Offering about 20 delicious craft wines, Jabulani Vineyard & Winery is a local winery that has something to suit every wine lover's palate. Book a tour and get ready to walk through vineyards, participate in an intense wine appreciation class and sample various signature flavors of the winery. The wines are accompanied by a tasteful selection of breads, fruits and cheeses. After the immersive wine experience, head to the retail store on-site and purchase a bottle of your favorite drink. However, don’t relish the sumptuous wine by yourself, buy a bottle for loved ones too. You could also enjoy the bottle of wine in the tasting patio. You get the chance to delight your taste buds while enjoying stunning views of the vineyards. If you love wines, then the offerings at Jabulani Vineyard & Winery are hard to resist.
Showcasing the history of the oldest military settlement and early life in Goulbourn, the Goulbourn Museum is a must-visit for anyone who wants to learn more about the local history and culture of the city. The museum houses three permanent exhibitions as well as as a temporary exhibition space that features a rotating collection of historical artifacts. 100th Regiment of Foot is dedicated to the soldiers who lived in the township. Goulbourn Township Pioneers is devoted to early living in the village, its pioneers and the community. The third permanent exhibit is The Village Store. Designed exclusively for children, the store allows them dress-up in period clothing and shop the traditional way by employing the barter system. The museum also has a number of interactive displays, hands-on exhibits and regularly hosts Family Craft Days where children dress according to a pre-set theme, and participate in numerous games and activities. If you want to take your kids for a fun day out or simply learn about the local history and culture, head to Goulbourn Museum and immerse yourself in the stories it has to tell. Note that although entry to the museum is free, donations are encouraged.
Perhaps Canada's greatest artifact of the Cold War, this 30 square kilometer (100,000 square foot) bunker is located less than an hour west of Ottawa in Carp. Diefenbunker was constructed at the height of nuclear tensions between 1959 and 1961, and named after then Prime Minister John Diefenbaker. Built on springs to absorb explosive shockwaves, the bunker can accommodate more than 500 people for 30 days. Presently a museum, this National Historic Site offers its visitors a peek inside the government rooms and living quarters.
Christ Church Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Ottawa since 1832. The church strives to teach the community the values of concern for others and how to nurture faith and grow spiritually. Volunteers can become a part of the various active groups like the Altar Guild, Church School and Cathedral Youth and serve the Cathedral's visionary purposes. Their musical ministry propagates sacred music and the newly purchased organ, the Rodgers Trillium 958 is perfect for the choir.
Comprising four art spaces namely Gloucester Pottery School, Ottawa School of Art Orleans Campus Gallery, Promenade Arteast and the Trinity Art Gallery, Shenkman Arts Centre offers spacious exhibition spaces in Orleans, where numerous exhibitions take place throughout the year. Apart from the temporary exhibitions, this center also features two permanent art installations called Resonance by Maskull Lasserre and Stand by Adrian Gollner. If you are an art lover, this is an ideal place to meet artists and art collectors.
The breathtaking beauty of Gatineau Park covers the area where the rocky terrain of the Canadian Shield embraces the concave plain of the St Lawrence Lowlands. Spanning 361 square kilometers (139 square miles) of sheer natural beauty and a wide-ranging ecological habitat, the Gatineau Park is home to nearly 10 different trails that wind their way across a 165-kilometer (103-mile) stretch. Additionally, the Trans Canada Trail also slices its way through the park's depths, while 90 kilometers (56 miles) of trails are designated for mountain biking alone. Come fall, the park goes through a stellar transformation, with autumnal colors advancing their way across the lush foliage. Besides beaches that commence their sandy stretch at Meech Lake, Lac Phillippe, and La Pêche Lake, the meromictic Pink Lake is one of the most popular attractions here with its striking turquoise hue.