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 2025. Last June, my teens and I decided to visit before school was out for the summer to explore the updated exhibits and check out the new space. We were impressed. As much as the kids enjoyed the old location when they were younger, this
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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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Looking for a Hollywood Studios gluten free breakfast recommendation? The Hollywood & Vine Breakfast is a great option—especially if your kids are Disney Junior fans. It’s a buffet with classic American breakfast foods, a fun classic diner-themed atmosphere, and the chance to meet Disney Junior characters without waiting in long lines. While some celiacs and
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If you’re looking to eat gluten free at Hollywood Studios, the Roundup Rodeo BBQ gluten-free menu offers some of the best options in the park. The food selection is extensive, and the themed environment is immersive. For Toy Story fans, this is a unique dining experience you won’t get anywhere else. We were excited to
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Is the ‘Ohana Gluten Free Breakfast Any Good? Yes—the gluten-free options were decent, it’s a fun setting, and it’s a great way to meet characters without the line. In January 2025, I took my kids to ‘Ohana. Brie and I ate gluten free while Zen stuck to the regular menu. ‘Ohana was my favorite gluten-free
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