Just added an event to this week's calendar—I knew about it but completely forgot to include it! It's a dance in #Arnprior for a worthy cause: raising money for three children with cancer. Here's the post again, with this update included. ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/10/07/2...

This week's #Ottawa Road Trips newsletter is out! If you don't subscribe yet, why not sign up to make sure you get great local travel tips in your in-box every week. It's free! ottawaroadtrips.substack.com/about

If you love concerts, you have SO MANY choices in towns around #Ottawa this week, including James Keelaghan in Chelsea, Chantal Kreviazuk in Prescott, Ashley MacIsaac in CP and Moose Creek, The Arrogant Worms in McDonald's Corners, and Big Sugar in Burnstown. ottawaroadtrips.com/2024/09/10/d...

There's more to Thanksgiving week than turkey. You can also enjoy two studio tours, two pro soccer matches, a magical forest walk, multiple craft markets and fall festivals, a huge discount clothing sale and an art installation made entirely of bells! ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/10/07/2...

Whether you want to see the fall colours from a chairlift, plan a trip to Gananoque, scare yourself with a Rideau Canal ghost story, take a painting class inside an historic mill, see a new #Ottawa scenic viewpoint or visit a yak, I have news you need to know. ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/10/06/h...

Tickets to the Canadian Museum of Nature's Oct. 18 collections Open House just went on sale this morning. If you want to go, don't procrastinate--this event often sells out! #ottawa my.nature.ca/36917

Now that the leaves have begun turning in earnest, this is THE guide to fall colours road trips that you can't miss! Find out the BEST places to see the autumn splendour! (The photo below was taken just a two-hour drive from #Ottawa.) ottawaroadtrips.com/2023/09/19/b...

This week's events calendar has more than *50* ideas for things you can see and do this week—including a new fundraising run/walk in #Ottawa, Pumpkinfest in Carleton Place, a food truck fest in Renfrew and paranormal investigations in Dunvegan! ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/09/29/5...

Sometimes, my travels take me far beyond Ottawa. Here's my latest post for @perceptivetravel.bsky.social, about a gorgeous town in #Czechia. perceptivetravel.com/blog/2025/09...

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is coming up next Tuesday, but some #Ottawa events are already underway and several are coming up this weekend. This post has ideas for events you can attend but also learning resources you can access at home. ottawaroadtrips.com/2021/09/28/o...

Heads up, everyone! Tickets for Carleton's super-popular butterfly show go on sale tomorrow, and Air Canada has announced new routes to New Brunswick—plus the NON-cancellation of the London route. All that and more in this week's #Ottawa Heads Up post. ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/09/24/h...

Looking for something to do in or near #Ottawa this week? My new calendar of events features everything from harvest festivals and studio tours to a bowling tournament, a fire truck pull and an outdoor dance performance. Lots of family fun here, too! ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/09/24/3...

Inspiration that is sorely needed these days. Thanks, Kerry!

What are some of your favourite "hidden places" in #Ottawa and #Gatineau? I'm gathering ideas for a new book about off-the-beaten-track spots. If you know of something I shouldn't overlook (like the quirky intersection in the photo below), please comment or DM me. And thanks!

This week's newsletter is out! If you're not a subscriber, why not sign up to get great tips in your in-box every week? It's free! open.substack.com/pub/ottawaro...

Kingston is one of Canada's great food cities. This post by guest author Jane Finn highlights some of her (and my) favourites, including one of my all-time faves anywhere, @tangonuevo.bsky.social #ygk ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/09/18/r...

Looking for something to do in #Ottawa, Eastern Ontario or the #Outaouais this week? Do I have ideas for you—from an Indigenous arts festival in Ottawa and a music festival in Wakefield to two poutine festivals, Kingston WritersFest, and the One World Bazaar. ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/09/17/4...

A reader asked me whether there were any community-wide garage sales coming up in #Ottawa this month, and I found three this weekend—in New Edinburgh, Findlay Creek and Old Ottawa East! (Scroll to the end of the post.) ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/04/08/o...

This week's Ottawa Road Trips newsletter is out, with the scoop on everything from a hiking festival and the Musical Ride to ribfests and artisan fairs this weekend. If you don't subscribe already, why not sign up now? It's free, after all! #ottawa ottawaroadtrips.substack.com/p/september-...

Looking for fun in and around #Ottawa this weekend? This week's calendar of events has you covered, with everything from a hiking festival and a porchfest to ribfests, an airshow and the RCMP Musical Ride! ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/09/11/2...

Now that the long weekend is winding down, it's time to start thinking about THIS week's fun! From Fibrefest in Almonte and a harvest festival in Dunvegan to a writers' festival in Brockville and farm visits in the Outaouais, there's no shortage of things to do. ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/09/01/4...

Dreaming of a fall colours road trip from #Ottawa? Now's the time to start planning! This post has all the info you need, whether you want to hike in the Gatineaus, take a train trip through a canyon, climb an observation tower or just find a nice bakery en route. ottawaroadtrips.com/2023/09/19/b...

Check this week's Heads Up post if you'd like to take a free craft workshop in Cumberland, hop on a new Kemptville bus, learn about upcoming shows at the National Gallery, get tickets to a popular Halloween attraction and more. #ottawa ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/08/26/h...

I learned a lot in this fascinating (and sobering) post.

Savour the Field is happening THIS weekend! It's a great chance for a pretty country drive through Prescott-Russell and Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry. Meet farmers, taste baked goods, have a picnic and enjoy these last few days of summer! #sponsored ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/08/07/d...

No, it's not too early to think about fresh apples. A few local orchards are already open for the season, and many more will start welcoming visitors in the next couple of weeks. Start planning now, apple lovers! #Ottawa ottawaroadtrips.com/2020/09/09/1...

This week's newsletter is out, and it's full of ideas for making the most of the last weeks of summer! If you don't already subscribe, why not sign up to ensure you don't miss great tips like these? It's free! #Ottawa open.substack.com/pub/ottawaro...

Don't leave it too late to get out on the water this summer! Head to South Eastern Ontario to dive among shipwrecks, paddle among islands, eat lunch on a waterfront patio, take a scenic boat cruise or enjoy a cooling swim. See this post for details! #sponsored ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/07/31/g...

The best way to shake the Sunday night blahs? Start planning NEXT week's fun! Luckily for you, I have more than 40 ideas, including everything from leaping dogs (in Brockville) and a whitewater festival (in Maniwaki) to plays, art shows and fairs. ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/08/17/4...

If you love meeting farmers, bakers, restaurateurs and other local food providers, you won't want to miss Savour the Field, a three-day event happening next week (August 22 to 24) just east and south of #Ottawa. #sponsored ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/08/07/d...

It's Friday and the weekend weather forecast looks IDEAL for water adventures! Check out this post to find out where you can dive among shipwrecks, paddle to islands, swim, sail or enjoy a waterfront drive ... all within easy reach of #Ottawa. #sponsored ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/07/31/g...

This is happening tonight and it looks like a ton of fun, especially if you like swing dancing and jazz. It's free ... and the weather is perfect! www.facebook.com/events/12753...

Cooking, nature, community. reflection, +2 books adults and kids can share ->ideas 🍳🍃👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 ✍️ 🌃🎨 for your 📖 reading at @perceptivetravel.bsky.social #travel too perceptivetravel.com/blog/2024/01...

This week's newsletter is out, and it is brimming with tips for summer fun from Greek Fest and garlic to Fibrefest and Doors Open (as well as news you can use about winter flights to sunny places). And subscriptions to the newsletter are FREE! ottawaroadtrips.substack.com/p/august-12-...

Just found out about this contest for a two-night cycling holiday on Wolfe Island and in Lennox & Addington (near Kingston). It includes accommodations, meals and more. Looks like fun! fallfortheride2025.kickoffpages.com

Sad that the weekend is ending? Cheer up by checking my list of 42+ things to do NEXT week in #Ottawa, Eastern Ontario and the #Outaouais. Make plans to enjoy jazz, garlic, a homes tour, two Doors Open events, a sunflower tour, a cat video festival and more! ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/08/10/4...

I spent a couple of hours today updating my concerts listing. It's a work in progress (so many shows!), but check it out if you'd like to see Tate McRae, Aqua, Lorde, Bryan Adams, The Sheepdogs, Martha Wainright and MANY other shows, in or near #Ottawa. ottawaroadtrips.com/2024/09/10/d...

It's going to be another sultry few days in #Ottawa. Why not get out on the water to beat the heat? This post points you to beaches, marinas, kayaking spots and waterfront cafes all over Southeastern Ontario. Make the most of summer while it lasts! #sponsored ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/07/31/g...

Planning your week? Don't miss my list of 41+ events happening in and around #Ottawa — everything from buskers and bikers to sheepdogs and dragon boats! ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/08/04/4...

Whether you like Nordic spas, cycling, farm-to-table dinners, river swimming, new restaurants or science fiction, this week's Heads Up post has something for you. Plus, I'll point you to a food shop selling 75% Canadian products! #Ottawa ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/08/04/h...

Did you know a 234-kilometre hiking and cycling trail links pretty towns in Quebec's #Laurentians? I spent three days walking from Prévost to Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, and in this post, I'll tell you why I loved it. (French toast and cats are involved.) #hosted ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/08/02/w...

This week's newsletter is chock-full of tips. Find out about the Glengarry Highland Games, new discounts at Upper Canada Village, adventures on the water throughout South Eastern Ontario (sponsored) and more! (P.S. If you like this, why not subscribe? It's FREE!) open.substack.com/pub/ottawaro...

Fun this weekend includes everything from Old Home Week in #SmithsFalls to yoga with puppies in #Ottawa, fireworks in #Gatineau, an arts tour in #Eganville, a poutine festival in #Cornwall, tube racing in #Morrisburg and Highland Games in #Maxville! ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/07/31/2...

This week's Heads Up tip has the scoop on the new bus from Kingston to Pearson airport, a month of dog-friendly fun in Carleton Place, a new(ish) campground near Maniwaki, discounts at Upper Canada Village, and more. #ottawa ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/07/29/h...

This week's newsletter is out, and it's packed with tips on everything from riding in a vintage caboose to finding a great ice cream spot. If you don't already subscribe, why not sign up for more great tips like this EVERY WEEK? It's free! #ottawa ottawaroadtrips.substack.com/p/july-24-ne...

There's something for everyone in this week's calendar of events in and around #Ottawa, whether you'd like to tour gardens in Cumberland, buy from local makers in Eganville, celebrate the Caribbean in Orleans, or enjoy a festival in Gatineau or Carleton Place! ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/07/24/37

I'll be heading to Ireland later this year, so I'm definitely adding some of these to my playlist!

Looking for a short road trip within an hour or two of #Ottawa? I have LOTS of suggestions, including Calabogie, Westport, Alexandria and Tremblant. ottawaroadtrips.com/2023/08/13/r...

Did you know that it's National Ice Cream Day? Here are lots of places in #Ottawa, Eastern Ontario and the #Outaouais where you can get cones, sundaes and lots, lots more (including vegan choices). #nationalicecreamday ottawaroadtrips.com/2022/08/16/g...

Doing some staycationing this summer? Why not explore Sandy Hill? Here are some suggestions for places to eat, shop and delve into history in one of the oldest neighbourhoods in #Ottawa. ottawaroadtrips.com/2022/04/26/s...