Family Fun Guide

Elena Kraemer, 11 (right) is focused on her ice carving work, as is her sister Emilie (in the background). Photo Credit: Tracey Tong

Learn to carve ice in the capital

This past year, Ottawa-based world ice-carving champion Suguru Kanbayashi was trying to think of ways to introduce his art form to his young children.   “It’s a 100 per cent easily recycled medium with very little impact environmentally,” says Kanbayashi, […]

Photo: Courtesy National Capital Commission

12 Great Family Fun Events

Here’s to a fun start to 2026! Here’s what’s happening in the National Capital Region this winter   What: Wizard of Oz, the 3D Experience Where:  Ottawa Family Cinema, Rideau Community Hub, 815 St-Laurent Blvd. When: Saturday, Jan. 24 Why: […]

Spencerville Fair. Photo Courtesy Spencerville Fair

12 Great Family Fun Events

Here’s what’s happening in the National Capital Region this back-to-school season What: Faerie Picnics Where:  Strathcona Park, Range Road, Ottawa When: Aug. 19, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Why: After successful runs in 2023 and 2024, Cirquonscient returns with evening Faerie […]

Little Parliament Hill during a tiny Canada Day celebration in Little Ottawa, Little Canada. Photo Credit Tracey Tong

On the road to… Little Canada

Editor’s note: This story is part of an occasional series on family travel. Parenting Times did not receive any compensation or complimentary goods or services in connection with this story. The nation’s capital, but teeny tiny. A miniscule version of Ottawa […]

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 […]

Face to face with a lion. Photo Credit Tracey Tong

Fall for local travel

Shorter days and busier schedules call for quality time with loved ones   The changing leaves, cooler nights and back-to-school routines don’t have to spell the end of summer adventure, and we set out to prove it with a road […]