Dream Jar Travels, Thunder Bay, ON (2025)

09/13/2025

Proof Montreal really does work for families (yes, even neurodivergent kids with a lot of energy). 👇🏼
montreal surprised us with how much it offered for families, from hands-on learning to sensory-friendly spaces and kid-approved adventures. And yes, even with two autistic kids, we found activities that worked for everyone.

Here’s our Montreal bucket list for families:

1️⃣ Biodôme – Penguins + tropical ecosystems
2️⃣ Planetarium – Immersive stations and shows
3️⃣ Botanical Garden – Peaceful paths + open space
4️⃣ La Grande Roue – Canada’s tallest wheel
5️⃣ Sommet Saint-Sauveur – Fun waterpark
6️⃣ Funtropolis – Indoor energy-burner
7️⃣ Old Port – Family strolls + street performers
8️⃣ Bfly – Butterflies + interactive play
9️⃣ Ninja Factory – Gross motor fun
🔟 Montreal Science Centre – Hands-on learning

A couple of these are just outside the city (Brossard + Sommet Saint-Sauveur), but all are easy day trips worth adding to your Montreal itinerary.

Traveling with autistic kids means planning with routines, sensory tools, and plenty of flexibility. So just remember, family travel doesn’t have to be perfect to be priceless.

Some places (like the Biodôme/Planetarium) offer sensory friendly days once a month to support those with sensory sensitivities.

📌 Save this list for your next Montreal trip.

Follow for autism-friendly family travel tips, inclusive itineraries, and destination recommendations that prove family travel is possible. ✈️

04/02/2025

These two? They’re the reason everything changed—and why I’ll never stop advocating for inclusive travel. Today is World Autism Day, and while awareness matters, acceptance is what truly creates change. 🫶🏼

You’ve seen our family adventures, our Dream Jar tradition, and our passion for inspiring parents to embrace family vacations. But what you may not know is that behind every story, every destination, and every reel… is our why—and it’s Eli & Vayda.

Drop a ♾️ in the comments if you believe every child deserves the chance to see the world.

As we navigated the early years of parenthood, we quickly realized we were also navigating a world not designed for neurodivergent kids.

I’ve always believed travel is one of the greatest gifts—and the most powerful teacher—we can offer our children. Yet too many families hesitate to explore because accessibility and inclusion are still an afterthought.

That’s why I speak up. That’s why I share.

Family travel should be inclusive, sensory-aware, and accessible to every child. Because families like mine? We deserve a seat at the table. At the beach. At the resort. On the plane. And at every destination that promises joy, rest, and connection.

Our hope is to see more destinations, hotels, and resorts step up with real support for hidden disabilities. If you’re wondering where to start— in Arizona is the first Autism Certified City in the U.S. (my goal is to highlight a trip there to prove their efforts are supportive).

Our voices matter. Our stories matter. And our kids deserve to feel include and empowered, and above all, to be safe. This isn’t just about vacations—it’s about possibility. It’s about showing every child they are worthy of taking up space in this world.

To the parents raising autistic kids: I see you. I am you. And I’ll keep using this platform to advocate for travel that embraces all kinds of families—because our children deserve the magic of new experiences too.

✨ Follow for autism-friendly travel tips, inclusive family vacations, and real-life stories that prove travel is possible—with the right support. ✈️

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