Budget travelling across Canada and the world, with children and a bag full of snacks.
Winterlude 2025 – running January 31 to February 17. This year marks the 47th edition of Winterlude. Known as Bal de Neige Ottawa in French, this celebration of Canadian winter lets you witness beautiful ice sculptures, skate on the world-famous Rideau Canal Skateway, and play till you drop in the Snowflake Kingdom.
Things to do in Ottawa in winter, from outdoor adventures to cozy indoor activities! This locals guide includes all of the best places to go this winter. Don’t forget to join our Ottawa with Kids Facebook group. We are all in this together. THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. TO WHICH I EARN A SMALL COMMISSION,…
As a lover of trails and bridges, Chapman Mills Conservation Area has a special place in my heart. The boardwalk and trail takes you along the Rideau River, and under the beautiful Vimy Memorial Bridge. This 3 km round-trip trail will take the average user 45 minutes to complete. Getting to Chapman Mills Chapman Mills…
Hiking Mer Bleue Bog in Ottawa may just be the city’s best secret adventure. Mer Bleue is the largest bog and natural area in Canada’s Capital Region and the second-largest bog in southern Ontario. Mer Bleue Bog is over 7,700 years old and provides habitat for many species of regionally rare and significant plants, birds…
Whenever life gets too busy, or I just want the white-collar of nature to take over my busy brain, I try to find a trail or secluded area that has running water. Fortunately for us, Ottawa has 6 immediate options for Waterfalls and their surrounding area is just as gorgeous. Here are Hikes and Trails…
Toronto, Canada. The largest city in the country and self-proclaimed hub of Southern Ontario. If you are looking for an urban adventure, with a mix of outdoor activities, world-class museums and quaint neighbourhoods, Toronto is the city for you. Don’t forget to join our Ottawa with Kids Facebook group. We are all in this together. Disclosure: THIS…
Niagara falls is one of the most popular natural attractions in Canada. We have rounded up this list of Best things to do in niagara falls with kids
Taking a Daytrip to Montreal from Ottawa isn’t as difficult to plan as we had initially thought. It’s also not as easy as simply showing up, either. Being only 2 hours from Montreal means it is always there when you want to plan a day trip but also one never gets around to visiting, because it’s always there.
During our recent Roadtrip to Montreal, we decided to spend the entire day at Montreals Biodome. I first visited when I was 15 years old and remember having the time of my life, and wanted experience that again with my own children. Finding the right day between all our other Summer activities and co-parenting access…