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2 Min Read September 22, 2021 No Reply

The Owls Exhibit at the Museum of Nature

Around Ottawa, Parenting
owls at the nature museum in ottawa

As summer was winding down, and the feeling of anxiousness began to loom again before we stepped into a new school year, I was still feeling pretty fabulous about the summertime weather, outdoor activities, double vaccinations running through this family’s veins and the feeling that there was some normalcy in our day to day routines.

One thing that I have truly missed have been mini adventures, especially when it comes to this blog. So when my friend, and travel writer extraordinaire, Vanessa Chiasson, invited me to be her plus one at a sneak peek for the new Owls Rendez-Vous at the Canadian Museum of Nature, it was an easy yes.

owls at the nature museum in ottawa

I have avoided so many places with other people in the past 18 months, but stepping into the Museum felt like a homecoming of sorts. As I saw little ones exploring the dinosaur area, and cheering gleefully at the live owls and eagle of the exhibit, I was reminded of my many visits with my own children at many different ages.

Visiting the new Exhibit

Owls: Rendez-Vous is a mutli-year, all season addition, and is outside (masks currently still required); it was nice having a Museum space that was outdoors. There are a five owl friends hanging out in their special habitats and an eagle, a fellow predator like the owl, along with information about their species, care, habitats in the wild, where you can find them and more. It felt like one-part very neat science class, and one-part wildlife lesson.

Kids will love the sounds and movements the birds of prey offer. Be prepared for questions but you’ll discover a lot of answers on the accompanying info sections of the exhibit.

The exhibit is in partnership with Little Ray’s Reptiles.

owls at the nature museum in ottawa

What to know before you go to the Canadian Museum of Nature:

Timed tickets, purchased in advance, are required. The Museum is still following capacity reductions. Don’t forget your masks (which are worn even outside at the exhibit). Your Museum admission, for all other regular sections, include your special Owl exhibit.

Kids of all ages will love visiting the owls. I sent my own kids a video while I was there and they were beyond jealous. It’s a fun, family outing.

owls at the nature museum in ottawa
owls at the nature museum in ottawa
2 Min Read December 13, 2018 No Reply

Around Ottawa: Christmas Activities at the Nepean Museum

Around Ottawa
Meet Santa at the Nepean Christmas Celebration

This post is a paid partnership with the City of Ottawa Museums

As I continue sharing the fun activities happening at the local City of Ottawa Museums, I can’t help but think about how special events like this can be in creating family memories.

I know in our family, many outings become annual traditions. Or maybe it’s something we do once, but then recount year after year.

The Nepean Museum is hosting their Nepean Christmas Celebration on December 15th between  10 am and 4 pm.

Admissions is $17.25 per family; $6.50 single; and $10.75 per pair

There is no pre-registration required, so you can drop in at any time during the day when you find it’s easiest for all of you (I know what it’s like to make plans around nap times!) The activities will run all day.

On December 15th, meet Santa, build a family gingerbread house, and create tree ornaments at the Nepean Christmas Celebration! via @bitofmomsense #ottawa

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I think you will LOVE all of the activities being offered:

Bring your camera or smart phone to snap a photo with Santa!

Ottawa Fantasy Face Painting will be at the museum with holiday and winter inspired designs!

Tree ornaments will be made and are inspired by the Nepean Bell

Nepean Christmas Celebration
the Nepean bell was hung in the belfry of the old Nepean Town Hall from 1896 to 1966. It now sits in front on Ben Franklin Place

Kids can decorate a Christmas Card – perfect for sharing with family (grandparents love these!) or with friends. Maybe a teacher?

And possibly my favourite activity – families can decorate a Gingerbread house together!

All of the crafts are meant to be family projects, so adults will need to help little hands complete the activities. But that’s part of the fun, right?

Make new Christmas memories at the Nepean Museum on December 15th. It sounds like the entire day will be filled with festive fun, and takeaways the kids will love too.

Make a gingerbread house at the Nepean Christmas Celebration

For more information, visit the Facebook page, or the website.

Photo credit: City of Ottawa Museums

2 Min Read December 6, 2018 No Reply

Around Ottawa: Kidsmas, a fun holiday event at Fairfields Heritage House is December 8!

Around Ottawa
fairfields heritage house

This post is a part of my ad partnership with the City of Ottawa Museums

On December 8th, head to Kidsmas!

I love this time of year in Ottawa. There are so many events that are exciting for families and kids of all ages. I know how tricky it can be to sometimes plan events for our little ones, in between nap times and early bedtimes. And even though my kids are older, continuing to have special family traditions around the holidays are important (maybe even a little more so to ensure that magic and spirit of Christmas continues!)

Looking for a family friendly Christmas activity to do with the kids in #ottawa? Fairfields Heritage House is hosting Kidsmas on December 8th! via @bitofmomsense

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This weekend, there’s another City of Ottawa Museum event that I’m really excited to share with you. It sounds like another fantastic opportunity to put the entire family in the holiday mode.

Kidsmas at Fairfields Heritage House (located on Richmond Road – right across from the Bayshore Shopping Centre) is on December 8th, between 9 am and 1 pm.

fairfields heritage house

You don’t need to register for this event, making it easy to drop in for some indoor and outdoor holiday fun.

I love history (as you probably know) and Fairfields Heritage House is a 19th Centure Gothic Revival farm house that welcomes visitors to learn about Ottawa’s history throughout the regular season as well as special programs and workshops. Now, during this time of year, they are hosting a family event that focuses on the Christmas season (and you’ll still get to learn about Ottawa’s history!)

Kidsmas at Fairfields Heritage House invites kids of all ages to paint the snow outside (weather permitting), and then head inside to warm up with Christmas goodies and hot chocolate. While inside, there are different crafts to make – tree ornaments and Christmas cards!

This is a hands-on day that is perfect for kids of all ages.

This entire day is sure to be so much for kids of all ages and is a great time to check out Fairfields Heritage House, a Museum that isn’t as well known as some others (I haven’t been yet, and just seeing the pictures from inside the home makes me want to go!)

Admission details:

$17.25 family (two adults and accompanying children); $6.50 single admission; $10.75 per pair

Remember, the event is only between 9 am and 1 pm (making it the perfect pre-nap activity) and only happens on December 8th!

For more details visit the Fairields Heritage House website.

photo credit: City of Ottawa Museums

1 Min Read August 16, 2011 No Reply

In and Around Ottawa: Cumberland Heritage Museum

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It’s no secret I love the country and farms.  And history.  Having these combined into a local place we can visit at a family is just another wonderful reason why Ottawa is such an amazing place to live.

The Cumberland Heritage Museum is a city-run museum in Cumberland, about 10 minutes East of Orleans.

It’s set on a large piece of land that has some farm animals, barns, old farm equipment, lumber yard, gardens and houses from the 1920s and 1930s.  It’s a peak into our past and a wonderful opportunity to talk about these places with our children.


But most importantly the kids love it.  They like running in the open space, and seeing the horses.  They like the wagon ride and farm equipment and fire house. The like hearing about ghosts that may or may not be living in one of the old houses.

Membership for the family for the year is $35 and for us it’s well worth it to be able to drop in any time we want (although this summer has been so busy we haven’t gone nearly as often as we would like!)

Prices for day passes are:

Adult: $7
Student: $5
Senior: $5
Family: $18

And some special events that they do have additional admissions.

It’s worth checking out – and be sure to bring your kids into the school house to see how it could have been for them 😉

Have you been to the Cumberland Heritage Museum before?

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