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!

Sabai Sabai | Kid Friendly Restaurants

Around Toronto

Yashy

This cozy little spot is becoming a fast favourite of mine and I must admit that it has taken me a while to warm up

Pan Am Summer Activities

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Yashy

With the Pan Am Games in town there’s no shortage of entertainment to be found in the downtown area. While most of the activities can

Fashion Friday | Movie Date

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Yashy

This morning we took the kids to watch a preview of Shaun The Sheep Movie which hits theaters on August 5th. It was an ‘early’

City Kid Approved Sunday

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Yashy

With all the hustle and bustle happening in the city, which we love to embrace, yesterday was just one of those days that can be

Fashion Friday | Free Weekend Shenanigans

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Yashy

It’s a busy weekend in Toronto with the Pan Am frenzy that’s about to descend on us. Truth be told, we did at one point

Eating out with Baby | Bareburger Brunch

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Yashy

When Bareburger started showing signs of opening up in our neighbourhood I was curious. At the time all I knew was that they were a

Toronto Scavenger Hunt #eskaquest

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Yashy

Remember how we ran around the city with #eskaquest last summer? Well the ESKA team is back again and Little Monkey and I have been

Tips for Visiting Centreville, Toronto’s Amusement Park

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Yashy

Updated June 2018 Since having kids a visit to Centreville and the Toronto Islands marks the start of summer for us. I usually try to

Date Night | Cocina Economica

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Yashy

We stumbled upon Cocina Economica on one of those rare nights when we happened to enjoy an unplanned Date Night. My brother and his girlfriend were

Fashion Friday | Street Style

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Yashy

Last weekend I invited Little Monkey to join me on a beauty run to get threaded and below is the get up she wore for

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.