Monthly Archives: December 2009

Kitchener Waterloo Family Activities

Thanks to a couple of industrious ladies, Lisa and Diane, otherwise known around the Waterloo region as those2girls, families here don’t have to worry about what to do with their kids anymore. Those2girls manage a facebook group that sends updates … Continue reading

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Ottawa Winterlude – Join The Fun

If you are new to the Ottawa area or are looking for a place to go for some winter fun, then the Ottawa Winterlude Celebration is the place to be in February. Here is a little background about the Festival … Continue reading

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Hockey Lessons – A Canadian Winter Sport

Photo credit: dieraecherin from morguefile.com One of the most popular sports in Canada is hockey. Some of you newcomers may not have had the chance to enjoy this sport due to your cultural backgrounds. Hockey is a fun sport that … Continue reading

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Wings of Paradise Butterfly Conservatory

Butterflies are one of nature’s most beautiful creatures. Starting out as caterpillars and going through an awesome transformation into a beautiful flying creature. In the Butterfly Conservatory In Cambridge, you can watch as 2000-3000 different species of butterflies flap around … Continue reading

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The History Behind the Love of Hockey for Canadians

Although hockey originated from Europe, it was a Canadian named J. G. Creighton who first came up with the rules for the modern game of ice hockey we all know today. The first game played was in Montreal in the … Continue reading

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