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As outdoor parents, we spend a lot of time preparing for adventures with our little ones. We pack snacks, extra layers, water, diapers, and somehow still end up carrying more gear than we thought possible. But one thing I've always found challenging when hiking with babies is sun protection. I personally didn't love the idea of using sunscreen on my baby under the age of 1 and nothing like this suit existed for full coverage. When you're on the trail, at camp, or spending a full day outside, constantly reapplying sunscreen to a squirmy baby isn't exactly easy. As a mom who has spent years hiking, backpacking, camping, and exploring the Canadian Rockies with babies and toddlers, I've always looked for simple solutions that make outdoor adventures easier. That's why I was excited to connect with Jessica Schisler, founder of Sunny Cubs, on the Kids Who Explore Getaway to Purcell Mountain Lodge. We spent a few days exploring the alpine together and we chatted about all kinds of things relating to outdoor motherhood. Sun protection is such a big concern for our babies and she found a resolution to that problem. We podcasted together on this topic and get into much more detail (Episode 130). I recently had the chance to trail test Sunny Cubs' new Baby Sun Suit right here in the Canadian Rockies. After taking it on outdoor adventures with our community, I can confidently say this is one of those products that makes you wonder why it didn't exist sooner. The fabric feels super soft, baby is fully protected, and the bear ears make this sunsuit stand out on the trail. A Sun Suit Designed for Outdoor Families Sunny Cubs was founded by Jessica Schisler, a mom who saw a gap in the outdoor industry when it came to gear designed specifically for babies. Such a big win for the outdoor baby market!! Which would you choose? As parents who love hiking, camping, beach days, backpacking trips, and everyday outdoor adventures, we often have plenty of gear options for ourselves. Babies? Not so much. The Sunny Cubs Baby Sun Suit was created to help families spend more time outside while keeping little adventurers protected from the sun. Designed for babies from newborn to 24 months, this one-piece suit provides head-to-toe coverage without sacrificing comfort. Her product line does expand to older kids and sun hoodies too. Less Sunscreen Stress, More Adventure One of my favourite things about the Baby Sun Suit is that it takes so much of the stress out of sun protection. The suit features UPF 50 fabric, the highest sun protection rating available, and blocks 98% of UV rays. Even better, the sun protection is built directly into the fabric, meaning it won't wash out or wear off over time. For parents, that means fewer worries about missed sunscreen spots and more time focusing on what really matters: making memories outdoors. The Baby Sun Suit includes: ☀️ Full-length sleeves ☀️ Full-length legs ☀️ Built-in hand covers ☀️ Protective hood for the scalp, ears, and neck ☀️ UPF 50 protection that blocks 98% of UV rays Whether you're hiking a mountain trail, spending the afternoon at the lake, camping for the weekend, or exploring your local playground, it offers incredible coverage for little explorers. Sunny Cubs is Gentle Enough for Delicate Baby Skin Newborn skin is approximately 30% thinner than adult skin, making fabric choice especially important. The Sunny Cubs Baby Sun Suit is made from a thoughtfully chosen blend of: 66% TENCEL™ Lyocell 28% Organic Cotton 6% Spandex The result is a fabric that feels incredibly soft while remaining breathable and moisture-wicking for warm-weather adventures. Keeping moisture away from babies keeps them content on the trails. Parents will appreciate that the fabric is: ✔ OEKO-TEX® certified ✔ Free from harmful chemicals ✔ Naturally hypoallergenic ✔ Moisture-wicking ✔ Made from natural materials Whether your baby is napping in the hiking carrier, crawling around camp, or enjoying their first beach day, comfort matters. Sun Suit Parent-Tested Design You can immediately tell this product was designed by a parent because every detail feels intentional. The Baby Sun Suit features YKK zippers, making diaper changes significantly easier than dealing with endless snaps. The one-piece design means there are no separate pieces to forget, lose, or constantly readjust throughout the day. The hood is designed to stay in place while your baby is in a carrier or stroller, something I especially appreciated during our time on the trails. And because life with babies can be messy, it's machine washable. Because let's be honest, outdoor adventures and babyhood needs the ease of machine washing. Sun Suit Proudly Made in Canada One of the things that stood out to me most about Sunny Cubs is their commitment to Canadian manufacturing. The Baby Sun Suit is proudly made in Canada and ethically produced. Jessica was born and raised in Canada and is proud to be shipping and selling across Canada. As a Canadian family exploring some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, it's always exciting to support Canadian companies that are creating thoughtful products for outdoor families. Better for the Planet, Too At Kids Who Explore, we believe that helping kids build a connection with nature starts at an early age. That's why I also appreciate Sunny Cubs' commitment to sustainability. The TENCEL™ Lyocell used in the Baby Sun Suit comes from certified sustainably managed forests and is produced using a closed-loop manufacturing process that recovers and reuses nearly all water and solvents. Some of the sustainability benefits include: 🌿 Up to 10 times less water required during production compared to many other natural materials 🌿 99% of solvents recovered and reused through closed-loop manufacturing 🌿 Biodegradable fibers sourced from certified sustainable wood It's a thoughtful approach that supports both little adventurers and the outdoor spaces they'll grow up exploring. Helping Families Get Outside More One of the biggest takeaways from my conversation with Jess was how passionate she is about helping families feel confident outdoors. At Kids Who Explore, that's something we deeply believe in as well. Whether you're heading out on your first family hike, planning a camping trip, exploring a mountain trail, or simply spending more time outside together, the right gear can remove barriers and make adventures more enjoyable. The Sunny Cubs Baby Sun Suit is one of those products. It's practical, thoughtfully designed, incredibly soft, and makes sun protection significantly easier for active families. Most importantly, it helps parents focus less on logistics and more on creating memories with their little explorers. Special Discount for Kids Who Explore Families Jessica has generously offered a special discount for our community. Use code KIDSWHOEXPLORE at checkout to save 10% off your Sunny Cubs order. If you're looking for a simple way to help protect your baby from the sun during hiking, camping, beach days, backpacking adventures, and everyday outdoor exploration, this trail-tested Baby Sun Suit is absolutely worth checking out.

Ontario offers nature connection for families who want to be outside. There’s water everywhere. Lakes you can pull up to without a long hike in. Beaches where kids can wade for hours without you stressing. Quiet shorelines, busy ones, rocky ones, soft sand. You can choose what kind of day you need. The trails are the same. You’re not committing to huge elevation or long distances just to feel like you got outside. You can do a short loop through the forest, find a lookout, chase a waterfall, and still have energy left for the rest of your day. That matters with kids. It’s not always about the biggest view. It’s about dock mornings. It’s about letting your kids throw rocks into the water until they’re completely soaked. It’s about campfires, bikes on quiet paths, and those in between moments that don’t feel rushed. It’s a place where outdoor life can actually fit into your real life. We have an exciting chance for a family to win a summer adventure prize worth $1000 (enter here). You have access to lakes everywhere, trails that don’t require huge commitments, and campgrounds that actually make it easy to bring kids into it. You can build full days around simple things here. A short trail. A beach stop. A picnic that turns into hours. It’s not about packing your itinerary. It’s about having enough options that you can follow your kids’ energy and still end the day feeling like you were fully outside together. Road Tripping Ontario With Kids Getting out to these places means loading up the vehicle properly. For many families, at Kids Who Explore, we have been adventuring in our Toyotas for decades. You need space for the carriers, the extra layers, the food, the random things your kids suddenly decide they need. When you are moving between trailheads, lakes, and campsites, your vehicle becomes part of how your day flows. Our adventure families pack their Toyota's like a little house on wheels. That means picnics happen from the vehicle and gear for a variety of adventures is stored nicely within the vehicle. More families are also thinking about how they travel. Choosing something reliable, efficient, and better for the places they are exploring matters. If you are based in Ontario, it is worth looking into what is available locally. Visiting a Toyota dealership is a good starting point if you are trying to find something that supports both your family life and the way you want to explore. Where to Explore With Kids in Ontario Ontario gives you a mix of everything. You can build your days based on how much capacity you actually have. And let's be honest, capacity shifts daily with kids in tow. Where to hike with kids: Family-Friendly Trails You don’t need long distances here. You need trails that hold your kids’ attention and give you something back without pushing too far. The Bruce Trail is one of the best options because you can choose your section. Short forest walks, lookout points, waterfall access. You can keep it simple and still feel like you got out properly. Dundas Peak is a quick return for a big payoff. It works when you want that “we did something” feeling without committing your whole day. In Arrowhead Provincial Park, the trails are quieter and more contained. Good for younger kids, good for slower pacing, good for days where you are just easing into being outside. Lakes and Beach Days. This is where Ontario really stands out. Sandbanks Provincial Park has shallow water and soft sand that lets kids move freely. You can stay for hours without needing to constantly redirect. Wasaga Beach gives you space. You are not crowded into one small area, which changes the entire dynamic of the day with kids. In Muskoka Lakes, it is less about structured plans and more about access. Water, docks, open space. The kind of place where kids naturally settle into playing without needing much from you. Where to bike with kids Flat and accessible matters when you are biking with kids. The Waterfront Trail is easy to build into your day. You can ride a short section, stop often, and keep it relaxed. A lot of Ontario towns also have pump tracks and short path systems. Those small spaces are often where kids build the most confidence. Where to Camp in Ontario with Kids There are many camping options for families to choose from. Our community, put together a few of their top choices: Algonquin Provincial Park is a full experience. Lakes, wildlife, space to disconnect. You can keep it frontcountry and still feel immersed. Killbear Provincial Park adds a bit more texture. Rock, shoreline, places for kids to climb and explore beyond just the campsite. Pinery Provincial Park is one of those parks that works really well for families. Beach access, bike paths, easy setups. How to Build Your Own Adventure Days At Kids Who Explore, we always come back to building your day around one simple anchor. Maybe it’s a trail you want to hike. Maybe it’s a beach where your kids can just play for hours. Maybe it’s your campground and everything flows from there. You don’t need to do everything, you just need one place to land and then let the rest unfold around it. From there, we pack in a way that gives us freedom. A cooler in the back, food ready to go, nothing that slows us down. We are big on simple, on the go meals. Sandwiches you can throw together at the trailhead, fruit and veggies the kids can grab without asking, snacks that actually fuel them through the day. Lots of water, always more than you think you need. If there’s a spot you want to check out, a bakery or a local place you’ve been thinking about, you can layer that in. But most of the time, we keep it simple so we can stay outside longer, move when it feels right, and not have to stop the day just to eat. That’s how we build our days. One anchor, everything packed, and the flexibility to follow where the day takes us. Ontario makes it easier to explore with kids because you are not fighting the environment. You have access. You have variety. You have options that meet you where you are at. You can keep things simple and still feel like you had a full day outside. A Chance to Win the Ultimate Adventure Giveaway Toyota Ontario has partnered up with us at Kids Who Explore to bring the ultimate adventure giveaway to a family! If you’ve been feeling that pull to get outside more with your kids, to explore a little further, to make those simple days happen more often, this is your moment to start. We’re giving one family the chance to do exactly that with our Explore Family Giveaway. It includes a $500 Toyota adventure fund to help power your road trips, trailhead weekends, and outdoor days like the ones we’ve shared here in Ontario, a $200 Kids Who Explore gift card to put toward your camping and adventure gear, our signature Kids Who Explore Adventure Kit valued at $200, unlimited access to our learn-to classes from hiking with babies to camping and backpacking, and a full Kids Who Explore membership valued at $99. Everything you need to get outside more, together. Enter here and start planning your next adventure.

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Trails Made for Little Explorers The Benefits of Hiking with Kids: Hiking with kids is about more than exercise. Trails become a place to build confidence, spark curiosity, and create memories that last a lifetime. Each adventure helps children grow closer to nature, while families slow down, connect, and rediscover the simple joy of being outdoors together. Choose Trails with Kids Who Explore: Our team curates family-friendly hikes to help you feel prepared and confident when heading outside with little explorers. Every trail is selected with kids in mind so you can spend less time searching and more time adventuring. Share Your Adventures: We love seeing your family out on the trails. Tag @kidswhoexplore and use #kidswhoexplore on social media to inspire other families to get outside too. Together, we are raising the next generation of nature lovers. Community on the Trails: These trails are where our Kids Who Explore community comes together. Local ambassadors host group hikes, seasonal gatherings, and special events that bring families side by side in nature. Whether it is your first time joining or you are a regular, these community hikes create lasting friendships and show families that the outdoors is always better together. HIKING TIPS ALL TRAILS Get 30% Off: Use discount code 'kidswhoexplore' SAVINGS Where to Hike with kids? Filter items with Nearest City Calgary Canmore Cochrane Kids Who Explore Hiked Trails: 19 Moderate Rawson Lake A family-friendly Kananaskis classic, leading through forest to a stunning alpine lake beneath Sarrail Ridge Moderate South Nose Hill Loop from Brisebois Drive A city loop that offers wide-open prairie skies, urban wildlife, and downtown views Hard Prairie Mountain Trailhead A steep but beloved hike that rewards with panoramic summit views over the Bragg Creek area Moderate Stewart Canyon A gentle stroll along Lake Minnewanka’s shoreline into a quiet canyon framed by dramatic peaks Moderate Johnston Canyon A world-famous Banff trail with catwalks along turquoise waters leading to spectacular waterfalls Easy Fish Creek Provincial Park Inner Loop West An easy, accessible route through one of North America’s largest urban parks, full of wildlife and river views Moderate Braggin Rights A popular multi-use trail with flowing paths and rolling hills, great for hiking or biking with kids Moderate Upper Stoney A peaceful trail through mixed forest and meadows that feels like a hidden escape from the bustle of town Easy Discovery Ridge and John Simonot Trail Loop A quiet forested loop tucked in the city where families can enjoy birdsong and nature close to home Moderate Grotto Canyon A unique walk through narrow canyon walls with ancient pictographs and frozen waterfalls in winter Moderate Fullerton Loop A classic foothills hike with rolling forest trails and open viewpoints ideal for a quick adventure close to the city Moderate Big Hill Springs The trail is somewhat whimsical with the mini waterfalls and meandering creek. The area can best be enjoyed during the fall when the colours of the Deciduous trees highlight the natural scenery Moderate Heart Creek Bunker The caving with the kids is spooky but the kids will be motivated to get there! Bring your headlamps along! Moderate Heart Creek Wooden bridges, lots of rocks to play with, and the magic of the stream is wonderful for the toddler hikers! Easy Troll Falls Very popular kids hikes with beautiful up close views in front and behind the waterfall. Engaging for toddlers. Amazing trail for families learning to hike. Moderate Grassi Lakes The most beautiful turquoise and green waters. The kids love the massive waterfall and having a picnic on their fave flat rock. This hike is iconic for families when near Canmore and it is very highly rated in our community. Moderate Fish Creek East Loop Explore Fish Creek with your toddlers in tow. Bring along your camping supplies and use one of the many picnic areas throughout the park. Easy Tiger Lilly Loop Easy and scenic loop with beautiful views. We love hiking here in the Fall when the trail turns a golden yellow. Easy Big Hill Springs Extended Loop The creek play will stop the hike but it so worth exploring this beautiful trail. The waterfall and streams are magic for kids.

Our events and trips create lifetime friendships with other outdoor families. Our one of a kind kid-friendly adventure trips are dreamy and nature-filled. You can find so many connections and nature at our events. MEET-UPS Signing up for a Kids Who Explore meet-up is a simple way to get outside with your kids, connect with other adventurous families, and enjoy nature without the pressure of planning it all yourself. Meet-ups are free to attend! Simply join our community and RSVP to meet-ups in your area. THIS MONTH'S MEET-UPS June 2026 TODAY Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 12:00 p.m. Hiking Mom Networking 23 24 25 26 10:00 a.m. Hiking Mom + Community Calgary and Area Hiking Meetup 27 9:30 a.m. Illinois: Beach Day 28 29 12:00 p.m. Hiking Mom Networking 30 1 2 3 10:00 a.m. Hiking Mom + Community Calgary and Area Hiking Meetup 4 5 6 12:00 p.m. Hiking Mom Networking 7 6:30 p.m. Moms Climb Night 8 6:00 p.m. Explorer Hosts Community Connection Zoom Call 9 9:00 a.m. Arizona: Wild Katz +1 more 10 10:00 a.m. Hiking Mom + Community Calgary and Area Hiking Meetup 11