17 Feb 2023 Family Day Long Weekend Activities in Ottawa
2023 Family Day Long Weekend Activities in Ottawa
Happy Family Day!
This Family Day weekend there are a variety of fun-filled activities and events planned in the greater Ottawa area to enjoy with your family.
From outdoor activities to museum adventures, in town and surrounding areas, there is sure to be something for everyone!
Fulton’s Pancake House, 399 Sugar Bush Rd., Pakenham
February 18, 2023 To April 16, 2023
613-256-3867
$10/vehicle
Nestled between the picturesque communities of Almonte and Pakenham, Ontario and less than 1 hour from Ottawa, Ontario
Various Venues, Perth
February 18, 2023 To February 19, 2023
Free & Ticketed Activities
FROST & FIRE is Perth Tourism’s winter carnival.
Canada Science and Technology Museum, 1867 St Laurent Blvd, Ottawa
February 18, 2023 To February 20, 2023
Regular Admission
Prepare to be amazed this Family Day weekend at the Canada Science and Technology Museum!
Winterlude: Snowflake Scavenger Hunt
Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum, 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa
February 4, 2023 To February 19, 2023
Included with general admission to the museum
Stay warm and explore our 100,000-square-foot underground museum as you search for snowflakes and other signs of winter in our Snowflake Scavenger Hunt.
Mississippi Station
February 18
Back Forty Winterland is a one-day winter open house at Back Forty Artisan Cheese in Mississippi Station on Saturday, February 18. At the Family Day weekend event, you can take a self-guided walk through fields and forest, explore 5.5km of groomed snowshoeing trails, let the kids loose on multiple toboggan runs (bring your own sleds), hike to an off-grid cabin to enjoy Dairy Distillery drinks by the fire, or dig into homemade mac and cheese, grilled sausages, and other foods from local producers. Feeling competitive? Sign up for the inaugural River to Sky 5K Snowshoe Race, organized in conjunction with Kick and Push Brewery.
White Lake Winter Carnival
February 18, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm (register in advance if you want to try the Polar Plunge!)
February 19, 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Speaking of things Scottish: The Great Canadian Kilt Skate comes to the skating oval at Lansdowne Park on Sunday, February 19. The organizers note that you don’t have to be Scottish and you don’t have to wear a kilt. But it would be great to sport some sort of tartan—a coat, a scarf or even socks—for this free afternoon event.
February 19
If snow and sleet don’t keep you from your daily run, then you might be interested in the Embrace Winter Run on Sunday, February 19. The event actually includes all sorts of races, from a fun 1K “shuffle” for kids to a full marathon. It’s also a fundraiser for Imerman Angels, which supports people with cancer and their families. All races start at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa. Note that the online registration is closed, but you can still sign up during bib pick up Saturday, February 18th from noon to 3 pm.
Canada Aviation and Space Museum, 11 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa
February 20, 2023
Regular Admission
Get your Family Day off to a flying start with a visit to the Canada Aviation and Space Museum!
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, 901 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa
February 20, 2023
Regular Admission
A winter adventure awaits you at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum!
Merrickville Snowflake Festival
February 20 (Family Day)
Winterlude
Various Venues, Ottawa- Gatineau
February 3, 2023 To February 20, 2023
1-844-878-8333
Free
Winterlude transforms Canada’s Capital Region into the ideal destination to celebrate Canadian traditions in wintertime.
RiverOak Ice Skating Trail, 2900 York’s Corners Road, Metcalfe
January 14, 2023 To March 12, 2023
$15 to $19
Skate through the 3km frozen pathway that winds through old-growth apple orchards, and meadows.
Outdoor Winter Fun at Countryside Adventures
Countryside Adventures, Sixth Road, Moose Creek
December 27, 2022 To March 5, 2023
$12 & up
Take a journey through the forest while you explore our 3km skating trail, cross-country ski trail or snowshoe trail.
Owls Rendez-Vous
Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod St, Ottawa
December 14, 2022 To April 3, 2024
Regular Admission
Come face-to-face with live owls in this special outdoor exhibition!
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