Family Fun in Ottawa

Canada’s Capital for Culture, Festivals, and All-Season Adventure

Episode 68 – The Family Vacationer with Rob and Danny

🦫 🇨🇦 From skating the world’s largest ice rink to tasting your first beaver tail pastry, Ottawa offers year-round family fun in one of Canada’s most vibrant cities. In this episode, Rob and Danny sit down with Jan Steen van Creveld from Ottawa Tourism to talk museums, maple syrup, and why Ottawa deserves a spot on your family travel bucket list.

🎙️ In this episode, we cover:

• Why Ottawa is a perfect Canadian destination for families
• An overview of the city’s distinct neighborhoods — from the ByWard Market to Little Italy
• Must-do activities by season: skating the Rideau Canal, the Canadian Tulip Festival, whitewater rafting downtown, and more
• 14+ museums, including the Canadian Museum of History, National Gallery, Aviation and Space Museum, and the quirky underground Diefenbunker
• Festivals galore: music, culture, food, and even maple syrup
• Unique Canadian eats like beaver tails and Ottawa’s beloved shawarma scene
• Where to stay: family-friendly hotels, suite options, and even a castle-like chateau
• Local travel tips, French phrases to know, and how to truly experience the city like a local

🎡 Whether you’re strolling through tulips in spring, taking in snowy festivals in winter, or enjoying a summer zipline over the Ottawa River, Ottawa is a family destination full of surprises.

📍 Learn more at: OttawaTourism.ca