The coolest free (or cheap) splash pads and wading pools in Canada
These splash pads are not only refreshing and fun—they’re also the coolest free (or inexpensive) options in Canada.
The coolest children’s museums in Canada
Check out this helpful guide for the coolest children’s museums in Canada where your little ones can get hands-on experience with the fun exhibits.
Canada’s best and coolest playgrounds
As summer approaches, pack a picnic, grab your kids, and head to one of these awesome Canadian playgrounds!
Multisport programs make physical activity fun and engaging
Besides being fun and excellent for developing physical literacy, multisport programs offer convenience and affordability for parents.
Interactive museums across Canada that blend movement and learning
If you’re looking for ways to keep your child active while learning this year, check out our list of interactive museums across Canada!
Skateboarding’s Olympic debut
Skateboarding has developed in a lot of different directions over the years. This summer, for the first time, it’s an official sport at the Olympics in Tokyo.
Active and accessible summer fun for kids with disabilities
It can be challenging to find suitable summer activities for kids with disabilities. Here are a few tips for enjoying accessible, inclusive fun!
Get active with sports equipment lending programs at your local library
Libraries these days are exploring a different type of literacy—physical literacy. Learn what sports equipment is available at your library.
Spirit North: Empowering Indigenous youth through sport and play
Canadian cross-country ski program Spirit North aims to create opportunities for Indigenous youth to connect to sport and the land.
Your guide to the best winter walking trails across Canada
If you’re wondering where to walk this winter, check out this province-by-province guide to some of the best winter trails across Canada.
Winnipeg boosts physical literacy in early education
In Winnipeg, early childhood educators and caregivers are learning how to address a whole new dimension of infant and toddler development: physical literacy. Recently, the Access and Engagement & Physical Literacy working committees from the Winnipeg Community Sport Policy saw the need to promote physical literacy as a means to combat health risks for children … Continued
Start a Polar Bear Club at your child’s school this winter
Let kids play outside every day
Roundup of Canadian physical literacy programs in schools
There are many unique ways to keep kids active at school
Cameron Krisko shares his passion for Manitoba SwimAbility
Volunteers enjoy teaching kids with special needs how to swim
Girls’ activity journal returns to Winnipeg for summer 2017
The Fitness Journal for Girls in Winnipeg is back for 2017. It’s a great way to encourage physical activity and physical literacy through promotional coupons and prizes.
Outdoor schools: finding physical literacy in the forest
Reimagining the “classroom”
Physical literacy and long-term athlete development for hockey players
A presentation from Active for Life’s Richard Monette
Activity journal gets girls active in summer 2016
The Fitness Journal for Girls helps them stay active throughout the year
FIFA’s Live Your Goals events teach girls to play to win
Inspiring them to follow their dreams
Having an active family was key for Canadian curler Jill Officer
She’s helping her young daughter become physically literate, too
Why physical education class today is better than ever before
The president of Physical and Health Education Canada tells you about the revolution in physical education
Find physical activity programs for Canadian kids with autism and other special needs
Physical activity benefits everyone
Get hiking with your kids, even in Canada’s urban centres
Hiking provides opportunities to share great experiences with your kids
Physical and health education curricula for all Canadian provinces
Guides to providing physical literacy and activity homework for your children