If your family is looking for a spacious hotel room with a kitchen or kitchenette and free daily breakfast in Ottawa, The Carleton Suite Hotel might fit the bill. This all suite hotel with its spacious rooms, complimentary breakfast and central location is a family-friendly option for those looking to be walking distance to the Rideau Canal, Parliament and ByWard … [Read more...]
Winterlude 2020 in Ottawa – Travel Tips for Families Heading to the Nation’s Capital
This year's Winterlude (an everything winter celebration) in Ottawa, Ontario runs from Friday January 31 to Monday February 17, 2020. Winterlude has seen upwards of 600,000 people in previous years and as it is the 50th season of the Rideau Canal Skateway, this year's winter celebration will draw larger crowds. If you're planning to make a trip to the nation's capital for … [Read more...]
Lord Elgin in Ottawa, Ontario – Hotel Review
Lord Elgin in Ottawa is a historic landmark hotel with well appointed rooms, facilities and amenities. Its newly renovated rooms and prime location make it an excellent choice for many families. Lord Elgin just a few minutes from many downtown attractions including Confederation Park, the National Arts Centre, Rideau Centre (shopping mall), ByWard Market, Sparks Street, … [Read more...]
Embracing Winter at Winterlude in Ottawa, Ontario
Winter - the season we Canadians love to hate. Did you know that Canadians complain about the weather the most? Yes, it's true. I heard it on the news and had a good laugh - I totally fit the bill! A few weekends ago I decided to quit with the whining and just embrace it all at Winterlude - cold temperatures, ice, snow, layers upon layers of clothing. I put on a fake smile … [Read more...]