One of the first questions people ask me is: "Isn't it dangerous raising kids on the water?" It's a fair question. As a mom of two young children, safety was my biggest concern before we moved here. Today, it's probably the question I worry about the least. Kids Adapt Faster Than Adults Children are incredibly good at understanding boundaries. From the time they could walk, our kids learned where they could play, when life jackets were needed, and how to safely move around th

"You live on a what?" I get that question almost every time I meet someone new. When I tell people I live on a floating home in Toronto, they usually picture a tiny boat bobbing around in the middle of Lake Ontario. Then I show them a picture of my home—with two bedrooms, a rooftop patio, a full kitchen, and panoramic water views—and their jaws drop. Six years later, I can honestly say moving to a floating home was one of the best decisions my family has ever made. We Were Lo

There’s something about summer in Toronto that makes everything feel lighter. The city opens up. The lake starts calling. Weekends stretch a little longer. And suddenly, you remember what it feels like to actually slow down. Now imagine living in the middle of that feeling. Welcome to floating home season. Tucked along the edge of the Scarborough Bluffs at 7 Brimley Road South, Toronto’s floating home community offers something you can’t really find anywhere else in the city:

If your morning commute involves a kayak instead of a car, you’re already living the dream. For those lucky enough to call a Toronto houseboat or floating home their base, the city’s waterfront offers endless ways to blend everyday life with lake life. From sunrise paddles to dockside cafés and scenic swim spots, here’s your guide to the most water-friendly adventures in Toronto. Start with a Sunrise Paddle There’s nothing like greeting the day from the still surface of Lak