Family Day Trips Around Toronto

Family Day Trips Around Toronto

I remember when my children were small and after a busy week at work when weekend arrived, it was time to take the kids for an outing, while all I wanted was stay home, sleep, relax and rest.  However, with two and half months of summer vacation for kids, it was tough to keep them home during the weekends.  So my and husband and I would look up the internet trying to find a family friendly get away for the day.  Our destinations had to meet a few important criterias.  We wanted something outdoors, not too far from the City as we did not want to sit behind the wheels hours driving to and fro, had to be  family friendly and also not too expensive, as we were still relatively new in Canada and trying to settle in, buy a house and all those things that comes with a North American dream.

So, I thought it be helpful to share my experience and knowledge of such family friendly spots not too far from the City of Toronto.  I am sure there are many families who could benefit from my blog.

If you are living in Toronto and are looking for ways to spend time with your family this summer, here is my first destination.  I love this place and I am sure you and your family will enjoy the Frenchman’s Bay located on the southwest shore in the City of Pickering. 

Facilities

• Free Parking
• Beautiful Beach
• Public Washrooms
• Picnic Tables
• Water Park
• Kids Play Park
• Volleyball Courts

Things to Pack for the Daytrip

• A picnic Basket
• Towels
• Bathing Suit
• Sunscreen
• Beach umbrella or camping tent
• Picnic chairs
• Portable Barbeque, if you want
• Some beach toys for kids
• Board Games, Ipod, E-Reader, Ipad, etc…
• Of course the camera to catch the memorable moments

Things to do in Frenchman’s Bay Fishing Sailing, Boating, Kayaking Swimming Reading & Relaxing Picnic Or do nothing, just read and relax Walking Restaurants around Frenchman’s Bay  There are several small eateries, ice cream places, food truck and restaurants right by the beach area.  If you prefer not to carry any food and eat out in one of these places, you can.  Although I think packing a picnic is my favorite idea.  But Frenchman’s Bay gives you some options and choices.

Here is a great website for those who love to fish. Lot of great information in this link http://torontofishing.net/frenchman-bay-fishing/

 

Walk around the marina and enjoy the scenes and sights around the area.

Hang out till the sun sets as this is one of the beautiful spots in Toronto to watch sun set.  You can see this spectacular event unfold as you sit by the lake and capture it all in your camera to share with family and friends for years to come.

A great memorable outing and all within 45 minutes dive from anywhere in the GTA (Toronto, Richmond Hill, Markham, and Scarborough).