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!

Harbourfront pop up with Common Goods and Blue Goose

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Yashy

The Little Monkey and I were recently invited to attend an afternoon of play and foodie delights at the summer pop up shop, Common Goods

Pizzeria Liberetto | Kid Friendly Restaurants

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Yashy

I know what you’re thinking … Pizza? REAAALLLY? Well you want to check out Pizzeria Liberetto’s Danforth location next time you’re looking to eat out

Fashion Friday | Fancy Workout Footwear and Reebok ATV19 Giveaway

Baby

Yashy

It’s my birthday tomorrow and there’s another giveaway here for the PreSchool and Grade Schoolers in your life! The Little Monkey and I were invited

An evening of cocktails and nibbles with friends

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Yashy

August is my birthday month and I try my best to drag the celebrations to ensure I include the friends I’ve gathered from all walks

Maternity Fashion with Stork & Babe

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Yashy

I was recently invited to a media preview of the upcoming Stork & Babe line from Thyme Maternity and given that my wardrobe has been

Centreville Amusement Park with a Toddler

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Yashy

My love affair with the Toronto Islands started the summer of 2011 when I was pregnant and the following year I took the baby for

Mill St. Beer Hall | Kid Friendly Restaurants

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Yashy

Beer Hall and baby don’t usually go together but our recent visit to the Mill Street Beer Hall proved them to be quite baby friendly!

Our day at the CNE – Let’s go to the EX with a toddler! Giveaway!

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Yashy

The arrival of the EX is a sign of summer coming to an end to most Torontonians but for us it’s always been about food

Riverdale Farm with Baby

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Yashy

For today’s Travel Thursday feature we’re going to be a tourist in our own city and travel locally with the toddler. Riverdale Farm is in

Eating out with baby – Wesldoge Saloon

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Yashy

A swanky throwback Saloon that prides itself on craft cocktails and fancy nibbles isn’t a spot you’d think of taking a baby to. Or your

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.