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35+ fun things to do in and near Ottawa, October 13 to...

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    35+ fun things to do in and near Ottawa, October 13 to 19

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    Taste of the Valley in Cobden, a free aerial show in the ByWard Market, …

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    Halloween in Ottawa and beyond: Thrills, chills and treats you won’t want to miss!

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    24+ things to do in and around Ottawa, October 6 to 12

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    This Thanksgiving weekend, why not stroll through a magical forest in Montebello, enjoy a …

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    Heads Up: Calabogie chairlift, scenic waterfall, Pontiac yaks

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Tea at this Ottawa mansion is unforgettably elegant

by Laura Byrne Paquet September 22, 2025

Two prime ministers once called this Sandy Hill mansion home. These days, you can …

by Laura Byrne Paquet September 22, 2025

Long Sault Parkway: The scenic route you might not know

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Ski these urban cross-country trails in and around Ottawa

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Parc national de Plaisance is a great day trip

October 26, 2024
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Weekends

Get out on the water in South Eastern Ontario!

October 7, 2025
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Lofts du Village: A posh alternative to hotels in Chelsea, Quebec

March 10, 2023
by Laura Byrne Paquet March 10, 2023

Winter road trip to Montreal: Ski, eat and see art

April 3, 2023
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Le Boat trip offers new Rideau Canal views

March 19, 2023
by Laura Byrne Paquet March 19, 2023

See 500 dolls at Montreal Barbie Expo

February 19, 2023
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6 great mother-daughter experiences in Toronto 

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Art and culture

Catch these museum exhibitions in Ottawa (and nearby) now!

by Laura Byrne Paquet July 4, 2025

Get information on current museum and gallery exhibitions in Ottawa, Gatineau, Montreal and nearby …

by Laura Byrne Paquet July 4, 2025

Check out these Christmas movies shot in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario!

January 15, 2025
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Architecture fans, check out these books, guides and events!

July 4, 2023
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Take an art walk along Gatineau’s Sentier Culturel (Culture Trail)

July 18, 2023
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Food and wine

Look what’s brewing in Bath

by Jane Finn August 18, 2025

At MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Co. in Bath, you can enjoy live music with your …

by Jane Finn August 18, 2025

Ottawa-area maple sugarbushes are opening for the 2025 season!

April 29, 2025
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Ottawa’s Tavern cafes offer scenic views and good food

November 6, 2024
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Food tour is a tasty way to explore Cornwall, Ontario

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Long escapes

Avoid delays by flying non-stop from Ottawa to the sun

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Prince Edward Island’s best lobster meals

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A must-stop for cookie lovers in Victoria, B.C.

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Canada 150 photo: Building sandcastles at Brackley Beach, P.E.I.

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Canada 150 photo: Iles de la Madeleine

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Canada 150 photo: Poetry festival at Edmonton City Hall

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Adventure

Soar to new heights on July 20 at a 2024 Lock & Paddle event!

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Immerse yourself in nature in and around Ottawa

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