual spring cleaning, try doing something new and start the summer off right! Have your kids turn off the T.V., shut off your computer and head outside to enjoy your natural surroundings.
Readers Digest has put together an amazing list of the best hiking in Canada. While many of these trails are better suited to adults, Canada is also home to some amazing family friendly hiking spots. The Gold Creek Falls trail in Vancouver, B.C. or Webster Falls trail in Hamilton, Ont., are both great examples of outdoor trails that you can tackle with your kids. Be sure to pack a lot of snacks, bottles of water and sunscreen to keep everyone happy and energized throughout the day. Also, don’t forget the bug spray!
If you are not comfortable with the winding car rides that often occur when escaping the city, I suggest throwing some Gravol™ in your bag. Gravol™ Ginger Liquid Gels are easy to swallow, non-drowsy and will help prevent any motion sickness on long car rides – ensuring you are ready to explore! My oldest son often starts feeling sick on the way to visit family at their cottage, those back roads are curvy!
Don’t be put off by the aches and pains that may accompany you after your hike. It is only natural to be a bit sore after hibernating all winter. Try Rub A535™ Extra Strength to ease those aches and pains.
The unofficial start of summer and family hikes also mean short season is upon us, which can be a bit daunting after bundling up in heavy sweaters and thick pants for six months. Try using Nair™ Wax READY-STRIPS before you put on that first pair of shorts. These ready to use strips are simple and convenient, just place and peel! Most importantly they will leave your legs looking smooth and summer ready!
What are you and your family planning on doing for the May long weekend?
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We are looking forward to spending the weekend getting the yard in order and gardens planted!
We were going to go to my inlaws house in Collingwood for the weekend but know we have to stay at home because we are getting sod laid down on the Friday (totally forgot about the long weekend) and need to be home to make sure its getting watered. But we will still break for some much needed family time, at the park, go to a family friendly patio and lots of neighborhood walks
We’re going to spend some time in the sun and hopefully plant the garden!
We are looking forward to spending the weekend at the cabin doing some Fishing and getting the yard ready for planting
I’m not planning on doing anything special, I’ll hopefully be relaxing on my patio with a coffee and enjoying the warmth.
At 4C there’s not much chance of enjoying sunshine nor warmth on my patio but I’ve still been out there and had my coffee, just in my winter jacket 🙁
lol that is dedication!
We’re setting up the pool. Having friends over and have a BBQ.
We are going to were my daughter is camping for on the Saturday for a pig roast.
Hard to believe that it is the May long weekend all ready, Spring is going by fast! We are spending it camping!
We actually went camping Mothers Day weekend as its been so warm in our part of BC lately. I think staying home and doing some outdoor chores will occur for the long weekend.
We’ll be headed downtown to watch the Victoria Day Parade! It was a constant in my life, my daughters’ lives and now my grandkidlets’ lives!
I guess I am going to be spending my long weekend resting and babysitting, as long as it’s nice out it’s going to be a great weekend to get out!!
We love watching the fireworks at Ashbridges Bay on Victoria Day. It’s a tradition. My boys LOVE it!
I used Nair and Gravol just in the past few days. I will probably need the A535 after the Long Weekend, I’m sure!
Our daughter is heading to Girl Guide Camp for the 3 nights and we are having a family lobster party 🙂
We love getting out to watch the fireworks and will do that again this year!
We are looking forward to working in the garden and then going for a long hike!
OMG its gone already,hope you all had a great weekend
Last day of the May Long Weekend… *sigh* We were able to do some outdoorsy things, but the weather wasn’t too cooperative. It actually snowed here yesterday.
oh my gosh, west coast? I saw some pics of snow out there. That’s so disappointing!
No, Calgary. We always get at least one bout of snow during the May Long Weekend.
May signals the start of bbq bacon season
I feel a bit like I need a vacation from the day off! Lots of running around and I just need a rest lol
We went to my mothers cottage for the weekend
We never got out to do anything we are getting mist and rain everyday ! Cold and damp is hard on these old bones.