Centrepointe Early Childhood Resource Centre
75 Hemmingwood Way, Nepean K2G 5T6
613-225-4819
THINGS TO DO WITH PRESCHOOLERS IN
JULY AND AUGUST
BANK OF CANADA CURRENCY MUSEUM
Exhibits of historic and prehistoric currency from around the world, many of which are presented in a manner that will interest children. A short film on the Bank of Canada, and how money is made and used, is shown in one gallery.
Hours: Mon to Sat 10:30 - 5:00
Sun 1:00 - 5:00
Location: 245 Sparks St
Cost: Free for all
Phone #: 613-782-8914
CANADIAN MUSEUM OF CIVILIZATION/CANADIAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM Human history about Canadians. Excellent children's section with hands on activities. And the IMAX
Hours: Daily 9-6 Thurs & Fri. till 9 pm
(free after 4 pm on Thurs.)
Location: 100 Laurier St, Gatineau
Cost: $10.00 adult; $8 students/seniors ; $6.00 ages 3-12; family $25
Phone: 819-776-7000
CANADIAN MUSEUM OF NATURE
Exhibit time range is from dinosaurs to present day. An excellent section
for preschoolers.
(Pls note: Renovations in progress)
Hours: 9:00 to 6:00 - Wed/Thurs until 8:00 pm
Location: 240 McLeod St & Metcalfe
Admission: Individual $5, Preschoolers free
Phone #: 613-566-4700
NATIONAL AVIATION MUSEUM
Children can play in a small air plane cockpit. During July and August children 8 and under
can play hands-on in the Helicopter Studio.
Hours: Daily 9:00 - 5:00 pm ,
Location: 11 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa
Cost: Adults $6.00, Students/Seniors $5.00, 4-15 yrs old $3.00, free under 4 yrs old, Family pkg $14
Group packages start at 15 people
Free between 4:00-5:00 pm every day
Phone #: 613-993-2010
NATIONAL GALLERY OF CANADA
Displays of Canadian, European, American and Asian Art. Most children will enjoy the gallery if permitted to move at their own pace and relate to the works of art of their own level.
Hours: Daily 10:00-5:00, Thurs till 8 pm
Location: 380 Sussex Dr
Cost: Collection - Adults $6, Senior/student $5, 12 & under Free
Additional Fees apply to special exhibitions.
Phone #: 613-990-1985 www.national.gallery.ca
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Hours: Daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: 1867 St. Laurent & Lancaster
Cost: Adult $6.00, 4-14 $3.00, under 4 yrs free, Student/Senior $5.00; Family $14.00
Phone#: 613-991-3044
www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca
NEPEAN MUSEUM
A very small community museum with exhibits pertaining primarily to 19th century life in rural Eastern Ontario.
Hours: Tues to Fri 10:00 - 4:00 pm,
Sat & Sun 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Location: 16 Rowley Ave. (off Meadowlands, between Merivale and Woodroffe)
Cost: FREE
Phone #: 613-723-7936
The Brockville Museum
Features exhibits and artifacts related to the community's rich history.
Hours: Mon - Sat 10 - 5 pm Sun 1-5 pm
Location: 5 Henry Street, Brockville
Cost: Adult: $4.00. Seniors/Students: $3.00, Child: $2.00, Family: $10
Fridays Free
Phone #: 613-342-4397
Library And Archives Canada
Houses all of the National Archives of Canada's preservation laboratories. Also included in this building are records storage vaults which accommodate Canada's archival heritage.
Hours: Daily 8:30 - 5 pm
Location: 395 Wellington St
Cost: Free
Phone #: 613-996-5115
HERITAGE HOUSE MUSEUM
Victorian home with 7 period rooms furnished to depict the lifestyle of the times. Enjoy a picnic near the gardens or take a short stroll through parkland to the Rideau Canal.
Hours: Daily 10:30 - 4:30 pm
Location: 11 Old Slys Road, Smith Falls
Cost: Adults: $4.00, Youth: $2.50, Seniors: $3.50, under 6 yrs free; Family: $12.50
Phone: 613-283-8560
www.town.smiths-falls.on.ca/tourism/HHM
NAISMITH MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME
Exhibits on Dr. James Naismith inventor of basketball. The Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame and basketball development. Host of basketball tournament, operates summer sports camp for youth and educational outreach programs.
Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 - 5:00 pm
Sat & Sun 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: 14 Bridge St, Almonte
Cost: Free
Phone: 613-256-0492
WATSON'S MILL, MANOTICK
Learn how grain was ground in the 1800's. Special tours available for children.
Hours: Tours Tuesday - Friday 9:30 am. - 5:00 pm., Sat 1:00 am. - 5:00 pm.
Farmers Market Sat 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, CLOSED: MONDAY
Location: Dickson Square Conservation Area, Mill St, Manotick
Cost: Group rate: $2 adult, $1 child
Phone #: 613-692-4436
CANADA AGRICULTURE MUSEUM
Ottawa is the only world Capital that has a working farm at its heart. Canada's unique agricultural heritage is featured at the Canada Agriculture Museum, where you can explore the sights and sounds of typical farm life. Animal Barns, Exhibitions and Farm Grounds are available for you to explore.
Hours: Barns & Exhibitions 9 - 5pm
Picnic Area/Farm Grounds(sunrise/sunset)
Location: Experimental Farm Drive, Off Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa
Cost: Barns/Exhibitions - Adults $6, Children (3-14) $3, Seniors/students $5
Phone: 613-991-3044
www.agriculture.technomuses.ca
CANADIAN WAR MUSEUM
This national museum presents Canada's military past and how it shaped the country. Its outstanding exhibitions explain Canada s rich military history from earliest times to the present, featuring the experiences of people on the battlefields and at home.
Hours: 9 - 6 pm, Thur till 9:00 pm
Location: 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa
Cost: Adults $10, Children (3-12) $6, Seniors/Student $8,
Free after 4:00 pm on Thursdays
Phone: 819-776-7100
NCC: www.capcan.ca
Gatineau Park
363 sq. km of woodland in the Gatineau Hills.
Many lakes and picnic areas. Chelsea Visitor Centre on Meech Lake Road provides maps and information. $7.00 per car for parking.
Location: North of Hull, Quebec of Tache Blvd.
Phone #: 613-827-2020
Other great NCC experiences:
Greenbelt, Parks, Bike Country, Rideau Canal.
Visit NCC website for more details www.capcan.ca
Historic Sites:
Laurier House, Mackenzie King Estate, Rideau Canal, or take a drive to visit the
Official Residences of The Governor General of Canada at Rideua Hall, or drive by the Prime Ministers house at 24 Sussex Drive, or the Offical Leader of the Opposition at Stornoway. Find out who is staying at Harrington Lake or 7 Rideau Gate or
The Farm.
Monuments:
As you explore the region, you'll see works by native Canadians from across the country, works commorating our history, or achievements, and works honouring Canadian heros of yesterday and today. Some to see are: Terry Fox Statue, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Never Give Up! (Maurice "The Rocket" Richard) or Circle of "Women Are Persons"
DAY TRIPS
UPPER CANADA VILLAGE
See history in the making at this recreated 19th Century village. Visit 40 building that are brought to life daily with colourful characters from the past. Don't forget to visit the bakery and get a fresh loaf of bread!
Hours: Daily 9:30 - 5 pm
Location: Hwy #2, 11 km east of Morrisburg
Cost: Adults $16.95, Students $10.50, Child $7.50, 2-4 yrs $2,
under 2 free
Phone: 1-800-437-2233
PREHISTORIC WORLD
Features over 50 life-size reproductions of dinosaurs along a stroller-accessible nature trail through a wooden park. Children can dig up bones in the fossil pit.
Hours: Daily 10-4
Location: Upper Canada Road. 10 km east of Morrisburg off Highway #2
Cost: Adults $8.00, 4-15 yrs $4.25, under 3 free
Phone: 1-613-543-2503
STORY LAND
Animated story-book character on a stroller accessible foot path. Troll puppet show. Access to playground, giant jump and bounce, petting zoo,
and more. New Water play park "Splish Splash"
Hours: 10 - 5:00 pm
Location: 8 km west of Renfrew on Hwy 17, take Story Land N. exit and follow for 3 km
Cost: Under 2 yrs free, 2-4 yrs $11.00;
5-15 yrs $11.50; Adults $11.50; Seniors $9.90, family pass $39.95
Phone: 1-800-205-3695 www.storyland.on.ca
LOG FARM
Ottawa Valley Farm operated as it would have been in the 1870's. Picnic area
Hours: 10 am - 3 pm Sat/Sun
Location: 670 Cedarview Rd, Nepean
Phone: 613-825-7551 or 613-727-1766
STONEY SWAMP NATURE TRAIL
On Moodie Drive, Trail throughout the swamp just south of Hunt Club.
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BAXTER CONSERVATION CENTRE
South of Kars off Hwy 416. Picnic Area, Beach on the Rideau River, hiking trails.
Hours: 8:30 - 8:30
Admission: $5.00 a car load
Phone#: 613-489-3592
PAPANACK ANIMAL PARK
Home to Lions, Siberian Tigers, Timber Wolves, Hyenas and more. As well there is a petting zoo.
Location: 150 Nine Mile Road, Wendover, ON
Hours: 10 am - 5 pm
Cost: Under 2 yrs free, 2-5 yrs $7.00,
6 -18 yr s $9.00, Adults $15.00 and Seniors
$10.00
www.papanack.com Phone#: 613-673-7275
PARC OMEGA
On a 10 kilometre drive through this 600-hectare animal park, you can see everything from Mountain Sheep and Black Bears to Beavers and Raccoons.
Location: Highway 323 North
(Near Montebello)
Hours: 9:30 am - 7 pm
Cost: $16.00 Adult, $11.00
child (6-15) , $6.00 (2-5 yrs)
VALLEY VIEW LITTLE ANIMAL FARM
A variety of small animals, including ducks, goats, sheep, rabbits and much more. There are puppet shows, cow milking demonstrations ...... and much more.
Location: 4750 Fallowfield Road
Hours: Daily 10:00 - 4:00
Cost: $6.50 per child 2 and up
Phone: 613-591-1126
PINTO VALLEY RANCH
Offers a petting zoo, pony and hay rides, and special events for families throughout the summer.
Location: 1969 Galetta Side Road, Fitzroy Harbour
Hours: 11:00 - 6:00
Cost: $25/hr, must be 11 yrs and older to ride the trails. Helmets are mandatory
Phone #: 613-623-3439
CHANGING OF THE GUARD ON PARLIAMENT HILL
Hours: 10:00 am daily, starts last Sunday
in June until last Sunday in August.
Phone #: 613-239-5000
RCMP Musical Ride
The red coats and sleek horses of the RCMP are internationally recognized as a Canadian symbol
of pride and justice. RCMP invites visitors to tour the stables and the Musical Ride Centre year round.
Location: St. Laurent Boulevard north at Sandridge Road
Hours: Mon - Fri. 10-2 pm (stables)
Cost: Free
Phone: 613-998-8199
SAUNDERS FARM
The award-winning Mazes Season features family
fun around every corner. Collection of hedge
Mazes plus puzzle Maple tree forts, play areas, gardens, picnic areas and wagon rides on 100-acre farm.
Location: 7893 Bleeks Road, Munster
Hours: Daily 10 - 5 pm
Cost: $10 per person, kids under 3 free
Phone: 613-838-5440
Water Activities
NEPEAN SPORTSPLEX
Hours: Changes monthly
Location: Woodroffe Ave.
Cost: Please call for hours and cost
Phone: 613-727-6665 ext. 265 Kim
WADING POOLS IN NEPEAN
Come and enjoy one of 59 wading pools.
Supervised 4 to 6 days a week.
West End locations:
Agincourt, Alban/Emerald
Bel Air, Berwick/Enfield
Bellevue Raven, Raven/Larkin
Frank Ryan, Henley/Maplewood
Harold Place, Crerar/Norice
Lisa Park, Greenbank/Lisa
Parkway, Kingsley/Elmira
Alexander, Shillington/Silver
Bellevue Manor, Caldwell/Morriset
Britannia, Adheran Meadowvale, Trenton/Vale Grenon, Grenon/Noren
Kingsmere, Begamin/Parkhurst
POOLS IN WEST OTTAWA
Goulbourn Rec Complex,
1500 Shea Road 613-831-1169
Pinecrest
2250 Torquay Ave. 613-828-3118
Beaverbrook, Kanata
2 Beaverbrook Drive, 613-591-9283
Glen Cairn, Kanata
50 Castlefrank Drive,
Katimavik, Kanata
64 Chimo Drive,
Crystal Beach Community
Corkstown Rd. west off Carling 613-820-1636
Bells Corners Community: 613-829-2705
Entrance of Pool on Lynhar Rd off Northside
Crestview Community: 613-225-7250
Crestview Pool Fieldrow at Perry off Meadowlands
Borden Farm Community: 613-225-7970
General Burns Pool on Chesterton at Meadowlands
Beaches/Parks/Water Parks
Beaches/Parks
Locations:
Andrew Hayden - Carling/Acres Road Brewer Park - Bronson south of Sunnyside
The Rockeries (Rockcliffe park) for it's pretty gardens
Britannia Beach - Ahern St. (Carling/Pinecrest)
Mooney's Bay - Riverside Dr. at Ridgewood
Byron Tramway Park - Byron/Bassett Lane, east
of Island Park Drive. Great for preschoolers
Frank Ryan Park - Henley/Maplewood (between Carling and the Queensway). Nature trails (stroller accessible) swings and play structures.
Phiney Forest - Natural Trail. Between Nepean Sportsplex and Slack Road, off of Woodroffe
Wave Pools
Splash Wave Pool
Location: 2040 Ogilvie Rd, Gloucester
Phone: 613-748-4222
Kanata Leisure Centre and Wave Pool
Location: 70 Aird Place, Kanata
Phone: 613-591-9238
Mont Cascades Water Park
The kiddie slides cater to tots under four feet tall
and several bigger slides allow the whole family to descend together in a raft.
Location: Mont Cascades Rd, Cantley
Hours: 10:00 - 6:00 daily
Cost: More than 48" $19.95
Less than 48" $12.95
None sliders $12.95
Phone #: (819)827-0301
QUIET TIME ACTIVITIES
LIBRARIES:
Central Nepean Library
* Book and Video Sign out available*
101 Centrepointe Drive, 613-727-6660
Ottawa Library (main branch)
120 Metcalfe Street, 613-236-0301
Kanata Public Library
Beaverbrook, Kanata, 613-592-2712
Branches:
Carlingwood, 281 Woodroffe Ave., 613-598-4013
Ottawa West, 18 Rosemount, 613-598-4019
Barrhaven, Ruth Dickinson, 100 Malvern
613-825-3508
Centennial, 3870 Richmond Rd., 613-828-5142
Emerald Plaza, 1547 Merivale Rd., 613-224-7874