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Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography (1 Miles)

Ottawa

Founded in 1985, the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography collects photographs and produces major exhibitions and award-winning publications. Since 1992 it has become a cultural destination with the opening of a building specially designed to ...

Royal Canadian Mint (1 Miles)

Ottawa

Today, the Ottawa facility produces hand-crafted collector and commemorative coins, gold bullion coins, medals and medallions. This is where the master tooling is done to create the dies that strike coin designs for both circulation and commemorative...

National Gallery of Canada (1 Miles)

Ottawa

See Canada in a day through the world’s largest Canadian Art Collection only at the National Gallery of Canada. Follow a tour, explore the Gallery as a family, make art at the Artissimo kiosk, or stay for lunch and enjoy the spectacular views both ...

Bytown Museum (2 Miles)

Ottawa

Located in the heart of downtown Ottawa, the Bytown Museum explores the stories of an evolving city and its residents from its early days as Bytown to present day Ottawa.

Canadian Museum of Civilization (2 Miles)

Gatineau

Kids will love this exciting world of hands-on discovery, located within the Canadian Museum of Civilization. The Museum also offers family programs, special events and performances.

Canadian War Museum (2 Miles)

Ottawa

Discover the military history of Canada through a vast collection of artifacts, moving personal stories, works of art, and unforgettable photography. Explore the human conflicts that have shaped Canada, Canadians and the world.

Canadian Museum of Nature (2 Miles)

Ottawa

See hundreds of dinosaur specimens, including complete skeletons and dramatic life-sized recreations, in the Talisman Energy Fossil Gallery. Our Mammal Gallery is truly breathtaking with its recreations of Canada's treasured mammals in their life-cha...

Gallery 101 (2 Miles)

Ottawa

We are a non-profit artist-run centre, dedicated to the professional presentation and circulation of visual and media art. Each year, we present a stimulating array of solo and curated group exhibitions of Canadian and international contemporary arti...

Dows Lake Pavilion (3 Miles)

Ottawa

Dows Lake Pavilion is a year-round recreational centre on the Rideau Canal. In summer, they offer bikes, in-line skates, pedal boats, canoes and kayaks for rent. In the winter, the Rideau Canal becomes the world's longest outdoor skating rink, with o...

Top Karting (3 Miles)

Gatineau

This is the fastest go-karting proprietor in the Ottawa area and a very fun track to race. The go-karts are for 1 person only and travel up to ~35 km/h.

Hull Wakefield Steam Train (3 Miles)

Gatineau

Take an unforgettable family trip into the past aboard a real old-time steam train and give your children a taste of Canadian railway heritage. The trip, which lasts five hours, includes a two-hour stop in the historic village of Wakefield. Various d...

Billings Estate National Historic Site (4 Miles)

Ottawa

Billings Estate National Historic Site's trained interpreters will guide you through the epic story, spanning four generations, of one of Ottawa's founding families and the evolution of the surrounding village.

Aboriginal Experiences Turtle Island (3 Miles)

Ottawa

Share a journey through Canadian history and arts with unique and interactive programs celebrating Native culture and contributions. Native music, dance, craft making and legends include an interpreted tour of the native village.

Canada Aviation Museum (3 Miles)

Ottawa

The Museum houses one of the world's finest aeronautical collection. Aircraft are clustered in islands each representing a key period in aviation history from the pioneer era to the jet age.

Fun Junction (3 Miles)

Ottawa

Fun Junction is Ottawa's newest fun centre. This 13,000 sq. ft. facility offers rock climbing, a state-of-the-art lazertag system, a glow in the dark 9-hole mini putt course and a motion simulator ride.

Cosmic Adventures (3 Miles)

Ottawa

Kids need space and Cosmic Adventures has plenty more of it! Our newly expanded space encourages kids to crawl, bounce, swing and slide through our multi-level softplay structure which feature ball pits, obstacle courses and much more, all with plent...

Canada Agricultural Museum (5 Miles)

Ottawa

The Canada Agriculture Museum is living proof of the "Green Capital". In fact, Ottawa is the only world Capital that has a working farm at its heart. Canada's unique agricultural heritage is featured at the Canada Agriculture Museum, where you can ex...

Canada Science and Technology Museum (4 Miles)

Ottawa

Discover some of the most important scientific objects in Canada. Climb aboard real trains, try your hand at fascinating experiments, and see for yourself how science and technology affect our everyday lives.

Canada Agriculture Museum (4 Miles)

Ottawa

Midway Family Fun Park (4 Miles)

Ottawa

Ottawa's Favourite Amusement Park. Midway Family Fun Park is THE Party Capital of the Nation's Capital with tons of fun activities for kids of all ages!

Canadian Ski Museum (5 Miles)

Ottawa

Canadian Ski Museum (CSMus) is the history of skiing in Canada. It is a record of people, their stories, activities, achievements and a wealth of fascinating artifacts.

Gatineau Park (6 Miles)

Chelsea

Immerse yourself in nature at Gatineau Park, the Capital’s Conservation Park! Discover the Park’s stunning natural features, unique plants and wildlife, and beautiful heritage sites and enjoy the tranquility of being in nature. Conservation is a ...

Station Mont Cascades (9 Miles)

Cantley

Mont Cascades Resort Waterpark offers great, clean family fun all summer long. World-class water rides, water play areas and full food and beverage services make Mont Cascades Resort Waterpark a great place for the family to cool down and have fun.

Complexe recreatif Amigo (8 Miles)

Gatineau

The exciting 1.1-km (0.68-m.) lit track will delight families and thrill-seekers alike. Single and double go-karts, as well as high-performance karts, will satisfy the most demanding enthusiast. Little ones will have fun with the kiddy kars, trampoli...

Camp Fortune (9 Miles)

Chelsea

Walk across the Gatineau Hills tree tops instead of through them. Climb on monkey bridges. Walk across rope bridges, suspended walkways and net gangways. Finish your high-altitude journey with the ultimate thrill. Soar down our giant zip line.

Little Rays Reptile Zoo (12 Miles)

Ottawa

Ottawa's only Reptile Zoo and Insectarium with over 80 displays, housing more than 250 animals. Little Ray's allows you to get up close and personal with the animals. The emphasis is hands-on interactive education, which will guarantee you a zoologic...

Valleyview Little Animal Farm (14 Miles)

Nepean

Farm Animals and Birds, Duck Pond, Creative Farm Play Yards, Gift Shop. Ride the mini-train, 'The Funny Farm Express'. Puppet Shows on weekends,and daily in July and August. Farm Museum open on special Mondays.

Aventure Lafleche (14 Miles)

Val-des-Monts

Aerial parks, a huge cave, hiking trails, snowshoeing, extreme zip lines, just a few great reasons to visit Laflèche Adventure

Saunders Farm (19 Miles)

Munster

Explore 10 hedge Mazes, tree forts, play areas, gardens, picnic areas and wagon rides on a 100-acre farm. Cool off and get wet in their water spray attraction. Also open for a Spooktacular time in Ottawa for Halloween.

Valley View Little Animal Farm (19 Miles)

Nepean

Producing farm open to the public with special family activities for learning about farms and animals.

Eco Odyssee (18 Miles)

La Peche

Located on an enchanting site, Eco-Odyssée is a water maze that comprises an estimated 60 intersections spread out over more than 6km. Choose the adventure that suits you and enjoy the splendor of the marsh environment from your paddle boat.

Goulbourn Museum (19 Miles)

Stittsville

Exhibits chronicle 19th and 20th Century rural township life, with particular emphasis on the 100th Regiment of Foot, Goulbourn’s soldier-settlers. A Children’s Centre allows young visitors to try on period clothing, and engage in hands-on activi...

Diefenbunker Canadas Cold War Museum (19 Miles)

Carp

Built to protect the government from nuclear attack, this once-secret bunker is now a museum and National Historic Site of Canada.

Calypso Park (22 Miles)

Limoges

Bring your swimsuits and get ready to make a splash on thirteen massive waterslides and Canada's largest wave pool! Or take a ride on the Jungle Run for a relaxing river float.

Pinto Valley Ranch (26 Miles)

Fitzroy Harbour

Regardless of the season, there is always fun and adventure at our third generation family owned and operated ranch. Horse back riding, pony rides and petting zoo...there is something for all ages.

Mill of Kintail Conservation Area (29 Miles)

Mississippi Mills

This family-oriented destination, home to the R. Tait McKenzie Memorial Museum, is 154-acres of field and forest along the Indian River in Mississippi Mills. Explore this natural treasure year-round along the 7 km trail network. Play structure and pi...

Papanack Park Zoo (29 Miles)

Wendover

Come and see who’s new and waiting to meet you as you visit a world of wildlife filled with all kinds of exotic and birds. Relax for a couple of hours or stay for the day, there’s something for everyone at Papanack Park Zoo!. You can feed the bar...

Smiths Falls Railway Museum (41 Miles)

Smiths Falls

You'll find railway heritage comes alive at this National Historic Site. Visitors can climb up into the cupola of a caboose, inspect the track in a Speeder Car or play in the Children's Area.

Rideau Canal Museum (41 Miles)

Smiths Falls

This museum is the flagship interpretation and orientation centre for the entire Rideau Canal system. Five floors hold a unique blend of historic displays, artifacts & modern technology.

Arnprior and District Museum (32 Miles)

Arnprior

Come and see the new Kenwood Mills exhibit, the 1928 fire engine, scenes of early 20th century domestic life, Charles Macnamara, our own ever-changing lumber exhibit, the museum's tribute to the Lair McNab and our most recent acquisitions.

Forwarders' Museum (50 Miles)

Prescott

The building was used as an American Consul, a lawyer's office, a Laundromat until the Grenville Historical Society took it over in 1970. It is now the Forwarders' Museum; the only one of its kind along the St. Lawrence River. The public are welcome ...

Parc Omega (39 Miles)

Montebello

You can observe a number of species of wild animals living free in their natural habitat year-round.

Glengarry Sports Hall of Fame (41 Miles)

Maxville

The Glengarry Sports Hall of Fame is an organization that was founded in 1978 to celebrate and preserve the achievements of Glengarry County's athletes. Glengarry hosts one of the world's largest Highland Games and is home to several world class cham...

Brockville Museum (59 Miles)

Brockville

Situated in Brockville's historic downtown core, the Brockville Museum features exhibits and artifacts related to Brockville's rich Loyalist history and the city's development as a waterfront community. Changing thematic displays and special events ...

Glengarry Pioneer Museum (42 Miles)

Dunvegan

Step off the beaten path, between Ottawa and Montreal, and discover the magic of the Glengarry Pioneer Museum for yourself. Like so many of our visitors, you'll wish you had come across this little treasure long ago.

St. Lawrence Islands National Park (67 Miles)

Mallorytown

Conceived in the 1870s, St. Lawrence Islands is a tiny jewel with a rich and complex natural and human history. The park is located in the heart of the Thousand Islands tourist area. Make St. Lawrence Islands National Park a leisurely and scenic stop...

Storyland Amusement Park (48 Miles)

Renfrew

For more than four decades Storyland has been the original childrens amusement park in the Ottawa Valley, and one of the oldest in Canada! Located northwest of Canadas Capital city, Ottawa, Storyland is a great place for families to spend a relaxing ...

Arbor Gallery (51 Miles)

Vankleek Hill

Arbor Gallery – Centre for Contemporary Art is a registered not-for-profit organization located in the town of Vankleek Hill, ON.

Calabogie Peaks Dickson Manor (54 Miles)

Calabogie

Enjoy the Region's Premier Mountain, Lake and Wilderness Resort! Explore on a Back-country Adventure, go mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking or make a splash at our beachfront on Calabogie Lake. Enjoy our Adventure Camp for kids, climbing wall, execu...

Black Donald tent and Trailer Park (54 Miles)

Calabogie

All through our waterfront are 80 secluded sites some have hook-ups for power and some do not. These sites are maintained daily by our staff of friendly faces. All Sites include picnic tables, fire pits, out houses, and access to "CAREFULLY MONITORED...

Treego Mont Laurier (79 Miles)

Mont-Laurier

D’Arbre en Arbre Mont-Laurier offers much more than a challenge. You will find yourself surrounded by wilderness in an 80 year old maple plantation. Adrenalin is the word! Challenge you will find.

Chutes Coulonge (63 Miles)

Mansfield

Come discover the Chutes Coulonge park; in beautiful Pontiac county, and experience history, culture and adventure in the great outdoors!Our site is suitable for a day with the family, for teams, groups and even corporate training.

Arthur Child Heritage Museum (81 Miles)

Gananoque

The Museum provides the visitor with an inviting setting to reflect on the history of the area. The building is reminiscent of the original islands cottages and fabulous hotels that were built during the Golden Era.

Logos Land Water Park and Campground (61 Miles)

Cobden

Logos Land is a family-focused water play land and a full service vacation campground. Kids and adults enjoy giant (and kiddie) waterslides, water trampolines, paddle boats, a wading beach, mini golf, a petting farm and a trackless train!

Acrobranch Courses (73 Miles)

Mont Tremblant

Fly between the leaves using logs, barrels, bridges, trapezes or flying snowboards, Tarzan ropes and even a Rocky Wall… A quite emotional tour going around the forest, with hundreds of challenges, from 25 to 75 feet from the ground!

Fruition Farms (86 Miles)

Kingston

Acres of strawberries and more! Fruition Farm is located just 10 minutes from downtown Kingston. Come enjoy a variety of activities, starting with pick-your-own strawberries, raspberries and other fruits and vegetables in season.

Rideau Acres Campground (86 Miles)

Kingston

Rideau Acres is an overnight and seasonal family campground, and is the closest campground to attractions such as, the Thousand Islands, Fort Henry, Bellevue House, the Miller Museum of Geology, the Grand Theatre, the K-Rock Centre, and Downtown King...

Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area (88 Miles)

Glenburnie

A wonderful area to appreciate the outdoors and enjoy a picnic. Summer programs include, Day camps, many trails. The Outdoor Centre programs for families resume in the Fall.

Frontenac County Schools Museum (91 Miles)

Kingston

The Frontenac County Schools Museum began as a project to celebrate Kingston’s Tercentenary in 1973. A small group of retired educators spent many hours researching schools, photographing sites, collecting books and artifacts, and microfilming hun...

Fort Henry (92 Miles)

Kingston

Time travel back to the 1860's at one of Eastern Ontario's premier National Historic Sites - Fort Henry. Follow costumed interpreters on an hour long tour through limestone casements filled with priceless artifacts and the tools used to live life in ...

Boiler Room Climbing Gym (92 Miles)

Kingston

Check out this state-of-the-art indoor wall climbing facility. With 35 routes, 2 caves and 100 ft. tall chimney - Canada's highest indoor climb! Enjoy a safe and unique option for family recreation. Children under 14 must be accompanied.

Bonnechere Caves (70 Miles)

Eganville

Millions of years in the making, lying under a hill of limestone thought by geologists to have been the bottom of a tropical sea before the age of the dinosaurs. Children of all ages will love investigating these weird and entrancing caves.

Bonnechere Museum (70 Miles)

Egenville

Bonnechere Museum, also known as the Ordovician Fossil Capital of Canada, presents both the natural and cultural history of life as it developed along the Bonnechere River.

Canadas Penitentiary Museum (93 Miles)

Kingston

The exhibits try to portray life in prison as it was in the 19th-century to present day. In 2003 the Museum won the "Rand McNally Best of the Road" Award. One of only 27 sites in North America to do so!

Marine Museum of the Great Lakes (93 Miles)

Kingston

Explore the Museum's four galleries which tell the story about the history of the Great Lakes and see ship models and underwater art facts. You can also tour the Pump House Steam Museum next door. Tour the 3-ton ice-breaker museum ship, bed & breakfa...

Agnes Etherington Art Centre (93 Miles)

Kingston

Eight beautiful galleries showcase contemporary, Canadian, European, and African art. The Gallery Shop features a great selection of children's art-related books and toys. Call about family programs.

Museum of Health Care (93 Miles)

Kingston

How did students learn about the human body without microscopes or x-rays in the 1700's? Learn about these things and more at the Museum of Health Care! During the summer months, walking tours covering epidemics, Canada's first Parliament building an...

Bellevue House National Historic Site (93 Miles)

Kingston

Bellevue House was once the home of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's first prime minister. Restored to the 1840s period, and staffed by costumed interpreters, the house and gardens are kept much as they would have been during the time that Macdonald l...

Champlain Trail Museum and Pioneer Village (74 Miles)

Pembroke

Take a trip back in time as you stroll through our museum and pioneer village. With one of the largest collections of Ottawa Valley artifacts, the Champlain Trail Museum is truly a must-see.

Playtrium (94 Miles)

Kingston

An indoor 12,000-square-feet play facility of bright and colourful multi-level climbing structures, interactive games and climbing wall. Socks are mandatory for everyone. Restaurant on site.

Village du Pere Noel (82 Miles)

Val David

Santa Claus makes his summer home in Val-David. Surrounded by his friends, he welcomes you to his amusement park featuring over 30 activities: ball pool, inflatables, pedal go-karts, and lots more, as well as farm animals

Mont Saint Sauveur (80 Miles)

Saint-Sauveur

The biggest Water park in a Mountain setting!Mont Saint-Sauveur Water Park offers more than 20 activities for the whole family. A magnificent pool-spa, an immense wave pool, rafting, the Spirales and a serene ride through the unique natural surroundi...

GPS Aventure (78 Miles)

Mirabel

Our geocaching activities are GPS-guided games. Divided into teams, using a GPS, an itinerary and clues, you must discover information hidden at precise reference points in order to move forward in the game. Our games are in no way extreme, they are ...

Hell Holes Caves and Ravines (93 Miles)

Centreville

Take a self-guided tour on a marked trail to several natural points of interest, like Devil's Horsestable Cave. Descend 7.5 metres to the depths of the Hell Hole that widens into a cavern (bring a flashlight). Cross a natural stone bridge.

Bath Museum (102 Miles)

Bath

The Bath Museum was first organized in 1936 and the first showing of artifacts was in the Town Hall. It is a true community museum which is organized and managed by volunteers and supported by Loyalist Township, with artifacts and collections donated...

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There are so many fun places to go with kids in Ontario - great zoos and aquariums, museums, theme parks, water parks and swimming pools, places to visit outdoors (many of which are cheap or free), historical places of interest, activities and indoor play centres for toddlers as well as the usual family tourist attractions - take a look below, lots of the best things to do with children in ON