Ottawa Road Trips

06/11/2026

I just did a big update of my theatre post, adding summer productions in Prescott, Maitland, Gananoque, Rankin and Wilno. If you love musicals, you're in luck, as Grease, Come From Away, a new musical set in Wilno, and a new musical version of Romeo and Juliet are all coming up.

If seeing live theatre is one of your favourite outings, check out this regularly updated list of upcoming plays in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario and beyond.

06/10/2026

This week's newsletter is out, with tips on everything from two Art in the Park festivals to a great waterfront tapas restaurant near Montreal. If you don't already subscribe, why not sign up? It's free! Link in comments.

06/10/2026

Heading to Montreal and want to get out on the water? See my latest post for Perceptive Travel for tips on kayaking, river cruises, a floating cocktail bar and more.

Many people planning to visit Montreal probably don't think of it as a waterfront city. After all, Quebec's largest city is far inland from Canada's Atlantic

06/09/2026

This week's Heads Up post includes the scoop on everything from walking tours in Carleton Place and an all-ages music camp near Wakefield to 1000 Islands cruise discounts, a new Dutch shop in Arnprior and the music lineup for Canada Day on LeBreton Flats. You'll even find out where you can drive your car on a racetrack, take a zipline across the Ottawa River or board an afternoon tea bus!

Walking tours in Carleton Place, music camp near Wakefield, 1000 Islands cruise discounts, Dutch shop in Arnprior, Ottawa zipline, afternoon tea bus.

06/08/2026

This week’s calendar of events offers nothing if not variety! You can dance under the stars in Balderson or dress up like a James Joyce character in Lowertown. You can delve into Filipino or Cuban culture in Ottawa, or learn to make a mandala in Dunvegan. Volleyball, cheese, a pow wow, three barn dances, two Art in the Park events and a garden tour are also on the agenda. Heck, I’ll even tell you where you can play bingo while dressed as ’70s sitcom character Mrs. Roper! All the details you need are in the post.

Dance under the stars, dress up like a James Joyce character, delve into Filipino or Cuban culture in Ottawa, check out Art in the Park or play Mrs. Roper Bingo.

06/03/2026

Last week, I finally got to cuddle lambs at Topsy Farms. Find out why it made me soooo happy!

Lamb cuddling is a hot ticket at Topsy Farms on Amherst Island, a short trip from Kingston or Napanee, Ontario.

06/02/2026

Whether you'd like to save money on waterpark admissions, snag tickets to the Fort Henry Tattoo or the Festival of Small Halls, have tea at a national historic site, or find out about one very large new artifact at a Smiths Falls museum, this week's Heads Up post is packed with useful news.

Fort Henry Tattoo tickets, tea at Laurier House, bike routes in the Outaouais, Calypso Waterpark savings, and a new arrival at a Smiths Falls museum.

06/02/2026

Looking for something to do this week? Look no further! I have you covered, with everything from a duck festival and a motorcycle gathering to a vineyard wine-and-food event, a mural festival, garage sales galore and a Māori circus performance.

See a play, hit a garage sale, sip wine, eat ribs, go to a duck festival, ride your motorcycle somewhere cool, try a new sport or celebrate Pride!

06/01/2026

A busy summer of Pride events kicks off this weekend with events in Perth, Kemptville, Brockville and Kingston, among other places!

Find out where you can celebrate Pride Season 2022 in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario, Quebec and beyond, with parades, concerts, festivals and more.

05/29/2026

Planning your weekend adventures today? I have more than 40 ideas for fun in Ottawa and beyond—everything from Asian night markets to a free music festival, a Renaissance fair, a pow wow, a wooden boat show and so many garage sales!

Dinner in a vineyard, Zumba on the Hill, ribfests, wooden boats, a porchfest, jousters, Asian markets, a pow wow, a silent disco, plays and garage sales!