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 […]
Countryside Adventures is a family-owned and operated destination for outdoor activities and excitement. Take a journey through the forest while you explore our 3km skating trail or snowshoe trail. Located just 30 minutes from Cornwall, 45 minutes from Ottawa and 90 minutes from Montreal, Countryside Adventures is the perfect day trip for families. Dogs and […]
Come enjoy the great outdoors with the family and experience the best winter has to offer by skating on an enchanting 2.6km long trail through orchards, meadows and forests! Skate or walk on the 2.6km trail through the orchards, bring your hockey stick and work on your handling, come inside and have a hot chocolate […]
Come enjoy 3 km of icetrails at the skateway through the forest in the heart of Lac des Loups The skateway is located at 9 Montée Beausoleil in Lac des loups, Quebec, about 45 minutes from downtown Ottawa and is open every day from 10am to 4pm. Check out their Facebook page for ice conditions. […]
Canadian Girls Baseball is launching a NEW Indoor Winter Baseball Program starting in January in the Ottawa area. The program duration is 5 weeks. The sessions will run Saturdays, beginning January 15th and running until Saturday, February 12th 2022. Early bird registration is on now until the end of November. All playing levels are welcome, […]
Every year, Santa Shuffle brings passionate individuals from across the country to support vulnerable Canadians and the work of The Salvation Army. This year will be no exception! The Santa Shuffle will be staying virtual this year to bring everyone together for a meaningful, fun and safe 5 K fun run or 1K elf walk […]
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 […]
The Kanata Funfair is back this Friday July 30th until August 8th at Walter Baker Park!
The DRIVE-IN EXPERIENCE OTTAWA is back this summer with 2 locations! Enjoy a movie night and other events this summer from the comfort and safety of your vehicle! East End location is at RCGT Park parking lot located at 300 Coventry Court. West End location is at Wesley Clover Parks located at 401 Corkstown Road […]
2020 Campfires were so popular that Saunders Farm is bringing them back for the 2021 season! You can now book Campfires to enjoy with your family or loved one. The amazing experience is great for families or couples who want to get outdoor to enjoy a campfire! There are many different packages that you can […]
Easter at the Bunker The secret is out… the Easter Bunny will hide eggs at the Diefenbunker Museum over Easter weekend! You’re invited to explore the Bunker with a unique twist on your typical Easter Egg Hunt. Book online to guarantee your admission, as spaces are limited. Easter at the Farm Easter activities will take […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
During the Canadian Tulip Festival, spring into the Museum for some special activities. It’s not all about flowers, either, though there will be lots of that. Guided tours on unusual money, an interactive presentation on e-money and crypto assets, kids’ self-discovery adventures and lots of paper crafts will be on the menu for this year’s […]