Come Play
Come PLAY no matter what the season in Ottawa's Countryside. From whitewater rafting, arial adventures and horseback riding to farm animals, hiking and biking; we have it all. Join us for a day or your whole vacation...you will never run out of things to see and do in Ottawa's Countryside!
Bonnechere Caves
Bonnechere Museum Fossil Hunts
Carp Fair
Fortune Aerial Experience
Annual Ottawa Valley Midsummer Herbfest
Frontier Trails Camps
Heritage House Museum
Lanark County
Metcalfe Fair
Partners of Ottawa’s Countryside
Ottawa Valley Tourist Association
OWL Rafting on the Ottawa River
Perth & District Chamber of Commerce
Proulx Maple and Berry Farm
Richmond Fair
RiverRun Rafting
Russell Agricultural Fair
Valleyview Little Animal Farm
Watson’s Mill
Wilderness Tours
Bonnechere Caves
For over 50 years people of all ages have been experiencing the underground beauty of the Bonnnechere Caves. Come hear the stories the rocks tell us, stories that take us back to a time when our planet earth was a whole lot different then the one we walk around on today. Our tours go rain or shine.
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1247 Fourth Chute Road,
Eganvillle, ON
www.bonnecherecaves.com
Tel: 613-628-CAVE (2283)
Bonnechere Museum Fossil Hunts
Eganville, Ontario “The Ordovician Fossil Capital of Canada”
Canada Day, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 10, 2011
Tel: 613-628-1000, 613-628-2283
Calabogie
of 4 seasons outdoor recreational activities found here.
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Cannamore Orchard
Spooky Wagon Ride
Day rides are from 12:30 until 5:00 and Night Rides are from 6-9:30 pm.
Spooky Wagon Ride through woods and orchards includes Spooky Village, Fog Maze, and House of Terror.
www.spookywagonride.com
Carp Fair
Welcome to the 148th “Best Little Fair in Canada”
Sept. 22-25, 2011
Join us for the Best Little Fair in Canada, from Heavy Horse Hitches & Agriculture to the Midway & Live Music…we have it all!
3790 Carp Road, Carp, ON
www.carpfair.ca
Tel: 613-839-2172
Chutes Coulonge
A breathtaking adventure experience awaits you at CoulongeFallsPark, in the heart of PontiacCounty. For the thrill seekers we have a children’s aerial obstacle course, zip lines and the VIA FERRATA; a rock climbing route 500m + long in the canyon over white water. For the land lovers, we have an incredible 48m waterfall, 762m ragged canyon, 1920’s log slide , 2 suspension bridges, lookouts, old growth pines, walking trails with artifacts of the log drive, and picnic areas. The site is perfect for a day with family, for teams, groups and even corporate training. Call us today to book your adventure!
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100, Promenade du Parc des Chutes
Fort-Coulonge, QC
www.chutescoulonge.qc.ca
Tel: 819-683-2770
Classic Theatre Festival
The summer lineup includes John van Druten’s bewitching romantic comedy “Bell, Book and Candle” (the inspiration for the TV series “Bewitched”) July 8-31 and Jan de Hartog’s comedic chronicle of a marriage, the Tony-Award-winning play “The Fourposter,” August 5-28. Shows run Wednesday to Saturday at 8 pm, with 2 pm matinees each Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets: www.classictheatre.ca, 1-877-283-1283
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
Bring a picnic and spend the day!
Diefenbunker, Canada’s Cold War Museum
3911 Carp Road, Carp ON
www.diefenbunker.ca
1-800-409-1965
Built to protect the government from nuclear attack, this once secret bunker is now open to the public! Explore four storeys underground and relive part of the Cold War experience.
Fulton's Pancake House & Sugar Bush
Fulton’s four-season destination near Pakenham, just west of Ottawa specializes in group tours, outdoor experiential teambuilding, conference facilities, event favours, and the Spring Maple Season.
Our Maple Shoppe is open May – Feb: Tues & Thurs 10 am -3 pm and by appointment or chance. Savour all things maple, pure maple syrup, gourmet maple food delights and unique maple spa products.
During the spring season (Feb 18-Apr 22/12) celebrate the arrival of maple sap with our special events at our Maple Restaurant & Maple Shoppe open daily 9-4. Experience the outdoors with nature trails, horse drawn rides, trail games and tours. Group bookings welcomed all year.
291 6th Concession Road,
Pakenham,
www.fultons.ca
613-256-3867
Fortune Aerial Experience
Come enjoy the thrill and excitement at Fortune Arial Experience, open May-Oct. Traipse through the tree tops and challenge yourself on a course of aerial steel wires, rope bridges, suspended walkways, net gangways and giant zip lines. Two adult courses and one children’s course. Located 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa at the Camp Fortune ski centre. Excellent skiing and snowboarding from first snow to mid April!
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300 Ch. Dunlop, Chelsea Quebec
www.campfortune.com
Tel:
Aerial Park 819-827-5517
Ski Phone 819-827-1717
Heritage House Museum
Heritage House Museum is a restored Victorian home depicting the lifestyle of a prosperous mill owner and his family during the 1860’s. Best known for its unique mirror image facades and two-storey privy, the museum is located in a picturesque setting along the historic Rideau Canal. The museum hosts year round local history exhibits, art shows, educational programs and group tours. Ask about our Fun in the Falls passport or group tour discounts.
11 Old Sly’s Road, Smiths Falls, ON
www.smithsfalls.ca/heritagehouse
Tel: 613-283-8560
Hugli's Blueberry Ranch
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2139 Greenwood Road,
Pembroke, ON
www.blueberryranch.ca
Tel: 613-638-1288
Metcalfe Fair
Rural tradition meets modern family entertainment at the annual Metcalfe Fair! 2011 marks the 155th Anniversary of this fall tradition, held in the Village of Metcalfe, in southern rural Ottawa. Take a short drive out Bank Street and see everything the Metcalfe Fair has to offer.
September 29 – October 2, 2011
Metcalfe Fairgrounds,
Metcalfe, ON
www.metcalfefair.com
Tel: 613-821-0591
Ottawa Tourism
Ottawa Tourism, a source for information on Ottawa-area attractions, national landmarks, museums and galleries, entertainment, sports, recreation, restaurants, shopping, festivals, events and more.
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www.ottawatourism.ca
1-800-363-4465
613-237-5150
Ottawa Valley Tourist Association
Located only 45 minutes west of the Nation’s Capital, the Ottawa Valley is famed for its stunning outdoors, and boasts a welcoming and hospitable nature. Surrounded by woodlands, over 900 pristine lakes, four major river systems and neighbouring the majestic Algonquin Park, the Ottawa Valley IS Ontario’s Adventure Playground.
www.ottawavalley.travel
Tel: 1-800-757-6580
Known as the Whitewater Capital of Canada, there are over 10 clean, warm and safe whitewater rivers for all seasons and skill levels. Seasoned outfitters offer a variety of guided packages from screamin’ high-adventure rafting to gentle family float-trips, sea kayaking and sport-yaking, canoe and kayak clinics, slalom racing and whitewater rodeos.
The Valley appeals to outdoor enthusiasts, from camping and hiking to golfing and zip-lining, with expansive multi-use trails, breathtaking canyons, hunting, fishing, ATVing, and not to mention the spectacular fall colours.
For the softer at heart, a number of literary, film and art festivals, concerts, live theatre and studio tours are hosted throughout the region each year. Thanks to the storytellers, festivals and more than 20 museums, the Valley’s rich heritage, history and culture is preserved and shared.
A variety of accommodation and dining establishments wait to be discovered from family-operated lodges and resorts to cozy bed and breakfast homes to full amenity hotels. Whether you are looking for a succulent gourmet feast or quick bite to tide you over between destinations, tasty Ottawa Valley cuisine can be savoured in a variety of eateries.