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Places to visit in Ottawa w/ kids under 10
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items The capital of Canada has a little magic to it when you know what to look for. Here are a few hot spots I have enjoyed over the years.
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This is a great place to spend the day, they have a great price on a year membership so if you have toddlers and want a place to play 1x a week it's really worth it. We went last year with my 8 yr and she still enjoys it.
Bubblesea Adventures
We frequent this trail with the kids, there's little activities throughout the trail. It's well maintained and a great learning experience for them.
Pinhey Forest Trails
Our kids love seeing the dogs running around. Caution though most dogs are off leash.
Bruce Pit Dog Park, Ontario, Canada - 427 Reviews, Map
There is do much to do here the kids love it. It's huge and there are 2 sides a adventure park and trampoline both are super fun.
Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park
This place is small great for a couple hours though.
Funhaven
This is new to ottawa we have yet to go but excited to. Under 12 must bring on helmet tho
4 Wheelies Ottawa Roller Skating Center
I'm excited to check this out Sunday funday $25 unlimited play with my 2 kids heck yes
Home - Ottawa Pinball Arcade
Check on your local community associations for upcoming events.
Manordale Woodvale Community Association (M.W.C.A.)
Under 30 don't miss out on this gem. Baby food cupboard, baby and me programs, parent courses. Staff super friendly.
Bethany Hope Centre - Community Services, Youth, Parents ...
Keep an eye on this mall, they hold activities through the seasons. They also have a train from time to time that goes through the mall. We just watched a magic show here for free during March Break.
Carlingwood Shopping Centre
Ikea is great to roam and play respectfully. They do have a jungle gym but we never have been in the play area just taken the kids through the rooms. Food lis cheap as well so makes a great day out.
IKEA Ottawa
Canada day Museums are free! This one has a wonderful play area for kids that explores movements. Very interactive and fun place to bring the little ones.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Canada day Museums are Free! I believe after 4pm this one is free daily you can also get a pass at your local library. This is our Dinosaur museum and the circulate the other attractions.
Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature
We've never been but one year we will go check it out. On Canada day it is Free to go.
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum
Haunted walk perhaps for a little older children but they do have some great group tours and the Jail hostel is always a great place to visit.
Haunted Walk of Ottawa
They have kids structures, barn animals, field animals, farm equipment, a train and a puppet show/shop.
Welcome to Valleyview Little Animal Farm in Ottawa, Ontario
This place is huge when we went there was a maze, jumping pillow, water play area, I don't remember animals but they must be there. Halloween is huge for them the book months in advance hay rides and thrill seeker events.
Saunders Farm