Ottawa Amusement
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Ottawa’s tourism community has adopted a “Child and Youth Friendly
Program” that will help ensure that our accommodations, festivals,
attractions, restaurants and stores will be equipped to welcome
our young visitors. There is something for every age group
available. Here are some ideas to help you plan an interesting
program for your younger delegates! If you would like more information
please feel free to contact us.
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Learning can be fun too!
- experience the wonder of IMAX / OMNIMAX theatre, or take
a trip around the world at the fascinating children’s museum,
at the Canadian Museum of Civilization
- learn all about farming at the Agriculture Museum, and
at the centrally located working farm in the heart of the
city, theCentral Experimental Farm
- Canadian Museum of Nature’s audio-visual shows and
interactive displays introduce the world of nature to the
curious
- discover the universe with the National Museum of Science
and Technology’s out of this world astronomy program
- combine learning and fun at the National Aviation Museum
through films, interactive exhibits and lively multimedia
displays, such as their virtual reality hang-glider simulator
- experience the times of Confederation on a special tour
of four rooms in the East Block of Parliament Hill where
Canada’s first prime minister worked.
- sit in on the ceremony at Rideau Hall when new ambassadors
to Canada present their letters of credence to the Governor
General of Canada
- tour the Ottawa locks of the Rideau Canal to learn
about the history, environment, and development in the 19th
century
Outdoor Adventures:
- learn about maple syrup production and early pioneer life
at various sites, such as Fulton’s Pancake House and Sugar
Bush, Wheeler’s Pancake House and Sugar Camp, Macskimming
Outdoor Education Centre and the Sand Road Sugar Camp
- skate on the world’s longest skating rink - the Rideau
Canal - and warm up with hot chocolate and a “Beavertail”
pastry; in summer, organize a group canoe outing along the
canal
- tackle the rapids of the Ottawa River - one of North America’s
best rivers for whitewater rafting
- get in touch with nature at numerous conservation areas
in the region, and in Gatineau Park, just minutes north of
Ottawa
- discover the wonders of the largest natural caves in the
Canadian Shield at the Lafleche Caves in the Gatineau
Hills
- tour the city in an unusual way - on a bicycle, or with
roller blades, or on foot with a haunted walking tour
Just Plain Fun:
- a night to remember - evening programs and sleep-overs
at the Canadian museums of nature, aviation, and science and
technology
- stay overnight and tour an interesting old jail; the Ottawa
International Hostel was Ottawa’s jail for nearly 100
years, and the site of Canada’s last public hanging
- take in a professional hockey game with the NHL Ottawa
Senators - at affordable youth prices
- let the young, and young-at-heart, compete against one
another in fast-paced, high-tech fun at Cyber Dome
or Laser Quest
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