Ottawa Road Trips 🇨🇦
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OttawaRoadTrips.com website is run by Laura Byrne Paquet, freelance writer (also cat staff, keen walker, urbanism nerd) in #Ottawa, Canada. If you like road tripping in Eastern Ontario/Outaouais, check it out! Member, SATW and TMAC.
Wonderful suggestions if you're planning a long-distance road trip to Cape Breton.
Alongside 🎶 concerts at🍁 Celtic Colours, there are loads of community events: sessions you can join 🎻 or listen to, nature walks, art to view or create, Gaelic song to learn, food 🍳 to enjoy & share... @perceptivetravel.bsky.social #CapeBreton perceptivetravel.com/blog/2026/09...
Community, Creativity, & Turkey Dinners At Celtic Colours On Cape Breton
Celtic Colours International Festival is a welcoming celebration of music, creativity, and community on Cape Breton. Community events alongside concerts...
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September 15, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Wonderful suggestions if you're planning a long-distance road trip to Cape Breton.
If you're looking for something to do this week, oh boy, do I have a lot of ideas. It's another huge calendar of events this week! ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/09/15/7...
77+ great events in and around Ottawa, September 14 to 20 - Ottawa Road Trips
CityFolk, Clarendon farm tour, Bourget market, Kemptville corn maze, Smiths Falls lit fest, Almonte musical, Iroquois apple fest, four fairs and six studio tours.
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September 15, 2026 at 3:42 PM
If you're looking for something to do this week, oh boy, do I have a lot of ideas. It's another huge calendar of events this week! ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/09/15/7...
In my latest post for @perceptivetravel.bsky.social, I celebrate #Stratford and its festival, with shoutouts to William Shatner, Christopher Walken, Justin Bieber and a kind shopkeeper. Plus, I tell you where to get a great cup of coffee and delicious pasta. perceptivetravel.com/blog/2026/09...
Stratford Festival Stages Shakespeare and More in Canadian City
The Stratford Festival presents Shakespeare, musicals, and other plays in the charming city of Stratford, Ontario, Canada.
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September 9, 2026 at 4:14 PM
In my latest post for @perceptivetravel.bsky.social, I celebrate #Stratford and its festival, with shoutouts to William Shatner, Christopher Walken, Justin Bieber and a kind shopkeeper. Plus, I tell you where to get a great cup of coffee and delicious pasta. perceptivetravel.com/blog/2026/09...
This week's Heads Up post is particularly time sensitive, with a Stratford discount that's only available until September 15, a VIA deal that's only available on September 8 and some hot music tickets that will go on sale on September 9.
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Heads Up: Stratford discount, Hertz deal, pie subscription - Ottawa Road Trips
Fall camping in the Outaouais, hyper-Canadian Perth shop, expansion of two local nature reserves, proposed Ottawa-Gatineau bridge.
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September 8, 2026 at 7:54 PM
This week's Heads Up post is particularly time sensitive, with a Stratford discount that's only available until September 15, a VIA deal that's only available on September 8 and some hot music tickets that will go on sale on September 9.
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> @sarahmcquaidmusic.bsky.social adds her unique take on a classic song of #Autumn 🎶🍂🎸 kerrydexter.substack.com/p/sunday-ses...
Sunday Sessions: Autumn Leaves
Autumn.
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September 8, 2026 at 5:48 PM
> @sarahmcquaidmusic.bsky.social adds her unique take on a classic song of #Autumn 🎶🍂🎸 kerrydexter.substack.com/p/sunday-ses...
Well, this week's calendar of events took longer than usual to assemble! When I added up everything on it, I tallied more than 79 things to see and do this week!
From Fibrefest in Almonte to the Akewsasne Powwow in Cornwall, there's something for everyone. ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/09/08/7...
From Fibrefest in Almonte to the Akewsasne Powwow in Cornwall, there's something for everyone. ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/09/08/7...
79+ fun events in and around Ottawa, September 7 to 13 - Ottawa Road Trips
Harvest festivals, dragon boats, music festivals, Fibrefest, Cirque du Soleil, bonsai, butter tarts, farm visits and a writers' fest.
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September 8, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Well, this week's calendar of events took longer than usual to assemble! When I added up everything on it, I tallied more than 79 things to see and do this week!
From Fibrefest in Almonte to the Akewsasne Powwow in Cornwall, there's something for everyone. ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/09/08/7...
From Fibrefest in Almonte to the Akewsasne Powwow in Cornwall, there's something for everyone. ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/09/08/7...
The sun is shining and it's a long weekend ... a perfect day for a road trip! You could be enjoying art in Maberly, hot air balloons in Gatineau, horses in Morrisburg, food in Vankleek Hill, Latino culture at Lansdowne Park, or a fair in Shawville or Perth. ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/08/30/3...
37+ fun events in and around Ottawa, August 31 to September 6 - Ottawa Road Trips
From a food festival in Vankleek Hill and horses at Upper Canada Village to a sunflower field in Ashton and balloons in Gatineau, I have lots of ideas for your long weekend.
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September 6, 2026 at 1:57 PM
The sun is shining and it's a long weekend ... a perfect day for a road trip! You could be enjoying art in Maberly, hot air balloons in Gatineau, horses in Morrisburg, food in Vankleek Hill, Latino culture at Lansdowne Park, or a fair in Shawville or Perth. ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/08/30/3...
Looking for something to do on the upcoming long weekend? I have more than three dozen ideas—from a horse weekend and food festivals to reading with goats! ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/08/30/3...
37+ fun events in and around Ottawa, August 31 to September 6 - Ottawa Road Trips
From a food festival in Vankleek Hill and horses at Upper Canada Village to a sunflower field in Ashton and balloons in Gatineau, I have lots of ideas for your long weekend.
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August 31, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Looking for something to do on the upcoming long weekend? I have more than three dozen ideas—from a horse weekend and food festivals to reading with goats! ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/08/30/3...
I've added a few new items to this list this week, including an Ottawa website (Canada Is Not For Sale) that sells Lake Ontario hats! ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/02/03/b...
Buy local in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario and the Outaouais! - Ottawa Road Trips
Buy local in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario and the Outaouais—and avoid tariffs!—at local companies making food, beverages, clothes, soap and much more.
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August 30, 2026 at 2:13 PM
I've added a few new items to this list this week, including an Ottawa website (Canada Is Not For Sale) that sells Lake Ontario hats! ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/02/03/b...
I helped create the Farm to Flavours Guides for South Eastern Ontario. Together, we tracked down HUNDREDS of farms, restos and more, from Vankleek Hill and Cornwall in the east to Belleville and Prince Edward County in the west. Check it out! #ottawa #sponsored ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/08/28/d...
Discover fun farms and great tastes in South Eastern Ontario! - Ottawa Road Trips
Farm to Flavours is an easy way to discover farms, restaurants and other places across South Eastern Ontario where you can enjoy fresh, local foods.
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August 28, 2026 at 4:40 PM
I helped create the Farm to Flavours Guides for South Eastern Ontario. Together, we tracked down HUNDREDS of farms, restos and more, from Vankleek Hill and Cornwall in the east to Belleville and Prince Edward County in the west. Check it out! #ottawa #sponsored ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/08/28/d...
This week's newsletter is out and it's packed with ideas for road trips from #Ottawa. You can read it at ottawaroadtrips.substack.com/p/august-26-...
August 26, 2026 at 6:36 PM
This week's newsletter is out and it's packed with ideas for road trips from #Ottawa. You can read it at ottawaroadtrips.substack.com/p/august-26-...
In this week's Heads Up post, get the scoop on everything from a Laurentians hotel discount and #Ottawa culinary competitions to JOMO and migrating salmon. ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/08/26/h...
Heads Up: Mochi donuts, Smiths Falls lit fest, Carleton Place hotel - Ottawa Road Trips
Scenic bike ride near Napanee, cool coffee shops in Nepean and Hull, hotel deal in the Laurentians, and culinary competitions in Ottawa.
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August 26, 2026 at 2:37 PM
In this week's Heads Up post, get the scoop on everything from a Laurentians hotel discount and #Ottawa culinary competitions to JOMO and migrating salmon. ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/08/26/h...
LOVE this. RIP, Dolly.
Buckingham Palace band playing 9 to 5 for Dolly Parton
August 26, 2026 at 2:37 PM
LOVE this. RIP, Dolly.
It's the last weekend before Labour Day—the perfect time to squeeze in one last summer day trip or road trip! From Ukrainian dancing and antiques shopping to music festivals, leaping dogs and honey, this week is hopping with events. #Ottawa ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/08/24/4...
43+ fun events in and around Ottawa, August 24 to 30 - Ottawa Road Trips
Celebrate Ukraine, see a movie under the stars, check out a honey festival, paddle through whitewater, eat Salvadoran pupusas or browse for antiques!
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August 24, 2026 at 2:54 PM
It's the last weekend before Labour Day—the perfect time to squeeze in one last summer day trip or road trip! From Ukrainian dancing and antiques shopping to music festivals, leaping dogs and honey, this week is hopping with events. #Ottawa ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/08/24/4...
The weather is AMAZING today for a road trip, whether you want to head to an Indian food fest in Barrhaven, a Guinness World Record attempt in St. Albert, a big book sale in Nepean or Kemptville, an art fair in Sandy Hill, Highland Games in Almonte ... ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/08/18/5...
57+ events in and around Ottawa, August 17 to 23 - Ottawa Road Trips
Catch a concert at a cave, check out a big book sale, celebrate Pride, go to a Greek or Indian festival, tackle a triathlon, or watch a Guinness World Records attempt!
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August 22, 2026 at 3:05 PM
The weather is AMAZING today for a road trip, whether you want to head to an Indian food fest in Barrhaven, a Guinness World Record attempt in St. Albert, a big book sale in Nepean or Kemptville, an art fair in Sandy Hill, Highland Games in Almonte ... ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/08/18/5...
With so much fresh produce in season, this would be a great week to drop into a farmers' market in #Ottawa, Eastern Ontario or the #Outaouais. Just sayin'. 😊 ottawaroadtrips.com/2018/05/07/f...
45+ farmers’ markets in Eastern Ontario and West Quebec - Ottawa Road Trips
Updated for 2026! Looking for a farmers' market in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario or the Outaouais? Check this list to find local produce, meat, baked goods and more.
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August 20, 2026 at 8:59 PM
With so much fresh produce in season, this would be a great week to drop into a farmers' market in #Ottawa, Eastern Ontario or the #Outaouais. Just sayin'. 😊 ottawaroadtrips.com/2018/05/07/f...
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6 ideas to begin your #autumn🍂🎶 soundtrack... story at @perceptivetravel.bsky.social #travel #creativity perceptivetravel.com/blog/2023/09...
Autumn Road Trip Soundtrack: 6 Albums to Explore
For your autumn road trip soundtrack,songs & tunes you haven't heard to engage, connect, inspire from Breabach, Gretchen Peters, Tish Hinojosa, &more
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August 20, 2026 at 3:21 PM
6 ideas to begin your #autumn🍂🎶 soundtrack... story at @perceptivetravel.bsky.social #travel #creativity perceptivetravel.com/blog/2023/09...
Don't miss this week's Heads Up post if you want the scoop on cool roadside attractions, Indigenous tourism in the Outaouais and beyond, Fibrefest tickets, a writers' festival in Brockville, and the rising cost of country fairs. And more! ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/08/18/h...
Heads Up: Canada by train, Fibrefest, Indigenous travel - Ottawa Road Trips
Fun roadside attractions, writing and needlecraft workshops, Indigenous travel, Ottawa's newest live music venue, and a new air-flight-plus-wine-tasting package.
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August 20, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Don't miss this week's Heads Up post if you want the scoop on cool roadside attractions, Indigenous tourism in the Outaouais and beyond, Fibrefest tickets, a writers' festival in Brockville, and the rising cost of country fairs. And more! ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/08/18/h...
With all this tariff talk in the air (AGAIN), it seemed like a good time to reshare my great big guide to shopping Canadian. It focuses on businesses in #Ottawa, Eastern Ontario and the Outaouais, but also includes links to producers elsewhere in Canada. #elbowsup ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/02/03/b...
Buy local in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario and the Outaouais! - Ottawa Road Trips
Buy local in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario and the Outaouais—and avoid tariffs!—at local companies making food, beverages, clothes, soap and much more.
ottawaroadtrips.com
August 18, 2026 at 6:57 PM
With all this tariff talk in the air (AGAIN), it seemed like a good time to reshare my great big guide to shopping Canadian. It focuses on businesses in #Ottawa, Eastern Ontario and the Outaouais, but also includes links to producers elsewhere in Canada. #elbowsup ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/02/03/b...
This is a lovely piece of music to inspire anyone setting out on a trip, near or far.
A song of journey to come, and well wishes to those who make them, from @cathieryan.bsky.social #creativity #reflection #Gaeilge kerrydexter.substack.com/p/sunday-ses...
Sunday Sessions: a song of journeys to come
and hope along the way
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August 18, 2026 at 2:21 PM
This is a lovely piece of music to inspire anyone setting out on a trip, near or far.
This week's calendar of events truly has something for everyone, from introverts (book sales, reading in a garden) to extroverts (a singalong concert of Tragically Hip tunes). You'll even have the chance to watch a Guinness World Record attempt! #Ottawa ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/08/18/5...
57+ events in and around Ottawa, August 17 to 23 - Ottawa Road Trips
Catch a concert at a cave, check out a big book sale, celebrate Pride, go to a Greek or Indian festival, tackle a triathlon, or watch a Guinness World Records attempt!
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August 18, 2026 at 2:20 PM
This week's calendar of events truly has something for everyone, from introverts (book sales, reading in a garden) to extroverts (a singalong concert of Tragically Hip tunes). You'll even have the chance to watch a Guinness World Record attempt! #Ottawa ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/08/18/5...
Wondering how Ottawa is marking the city's 200th birthday? Or where you can paddle in the Outaouais, explore a sunflower maze, or get your colours done while sipping a cocktail? Wonder no longer. 😊 You'll find those answers and more in this week's Heads Up post. ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/08/12/h...
Heads Up: Sunflower maze, meteor shower, Ottawa 200 - Ottawa Road Trips
Perseid meteor shower, Wakefield sunflower maze, peace museum, places to paddle in the Outaouais, trendy PEC motel and Ottawa's 200th birthday bash.
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August 14, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Wondering how Ottawa is marking the city's 200th birthday? Or where you can paddle in the Outaouais, explore a sunflower maze, or get your colours done while sipping a cocktail? Wonder no longer. 😊 You'll find those answers and more in this week's Heads Up post. ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/08/12/h...
There's no time like now to plan this week's road trip in and around #Ottawa. Paddling, poutine, a sunset ceremony, fairs, jazz and more await you! ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/08/11/4...
47+ events in and around Ottawa, August 10 to 16 - Ottawa Road Trips
From thrifting in Smiths Falls and buskers in Pembroke to a sidewalk sale in Westboro, music in Thurso and a fair in Vankleek Hill, there's fun for everyone in and around Ottawa this week.
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August 11, 2026 at 3:25 PM
There's no time like now to plan this week's road trip in and around #Ottawa. Paddling, poutine, a sunset ceremony, fairs, jazz and more await you! ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/08/11/4...
Feeling the heat? Grab the sunscreen and towels, and head to a beach! This list includes the biggies, but also many you might not know. ottawaroadtrips.com/2020/07/13/b...
Beaches near Ottawa are great places to cool off - Ottawa Road Trips
Looking for beaches near Ottawa, or beaches in Eastern Ontario and the Outaouais? Check out this huge list of beaches where you can swim and suntan!
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August 5, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Feeling the heat? Grab the sunscreen and towels, and head to a beach! This list includes the biggies, but also many you might not know. ottawaroadtrips.com/2020/07/13/b...
This week, chow down on ribs or poutine, dance after hours at a museum or winery, get lost in a corn maze, visit a flower farm, see movies under the stars, watch crazy stunts at a circus, celebrate all things garlic, rev your motorbike, watch sheepdogs at work ... ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/08/03/4...
45+ events in and around Ottawa, August 3 to 9 - Ottawa Road Trips
Dance after hours at a museum, get lost in a corn maze, visit a flower farm, see movies under the stars, watch crazy stunts at a circus or go to a garlic festival!
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August 3, 2026 at 8:41 PM
This week, chow down on ribs or poutine, dance after hours at a museum or winery, get lost in a corn maze, visit a flower farm, see movies under the stars, watch crazy stunts at a circus, celebrate all things garlic, rev your motorbike, watch sheepdogs at work ... ottawaroadtrips.com/2026/08/03/4...