À l'origine connue sous le nom Laflèche Cave, l'Aventure Laflèche est le plus grand parc d'aventures d'Amérique du Nord. De l'Aerial Park au randonnées en raquettes dans sa fameuse caverne, il y a de nombreuses activités à sensations fortes. À seulement une demie heure de route d'Ottawa, la nature à l'état sauvage n'a jamais été aussi proche. Les tarifs varient et les réservations sont obligatoires. Rendez vous sur son site Internet pour plus de détails.
Construit sans l'aide des machines, entre 1827 et 1832, ce canal est un des symboles les plus anciens d'Ottawa. Il s'étende de Parliament Hill à Chutes Hog's Back, au Sud de la ville. Pendant l'été, un grand nombre de bateaux s'y laissent glisser, pendant que les vacanciers se balladent sur ses quais. En hiver, le canal se transforme en gigantesque patinoire et accueille le Festival Winterlude.
Opened in 2010, Calypso Theme Waterpark is a wonderland of water attractions for people of all ages. Perhaps best known as the home of Calypso Palace, a mammoth wave pool, the park also features a plethora of water slides and games. The African-themed lazy river, Kongo Expedition, is one of the highlights of the water park. Restaurants, a picnic area, an ice cream parlor and more ensure that there is never a dull moment.
The Mer Bleue Conservation Area is a protected area in the Ottawa Valley. Just minutes from the city of Ottawa, Ontario, this site is one the most extensive and well studied bogs in Canada and is quite popular even abroad. Spread across 8649 acres (3500 hectares, Mer Bleue Conservation Area is home to several rare species of plants and birds and is truly a nature lovers' paradise. There are lovely walking areas, while, for the adventure seekers, there are hiking trails and skiing facilities that make you enjoy your outing here all the more.
Owned and managed by the National Capital Commission (NCC), the Greenbelt project was initiated to preserve the rural landscape in Ottawa and protect it from the proliferation of urbanization. Spread across 78.6 square miles (203.5 square kilometers), the place has been reserved as a rural landscape and modern development in this space has been restricted. Visitors can enjoy a host of activities like walking, hiking, skiing, and so on. The Greenbelt is rich in biodiversity and is home to a variety of flora and fauna. Animals like muskrat, cottontail rabbit, red fox, snowshoe hare, and birds like woodcock, Canada goose, red-tailed hawk, are a common sighting. There are well marked trails, a beautiful bay, an old animal farm, camping sites and golfing facilities as well.
Lac Leamy makes for a great getaway for residents of the city of Ottawa, providing them with a number of recreational and relaxation activities. The beachfront of the lake has been transformed into a park, with several picnic tables available on-site, in addition to playgrounds for kids, swimming in the lake, boating and a lot more. The area around the lake is also a significant archaeological site, making it ideal for history buffs.
À l'origine connue sous le nom Laflèche Cave, l'Aventure Laflèche est le plus grand parc d'aventures d'Amérique du Nord. De l'Aerial Park au randonnées en raquettes dans sa fameuse caverne, il y a de nombreuses activités à sensations fortes. À seulement une demie heure de route d'Ottawa, la nature à l'état sauvage n'a jamais été aussi proche. Les tarifs varient et les réservations sont obligatoires. Rendez vous sur son site Internet pour plus de détails.
Located on north side, Lac Phillipe is medium sized lake close to Gatineau Park. This lake is safe to take a dip in, and is guarded by lifeguards. Approximately a 50-minute drive away from Ottawa, this place is ideal for camping, kayoing, paddle-boats, canoeing and lots more. Enjoy a fun time with family in this great picnic spot.
Located in Kanata, the South March Highlands are a protected lush forested area that is thriving and growing every day. Open to the public throughout the year, this conservation forest is popular for a wide number of reasons including hiking, cycling, bird-watching, wildlife viewing, exercising and lots more. Stroll through the forest in silence and take in the spectacular untouched surroundings and then sit by the still Kizell Pond located in the interiors. If you are in need of a breath of fresh air and a getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life, the South March Highlands is the perfect sanctuary for you.
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.
Located in Gatineau, the Jacques Cartier Park is an ideal park for kids in the area. Located very close to the National Gallery of Canada which is across the river, it was named after the French explorer Jacques Carter. Developed to preserve the various wildlife species native to Laurentian peaks, its topography features various coniferous and deciduous plantations like yellow birch, sugar maple and black spruce. Canada lynx, red fox, moose and porcupine, among few other animals, have made the national park their home. Additionally, over 100 migratory bird species visit the Jacques-Cartier National Park. This venue also offers to host a variety of events, music and dance shows, activities and entertainment for children.
Head to Pirate Life with your kids for a day of some family fun. Dress up your children as pirates and get ready to be surprised as the painted faces, vests, sashes, and headbands make them almost unrecognizable. Once everyone is ready, climb aboard and decode the map as you embark on a treasure hunt. Fight the perils of being a pirate by defending your ship from being taken over by other pirates. Participants are also given extensive pirate training courses before the cruise begins so they can indulge in pirating fun without any qualms. Whether you want to relive your own childhood, want your children to have fun with their friends, or immerse them in an activity that they'll cherish for a long time, Pirate Life can easily cater to your requirements.