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, […]
Family Fun Guide
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: […]
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 […]
12 Great Family Fun Events
Here’s what’s happening in the National Capital Region this summer What: Canada Day in Barrhaven Where: Clarke Fields Park, 93 Houlahan St. When: July 1, 9 a.m. to 10:40 p.m. Why: The free shuttle bus from McDonough’s Independent and […]
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 […]
12 Great Family Fun Events
Here’s what’s happening in the National Capital Region this winter What: The Harbour Harvest Where: Nepean Sailing Club, 3259 Carling Ave. When: Feb. 16, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Why: An ice fishing derby that raises money for three […]
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 […]
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 […]
Parc Safari, even more… SAFARI!
By Stephanie Ranger Photos by Parc Safari Subjected to the “COVID diet” over the past two years, Parc Safari — like the entire tourist industry — has seen its most recent innovations slip under the radar. 2022 marks […]
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 […]






