Here are some of the best-loved and most recommended stroller-friendly trails in Burlington, Oakville and Hamilton. We asked our followers with wee ones where they love to walk with their wagons and wheels.
Fishing in the Hamilton and Burlington area is such a unique way to spend the day in nature. It’s a great family activity for kids and adults of all ages. Wondering where you can fish in and around Burlington and Hamilton? Turns out there are quite a few options for you to choose from, so …
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Add a day at Milton Community Sports Park to your summer calendar if you’re looking for a park that has a playground, zipline, basketball courts, beach volleyball courts, a skate park and more! where is milton community sports park? Located at Derry Road and Hwy 25, this mega sports complex is easily accessible by car …
Summer is the prime time for skateboarding, scootering and BMX biking, and these Hamilton area skateparks provide the perfect location for kids (and adults!) to perfect their next trick! Waterdown SkatePark We see skaters of all ages at the Waterdown Memorial Park Skatepark. The paint job is impressive – maybe the best decorated of all …
Dinos and Friends is a socially distanced, fully contactless, drive-thru located at Limeridge Mall in Hamilton happening June 19 – July 4.
Oakville is home to five skate parks, spread throughout the town. They vary in size and style, but all pack a punch of fun and exercise for kids on wheels. Shell park Located at 3307 Lakeshore Road West By far our favourite Oakville skate park, Shell Park is one of the biggest around. It’s frequented …
Burlington Public Library is offering a variety of ways to make good use of your library card. Here’s a look at what you can do from home.
Have you ever been on a Story Walk in Burlington yet? It’s a great way to get kids excited for reading, while also getting some fresh air and sunshine! Also, be sure to check out some of our self-guided field trip ideas. What is a StoryWalk®? A storywalk is created by taking a picture book …
Have you been to Shell Park? It truly has something for everyone, no matter their age! Your family – from babies to retirees will find something that keeps them coming back. where is shell park? Shell Park is a large park, playground and garden pace in Oakville. It’s located on Lakeshore Ave., just east of …
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We’ve discovered so many great ways to kept us all entertained all through the various levels of lockdown and social distancing and we are so happy to introduce you to Letters From Afar. Letters From Afar is a mail subscription sent via USPS. You can subscribe to receive a letter every month from the explorer, …
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Kids are born loving and kind, and parents like us need to help them nurture and grow their compassion. That sounds like a big job but it’s actually super simple! An act of kindness elicits gratitude—and gratitude is good for you. According to all sorts of social science research, gratitude is associated with increased happiness, well-being, better …
Hiking with kids in Hamilton and Halton is a perfect way to soak up some vitamin D and enjoy the calmness (and social distancing) that nature brings. Any excuse to get outdoors is a great excuse! My kids were long over the mundane neighbourhood walks a few weeks into the provincial stay-at-home orders, so once nature …
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March Break Bingo is the perfect way to spend your week away from school! 25 ways to make lockdown spring break great! We can all agree that a lockdown is not how we want to be spending March Break, but here we are. And when life gives you lemons, add it to your homemade iced …
A visit to The Hamilton Aviary is a great way to feel tropical while supporting this wonderful, volunteer-run bird sanctuary in Dundas, Ontario.
We’ve put together a huge guide of all of the sports, music, theatre, dance, art, STEM and other lessons and classes available in the greater Hamilton and Burlington areas. Take a look at this list and sign your kid up for something new this year!
Cross-Country skiing in the Burlington and Hamilton areas is a great way to get outside and be active, all while maintaining a safe physical distance. Here’s where you can cross-country ski near you.
Spread some love and kindness by making and sending Valentines for Veterans in Canada’s Armed Forces.
Raise your hand if you’re stuck at home and bored…me too! Let’s play some winter Bingo! to pass the time, shall we?
This past year has been one for the history books, so why not help your kids remember it with their own COVID-19 Printable Time Capsule? We’ve gathered some great printable options and curated them below. There is even an option for adults!
Since in inception in 2014, Active Parents has aimed to serve parents in the Halton and Hamilton communities with tools and tips to make parenting easier. Every so often we like to check in and see what you need and how we can better deliver exactly what you’re looking for.
Virtual school means virtual recess – but instead of having a big schoolyard to play in with their friends, our kids need to get some fresh air on their own. Here are some ideas on how to make virtual recess better.
We asked our toddler experts – parents – how to keep a toddler entertained at home during the lockdown. Here’s what they said.
Looking for a new read? Check out our coverage on #BurlOn’s Little Free Libraries, and swap out an old favourite, for a new summer read!
Take the kids on a stroll or drive through a Burlington neighbourhood overflowing with holiday charm and whimsy. Welcome to Frosty’s Village! Welcome to frosty’s village Just off of Maple Avenue in Burlington, there is a magical place where Christmas comes to life in the form of “Frosty’s Village”. Frosty’s Village is an incredible display …
Write a letter to a senior living away from their family during the lockdown and brighten their day with your kindness.
Updated December 24, 2020 Updated info on ice skating in Burlington, Hamilton and Oakville. This winter you will find us rink-side tying up our skates and zooming around the outdoor skating rinks. Here is where all of the outdoor ice skating rinks are so you can join us! While Public Health is continuing to encourage …
A timeless family tradition is taking a scenic drive to check out the Christmas lights. And this GPS-friendly map of Christmas lights in Hamilton, Burlington and surrounding cities will knock your stockings off! sponsored by fielding dental healthcare Confident and Healthy Smiles are our specialty. From Newborns to Seniors, we are a Dental Home for …
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