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Looking for the best fall activities in Ottawa, Ontario? This guide rounds up the top paid fall events (haunted farms, pumpkin patches, ghost tours), the best free things to do in Ottawa in the fall (Gatineau Park fall colours, boardwalks, waterfalls), and exactly what to bring for a perfect Ottawa fall day with the family. Updated for fall 2026 by an Ottawa mom.

From Halifax-made probiotic sodas to the Caesar kit behind Canada's national cocktail 20 Canadian drinks to bring to your next party, picked by an Ottawa mom who takes her pop seriously. 🇨🇦

The Toy Insider just dropped its Hot 20 hottest toys for the 2026 holiday season here is the Canadian version with every pick available to shop in Canada. These are the toys predicted to sell out this Christmas, from Bluey and PAW Patrol to LEGO Star Wars and Pokémon. Ottawa mom of two here I pulled the full Hot 20 list and found the Canadian links so you don't have to hunt.

Everything you need for a cozy Canadian Thanksgiving dinner in Ottawa! From a farm-fresh turkey from Ottawa Valley Meats to pumpkin pie, apple pie, apple butter, pure maple syrup, maple candy, stuffing, cranberry sauce and all the trimmings I've rounded up budget-friendly Thanksgiving dinner essentials from local Ottawa bakeries, maple producers and markets, plus handy Walmart.ca staples. Whether you're hosting the whole family or bringing a dish to share, these Thanksgiving food ideas and local Ottawa finds will make your holiday table warm, delicious and stress-free. Happy Thanksgiving, mamas!

Everything your family needs for a magical Canadian Halloween, all in one place! This Ottawa mom has rounded up the best kids' costumes, matching family costume ideas, indoor and porch decor, pumpkin carving kits, Canadian candy favourites, party supplies and cozy movie-night must-haves. Every pick is budget-friendly, easy to find in Canada, and genuinely loved by real families. Happy haunting, eh?

Canada Day will be here before we know it. This list has a number of Canada day items but also Canadian swag for tourist that stop by and forgot to grab something while they were here or perhaps they just want to feel more Canadian then this is the list for you.

Im kinda a candy fiend if I could eat just candy over food I probably would. I like sweet treats over sour or spicy but they make me curious. Come take a peak at some of my favourite candies and let me know which is your favourite.

In Ottawa we have different regions and Nepean is closest to me so these are some local spots I think you should check out that I think are really kool