Ottawa With Kids — A Family Weekend Plan

Friday

Evening
El Camino
Mexican street · $$ · Elgin
Easy dinner to start the weekend — Tacos and mezcal, basement vibes.
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Morning
Rideau Canal
Family · Centretown
Pedal boats in summer, 7.8 km skate in winter.
Lunch
Atelier
Molecular tasting · $$$$ · Hintonburg
44 surprise courses — Ottawa's most experimental.
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Afternoon
The Rec Room
Family · Entertainment district
Arcade, axe throwing, virtual sports and shareable plates — works rain, snow or shine.
Evening
Wind down at the hotel
Pool dip, takeout pizza, early bedtime. Save Saturday-night plans for the over-12 trip.

Morning
Escape Room
Family · Downtown
60 minutes, one locked room, a story to crack — perfect group activity year-round.
Afternoon
Gatineau Park
Outdoors · Gatineau
Lakes, 165 km of trails, peak fall colour.

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