With all the fresh snow that has just fallen, it’s the perfect time to enjoy some downhill skiing! CAMP FORTUNE Camp Fortune is located Chemin Dunlop, Chelsea, Quebec in the Gatineau Park which is only about 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa. It offers day & night skiing until 10pm everyday except for Sundays (closes at 4pm). […]
Category: WINTER
Greely Winter Carnival
The 50th edition of the Greely Winter Carnival will be taking place January 26th to 29th 2023. Don’t miss the 50th edition of the Greely Winter Carnival with tons of fun for the whole family to enjoy! Thursday January 26th from 7pm to 9pm: Board Game Night Friday January 27th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, Kids […]
Omega Park
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 […]
Magic of Lights at Wesley Clover Parks
Pile everyone in the car! Magic of Lights at Wesley Clover Parks is back for the 2022 edition. Magic of Lights is 2 kilometer drive through with nearly one million twinkling LED lights of spectacular displays and animations. This is sure to get the kids in the holiday spirit! This spectacular display features […]
Disney on Ice at the Canadian Tire Centre
Disney on Ice presents Find Your Hero 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 […]
List of 2022 Santa Claus Parades in the Ottawa area
Here’s a list of Santa Claus parade happening in the Ottawa area! Saturday November 19th at 11am: Help Santa Toy Parade Saturday November 19th at 5pm: Cornwall Santa Claus Parade Sunday November 20th at 5:30pm: Barrhaven Santa Claus Parade Saturday November 26th at 11am: Riverside South Community Association Toy Mountain Parade Saturday November 26th at […]
Haunting Season at Saunders Farm
Haunting Season 2022 will be on at Saunders Farm from September 24th to October 30th 2022. Tickets need to be purchased online in advance. This years outdoor activities will include: The Haunted Hayride which is mildly scary, but if the kids (or parents) are nervous you can take the pumpkin patch hayride. Pumpkin Hayride where you can pick the […]
24h Tremblant 2022
Time to gather your team for the 24h Tremblant 2022! A 24-hour relay challenge where proceeds go to CHEO Foundation! Great fun for a great cause! Event Summary: 24h Tremblant is the region’s most exciting and impactful winter sport event! Set to take place the weekend of December 9-11, 2022, teams of 6 to 12 participants […]
Best Places to go Skating in the Ottawa Area
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
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 […]
River Oak Skating Trails
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 […]
Domaine de L’Ange Gardien
Le Domaine de l’Ange Gardien is a tubing hill only 30 minutes from downtown Ottawa! It’s the place for a perfect winter fun family day! Domaine de L’Ange Gardien has 8 different runs with different inclines and difficulty and 1 tow lift to bring you up the hill. Runs are lit on Saturdays until 9PM. […]
Skateway through the Forest
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. […]
Sens Rink of Dreams
The Sens Rink of Dreams will be open to skaters until March 31st 2022 (weather permitting)!!! 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. Schedule differs for December 24th, 25th, 31st and January […]
Best places to see Santa Claus 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, check their website for Santa’s hours. Most shopping centres require reservations ahead of time! Bayshore Shopping Centre Billings Bridge […]
Canadian Girls Baseball Winter Program
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, […]
Christmas Lights Across Canada
Don’t miss the 37th edition of the Christmas Lights Across Canada that kicks off on December 8th, 2021 to January 7th 2022. 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! […]
Holiday Performances at the National Arts Centre
The NAC has an amazing lineup of holiday virtual performances for the kids to enjoy! November 21st 2021: A Chorus in Mind November 28th 2021: Verses and Rhymes December 3rd to 5th 2021: Canada’S Royal Winnipeg Ballet – Nutcracker December 5th: Music and Words December 10th & 11th: Holiday Cirque December 12th: Decorate your Song […]