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 7am to 11pm (if the weather permits) and should remain open until the end of March. Schedule differs for December 24th, 25th, 31st and January 1st. A maximum of 100 people […]
With the holiday season around the corner, there are tons of activities to enjoy with the kids in the Ottawa area to get in the Christmas spirit all while maintaining physical distancing! Christmas Lights Across Canada is being transformed for its 2020 but will take place from November 30th to January 7th 2021. The Cumberland […]
COVID has unfortunately caused many parades to cancel, however, some will have a drive-thru experience. Saturday November 28th at 5pm: Drive-Thru Santa Claus Para of Lights – Pembroke Saturday December 5th at 5pm: Richmond Santa Claud Parade Saturday December 12th at 6pm: Navan Fair Holiday Celebration “UPSIDE DOWN” Parade. Saturday December 12th at 7 pm: 11th […]
Pile everyone in the car! Magic of Lights at Wesley Clover Parks is back for the 2020 edition, and it’s the perfect activity to enjoy the beautiful lights all while maintaining social distances! Magic of Lights is 2 kilometer drive through with nearly one million twinkling lights of spectacular displays and animations. This is […]
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 […]
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 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 36th edition of the Christmas Lights Across Canada that kicks off on November 30th, 2020 to January 7th 2021. 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 off the holiday season in Ottawa! […]
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 […]
Dovercourt’s annual winter carnival will take place on Saturday January 26th from 4 to 7 pm. Activities will include: sleigh rides from 4 to 6 pm face painting skating, hockey and sledding and games warm up in our lobby for some hot dogs, burgers, grilled cheese and Dovertails! For more information: Dovercourt Recreation Centre Dovercourt Recreation […]
With snow finally here, we have compiled a list of the best toboggan hills in the Ottawa and Gatineau area. OTTAWA Carlington Park is located behind the huge Canadian Tire on Carling Avenue and has a very large hill with a long and gradual run for children of all ages to enjoy. The hill is […]
With Christmas Break in full swing, here are some great activities to keep your children busy during the holidays. The Gatineau Playground Festival will be back for its 4th edition from December 27th to 30th from 10am to 5pm at the Complexe Branchaud-Briere in Gatineau. There will be a 26 inflatable structures 2 roller coasters UNIGYM […]
With the cold weather starting, it’s time to get into the Christmas spirit by seeing Christmas lights and taking part in tree lighting ceremonies! Magic of Lights is back for another year! This year this family friendly display will feature nearly one million twinkling lights spread over a path through Wesley Clover Parks Campground that now […]
Alight at Night is Eastern Ontario’s biggest outdoor light festival with close to a million lights adorning the heritage buildings, trees and fences…a true winter wonderland for the whole family! Things to do Stop by Crysler Hall, newly decorated as Saint Nick’s Merry Mansion to visit a Victorian themed Santa Claus. The village fairgrounds are transformed into […]