Weekend Wild · Canada
Ottawa with kids
Combines history, museums, outdoor spaces, and educational experiences in a highly walkable environment.
Family activities
Parliament Hill
Parliament Hill makes history tangible through a place families can explore together.
Historical Sites · All ages · Paid
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Canadian Museum of History and Children's Museum
Canadian Museum of History and Children's Museum turns local history, art, or remarkable objects into a vivid family experience.
Museums · All ages · Paid
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Canada Science and Technology Museum
Canada Science and Technology Museum makes big ideas memorable through hands-on discovery and immersive exhibits.
Science Centers · All ages · Paid
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Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Canada Aviation and Space Museum turns local history, art, or remarkable objects into a vivid family experience.
Museums · All ages · Paid
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Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum turns local history, art, or remarkable objects into a vivid family experience.
Museums · All ages · Paid
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Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature turns local history, art, or remarkable objects into a vivid family experience.
Museums · All ages · Paid
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National Gallery of Canada
National Gallery of Canada turns local history, art, or remarkable objects into a vivid family experience.
Museums · All ages · Paid
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Canadian War Museum
Canadian War Museum turns local history, art, or remarkable objects into a vivid family experience.
Museums · All ages · Paid
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Rideau Canal Pathway
Rideau Canal Pathway offers a manageable family route with scenery that makes the walk feel adventurous.
Kid-Friendly Trails · All ages · Free or low-cost
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ByWard Market
ByWard Market is an easy family wander filled with local flavor, choice, and memorable treats.
Food & Markets · All ages · Paid
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Major's Hill Park
Major's Hill Park is a rewarding open-air break for play, picnics, views, and an easy reset.
Parks & Trails · All ages · Free or low-cost
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Dominion Arboretum
Dominion Arboretum pairs beautiful scenery with space for children to explore at a gentler pace.
Gardens · All ages · Free or low-cost
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Gatineau Park
Gatineau Park gives families a memorable close-up encounter with the destination's landscape and wildlife.
Nature · All ages · Paid
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Parc Omega
Parc Omega creates an up-close animal experience that feels personal and memorable.
Animal Encounters · All ages · Paid
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Royal Canadian Mint Tour
Royal Canadian Mint Tour reveals the destination from a fresh angle and keeps the whole family engaged.
Tours · All ages · Paid
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Diefenbunker, Canada's Cold War Museum
Diefenbunker, Canada's Cold War Museum turns local history, art, or remarkable objects into a vivid family experience.
Museums · All ages · Paid
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Ottawa River Cruise
Ottawa River Cruise reveals the destination from a fresh angle and keeps the whole family engaged.
Tours · All ages · Paid
Petrie Island Beach and Nature Trails
Petrie Island Beach and Nature Trails is a classic family outing for sand, water, fresh air, and an unhurried day.
Beaches · All ages · Free or low-cost
Mooney's Bay Park and Canada 150 Playground
Mooney's Bay Park and Canada 150 Playground is an imaginative play stop where kids can climb, move, and take the lead.
Playgrounds · All ages · Free or low-cost
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Andrew Haydon Park
Andrew Haydon Park is an imaginative play stop where kids can climb, move, and take the lead.
Playgrounds · All ages · Free or low-cost
Calypso Theme Waterpark
Calypso Theme Waterpark is a high-energy splash day with water play for multiple ages.
Water Parks · All ages · Free or low-cost
Mont Cascades Waterpark
Mont Cascades Waterpark is a high-energy splash day with water play for multiple ages.
Water Parks · All ages · Free or low-cost
Saunders Farm
Saunders Farm is a lively all-ages stop built around play, discovery, and shared fun.
Family Entertainment · All ages · Paid
Upper Canada Village
Upper Canada Village makes history tangible through a place families can explore together.
Historical Sites · All ages · Paid
Mer Bleue Bog Trail
Mer Bleue Bog Trail offers a manageable family route with scenery that makes the walk feel adventurous.
Kid-Friendly Trails · All ages · Free or low-cost
Pinhey's Point Historic Site
Pinhey's Point Historic Site makes history tangible through a place families can explore together.
Historical Sites · All ages · Paid
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum makes history tangible through a place families can explore together.
Historical Sites · All ages · Paid
Ottawa Art Gallery
Explore regional and contemporary Canadian art in a welcoming downtown gallery, then pause in the hands-on Creative Space when it is open for a low-pressure family art break.
Museums · All ages · Free
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Little Ray's Nature Centre
Little Ray's Nature Centre creates an up-close animal experience that feels personal and memorable.
Animal Encounters · All ages · Paid
Ottawa Locks at Rideau Canal
Ottawa Locks at Rideau Canal is an unmistakable destination experience with memorable views and photo moments.
Landmarks · All ages · Free or low-cost
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