Pile everyone in the car! Magic of Lights at Wesley Clover Parks is back for the 2023 edition from November 17th to January 6th 2024. 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 […]
Category: WINTER
Country Christmas Days at Saunders Farm
A Country Christmas Days at Saunders Farm is a perfect way to get in the Christmas spirit! A load of fun for the whole family! Kids will enjoy meeting Santa Claus and parents will be able to snap a picture! Hop on to the wagon, enjoy the ride and Christmas decorations & lights around the […]
Winter Lights Across Canada
Don’t miss Winter Lights Across Canada that kicks off on December 7th, 2023 to January 7th 2024. Be amazed by the thousand of lights that will brighten Canada’s Capital from December 7th to January 7th 2024! From Ottawa to Gatineau, you will be able to follow an illuminated route and admire sites and monuments along […]
A Country Christmas Holiday Light Stroll at Saunders Farm
Head out to Saunders Farm for their Holiday Light Stroll – a stunning walking trail adorned with thousands of colourful lights and music on their beautiful 180-year-old family farm. NIGHTTIME ATTRACTIONS: Discover the walk-through Holiday Light Stroll Bonfires Christmas Activity Stations (ornament decorating, cookie decorating, write a letter to Santa) Photos with holiday displays Visit the Elf […]
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 […]
List of 2023 Santa Claus Parades in the Ottawa area
Here’s a list of Santa Claus parade happening in the Ottawa area! Saturday November 18th at 11am: Help Santa Toy Parade Saturday November 18th at 5pm: Cornwall Santa Claus Parade Sunday November 19th at 5:30pm: Barrhaven Santa Claus Parade Saturday November 25th at 11am: Riverside South Community Association Toy Mountain Parade Saturday November 25th at […]
Pumpkin Days at Saunders Farm
Pumpkin Days 2023 will be on at Saunders Farm from September 23rd to October 31st 2023. 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 Patch Wagon Ride where you can […]
Top 3 Kid Friendly Ski Hills in the Ottawa area
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). […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]