Raise the Hammer

Welcome to our fine city.

With two little ones I suspect you will come to appreciate the vast number of parks in the city. On the mountain in the middle of every major block is a school/park/playground. Of course some are better than others but they are all readily accessible. In the summer a number of them have Soupies. This typically a university or college student paid by the city to do activities and crafts with the kids. Again this is totally free for you though any donation of craft supplies or other useful stuff is always welcome. Gage park is special treat for city dwellers. A little further removed is a series of conservation areas Christies, Valens and Fifty Point spring to mind. Westfield Heritage Village is worth a few visits every year. They should be all geared up for Christmas. My personal favorite is maple syrup time.

If your oldest plays soccer there are several soccer organizations around. If money is really tight if you approach them about it several will give your kids the membership to play very discretely. I know the club our kids played with did on quite a few occasions. I believe there are in the neighbourhood of 35 waterfalls in and around the city none of which are all that difficult to get to.

The warplane heritage Museum at the airport is great way to spend an afternoon, as is the H.M.C.S. Haida on the waterfront. While your close by check out the Parks Canada Discovery Centre just a few blocks from the ship.

Black Forest Inn downtown on King is a reasonably priced German restaurant. Kustra's on Barton near Sherman makes great kielbasa and there sandwiches are a deal. Less than $5 and I doubt that you can eat it all. Beach road also makes a good kielbasa. Try them both and decide which one you like better. Duarte's on Barton near Wentworth is another terrific place for lunch. Try a Hefty Hoagie or some of there warm food, it's all a great deal.

There is so much so if you expand a little bit about what your looking for I'm sure we can give you more info.