Mark your calendars, registration for fall 2019 classes offered by the cities of Ottawa and Gatineau is happening soon! Ottawa Fall 2019 and Winter 2020 class registration: For all aquatic programs, registration will start Monday August 12th at 9 pm online and Tuesday August 13th in person during business hours. For all other programs, registration will […]
The Changing of the Guard on Parliament Hill is always a great hit with kids in the summer. While downtown, take a visit of Parliament Hill. Spend an evening at the Sound & Light Show on Parliament Hill that takes you on a journey through our national history. Shows are bilingual and are held at 10 pm […]
This years Busker Fest is set out to be an incredible edition with an amazing lineup of performers as well as face painting, balloon artists, music and more!! The Ottawa International Buskerfest will be taking place on Sparks Street for the 28th year from August 2nd to 5th! World class performers from all over the world will […]
If you are planning to stay in Ottawa during the summer, here are some great day trip ideas all within an hour drive from the city. Omega Park is a must for families! The park is located in Montebello Quebec, a 45 minute drive from Ottawa. This 800 hectare park has over 400 animals living […]
With summer vacation now in full swing, we have compiled a list of free summer activities in the Ottawa area for the whole family to enjoy. Come out to the Parliament Hill to see the Change of the Guard every day from June 23th to 25th and July 3rd to August 24th 2019. Every summer morning Parliament […]
Do you have a tech savy child? Then these Free Apple Camp Workshops are perfect for them. These workshops are offered in Apple Retail stores in the Ottawa area, therefore either Rideau Mall downtown or Bayshore Shopping Center in the West End. They are intended for children between the ages of 8 and 12 and […]
Come explore a unique water maze on a paddle boat at Eco-Odyssée just 30 minutes from downtown Ottawa. Eco-Odyssée has 6.4km of channels with more than 60 intersections making it a great summer fun and educational outing for the whole family! Eco-Odyssée has several adventures on water and land. For the water maze, you can […]
Outdoor movies are a great free family friendly event during the summer! Ottawa Kids has compiled a list of FREE outdoor family friendly movies that will be screened this summer 2019 in the Ottawa area. Wednesday July 3rd at 8:30PM: The Martian at Lansdowne Park (Lansdowne Movie Night) Saturday July 6th at 8:30PM: Small Foot at […]
The Sound and Light Show on Parliament Hill is a great event for families with children of all ages in the summer! Northern Lights is the Sound and Light Show presented this summer from July 9th to September 8th 2019 on Parliament Hill . The show lasts 30 minutes and is a great way for […]
Here is a list of great activities happening in and around Ottawa on Canada Day 2019! There will be something for everyone to enjoy on Parliament Hill for Canada Day! The celebrations start at 8am with a Peace and Friendship Circle, then at 10:00 am a Carillons Concert featuring the 53 bells of the Peace […]
With summer break here, it’s a perfect time to think about yourself, take a day off to unwind and relax! Nordik Spa-Nature is the perfect place to do so! Located in Chelsea at the entrance of Gatineau Park, barely 15 minutes away from downtown Ottawa, Nordik Spa-Nature is a haven that features relaxation techniques from […]
Summer sports camps in Ottawa come in many varieties from the general all-sports camp offered for all ages to intense training for a specific sport. Choosing the right summer camp for your child is not easy. For the past to summers Evolve Camps has been operating skateboarding and scooters camps for kids in Ottawa. Evolve […]
With this heat, why not spend the day cooling off and relaxing on one of these 5 kid-friendly beaches in the Ottawa area! Brittania Beach on Carling Avenue is located on the Ottawa River at Brittania Bay. The beach is maintained by the city of Ottawa and is great for the whole family to enjoy. […]
Going out to one of the fairs in the Ottawa area this summer can be a fun day for the whole family with kids shows, petting zoos, amusement rides, truck shows, contest and concerts! Ottawa Kids has compiled a list of the upcoming 2019 summer fairs in the Ottawa area: July 19th to 21st 2019: […]
The Sunset Ceremonies is a time-honored tradition in Ottawa that features the world famous RCMP Musical Ride as they take part in the flag lowering ceremony. This year the Sunset Ceremonies will be held from June 27th to 30th 2019. The RCMP Musical Ride is formed of 32 riders and their horses. Admission is FREE, however […]
The city of Ottawa now has 2 rock climbing walls that are located in the West end at the Richcraft Recreation Complex in Kanata and in the East end of the city at the Francois Dupuis Recreation Centre in Orleans. Their are several adult rock climbing classes but also many drop-in rock wall climbing that […]
Kick off the start of the summer break with an action-packed afternoon at Archery Games! In this round robin tournament format, they can team up with their friends and take on other kids the same age, while making some new friends for the summer in the process! The tournament will run on Sunday, June 23rd, from 1pm onwards and is open […]
The Changing of the Guard ceremony on Parliament Hill is a must-see performance that will entertain kids of all ages during the summer! It’s Canadian tradition at its most colourful! The Ceremonial Guard of the Canadian Forces bring stirring military drill and music to Parliament Hill. The change of the guard will be held daily […]