5 kid friendly trails in the Gatineau park Sugarbush trail is considered one of the best trails for toddlers. It takes about 45 minutes to complete, has no steep slopes, is stroller friendly, is located close to the visitor centre with indoor bathrooms and water fountains. It is also possible to hike on Sugarbush trail in […]
Disney on Ice presents World of Enchantment and your child is sure to love this monumental ice skating spectacular! Mickey Mouse will be once again the Mouse-ter of Ceremonie and will lead a parade of over 50 Disney characters starring Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy. Worlds of Enchantment showcases beloved characters from Disney and Pixar Cars, The Little […]
It’s that time of the year again…..The sap will start to flow soon and visiting a sugar bush is a great family activity. Some farms even offer tours and activities for families. Be sure to call ahead of time and make reservations. Bean Town is located in Plantagenet will be open March 14th to April […]
Celebrate winter in Ottawa during the Winterlude 2020 festival from January 31st to February 17th. Three fun filled weekend of activities for the whole family to enjoy! Snowflake Kingdom at Jacques Cartier Park in Gatineau will have TONS of FREE activities for children to enjoy with giant games, super slides, a kiddie zone, an obstacle […]
Looking for a cheap indoor activity for your kids during the upcoming months? Cineplex Saturday family movies are offering family favorite films every Saturday mornings at 11am for just $2.99! SCHEDULE January 25th: Nanny McPhee – VIEW TRAILER February 1st: Artic Dogs – VIEW TRAILER February 8th: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World – VIEW TRAILER […]
Looking for a great family activity this winter. Omega Park is sure to be a hit for kids of all ages. This park located just north of Montebello (approximately 1 hour drive from Ottawa) offers a 17-km car trail through the park will allow you to get up close and personal with a variety of […]
Take a FREE snowshoe hike in the Gatineau Park with a nature guide to find animal tracks and learn how they live in the winter. This activity is 2 hours long and aimed for kids 8 years and older. It is FREE and snowshoes are provided! The hike will depart at the Gatineau Visitor Centre. There is […]
Lace up your skates and enjoy Canada’s favorite activity in one of these great skating spots! Rideau Canal Skateway: The Rideau Canal is a 7.8km skateway stretching from downtown to Dows Lake. 5 rest areas are available on the canal, they include: washrooms heated change rooms open from 8am to 10pm Sunday to Thursday and from […]
Kids don’t have to stay up until midnight to ring in the New Year! Thanks to Netflix and their on-demand New Year’s Eve countdown, you can decide at what time you want your kids to ring in the New Year. Simply type “NEW YEAR’S EVE COUNTDOWN” in the search box and chose your favorite show for […]
Rick Chiarelli’s Alcohol-Free Family New Years Eve was voted the “Best Place to be on New Years Eve”! Come out to Ben Franklin Place (Centre Pointe Drive) on December 31st from 6pm to 10pm to enjoy the free indoor and outdoor wholesome family fun and fireworks show. Activities include skating, sleigh rides and Giant Tiger […]
Don’t miss the 35th edition of the Christmas Lights Across Canada that kicks off on December 4th, 2019 at 5:30pm with an official illumination ceremony at Confederation Park. Christmas Light Across Canada was created in 1985 to highlight landmarks along Confederation Boulevard such as the Parliament Hill, national museums, embassies and monuments. It also kicks […]
The Sens Rink of Dreams is now open to skaters!!! This is a great free family activity to enjoy winter! It’s open everyday from 6am to 11pm (if the weather permits) and should remain open until the end of March. There is also a heated changing facility that is open everyday from 8am to […]
During the holiday season, there are tons of places to see Santa Claus in the Ottawa area. Have your picture taken with Santa Claus Starting mid November, Santa will be in all the malls across Ottawa and Gatineau, check their website for Santa’s hours. Bayshore Shopping Centre Billings Bridge Carlingwood Shopping Centre Hazeldean Mall Les […]
Pile everyone in the car! Magic of Lights at Wesley Clover Parks is back for the 2019 edition, and it’s Bigger, Better & Brighter than ever! Magic of Lights is 2 kilometer drive through with nearly one million twinkling lights of spectacular displays and animations. This is sure to get the kids in the holiday […]
With Christmas just around the corner, tons of Santa Claus Parades will be happening in and around Ottawa Saturday November 16th at 11am: Help Santa Toy Parade downtown Ottawa Saturday November 16th at 5pm: Cornwall Santa Claus Parade The theme for the 48TH Annual Parade is CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS Saturday November 16th at 10 am: Hazeldean mall Santa Claus Parade on Terry Fox at Castelfrank in […]
With Halloween less than a month away, here is a list of great places where you can buy or rent Halloween costumes in Ottawa. While most department stores (Walmart, Canadian Tire) carry a variety of costumes for all ages, there are also quite a few specialty stores that have some awesome costumes: Audrey’s Costume Castle […]
The month of October is the perfect time to create jack-o-lanterns with your kids. Find out the best places to go pumpkin picking in the Ottawa area. Abby Hill Farms 1490 Bankfield Road, Kars, ON. 613-692-6277 Cannamore Orchard County Rd 32, Cannamore, ON K0A 1R0. 613-448-3633 Home of the Spooky Wagon Ride, also featuring The Spooky Village, the Kid’s Spooky House, […]
Thanksgiving weekend is here and it’s a great time to enjoy some family fun outdoor and indoor activities before the arrival of winter! Get ready for Halloween, go to a pumpkin patch where your children can pick their own pumpkin and then either paint or carve them. Haunting Season at Saunders Farm is on Thanksgiving […]