With more families living farther apart in different cities and regions across Canada and abroad, family reunions are the perfect occasion to bring everyone together. In fact, visiting relatives is one of the main reasons Canadians travel.

Obviously the most important detail when planning a reunion is location. It has to be as convenient as possible for most folks. So where will you meet? Will a local venue work? Or is there a destination you’ve always wanted to visit ?

Summer is here! The kids are finished with school for the year and parents are scrambling to find ways to keep their children occupied. With hours of free time each day, it can be easy for kids to get wrapped up with screen technologies, from smartphones and tablets to video games and TV.

A day at the beach is a perfect summer family activity. To make the day truly enjoyable, bring some of your favourite picnic fare. For beach picnics, where you’ll be basking in the heat and enjoying the water, you’ll want food that is light, refreshing and easy to handle.
We’ve put together these great picnic suggestions for the next time you’re packing up the cooler for the beach: