Are you wondering what to do in Ottawa in one day with teens? There is so much to see and do in Ottawa, it’s hard to narrow it down when you only have a day. Ottawa was our first stop on our three-week East Coast Canada road trip. I would have loved a full week […]
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If you’re planning a family trip to Ottawa and trying to decide which museums are worth visiting with kids, this Canadian Museum of Nature review gives you an honest look at our experience and what ages it’s best for. Ottawa was our first stop on our East Coast Canada road trip, and we spent just
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If you haven’t experienced a thermal spa yet, the Kōena Spa in Gatineau is great for first-timers. This Kōena Spa Review will tell you everything you need to know before you go. When I was looking for somewhere to stay in Ottawa for our East Coast Canada road trip, I came across the Château Cartier
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If you’re planning a trip to Ottawa and looking for a budget-friendly hotel, the Château Cartier Hotel & Resort in Gatineau is one of the most popular options. In this Château Cartier Hotel review, I’m breaking down what you can expect from the rooms, the onsite restaurants, other amenities (like the Kōena spa), and how
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Looking for a list of things to do in Ottawa with kids to help plan your trip? I’ve been to Ottawa three times now—first as a teen, then on a four-day family trip with little ones, and most recently for a two-day stop on our east coast Canada road trip with my teens. Our last
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This weekend, my sister and I took the kids to check out the new Pumpkins After Dark London, Ontario event inside Storybook Gardens. This was our first time attending a Pumpkins After Dark, so we weren’t really sure what it was all about. After attending this year’s event, I’m looking forward to going again next
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The new London Children’s Museum, has been open since January. My kids and I decided to visit before school’s out for the summer to explore the updated exhibits and check out the new space. If you’re visiting with an autistic child, check out my detailed guide on my sister site AutismOnVacation.com, to help make your
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Back in July, the kids and I checked out the Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue. Working in child care, I knew this would be a popular event. With the release of the Minecraft movie this year, the game has made a comeback. In fact, starting about a month before the movie’s release, it was all the
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The last weekend before school let out, the kids and I checked out Big Bounce Canada 2025. The London event was a flop (though not entirely their fault), but to their credit, organizers acknowledged that the experience hadn’t met expectations and offered free tickets to the Hamilton location the following weekend. I decided to give
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Spending a day at one of the best beaches near Disney World is a great way to break up your trip—or wind down before heading home. Disney can be exhausting, so adding a beach day to your vacation is a great way to relax and recharge. The closest beach to Disney World is Cocoa Beach,
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