Around Toronto

We call the vibrant city of Toronto home and know there’s no shortage of fun things to do with kids around Toronto. Whether you’re looking for Kid Friendly Toronto Restaurants or ideas for Toronto Date Nights, we have plenty of suggestions. From popular Toronto attractions to off the beaten path experiences around Toronto, we love Exploring Places in the city with kids in tow (and without).

If you’re looking to spend a weekend in Toronto as a family, it can be overwhelming to figure out the best Toronto hotel with a pool and the best spots to enjoy some craft beer with a baby. Luckily for you, we have all the answers you may be looking for. So don’t be shy, feel free to explore our suggestions. Whether you’re looking for Dining or Theatre options, there’s something for everyone visiting Toronto!

Even during the pandemic there are safe ways to explore Toronto and stay entertained! Nudge Yashy on Instagram if you have more questions!

How to Justify an Extended Family Trip

148 Day Trip

Chris

Regular readers of this site will know that our family plans to embark on a months long journey to Europe. For how many months is

Adega | Kid Friendly Restaurants

Around Toronto

Chris

Living in a big city, I think it’s a bad idea to have a favourite restaurant. While I am often asked about my favourite restaurant,

Rethink Breast Cancer #BoobyBallMini

Around Toronto

Yashy

We never thought we’d still be in Toronto in mid March and as you can imagine, we’ve been very antsy with no travels to keep

Shopping at the Drake General Store

Around Toronto

Yashy

Most of us who have lived in Toronto will be quick to tell you that a visit to the Drake Hotel should be on your

Wizard World Fun | Giveaway

Around Toronto

Yashy

Wizard World Indoor Family Fun Park is back!!!! We’ve visited Wizard World numerous times over the last few years and the kids are absolutely thrilled

Lambretta Pizzeria & Wine Bar | Kid Friendly Restaurants

Around Toronto

Chris

I think we have finally succeeded in making our kids love local restaurants. When we try out a new place, the kids are generally well

Aga Khan Museum With Kids

Around Toronto

Yashy

Toronto’s Aga Khan Museum opened in September 2014 and it took us over two years to get there! I kept seeing amazing pictures of the

Barsa Taberna | Date Night

Around Toronto

Chris

While Yashy and I are not shy about taking the kids to a nice restaurant, on many occasions, we are eager to have a night

The Top Five Reasons to Raise Kids in a Condo

Around Toronto

Chris

As we complete the final preparations for a 6 month sabbatical from Toronto, I am realizing that there is a small chance that we may

Skin + Bones | Kid Friendly Restaurants

Around Toronto

Chris

Weekend brunches are pretty great. Whether you are a student in need of a hearty meal after a late night, a parent looking to take the

Yashy

Born in Sri Lanka raised in Dubai, Bahrain, Pakistan, U.S, Australia and England, I now find myself settled in Toronto. Passions include wine, dining out, cooking, cocktailing, travelling, hunting for random fun events in the city and now… exploring all things family related. With two kids under the age of 12 we continue to explore everything that fascinates us! Our goal is to encourage young families to maintain the pre baby life, post kids. Having dined out and traveled to over 200 cities in over 20 countries since the first baby was born in 2011, we encourage you to travel and enjoy the culinary offerings in your own city!

Chris

When Yashy launched Baby and Life (now known at Parenting to Go) while on Mat Leave in 2011, I never envisioned being able to maintain such an audacious, at times hectic, life outside of our Downtown Toronto haven. As Yashy and I have continued to explore new activities and culinary experiences inside and outside of Toronto, I knew I needed to begin telling our stories from the Dad’s perspective. Our hope is that you will find this site to be both informative and inspirational, and if you have kids, or plan to, and are concerned that life as you know it ends at parenthood, we are here to tell you why that simply isn’t true.