Arrrghhhh Mateys!!!! Are you ready to set sail on the Island Rogue and search for sunken treasure this Summer? Then you'll want to head to Toronto Island and join the Pirate Life crew!! Pirate Life Attraction Our family made the trip to Toronto Island last weekend, it was a gorgeous day to be on the Island and we made our first stop at the Pirate Life tent. The boys were a wee bit hesitant seeing all these scurvy pirates about, but the crew was fantastic and set about giving us each our … [Read more...]
It’s a Pirate’s Life for Me! Join the Pirate Life crew on Centre Island this summer!
Country Pride at the Pan Am Games
When I was 18, I took my first over seas trip to Australia. It wasn't just any holiday though, it was an exchange program with students from all of the world and I was soooo incredibly proud to be representing our True North Strong & Free!! I remember carefully packing my red and white Canadian t-shirt for the trip, excited at the opportunity to show off my country as much as possible. I ended up wearing it so much that you can spot it in almost all of my post trip photos, that shirt got a … [Read more...]
Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament at Toronto Castle {Giveaway}
A trip to Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament is like a step back into time, another era, where valiant knights fight for chivalry and kings and princesses reign proud. Toronto Castle has a magical feel and right from the large looming wooden doors of the front entrance, you literally feel like you've left the modern world behind. First things first, you need to know who you will be cheering for! Each guest is given seating arrangements in a coloured section of the arena and that is the … [Read more...]
The Grand Hotel Toronto: Come for the Room, Stay for the View!
Our stay at the Grand Hotel Toronto was complimentary, regardless, all opinions expressed in this review belong to Mom vs the Boys and not influenced in anyway. The Grand Hotel Toronto This Summer I whisked the family away on a big city adventure in downtown Toronto. Traveling into the city is always an adventure for the kids and they try to be the first to find the CN Tower. On this weekend getaway, we spent an afternoon at the Ontario Science Centre and took … [Read more...]
Science Rocks and Lemurs Leap at the Ontario Science Centre
Get ready to rock at the Ontario Science Centre! This Summer kids and adults alike are rocking out at the new Science of Rock 'N' Roll exhibit on level 6 of the Ontario Science Centre! Have you ever wondered about the science behind rock 'n' roll? How has technology shaped this multi-billion dollar industry? How can performers bring hundreds of thousands of screaming fans to their feet? What physiological effects does rock have on the listener?The Science of Rock 'N' Roll is an … [Read more...]
Erth’s DINOSAUR ZOO Live on Stage at the Panasonic Theatre
The Dinosaurs are taking over Toronto!!! Like most boys, my guys love dinosaurs! Imagine their surprise when we brought them to see Dinosaur Zoo Live this past weekend where their favourite dinosaurs came to life right before their very eyes!! Erth - one of Australia’s best-loved and most innovative theatre companies - take kids aged 4-400 on an extraordinary prehistoric journey with an incredible cast of Dinosaurs that inhabited our world millions of years ago. Children can get up … [Read more...]