Museums, farms and outdoor destinations
Reliable family destinations for days when you do not need a scheduled event.
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Nature
A Greenbelt conservation area with family-friendly boardwalks, hiking trails, wildlife, picnic areas and year-round trail access.
OttawaMer Bleue Bog Trail (P22)
Hours vary — check the official page
Access to all trails is free; parking at the listed trailheads is free.
Farm
A seasonal family farm with small and large animals, creative play areas and a farm museum.
Nepean4750 Fallowfield Road
Seasonal hours
$15 tax included for ages 2-99; confirm admission for children under 2.
Museum
A Rideau Canal museum where families can explore Ottawa's early history through exhibitions and programs.
Ottawa1 Canal Lane
Seasonal hours
Paid general admission with a free youngest-child tier; special offers and program prices may differ.
Science centre
An interactive science museum with demonstrations, experiments and a hands-on tinker lab.
Ottawa1867 St-Laurent Boulevard
Hours need reconfirmation
Paid general admission with a free youngest-child tier; special offers and program prices may differ.
Gallery
A free downtown public gallery with changing exhibitions and child-friendly visitor amenities.
Ottawa50 Mackenzie King Bridge
Hours need reconfirmation
Gallery admission is free; donations are welcome.
Park
A seasonal urban nature park with waterfall views, walking paths, picnic tables and historical displays.
OttawaHog's Back Road and Riverside Drive
Hours vary — check the official page
The official page confirms free parking but does not explicitly state an admission price.
Farm
A large seasonal farm attraction with daytime mazes, playgrounds and fall family activities.
Munster7893 Bleeks Road
Hours vary — check the official page
Admission tickets are required; date-specific prices and optional activity charges vary. Children 2 and under are free.
Museum
An underground Cold War bunker with immersive rooms, exhibitions and self-guided exploration.
Carp3929 Carp Road
Seasonal hours
Paid general admission with a free youngest-child tier; special offers and program prices may differ.
Farm
A seasonal family farm visit with farm animals and outdoor fall activities.
Ottawa670 Cedarview Road
Seasonal hours
Ages 1+ are $12.99 plus HST; children under 1 are free. Online booking fees may apply.
Museum
A large indoor museum of aircraft, aviation history and Canada's achievements in space.
Ottawa11 Aviation Parkway
Today: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Confirm hours before leaving.
Paid general admission with a free youngest-child tier; special offers and program prices may differ.
Farm
A working farm museum with animal barns, agricultural exhibits and family demonstrations.
Ottawa901 Prince of Wales Drive
Today: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Confirm hours before leaving.
Paid general admission with a free youngest-child tier; special offers and program prices may differ.
Museum
A natural-history museum with dinosaurs, animals, Earth science and hands-on galleries for children.
Ottawa240 McLeod Street
Today: 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Confirm hours before leaving.
Paid general admission with a free youngest-child tier; special offers and program prices may differ.
Museum
A historic house museum surrounded by eight acres of gardens and green space.
Ottawa2100 Cabot Street
Hours not confirmed
Current admission details could not be rechecked; confirm with the museum.
Museum
A living-history village with heritage buildings, farm animals and demonstrations.
Cumberland2940 Old Montreal Road
Hours not confirmed
Current admission details could not be rechecked; confirm with the museum.
Museum
A heritage house museum with historic rooms, gardens, lawns and family activities.
Ottawa3080 Richmond Road
Hours not confirmed
Current admission details could not be rechecked; confirm with the museum.
Museum
A neighbourhood museum with changing local-history exhibits and hands-on family activities.
Ottawa16 Rowley Avenue
Hours not confirmed
Current admission details could not be rechecked; confirm with the museum.
Museum
A riverside historic site with a manor house, ruins, parkland and picnic space.
Dunrobin270 Pinhey's Point Road
Hours not confirmed
Current admission details could not be rechecked; confirm with the museum.