See a homegrown movie on National Canadian Film Day - Ottawa Road Trips National Canadian Film Day falls on April 15. Find out where you can see Canadian movies in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario, the Outaouais, the Laurentians and Montreal.

Did you know that Wednesday, April 15, is National Canadian Film Day? All sorts of theatres, libraries and cultural centres are screening Canadian movies that day. Find out where, in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario, the Outaouais, the Laurentians and Montreal. #CanFilmDay ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/04/13/n...

45+ things to do in and around Ottawa, April 6 to 12 - Ottawa Road Trips Vintage records, river paddling, hockey, craft markets, live music, theatre, fashion and dining bargains, stargazing, French films, model trains, tarot, and more.

Sad the weekend is over? Cheer yourself up by planning for NEXT weekend in and around #Ottawa. ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/04/06/4...

Goo Goo Dolls cancel Canadian tour, including Monday’s Ottawa show The Goo Goo Dolls have cancelled this week’s Ottawa show at the Canadian Tire Centre.

Goo Goo Dolls have cancelled tonight's show at the Canadian Tire Centre, due to John Rzeznik's pneumonia. www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...

Don’t miss these upcoming concerts in Ottawa-Gatineau and beyond - Ottawa Road Trips Concerts in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario, the Outaouais and beyond are the subject of this continually updated post. Whether your taste runs to pop, country, hip-hop, jazz, classical or anything in between...

So much music this week in #Ottawa, the #Outaouais and Eastern Ontario, including shows at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, Motel Chelsea, Gavan's Hotel in Quyon, schoolhouses in Pakenham and McDonald's Corners, Aultsville Theatre in Cornwall, and more. ottawaroadtrips.com/2024/09/10/d...

25+ artist studio tours in and around Ottawa - Ottawa Road Trips On an artist studio tour in Ottawa and nearby regions, you can shop for paintings, pottery and so much more—and meet the artists!

Looking for distraction on a rainy Friday? I've just updated my big list of artist studio tours across our region. It's the perfect sort of day for planning an artsy road trip with friends later in the year. This post has all the dates and links you need. #Ottawa
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News release just out from the Hard Rock Casino Ottawa: "Following extensive discussions with Ontario Racing, which represents Ontario’s horse racing industry, Rideau Carleton Raceway has announced the conclusion of its racing program starting with the 2026 season."

Photo of Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park digitally altered to resemble a painting

I’m having fun using an app called Waterlogue to make some of my photos look a bit like paintings. It’s weirdly addictive.

53+ fun things to do in and around Ottawa, March 30 to April 5 - Ottawa Road Trips Ontario Maple Weekend, Easter egg hunts, a show tune showdown, Pakenham studio tour, glow-in-the-dark ballerinas, a car rally and a Gatineau fashion sale.

Whether you want to go on an Easter egg hunt, sing show tunes, have brunch, get deals on clothes, compete in a car rally or a darts tourney, or see glow-in-the-dark ballerinas, this week's calendar of events has something for you. :-) ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/03/30/5...

100+ free things to do in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario and the Outaouais - Ottawa Road Trips Free things to do in Ottawa and surrounding areas abound, from festivals and concerts to yoga and museums. No money? No problem!

Are you looking for ways to save money on #Ottawa outings? Use this post to find over 100 FREE things you can enjoy in Ottawa, the #Outaouais and Eastern Ontario—everything from yoga classes and museums to festivals, kids' activities and movies. ottawaroadtrips.com/2024/07/16/1...

49+ fun things to do in and around Ottawa, March 23 to 29 - Ottawa Road Trips Pancakes, sound baths, a sock hop, bingo, comedy, book sales, an Indian dance festival, a hockey tournament, a maple syrup festival and a wedding show!

Eat pancakes, unwind with a sound bath, go to a sock hop, play bingo for Easter eggs, laugh at comedy, get deals on used books, go to an Indian dance festival, cheer at a small-town hockey tournament, enjoy a maple syrup festival or get some wedding inspiration!
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Taste of Little Italy Ottawa 2026 Taste of Little Italy Ottawa returns March 24 at Preston Event Centre. Unlimited bites and great vibes from the best in Little Italy!

I just found out about this event happening next Tuesday in Little Italy—too late to include it in this week's newsletter! But it looks fun, so I thought I'd share it here for any #Ottawa foodies who might be interested. www.eventbrite.ca/e/taste-of-l...

This week's newsletter is out (see link below), and it's packed with ideas for road trips in and around #Ottawa — everything from campsite reservations to Cirque du Soleil.

To get tips like this in your in-box every week, why not subscribe? It's free! open.substack.com/pub/ottawaro...

Heads Up: New bookshop, returning birds, Cirque du Soleil - Ottawa Road Trips Kingstonlicious events, balloon festival entertainment, Parks of the St. Lawrence campsite reservations, hospice fundraiser and Montreal Grand Prix tickets.

This week's Heads Up post is up and, wow, is it packed! Music fans, campers, foodies, book lovers and many others will find tons of ideas for day trips and longer getaways in #Ottawa and beyond. ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/03/17/h...

Ottawa-area maple sugarbushes are opening for the 2026 season! - Ottawa Road Trips Want to visit a sugarbush or a cabane à sucre near Ottawa in 2022? Here are some maple syrup makers in Eastern Ontario and the Outaouais open this spring.

It's prime time for maple syrup, folks! Here's where you can get your fill of pancakes, taffy and more, in and around #Ottawa. (Yes, there ARE sugar shacks within the city limits!) ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/02/28/o...

St. Patrick’s Day fun in Ottawa and beyond - Ottawa Road Trips St. Patrick's Day in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario, the Outaouais and beyond actually encompasses two whole weeks of music, parades, trivia, dancing and more.

Even though St. Patrick's Day doesn't officially arrive until next Tuesday, there are LOTS of Irish-themed events happening this week in and near #Ottawa, including dances, trivia games and an Irish tea. ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/03/09/s...

30+ ideas for March Break 2026 in Ottawa, the Outaouais and beyond - Ottawa Road Trips March Break fun for kids and teens abounds in Ottawa and the Outaouais this year: art camps, rock climbing, alpacas, mermaids and more.

I've just added craft classes at Indigo bookstores to this roundup of March Break ideas for #Ottawa and surrounding areas. ottawaroadtrips.com/2023/02/24/m...

March 10 news: St. Patrick's fun, accessible boardwalk, kids' gear Also, plus-sized fashions, Meech Lake hotel and mermaids

This week's newsletter is out, and it's full of tips on road trips from #Ottawa — from how to save money on race registrations and kids' gear to where to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. For tips like this in your in-box each week, just subscribe—it's free! ottawaroadtrips.substack.com/p/march-10-n...

Heads Up: Accessible boardwalk, Kingston obstacle race, Toronto hotel deal - Ottawa Road Trips CN Cycle for CHEO, Laurentians sunrise event, murder mystery fun in Kemptville, Meech Lake hotel reopening, craft brewery closing.

Now's the time to start planning spring and summer fun in and around #Ottawa, whether you want to see the sun rise from the top of a Laurentians tower, go on a really long bike ride, check out a new accessible boardwalk or enjoy a murder mystery night. ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/03/07/h...

Don’t miss these upcoming concerts in Ottawa-Gatineau and beyond! - Ottawa Road Trips Concerts in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario, the Outaouais and beyond are the subject of this continually updated post. Whether your taste runs to pop, country, hip-hop, jazz, classical or anything in between...

My concerts list is a never-ending labour of love! I just added a whole bunch of shows to it this morning. As well as concerts in #Ottawa and #Gatineau, it includes music in road-trip-worthy destinations such as #Kingston and #Montreal. ottawaroadtrips.com/2024/09/10/d...

46+ fun things to see and do in and around Ottawa, March 2 to 8 - Ottawa Road Trips Holi and St. Patrick's Day celebrations, country and tango music, beer festival, art show, golf and cycling expos, gardening events, and maple syrup fests!

Looking for something to do in and around #Ottawa and #Gatineau this week? There are so many choices, from concerts and plays to a bike show, a tango performance, an embroidery workshop, and maple syrup festivals. Don't miss this week's calendar of events! ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/03/03/4...

30+ ideas for March Break 2026 in Ottawa, the Outaouais and beyond - Ottawa Road Trips March Break fun for kids and teens abounds in Ottawa and the Outaouais this year: art camps, rock climbing, alpacas, mermaids and more.

Wondering how to amuse your kids during March Break in Ontario and Quebec? I have more than 30 ideas, and some of them are free! ottawaroadtrips.com/2023/02/24/m...

We've been there in the spring and the fall, and the crowds were insane. I can't imagine summer.

Ben Caplan plying guitar on a stage in a small venue

Not only did I get to see Ben Caplan (one of my favourite performers) at the lovely Robo Lounge tonight, the show went from 7-9 pm. THE DREAM.

(Seriously, go see shows in this new venue, the sound is incredible.)

A Welsh Walk on the Wild Side

Sometimes, my travels take me far beyond the Ottawa Road Trips region. Today, in honour of St. David's Day (the national day of Wales), here's a story I wrote last year about hiking in #Wales. Such a beautiful place! travel.everythingzoomer.com/travel/2025/...

49+ fun things to do in and around Ottawa, February 23 to March 1 - Ottawa Road Trips Cinnamon roll baking class, film festival, mammoth book sale, beer and tacos festival, comedy, moonlit skiing, RV show, gardening events and more.

Wondering what to do in and around #Ottawa this week? How about gardening events (spring is coming!), moonlit skiing, a big book sale, a Canadian film festival, comedy, hockey, fundraising walks or ... a rock, paper, scissors tournament? ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/02/24/4...

Don’t miss these upcoming concerts in Ottawa-Gatineau and beyond! - Ottawa Road Trips Concerts in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario, the Outaouais and beyond are the subject of this continually updated post. Whether your taste runs to pop, country, hip-hop, jazz, classical or anything in between...

I spent a few hours today updating my giant concerts list. There are so many shows in the #Ottawa area that this is an ongoing project! It does have something for just about every taste, whether you'd rather see Megadeth or the RCMP Pipes, Drums and Dancers. ottawaroadtrips.com/2024/09/10/d...

Heads Up: Garlic fest, ghosts and Calabogie fun - Ottawa Road Trips The latest scoop on the Perth Garlic Festival, Capital Ribfest, paranormal investigations all over Eastern Ontario, winter fun in Calabogie and more.

This week's Heads Up post is packed with timely tips for road trips in and around #Ottawa, whether you're into garlic, ghosts, pizza, ribs, chocolate or winter fun. ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/02/23/h...

Here's a sure sign that spring is on its way: sugar shacks in and around #Ottawa and #Gatineau are opening for the season! Bring on the taffy on snow, pea soup, pancakes and sugar pie, please. ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/02/28/o...

34+ fun things to do in and around Ottawa, February 16 to 22 - Ottawa Road Trips Two book fairs, four kilt skates, a talk about the Lost Villages in Cornwall, line dancing in Russell, a culinary contest in Gatineau and a painting class in Chapeau!

Planning your week? Check this post first! It's packed with ideas for fun throughout #Ottawa, Eastern Ontario and the #Outaouais--including a couple of events happening TONIGHT (Feb. 17). ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/02/17/3...

I rarely share messages like this one, but this is true info (that I didn't know) and important.

📞9-8-8 is a phone number (in Canada) that helps people get help in a mental health crisis. Similar to 911, this line is dedicated to anyone in need of mental health assistance of any kind.