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Here it is, "the list" of what is kid friendly in the NCR this winter! Most have been kid tested and approved and to tell you the truth, I enjoyed them too. Don't forget to check out my monthly to do posts! Now get out there Ottawa and have some fun.
Go Sledding
It's free, it's fun for everyone, and if you follow this link there are 56 city approved sledding hills in Ottawa. My favourite hill is in Kanata at Walter Baker Park.
http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-sports-fields/sledding-hills
Go Skating
There are many outdoor rinks around the city that you can skate on for free, also many rinks that have open, and parent and tot skates. Follow the link :)
Ottawa Skate Schedule:
http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/parks-and-recreation/drop-activities/public-skating-schedules
Outdoor Rink Locations:
http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-sports-fields/rink-locations
Rink Of Dreams:
http://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/get-know-your-city/use-public-space-ottawa-city-hall/rink-dreams
Rideau Canal Skateway Conditions:
http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca/places-to-visit/rideau-canal-skateway
Go Swimming
Just because it's winter doesn't mean you should stop swimming. Kids Love swimming, and it's a nice escape from the cold winter weather.
Ottawa Swim Schedule:
https://www.google.ca/#hl=en&safe=off&tbo=d&sclient=psy-ab&q=ottawa+swim+&oq=ottawa+swim
Creative Crafts at Michaels
Decorate cakes and cupcakes, scrapbook and more. These are great classes for kids and some there for parents too.
Store Calendars:
http://www.michaels.com/Exciting-Classes/classes,default,pg.html#kidsclasses
Cooking Classes At The Independent
Find your local Independent store and check with customer service to see if they have any classes there. Most offer them for children 3-5 on week days and some on Friday/Saturday for kids 6-13.
Find Your Store:
http://www.yourindependentgrocer.ca
Go To The Library
A lot of locations have family story time and first words programs. Plus if you don't already have one, get a library card and start borrowing book! no more overspending time and money at Chapters.
Library Program Guide:
http://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/program
Rock Climbing At Altitude Gym
I am so so so excited to take my daughter here!
http://altitudegym.ca/en/clip/
The Childrens Museum/ Museum Of Civilisation
I bought a family membership when we first moved here and we made good use of it!
http://www.civilization.ca/childrens-museum
Canadian Museum Of Nature
Great for all ages.
http://www.nature.ca/
Canadian Science and Technology Museum
Go in with a plan because it can become a free for all, chasing the kids in every direction kind of day. But I did learn a lot :)
http://www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca/
Cosmic Adventures
I love this place but the weekends get crazy, sometimes too crazy for children under 3 in my opinion.
http://www.cosmicadventures.ca/
Fun Haven
Good but you can get sucked into spending a lot of money if your not careful.
http://www.funhaven.com/
Laser Quest
It's on my to do list
http://www.laserquest.com/public/locations/ON-Ottawa.cfm
Fun Junction
Also on the to do list
http://www.laserquest.com/public/locations/ON-Ottawa.cfm
Little Rays Reptile Zoo
I went to a mobile exhibit once and my daughter liked it.
http://raysreptiles.com/
Putting Edge
Another for the to do list.
http://www.puttingedge.com/
And....Bowling
You can google this one in your area :)
Feel free to email me if you think I missed anything here. And have fun!
NationalCapitalMoms@gmail.com
