Ottawa Family Fun

I was at the Kanata Centrum last night and (because a friend - Hi Angela - told me that there was a new kids play structure (similar to Cosmic Adventures) just outside the AMC Cinemas. So, I swung by in search of information.
It has not yet opened, but looks like a […]

I would like to start out with a statement I have about Saunders Farm: “Saunders Farm is one of the best family oriented gems in the Ottawa area. We are lucky to have such a great attraction so close to us.” Me

The cost of a day for the family is not cheap, BUT, in […]

Y-vonne from “And then there were three ” or “myfourboys.blogspot.com” Have a movie night in the backyard or the park…
Go check out her blog. If you have kids and live in the area, you will enjoy what she has to say. That reminds me… I have to add a links section […]

A special thank you to Cindy, the girls and Casey for an excellent birthday party!
We found out about Cindy and Camp Run Amok through a friend who had attended a birthday party hosted there before. We are very happy with what was provided, food, cake, plenty of activities, water slide and pool. I am writing […]

Thistle Springs Trout Farm
What a great time! We didn’t need a fishing licence and had a blast! We went as part of a school trip and really enjoyed ourselves. The pricing is based on the size of the fish you catch, plus a $5 per fisherman/fisherperson/fisherkid/fisherwoman….. The only catch (other than the […]

It is called the Toronto CityPass and if you plan to go to the CN tower and any other listed attraction, you will be glad you picked one up. For more information, go to the CityPass website http://citypass.com/city/toronto.html.
The pass covers:

CN Tower
Art Gallery of Ontario
Royal Ontario Museum
Casa Loma
Ontario Science Centre
Toronto Zoo

All for $47.00 […]

Ok, I am back. I missed last week…no real excuse, except that I was not near my computer much. Looks like the activities I am writing about this week are both Alcatel sponsored!
Don’t forget that the Alcatel Ottawa International Children’s Festival runs this week:
June 1st - June 5th … Ticket on sale now!!! […]

What is going on at Marjor’s Hill Park:

Splash ‘N Boots - (Saturday@ 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.; Sunday @ 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.)
Val Hilliker - (Saturday @ 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.; Sunday @ 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.; Monday@ 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.)
John Park – The Funny Waiter Show: Saturday@ 11:30 […]

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Go for a family walk and help some kids! The on-line registration and pledging system will close at noon on Friday, April 29. You can phone in a donation to 613/737-2780 or register in person between 9 am and noon on Saturday, April 30 or at least one-half hour before the start of […]

As kids grow, it is not only difficult to keep them in shoes that fit, but to keep them on a bike that is the right size as well. I spoke about the great bike path information available from the Canada’s Capital Commision website (as well as other great sites) a little while ago. […]

Safe biking for kids and families in Ottawa, check out the map for great places to bike with the family.

Kids love to look at the stars. So much to imagine, so much space. Heck, I love to look at the stars. Why not take them out to learn a little more and have a great family outing as well.
The Ottawa Valley Astronomy and Observers Group (OAOG) is hosting a […]

June 1st - June 5th … Ticket on sale now though.
I have never attended the children’s festival, but it looks like excellent entertainment!!!! Tickets are $15 for a day pass or $8.50 per show.)
Check out their website for more details on show times: http://www.ottawachildrensfestival.ca/en/2005/Default.asp

It is playoff time and the 67’s are up against Barrie tonight in what promises to be a very entertaining game. This is great hockey and all kinds of value for your entertainment dollar.
I have always loved CHL hockey. These guys give it their all and you can tell! The 67’s […]