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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.
This week's newsletter is filled to the brim with local road trip ideas, from a weaving workshop and an #Ottawa food-and-wine event to Tom Green and a European movie fest. If you'd like tips like these in your in-box each week, why not subscribe? It's free!
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November 11 news: Homes tour, food festival, holiday rom-coms
Also, wreath-making workshop, European movies and Tom Green
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November 11, 2025 at 9:18 AM
This week's newsletter is filled to the brim with local road trip ideas, from a weaving workshop and an #Ottawa food-and-wine event to Tom Green and a European movie fest. If you'd like tips like these in your in-box each week, why not subscribe? It's free!
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Looking for something fun to do in and around #Ottawa this week? How about a theatre festival in Merrickville, a concert by Hawksley Workman, a food and wine fest, the Homes for the Holidays tour, five Santa Claus parades, two Tom Green shows, and much more! ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/11/10/3...
35+ fun events in and around Ottawa, November 10 to 16 - Ottawa Road Trips
A wine and food festival, five Santa Claus parades, Merrickville theatre festival, Homes for the Holidays tour, Ottawa Indigenous festival and more.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Looking for something fun to do in and around #Ottawa this week? How about a theatre festival in Merrickville, a concert by Hawksley Workman, a food and wine fest, the Homes for the Holidays tour, five Santa Claus parades, two Tom Green shows, and much more! ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/11/10/3...
Yes, it's that time of year, when you can play "spot the Eastern Ontario town" in the annual crop of holiday TV rom-com movies! 🎥 🎄❄️⛄️ ottawaroadtrips.com/2024/12/10/c...
Check out these Christmas movies shot in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario! - Ottawa Road Trips
Christmas movies shot in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario are packed with local landmarks masquerading as "Anytown, U.S.A."
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November 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Yes, it's that time of year, when you can play "spot the Eastern Ontario town" in the annual crop of holiday TV rom-com movies! 🎥 🎄❄️⛄️ ottawaroadtrips.com/2024/12/10/c...
The website is back online and this week's newsletter is out! It has the scoop on Halloween fun, Santa Claus parades, a big restaurant promotion in the Outaouais and more. To get tips like these in your in-box once a week, subscribe—it's free! ottawaroadtrips.substack.com/p/october-30...
October 30 news: Restaurant deals, sound baths, pet expo
Also, TWO contests, pumpkin promenade, Santa Claus parades
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October 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The website is back online and this week's newsletter is out! It has the scoop on Halloween fun, Santa Claus parades, a big restaurant promotion in the Outaouais and more. To get tips like these in your in-box once a week, subscribe—it's free! ottawaroadtrips.substack.com/p/october-30...
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October 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Looking for something to do this week (other than crossing your fingers for the Jays)? Check this week's calendar of events for the scoop on Halloween fun, concerts and craft shows all over, restaurant deals in the Outaouais, a pet expo at the EY Centre, and more. ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/10/29/3...
33+ fun things to do in and around Ottawa, October 27 to November 2 - Ottawa Road Trips
Deals on Outaouais meals, an art exhibition in Alexandra, wedding and pet shows (both at the EY Centre), and holiday craft sales galore.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Looking for something to do this week (other than crossing your fingers for the Jays)? Check this week's calendar of events for the scoop on Halloween fun, concerts and craft shows all over, restaurant deals in the Outaouais, a pet expo at the EY Centre, and more. ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/10/29/3...
Theatre lovers, the slate of shows in and around Ottawa is PACKED! This week alone, you can catch competing productions of The Rocky Horror Show in Ottawa, a one-act play in Winchester, and opening nights at the GCTC and OLT. ottawaroadtrips.com/2024/11/03/p...
Plays in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario and beyond—Theatre for every taste! - Ottawa Road Trips
If seeing live theatre is one of your favourite outings, check out this regularly updated list of upcoming plays in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario and beyond.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Theatre lovers, the slate of shows in and around Ottawa is PACKED! This week alone, you can catch competing productions of The Rocky Horror Show in Ottawa, a one-act play in Winchester, and opening nights at the GCTC and OLT. ottawaroadtrips.com/2024/11/03/p...
Keen to shop Canadian? Check this huge guide to local makers and retailers in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario and the Outaouais. You'll find everything from flour and dog treats to toothpaste, gardening tools and jewellery. Elbows up! 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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October 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Keen to shop Canadian? Check this huge guide to local makers and retailers in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario and the Outaouais. You'll find everything from flour and dog treats to toothpaste, gardening tools and jewellery. Elbows up! ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/02/03/b...
This new Canadian social media network is headquartered right here in Ottawa!
Join our Early Access Program to participate in co-design sessions, be the first to see feature previews, and get first dibs on beta invites by opting in to help us test the platform.
Closed Beta Intake form coming soon!
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Closed Beta Intake form coming soon!
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Gander: The Social Media You Want, Built for Canada
Fun, private, and ethical. We're changing the way social media is done around here, all without your personal data taking an unexpected trip down south.
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October 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
This new Canadian social media network is headquartered right here in Ottawa!
Tuning into the first game of the #WorldSeries tonight? You can learn a bit about the Jays' hometown in my latest piece for Perceptive Travel, about multicultural #Toronto. perceptivetravel.com/blog/2025/10...
Multicultural Toronto: The World in One City
Is multicultural Toronto the world's most diverse city? Residents hailing from 250 countries are cooking up delicious answers to that question.
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October 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Tuning into the first game of the #WorldSeries tonight? You can learn a bit about the Jays' hometown in my latest piece for Perceptive Travel, about multicultural #Toronto. perceptivetravel.com/blog/2025/10...
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October 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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This week's newsletter is out, and it's full of useful tips for road trips from #Ottawa: everything from Halloween haunted houses and Christmas craft sales to improved trail access in Smiths Falls and a discount pass for Quebec ski hills. If you don't subscribe already, why not sign up? It's free!
October 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
This week's newsletter is out, and it's full of useful tips for road trips from #Ottawa: everything from Halloween haunted houses and Christmas craft sales to improved trail access in Smiths Falls and a discount pass for Quebec ski hills. If you don't subscribe already, why not sign up? It's free!
Whether you want to save on Quebec skiing or Parks Canada admissions, fly to Toronto or the UK, hike a trail in Smiths Falls, sample wines in Little Italy, or check out a nice Perth restaurant, this week's Heads Up post has lots of news you can use. #Ottawa ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/10/23/h...
Heads Up: Quebec ski pass, new flights, new Smiths Falls trailhead - Ottawa Road Trips
Learn about an upcoming wine-tasting event, step inside a great Perth restaurant and get the scoop on the 2026 Canada Strong Pass.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Whether you want to save on Quebec skiing or Parks Canada admissions, fly to Toronto or the UK, hike a trail in Smiths Falls, sample wines in Little Italy, or check out a nice Perth restaurant, this week's Heads Up post has lots of news you can use. #Ottawa ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/10/23/h...
It's FINALLY done! After updating this for the better part of a week, I give you this year's list of almost ***250*** Christmas craft sales, retail promotions, artisan fairs and more. (Six are happening this weekend!) #Ottawa ottawaroadtrips.com/2022/11/01/o...
2025 Ottawa Christmas markets and nearby craft shows - Ottawa Road Trips
Ottawa Christmas markets, Eastern Ontario craft sales, Outaouais craft shows and other artisan markets are great places to buy gifts in 2025!
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October 22, 2025 at 10:59 PM
It's FINALLY done! After updating this for the better part of a week, I give you this year's list of almost ***250*** Christmas craft sales, retail promotions, artisan fairs and more. (Six are happening this weekend!) #Ottawa ottawaroadtrips.com/2022/11/01/o...
So I'm updating my big, big, BIG list of Christmas craft sales. I've been working on it since last week. There are now 220+ sales listed, and I'm STILL finding new ones! But I'll have to stop for now. I think I have ornament overload. :-) Stay tuned for the post later this week!
October 22, 2025 at 2:15 AM
So I'm updating my big, big, BIG list of Christmas craft sales. I've been working on it since last week. There are now 220+ sales listed, and I'm STILL finding new ones! But I'll have to stop for now. I think I have ornament overload. :-) Stay tuned for the post later this week!
If you're looking ahead to next week, don't miss my roundup of cool events in and around #Ottawa—everything from a writers' festival, a fibre-arts sale and a gem show to underwater pumpkin carving! ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/10/19/4...
41+ fun things to do in and around Ottawa, October 20 to 26 - Ottawa Road Trips
Trick-or-treating events, a fibre fest, a comedy show, a fiddle fest, the Ottawa International Writers Festival and PEC restaurant deals!
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October 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
If you're looking ahead to next week, don't miss my roundup of cool events in and around #Ottawa—everything from a writers' festival, a fibre-arts sale and a gem show to underwater pumpkin carving! ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/10/19/4...
From a fall colours hike and an art supply sale to ski, parenting and steampunk shows, there's something happening for just about everyone this week, in and around #Ottawa. ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/10/16/e...
35+ fun things to do in and near Ottawa, October 13 to 19 - Ottawa Road Trips
Taste of the Valley in Cobden, a free aerial show in the ByWard Market, steampunk in Aylmer, a hike in Lanark, a market in Bourget, farm tours near Smiths Falls and more.
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October 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
From a fall colours hike and an art supply sale to ski, parenting and steampunk shows, there's something happening for just about everyone this week, in and around #Ottawa. ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/10/16/e...
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#ICYMI
“I see all kinds of common sense in the work you’ve done & that you’ve focused on in-town #trails to start,” #Napanee Mayor Richardson told the Trails Committee.“ I think those are extremely achievable in the not-too-distant future.”
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“I see all kinds of common sense in the work you’ve done & that you’ve focused on in-town #trails to start,” #Napanee Mayor Richardson told the Trails Committee.“ I think those are extremely achievable in the not-too-distant future.”
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Trail Committee aims to develop north-south, east-west walking routes in Greater Napanee
(Napanee, Ontario) Greater Napanee Council heard from Dave Milligan and Tom Touzel of the ad hoc Trails Committee at their meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
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October 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
#ICYMI
“I see all kinds of common sense in the work you’ve done & that you’ve focused on in-town #trails to start,” #Napanee Mayor Richardson told the Trails Committee.“ I think those are extremely achievable in the not-too-distant future.”
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“I see all kinds of common sense in the work you’ve done & that you’ve focused on in-town #trails to start,” #Napanee Mayor Richardson told the Trails Committee.“ I think those are extremely achievable in the not-too-distant future.”
www.kingstonist.com/news/trail-c...
From haunted houses and ghost walks to a spooky fort and a Victorian-style seance, here are dozens of Halloween events happening in and around Ottawa. They range from gentle afternoon fun for toddlers to terrifying nighttime adventures for the bravest among us. ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/10/14/h...
Halloween in Ottawa and beyond: Thrills, chills and treats you won’t want to miss! - Ottawa Road Trips
Looking for Halloween fun in Ottawa or nearby? Check out these haunted houses, ghost walks, trick-or-treat parties and more.
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October 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
From haunted houses and ghost walks to a spooky fort and a Victorian-style seance, here are dozens of Halloween events happening in and around Ottawa. They range from gentle afternoon fun for toddlers to terrifying nighttime adventures for the bravest among us. ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/10/14/h...
Here it is, the moment I know many of you wait for all year long: The CPKC Holiday Train schedule is out! Once again, the illuminated train will stop in Finch, Merrickville, Smiths Falls and Perth as it makes its way across Canada. Enjoy!
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2025 CPKC Holiday Train coming to Finch, Merrickville, Smiths Falls and Perth! - Ottawa Road Trips
Here's the schedule for the CPKC Holiday Train's 2024 stops near Ottawa, including Montreal, Finch, Merrickville, Smiths Falls and Perth!
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October 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Here it is, the moment I know many of you wait for all year long: The CPKC Holiday Train schedule is out! Once again, the illuminated train will stop in Finch, Merrickville, Smiths Falls and Perth as it makes its way across Canada. Enjoy!
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Ever dreamed of going to the Celtic Colours festival in Cape Breton? Here's some inspiration for you from my Perceptive Travel colleague Kerry Dexter.
Has the approach of 🍁🎻 Celtic Colours International Festival got you curious about #CapeBreton 🎶music? A guide to introduce you at @perceptivetravel.bsky.social #Canada 🇨🇦 #creativity #travel perceptivetravel.com/blog/2022/09...
Cape Breton Music: Essentials for Exploring
Cape Breton music rises from land and community, creativity and history, Gaelic, Acadian and more. Begin to learn about its stories,artists, places to explore.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Ever dreamed of going to the Celtic Colours festival in Cape Breton? Here's some inspiration for you from my Perceptive Travel colleague Kerry Dexter.
Just added an event to this week's calendar—I knew about it but completely forgot to include it! It's a dance in #Arnprior for a worthy cause: raising money for three children with cancer. Here's the post again, with this update included. ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/10/07/2...
24+ things to do in and around Ottawa, October 6 to 12 - Ottawa Road Trips
This Thanksgiving weekend, why not stroll through a magical forest in Montebello, enjoy a fall festival in Manotick, join a walking festival in Ottawa or shop for discount fashions in Gatineau?
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October 9, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Just added an event to this week's calendar—I knew about it but completely forgot to include it! It's a dance in #Arnprior for a worthy cause: raising money for three children with cancer. Here's the post again, with this update included. ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/10/07/2...
This week's #Ottawa Road Trips newsletter is out! If you don't subscribe yet, why not sign up to make sure you get great local travel tips in your in-box every week. It's free! ottawaroadtrips.substack.com/about
October 8, 2025 at 9:10 PM
This week's #Ottawa Road Trips newsletter is out! If you don't subscribe yet, why not sign up to make sure you get great local travel tips in your in-box every week. It's free! ottawaroadtrips.substack.com/about
If you love concerts, you have SO MANY choices in towns around #Ottawa this week, including James Keelaghan in Chelsea, Chantal Kreviazuk in Prescott, Ashley MacIsaac in CP and Moose Creek, The Arrogant Worms in McDonald's Corners, and Big Sugar in Burnstown. ottawaroadtrips.com/2024/09/10/d...
Don’t miss these upcoming concerts in Ottawa-Gatineau and beyond! - Ottawa Road Trips
Concerts in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario, the Outaouais and beyond are the subject of this continually updated post. Whether your taste runs to pop, country, hip-hop, jazz, classical or anything in between...
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October 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
If you love concerts, you have SO MANY choices in towns around #Ottawa this week, including James Keelaghan in Chelsea, Chantal Kreviazuk in Prescott, Ashley MacIsaac in CP and Moose Creek, The Arrogant Worms in McDonald's Corners, and Big Sugar in Burnstown. ottawaroadtrips.com/2024/09/10/d...
There's more to Thanksgiving week than turkey. You can also enjoy two studio tours, two pro soccer matches, a magical forest walk, multiple craft markets and fall festivals, a huge discount clothing sale and an art installation made entirely of bells! ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/10/07/2...
24+ things to do in and around Ottawa, October 6 to 12 - Ottawa Road Trips
This Thanksgiving weekend, why not stroll through a magical forest in Montebello, enjoy a fall festival in Manotick, join a walking festival in Ottawa or shop for discount fashions in Gatineau?
ottawaroadtrips.com
October 7, 2025 at 11:43 PM
There's more to Thanksgiving week than turkey. You can also enjoy two studio tours, two pro soccer matches, a magical forest walk, multiple craft markets and fall festivals, a huge discount clothing sale and an art installation made entirely of bells! ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/10/07/2...