The ultimate Ottawa family bucket list
Now more than ever, supporting local is important. With summer officially around the corner it’s time to start thinking about fun.
Go berry picking at Shouldice Farms
Head to a park, build a sandcastle, and play in the splash park
Run through the sprinklers
Make your own popsicles
Have a tea party in the backyard
Go on a picnic at Andrew Haydon Park
7. Set up a tent and go camping (even in the backyard!)
9. Rent a paddle boat at Dow’s Lake
10. Walk through the Dominion Arboretum
11. Leave the kids at home and head to a patio, like The Cheshire Cat Pub
12. Head to the drive-in
13. Visit a nearby town like Merrickville, Almonte, or Perth
14. Explore a Farmer’s Market in Carp, Carleton Place, Lansdowne, Parkdale and Byward Market
15. Spend the day at Calypso
16. Take a trip to Parc Omega to feed the animals
17. Date night: Visit Kin Vineyard
18. Check out an Ottawa Brunch Spot: We love Chesterfield’s
19. Chow down on Gelato & Ice Cream at The Merry Dairy or Stella Luna
20. Spin the wheels on Weekend Bike Days
21. Visit with ghosts and goblins with the Haunted Walk tours
22. Crown the best brew in town
23. Snack on a Beavertail
24. Walk the dogs at a dog park
25. Go star gazing
Download it!
Don’t forget to download the printable bucket list and check things off as you go.