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The Laurentians: Cross-country ski paradise two hours from Ottawa

by Dan Rubinstein March 30, 2026

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The Laurentians region is achingly beautiful, no matter the season. But as an obsessive …

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Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary, Ingleside

by Laura Byrne Paquet January 27, 2026

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The Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary is home to more than 150 species of …

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Cooper Marsh Conservation Area, South Glengarry

by Laura Byrne Paquet February 20, 2026

by Laura Byrne Paquet February 20, 2026 466 views

Cooper Marsh Conservation Area—just east of Cornwall, Ontario—offers great bird-watching opportunities.

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Beaches near Ottawa are great places to cool off

by Laura Byrne Paquet October 7, 2025

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Looking for beaches near Ottawa, or beaches in Eastern Ontario and the Outaouais? Check …

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