Ottawa Kids Activities & Attractions Guide

Ottawa is a great place to raise kids. We have lots of outdoor space, plenty of indoor attractions and recreation facilities, and a safe environment. Here are some ideas for entertaining your family.

Activities & attractions

Blogs

A growing list of Ottawa-based blogs by parents, about their families. Add your blog...

Books

  • Ottawa with KidsOttawa with Kids by James Hale. The complete family travel guide to attractions, sites and events in Ottawa.
  • Frommer's® Ottawa with Kids by Louise Dearden. Reveals the most fun and educational experiences for kids in Canada's capital. It's full of incredibly detailed tips - right down to which hotels offer cribs and rollaway beds and which restaurants offer high chairs.
  • The Lobster kids' guide to exploring Ottawa-HullThe Lobster kids' guide to exploring Ottawa-Hull by John Symon. Whether you're a parent, an educator or a tourist, if you're caring for children between the ages of 1-12, this book is the perfect answer. More than 100 suggestions for fun-filled family activities in the National Capital Region.
  • Books Guide... (includes local libraries, book stores, and more)

Daycare, babysitters & nanny services

Resources for kids

  • Child & Youth Friendly Ottawa
    CAYFO strives to engage, inspire, support, and celebrate children and young people in our community.
  • Kids Help Phone
    1-800-668-6868. Available anytime of the day or night, in English and French, by phone and by web, it is the go-to resource for kids in Canada from five to 20 when they need help or trustworthy information on issues that are difficult to discuss with anyone else.
  • Turn Around Project
    Helping youth and their families to deal better with the prevalence of dugs and drug use.
  • Youth Canada
    From the Government of Canada, resources for teenagers and older youth.

Resources for parents

Stores, services & more

 

Special Thanks

Thanks to Andre Ouellette for his assistance in creating our Kids Guide.




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