Sugar Shacks in Ottawa

Proulx Sugar Bush

• Play parks, giant slide, double slide, and play structures
• Petting farm, touch, feed, learn
• Sugar bush
• Maple production shack
• Brunch
• Farm boutique (maple, honey, and homemade jams)
• Guided tour on the collection and production of maple syrup (approx. 20 min.)
• Sleigh ride from the farm to the sugar bush and back (approx. 20 min.)

Vanier Museoparc

• Maple taffy on the snow! 
• Traditional sugar shacks meals! 
• Farm area and petting enclosure!
• Visit with sled dogs and puppies!
• Bouncy castles and other inflatable structures!
• Craft fair!
• Food trucks!  
• Lumberjack competitions -ax-throwing and two person saw!
• A culinary competition featuring local chefs! 

Fulton’s Pancake House

• Nordic and walking trails
• Snowshoes
• Heritage Maple Path
• Visit the Sugar Camp
• Trail Games
• Breakfast
• Taffy Shack
• Tobogganing Hill

The Log Farm

• Visit to the historical farm site
• See all kinds of animals on the farm site.
• Taffy on the snow.
• Bonfire 
• Wagon ride that will take you out to the sugar bush.
• At the sugar bush, you can not only see how the pioneers would have collected and made maple syrup (it was very important to them) but you will also see maple syrup being made with modern wood fired equipment.
• Collect sap from the trees throughout the bush.
• We will be offering a traditional sugar bush breakfast all day long. Pancakes and sausages all served with maple syrup and butter.
• In our visitor center we will also have an assortment of baked goods, from cookies and squares to butter tarts.
• Top that all off with Van Houtte premium coffees, hot chocolate, or tea along with an assortment of juices and cold drinks and you will not go home hungry.

Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm

• Sleigh ride
• Visit the sugar shack
• Watch the sap to syrup process unfold while enjoying taffy on the snow 
• Pancake brunch at the Pancake House

Temple Sugar Bush

• Pancake house
• Store
• Maple on snow
• Nature trails

Chez Ti-Mousee Cabane a sucre

• Visit the museum
• Watch the creation of maple syrup
• Walking Trails
• Maple Syrup Boutique
• Breakfast

10 Beautiful Walks in Ottawa

As the weather starts to get a bit warmer and spring is in the air. Here is a list of my favourite walks to take in the city.

1.  Jack Pine- Be sure to bring some bird seed to feed the Chickadees.

2. Old Quarry Trail

3. Rideau Canal Walkway

4. Mer Bleu

5. Baxter Conservation Area

6. Gatineau Park

7.  Hog's Back Trail

8. Beryl Gaffney Park

9. Pinhey's Forest Trails

10. Lime Kiln Trail

Ottawa and Area Zoos, Farms and Petting Zoos

Papanack Zoo

150 County Road 19, Wendover, ON
Hours: 10-5

Adults $17.5
Youth (6-18) $10
Child (2-5) $8

Great little zoo to see all kids of exotic and local wildlife (zebras, lions, bears, skunks, monkeys and more).

Parc Omega

399 Route 323 North, Montebello
Hours: 10-6 (depending on the season)

Toddler (2-5) $9
Youth (6-15) $15
Adults (16+) $24

Take a drive through the beautiful park and discover many animals from North America. Animals will even greet you to eat from your hands (don't forget to bring the carrots).There are also walking trails and a petting zoo.

Valleyview Little Animal Farm

4750 Fallowfield Rd, Ottawa
9:30-4 (depending on the season) 

$9 (2 and older)








Visit lots of farm animals, goats, horses, geese and even zebus. Have a ride on the train, play in the park or enjoy a puppet show. 


Agriculture Museum

901 Prince of Wales Dr, Ottawa
Hours: 9 -5.
Adult $10

Children (3-12) $7








Visit a modern working farm and all of it's animals, horses, pigs, cows and ducks. You can also explore the farming technology and see some cool demonstrations. 

Little Rays Reptile Zoo

5305 Bank St, Ottawa
Hours: 10-5

Adults $12.5
Ages 2 and under are FREE





Discover a 3000 gallon aquarium and over 150 animals including pythons, alligators, cobras, rattlesnakes, tarantulas, marmosets, and birds of prey.


Saunders County Critters

1058 County Rd #44 RR # 1, Oxford Station 
Hours: 10-4

Adults $10.00 
Children (2-16) $8.00
Children under 2 years Free





A privately owned & operated farm,  raising, breeding, showing & selling exotic & unusual critters since the early 1990’s. They have a very successful breeding program boasting achievements with endangered and at risk species. 


Vanderland Barnyard Zoo

11827 County Road 5, Winchester Springs, Ontario 
Hours: Open Sundays ONLY 11-5

$5 (2 and under are free)





Miniature horses, goats, sheep, alpacas, donkeys, rabbits, guinea pigs, pot belly pigs, chickens, peacocks, emus, and some geese.

kick IT
a dance club for kids

Presented by: Centrepointe Theatres
Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

Why should grown-ups get to have all the fun? Kids wanna dance too.

Back by popular demand! Centrepointe Theatres Presents kick IT- a dance club for kids.

What started as two kick IT events during our 2013/14 season quickly became three. All sold out so fast that we made sure to add one more this season for a grand total of four kick IT events in our 2014/15 season!

The Centrepointe Studio Theatre will once again be converted into a hoppin’ afternoon dance club for four to ten year olds – a place where kids can let loose and show off their moves or even learn new ones from our enthusiastic in-house dance crew, The Dance Xperience.Kids are free to get creative on the dance floor with the best top 40 bangin’ beats from Dynamix Productions and get crazy in the Flashpoint Photobooth. And don’t forget to stop by the  Ottawa Capital Region Macaroni Kidbooth too.

Don’t worry adults, we haven’t forgotten you! While your kids are bustin’ their moves, feel free to visit the Big Kids Coffee Bar where there are tasty treats for all ages. Or better yet – join them on the dance floor and show ‘em what you’ve got!

Tickets are available only at the Centrepointe Theatres Box Office or by calling 613-580-2700.

Please note all children must be accompanied by an adult. Both adults and children require tickets for admittance. If you have anyquestions, please contact our box office at ctboxoffice@ottawa.ca. 

Tickets: $5 | Tickets are available at the box office or by phone only.

Poutine Fest

The Great Canadian Fork Off is On!

Be part of the spring PoutineFest April 24th to 26th. Three blocks of artery clogging goodness along Sparks Street from Bank St. to Elgin St. There'll be trucks from across this great land!

Admission to Poutine Fest is FREE. You only pay for what you eat.

Join us on Sparks Street for four fabulous days of Fries, Curds and Gravy  Friday, April 24th to April 26th, 2015 The patios will be ready along Sparks Street, the beverages flowing and entertainment including musicians and street performer all day and all night long. ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE  Friday April 24, 2015  12:00 pm - 2:00  pm  Silver Creek              4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Amanda Rheaume              6:30 pm - 9:00 pm  TJ Morrison      Saturday April 25, 2015  12:00 pm – 2:00 pm  Silver Creek              3:00 pm – 5:00 pm  Jeff Rogers              5:30 pm - 7:30 pm  Jackson Miles Duo      Sunday April 26, 2015  12:00 pm -2:00 pm  Silver Creek              3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Angela Marie

Sunday Brunch at the Museum of Nature

Sunday Brunch at the Canadian Museum of Nature Springtime and Ikebana Sunday, April 19 10:30 AM to 2 PM      Celebrate Springtime with a special floral brunch buffet. After enjoying a delicious feast, stroll through the beautiful Ikebana exhibition featuring 50 unique floral arrangements. Menu highlights: Traditional breakfast fare Belgian waffles with rose petal compote Hot cakes with petunia blossoms Savoury casserole with duck confit tulip petals Salmon with roast fennel white peppery petals BBQ pork, roast beef, roast chicken Pork and shrimp dumplings Mussels Seafood gratin Medley of salads, with assortment of floral blossoms Omelettes made to order Dessert Station Adults: $39.99 Senior: (65+) / Students:$37.99 Children (5-12): $19.99 Children (3-4): $6.50 Children (0-2): FREE Includes general admission to the museum and a 15% gratuity. (Does not include tax, the Arctic Voices exhibition or 3D movies). Reservations: Joel.Frappier@compass-canada.com 613.232.6976 (or at the admission desk on April 19) Canadian Museum of Nature 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa

Spring Tea and Craft Sale

Beaverbrook Spring Tea and Craft Sale
Saturday, 18 April 2015
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Kanata United Church
33 Leacock Drivegitude: -75.90201

All Ages  $2

The annual Beaverbrook Spring Tea and Craft Sale is Saturday, April 18, 2014, hosted by Kanata North Girl Guides. You will enjoy having coffee, tea, or juice served by our very own area Guides in the Tea Room. All funds raised through ticket sales, bake sales and craft tables go directly to local Guiding units.

The Last Polar Bears- Children's Play

Goulbourn Museum Family Craft Day

GO BIG OR GO GNOME – FAMILY CRAFT DAY

Event Date: April 26, 2015

Event Time: 1pm-4pm

Spring is in the air! Come and explore the miniature world of the garden gnome. Dress like you’re going to spend a day in the garden (bonus points if you look like a gnome!). Crafts geared to ages 4-11. Cost is $4 per child. Registration and parental accompaniment are required. To register call 613-831-2393 or email education@goulbournmuseum.ca

Barrhaven Spring Concert

Bunny Hop

Bell's Bunny Hop, Fairfields Heritage House
Saturday, April 4 from 10 am to 2 pm

Join us for an EGG-citing Easter hunt and meet the Easter bunny! Hop on into Fairfields to learn about Victorian family Easter traditions. You’ll experiment with making all-natural dyes, dyeing eggs, and paper basket weaving. It’s sure to be a sp’EGG’tacular time for the whole family!

Cost: $6/person, $10/pair, $16/family

Easter Scavenger Hunt

Easter at Nepean Museum, Nepean Museum
Saturday, April 4 from 1 pm to 4 pm

Take part in our family-friendly Easter scavenger hunt! You’ll explore the museum while solving clues about Easter traditions in Nepean! Be sure to  take part in making an egg-cellent craft.

Cost: by donation

Easter Egg Hunt Proulx Berry Farm

Easter Egg Hunt

2015 Easter Weekend (April 03rd to April 06th, 2015)  (with or without meal reservations)  Hours: Good Friday & Easter Monday- 9am to 3pm.   Easter Saturday - 9am to 3pm.   Easter Sunday - 9am to 3pm.   Buffet/Pancake meal seatings : 9am, 9.30am, 10am, 11am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1pm, 2pm Activities:  Egg Hunt, Face painting & Clue Hunt  11am to 2pm: Good Friday, Saturday and Easter Sunday.($)   All money collected will be donated to the C.R.C. (Orleans-Cumberland Resource Center)  Over $1825 collected since 2008 Easter weekend.

Cumberland Museum Egg Hunt

Curious Cottontail's Easter Egg Hunt, Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
Saturday, April 4 from 10 am to 4 pm

Have you met our very own Easter Bunny?  Curious Cottontail comes out of hiding once a year to help our young friends find their Easter eggs tucked away in the most unexpected places. Have fun while exploring the history of rural agriculture at our large petting zoo (with bunnies, cows, donkeys, and more!). Then, learn to make all-natural dyes and become skilled at dyeing eggs. 

Cost: $7/person, $5/students and seniors, $18/family

Easter at the Estate

Easter at the Estate, Billings Estate National Historic Site
Saturday, April 4 from 10 am to 4 pm

“Egg jarping”? What in the world is that?!? Discover what it is, and more, as we explore Easter traditions from around the world! There’ll be traditional North American Easter activities, including an Easter egg hunt, lots of candy, and a visit from the Easter Bunny! Make fun, lasting memories with the whole family as you participate in our hands-on activities such as: egg-rolling races, egg dyeing, perfume making, water balloon tosses, and, of course, egg jarping. 

Cost: $6/person, $10/pair, $16/family

Easter at Valleyview Animal Farm

Our Farm Easter Bunny has lost 100's of coloured eggs, he needs your help to find them. The Egg Hunt runs daily throughout the Easter Week-end. Children and adults alike will enjoy seeing a wide variety of animals and birds up close, from alpacas to zebus, goats to geese. Ride the Valleyview Express and enjoy our creative farm playground. Explore Bill's Old Farm Museum to learn about our agricultural past. Watch a puppet show, have lunch in the Sunflower Cafe and browse in Robyn's Nest Gift Shop. Come and spend a day in the country at Valleyview Little Animal Farm.
Admission: $9.00 (tax included) for everyone age 2 and older.

Easter at the Agriculture Farm

EASTER AT THE FARM

April 03, 2015 - April 06, 2015
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fees: Included with Museum admission

Come and celebrate spring at the Museum with the rabbits, newborn lambs and newly-hatched chicks. Don’t miss the annual egg hunt, and the “signs of spring” trivia found in the barns!

Find your way around the farm with this colourful, easy-to-read map (PDF).

Activities:

Learning Centre

Eggs-periments (9:30, 11:00, 1:30, 3:00)
Visitors can enjoy observing interesting eggs-periments in action.

Meadowview Barn

Meet the Chicks and Ducklings (ongoing activity) 
Can a chick hatch from one of the eggs in your fridge?  How long does it take for a chick and duckling to hatch? What is a layer ? Get the answers to your questions about chickens and ducks and meet the newly hatched, fluffy chicks and ducklings.

Extraordinary Eggs! (ongoing activity) 
Eggs aren’t just for breakfast anymore…they can be fun and fascinating too!  At this station, visitors will discover all kinds of interesting facts about eggs, compare a variety of types of eggs, and examine uniquely decorated eggs.

Demonstration Kitchen

Cooking with Chocolate (10:00, 12:30, 2:00)
What better time of year to indulge in some chocolatey goodness than Easter... But do you know where this sweet treat comes from or how it is made? Come to the demonstration kitchen to learn more about the transformation of cacao beans into chocolate and help make a delicious cake that is sure to satisfy your cravings (if you haven't already eaten your fill of eggs...).

Small Animal Barn

Meet the Rabbits (10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00)
Although rabbits are typically looked at as family pets, they are frequently raised on farms for both their fur and meat. Visitors will be able to learn interesting details about the rabbit’s life cycle as well as the reason behind the rabbit’s close association with Easter.  Lastly, interested visitors will also surely get the chance to pet one of these special Easter animals. 

Meet the Lambs (9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30)
What would Easter be without soft, gentle lambs? Come meet the Museum’s woolly newborns up close at this demonstration. Visitors can learn all about the sheep life cycle and the different breeds of sheep living at the Museum.  A Guide will be on hand to make possible the opportunity to pet the lambs as well.

Dairy Barn

Afternoon Milking (4:00)
The milking of the Museum’s dairy cows takes place twice daily.  Over the course of this demonstration, visitors will be impressed by the technologies used in modern dairying as they see the herdspeople milk the entire herd. A Museum guide will be on site to explain the process and to answer questions.

Plus…

Easter Egg Hunt for Tots (ongoing activity)
The Easter Egg Hunt for Tots will take place in the barns and exhibitions.  Children 6 years-old and younger can take on the challenge of finding 3 paper eggs hidden throughout the Museum grounds.  Once they bring them back to the Museum Guides, they’ll be rewarded with a sweet Easter treat (chocolates).

Signs of Spring Egg Hunt (ongoing activity)
Children aged 7 years-old and older will need to work a little harder to be rewarded in this egg hunt…A Guide will explain how to locate the clues that will help them find the “signs of spring” on this Easter-themed scavenger hunt so that they can exchange their completed answer sheet for chocolates.

Also ...

Food Services ($)

Bytown Catering will be on site to offer food services.

70 Easter Basket Ideas that are NOT Candy

1. sidewalk chalk
2. stickers
3. crayons
4. bubbles
5. paint
6. skipping rope
7. marbles
8. colouring books
9. markers
10. pail and shovel
11. sand toys
12. bath toys
13. movies
14. nail polish
15. note books
16. hats
17. t-shirt
18. bathingsuit
19. sunglasses
20. pajamas
21. dress up clothes
22. water bottle
23. sandals
24. swim towel
25. playdoh
26. bath paint
27. garden tools
28. watering can
29. sparkles
30. construction paper
31. scissors
32. pencil crayons
33. comic books
34. stamps and ink
35. ball
36. frisbee
37. Lego
38. magnets
39. fun socks
40. shaving cream
41. water balloons
42. spray bottles
43. play jewlery
44. music cds
45. books
46. silly putty
47. fun toothbrush
48. bubble bath
49. puzzles
50. small game
51. kite 
52. hair accessories
53. cars
54. flashlight
55. temporary tatoos
56. goggles
57. craft kits
58. bike accessories
59. moon sand
60. Chia Pet
61. erasers
62. word Searches
63. Rubik's Cube
64. card game
65. umbrella
66. raincoat
67. rainboots 
68. hair brush and mirror
69. action figures 
70. pool toys 

Easter Egg Hunt @ Carlingwood

Join Cinderella and friends March 28th, 29th and April 4th, 10 am to 4 pm in Cinderella's Garden. Collect Purdys Easter eggs on the garden path to meet Cinderella in her gazebo. Have your photograph taken with her and have the picture emailed to you for free! 

Momma and Baby Fitness Classes

FREE

Boomerang Kids Strollercise

Dancing Mommas - Salsa Baby

Boomerang Kids Westboro - Baby wearing yoga

Fitness with Jules- Mommy and Baby Classes


PAID CLASSES

Little Lotus Mommy Baby Yoga and More

Esther America Baby Wearing Dance

Dancing Mommas - Salsa Baby

Fab Baby Gear -Mom and Baby Yoga

Dovercourt Mom and Baby Programs

City of Ottawa Family Programs and Mommy and Me

Fitness with Jules- Mommy and Baby Classes

Fit 4 Two- Mommy Baby Classes

PranaShanti- Mom and Baby Yoga

Fitmom Ottawa- Mommy and Baby Classes

Kangaroo Fitness- Restorative Classes

Glebe Community Centre- Mom and Baby Classes