Tours around your City

Some late summer ideas for you and your grandchildren. Tours of local attractions take place regularly, but you can organize your own tour with just your grandchildren or with a few other families in your neighbourhood. You may be surprised by what companies and organizations will provide free tours of their facilities.

The fire hall is always intriguing to young and old alike. If you call your local fire hall and speak with the fire chief, he may be happy to arrange a time for you to stop in. They will show you around, let them see inside the fire engine and if there is time you can see a fireman in all of his gear. Not only is this fun, but it is also a safety precaution. You will have to be prepared for the tour to be cut short if an emergency is called in.

Your local postal outlet may provide small tours too at no charge. Call ahead and ask to speak with a manager and ask if you can stop by and show your grandchildren what happens to the mail after it is dropped in the mailbox. The volume of mail that the post office handles and the machines that are used to sort letters are sure to fascinate the kids.

The grocery store or supermarket will conduct tours for you and your grandchildren. The manager of each department (deli, bakery, produce) will let them know what they do to provide fresh food to the customers. Each department plays a very different role in the store, and this can be an educational trip for everyone. Most times the grandchildren get to leave with a cookie or other goodie from the bakery department.