Recreational Activities in Ottawa and the Valley
You will need a car for most of these
- Diefenbunker Cold War Museum
- Morris Island
- Gatineau Park/ferry
- Lusk Falls
- Caves: Gatineau, Eganville
- Skiing: Pakenham, Calabogie
- Skating: Carp, Arnprior, Kanata
- Swimming: wave pool, Stittsville, Richcraft, Arnprior
- Fitzroy Park/beach, hiking, concerts
- Library (books on tape, movies, activities)
- Horseback riding/local stables
- Museums
- Cultural events
- Parliament
- Nordik Spa
Almonte:
- Art stores
- Antique stores
- Barley Mow
- Textile museum
- Special events/Humm
- Art workshops
- Festivals
Local Restaurants:
- Carp: Alice’s, Swan, Rock Ridge, Juke Joint, Cheshire Cat
Teen activities:
- open mikes
- vision quests
- art
Kids:
- Nature playground
- Trail activities
- Crafts
- Saunders farm
- Petting zoo
Seasonal activities: Carp Fair, Joy Fest, Drive-in Bingo, etc.
