Here’s what’s happening in the National Capital Region this back-to-school season What: 37th annual Gatineau Balloon Festival Where: Parc de la Baie, Gatineau When: Aug. 29 to Sept. 2 Why: Featuring hot air balloons so incredible, they have names […]
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A grand adventure
Before settling in for the winter, make a plan to check out New Brunswick’s best-kept secret Editor’s note: This story is part of an occasional series, Fall for local travel. Parenting Times did not receive any compensation or complimentary goods or services […]
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Here’s what’s happening in the National Capital Region this summer What: Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival Where: Mādahòkì Farm, 4420 West Hunt Club Rd. When: June 21 to 23 Why: The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival returns to Mādahòkì Farm, Indigenous […]
Healthy travel in the time of COVID-19
Here’s how to vacation safely during the pandemic, Natalie Marciniak writes Summer is here, which normally means it’s time to take a vacation! In the age of the Coronavirus pandemic, many plans are being changed or curtailed. No matter where […]
Cycling through the capital
Bike riding hit a new level of popularity during the pandemic. Here’s what you need to know when cycling in Ottawa this summer, Tracey Tong writes First, it was hand sanitizer, then toilet paper, flour and yeast. Then news outlets […]
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Editor’s Note: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all events have been postponed or cancelled until further notice. Ottawa Coffee Fest When: March 21-22 Where: Lansdowne Park What: The only event of its kind in Ottawa, Coffee Fest allows attendees to […]
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February-March 2020 Headline: 12 Great Family Fun Events Byline: By Tracey Tong Winterlude When: Through February 17 Where: Various locations, Ottawa and Gatineau What: It’s your last chance to enjoy the 42nd annual Winterlude. This classic winter celebration takes […]
12 Great family fun events
Christmas Lights Across Canada When: Now through January 5 Where: Parliament Hill What: The 35th edition of Christmas Lights Across Canada kicked off on December 5. The program was introduced in 1985 to showcase monuments and sites along Confederation Boulevard […]
Take family fun on the road
Day tripper. One-way ticket, yeah. With apologies to The Beatles, of course, we’ve gathered four interesting and fun day-trip destinations close to Ottawa. All can easily be expanded into a weekend, too, if that’s what your family wishes. […]
12 Great family fun events
The Casino Lac-Leamy Sound of Light When: Wednesdays and Saturdays, August 10 through 24 Where: Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier St., Gatineau What: With a mission of encouraging cultural discoveries through a varied and international artistic program, the Sound […]