Unofficial Museums - Camp Fortune Downhill Skiing

Unofficial family fun museums in Ottawa

There’s no shortage of fun to be had for the whole family in the Ottawa area! Whether you and your kids are sports fanatics, adrenaline junkies, foodies or anything in between, it’s easy to keep everyone happy here. Cheer on your new favourite hockey team, travel between the provinces of Ontario and Quebec in the most unique way possible and splash your way through the summer season in Canada’s capital city!

Give your kids an experience to remember and take your Ottawa experience to new heights, indulge in local eats, get lost in a farm maze and so much more.

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Zak's Diner
Unofficial Museums - Family inspiration in Ottawa
Book a trip to Ottawa for the best family-friendly activities, food and more.
Omega Park
Where to See Animals in Ottawa
Looking for something fun to do with the kids during your stay in Canada’s Capital? Head out to see some of the cuddly, exotic and even creepy…

Unofficial Museums

Want to see more? There’s so much more to see. Rediscover the city of museums, both official and unofficial! Back to all museums

Unofficial Museums: Culinary
Unofficial culinary museums in Ottawa
Titillate your tastebuds with food and drink experiences that highlight Ottawa’s bounty of talented chefs, local products and international influences.
Unofficial Museums: Ottawa Senators
Unofficial entertainment museums in Ottawa
Go beyond Ottawa’s familiar entertainment options and discover unexpected surprises that will inspire you to explore different venues, events and more.
UM - highjinx
Unofficial art museums in Ottawa
Delve deeper into the local, national and international art scene by exploring Ottawa’s broader creative community including urban art and cultural events.
Unofficial Museums: Winter
Unofficial nature museums in Ottawa
Make an authentic connection with nature all over the Ottawa region through surprising adventurous activities and epic relaxing experiences.
Unofficial Museums
Unofficial Museums
Ottawa is known as the city of museums, so we turned every point of interest into Unofficial Museums!

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