A peek inside the live butterfly exhibition at the Museum of Nature

For a few years, many moons ago, the kids and I were regular visitors at the annual live butterfly show at Carleton University here in Ottawa. I thought it was a great way to introduce kids to the magic, beauty, and joy of these amazing creatures. So when I heard about the new live butterfly … Continue reading →

A peek inside Magic of Lights in Ottawa

Last night was my first time visiting the Magic of Lights at Wesley Clover Parks in Kanata (Ottawa)! I wasn't sure what to expect, but you know what, I can see why people have been swept away by it. Magic of Lights is a winding 2km stretch of road at Wesley Clover that has been decked out with a … Continue reading →

About that ice rink on Parliament Hill

Dear Fishies, if you are looking for something fun/novel/cool/active to do in Ottawa right now, this is IT. Click play on the video below for some "on ice" perspective of the Canada 150 skating rink: I was the first one on the ice and it’s soooooo beautiful! #myottawa … Continue reading →

Ottawa giveaway alert: win tickets to Saunders Farm!

It's October out there, but it certainly hasn't exactly felt like it, has it? I, for one, have been in my happy place, weatherwise. I feel so energized! This weather makes me want to go out and DO IT ALL. It's the perfect time to get outside and catch up on family time! Not too hot, not too cold, … Continue reading →

Rediscovering Gatineau (part 2)

In my last post, I wrote about MosaiCanada, a free, must-see exhibition that's going on right now in Gatineau. After tromping around the park and admiring the sights my group continued our tour of Gatineau through the city core.* If you're from the Ottawa-Gatineau region you already know that … Continue reading →

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A peek inside the live butterfly exhibition at the Museum of Nature

A peek inside Magic of Lights in Ottawa

About that ice rink on Parliament Hill

Ottawa giveaway alert: win tickets to Saunders Farm!

Rediscovering Gatineau (part 2)