The Little Paper

Bunnies and Boats

Looking to get your hands on an exceptional bunny this Easter? These noteworthy chocolatiers will have you sneaking a taste long after your urchins are tucked-in for the night. Nestled in the Distillery District, Soma offers a delectable ‘rascally rabbit’ in White, Dark Peruvian or Costa Rican Milk Chocolate. From hares to hens, Delight sells a wide-variety of Fair Trade Organic Easter favourites at their two West-end locations. And, noted for their whimsical hand-painted rabbits, Swiss Master Chocolatier is worth a trip to Bayview.

On to boats! Learning to sail can launch a lifetime of family adventures but might seem like an inaccessible dream to those of us without a yacht of our own. In this wonderful lakeside city, though, you don't need to actually own a boat in order to spend the summer on the water and the options can be surprisingly affordable…

Near Sunnyside Beach, The Toronto Sailing & Canoe Club’s fleet membership includes use of club sailboats and canoes. Landlubbers can earn their lake legs through TSCC’s adult learn to sail courses and youth sailing summer camps. Intrigued? Learn more at the 25 April Open House (10am-3pm).

Further West, The Humber Sailing Club boasts a free sail at their Open House on 17 April (10am-4pm). Lessons, unlimited sailing on their fleet from 1 May- 1 Oct and a popular mentor program pairing salty dogs with would-be skippers are among their offerings.

Queen City Yacht Club, located on Algonquin Island is known for its relaxed family atmosphere and wonderful learn to sail programs. In the East, Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club has junior and adult sailing lessons and a co-operative sailing program where you can use the club’s boats.

Happy April! May the wind be at your back.