Our editors across the country select the coolest family-friendly activities in their cities, from eagle-watching to pizza-making. 

Vancouver
While Vancouver waits for its own family day (coming in 2013) you can bond-and-breathe with your kids at Sunday morning family yoga at the new Che Baba studio. After, head down to the Cantina whose haute-hippie vibe and boho patterns may just remind you of that '70s show you called your childhood (only nicer). Try the poached eggs on pulled pork and crispy polenta for breakfast: Ohm, my. Che Baba, 603 Kingsway St., Vancouver, 604-588-1519, www.chebaba.ca —Sarah Bancroft

Squamish, BC
‘Fun for the whole family’ takes on a whole new meaning when you have an 8-month old and a dog. This weekend try one the hikes around Alice Lake, with the baby in the backpack and the dog off leash (shhh… don’t tell the park rangers.) Park near Stump Lake, if you are feeling lazy, the loop around the lake is a nice 40 minute walk and, if not, do the full Four Lakes Trail, which takes about 90 minutes. End your outdoors-y day at the Watershed in Brackendale. This time of year there are hundreds of eagles visible from the patio plus they’ve got two high chairs, a place to tie the dogs outside and a decent wine list. Indulge in an afternoon tipple and get home by 6:30pm to put the baby to bed. —Alexandra Suhner Isenberg

Calgary
What’s black and white and waddling into Calgary? The residents of the Calgary Zoo’s brand new Penguin Plunge exhibit. See the birds perch outdoors on rocky outcroppings, look down through a glass floor as they swim underfoot or go inside for a underwater view of the plunge pool while lights flicker mimicking the Aurora Australia. Adults, $21; kids ages 3 to 15, $19, 1300 Zoo Rd. N.E., Calgary, 403-232-9300, www.calgaryzoo.org —Jaelyn Molyneux

Montreal
This late in the season, skiing, sledding and skating can start to lose its appeal for some so this weekend, we’re taking it indoors. Specifically, to the Ferns Greenhouse at the Botanical Gardens where the Butterflies Go Free exhibit has just opened (and is guaranteed to enchant both young and old!). 4101 Sherbrooke St. E., Montreal, 514-872-1400, www2.ville.montreal.qc.ca —Christine Laroche

Toronto
For the budding pizzaiolo, here's a chance to make his own pie from scratch at new pizza place, Piola. Eew to green things and sausage that makes his tongue tickle? No problem, little Giovanotto gets to pick and choose what makes the cut. Pizza $10 with a pop, 1165 Queen St. West, Toronto, 416-477-4652, www.piola.it —Athena Tsavliris

Not everyone is a fan of games at a baby shower, but we need to keep the mom-to-be entertained while we drink all her champagne.

1. Match the celebrity and their baby. Print out lists of celebrities and their baby’s (ridiculous) names, ask the players to match each child with their parent. The one with the most correct matches wins. Do you know who Bear Blu, Moon Unit, and Princess Tiaamii’s parents are? The fun begins….

2. Decorate onesies while mom-to-be opens gifts. Unwrapping presents can take a long time, so provide a few sets of plain onesies and let the guests personalize an outfit for the baby. Non-toxic fabric paints and printed fabrics (for appliqués) make for some very memorable onesies.

3. Baby bingo. A great opportunity to hand out some fun little prizes, you could make your own bingo cards, or go the easy route and order these cute ones from Etsy. We love nail polishes or antique tea cups and saucers as prizes, and if many of the guests aren’t parents yet, baby making kits (sexy panties) are fun too.

—ASI