Ottawa Valley Travel

01/23/2025

Did you know???

January 25th is Robbie Burns Day which celebrates Scotland's poet who wrote about love and nature💘 🌼

Did you also know???

Robbie Burns Day will be marked this year in Killaloe at the Killaloe and Area Lions Club starting at 7:00pm!
For $25, enjoy a hearty stew supper and lots of entertainment!

01/20/2025

Skate Under the Snow Moon Magic! ❄️⛸️ 🌙

📍 Golden Lake Snow Moon Skating Loop
451 Island View Drive, Golden Lake, Ontario
Open until 8:00pm daily

Whether you're showing off your figure eights or just enjoying a leisurely skate, it’s a magical winter adventure for everyone.

⛸️ Tag your skating buddies to make some moonlit memories!



North Algona Wilberforce Township

01/18/2025

Looking for a getaway that combines downtown shopping and unforgettable local experiences? From cozy cafés and boutique shops to scenic trails and fun events, Pembroke has it all.

🏛️ Don’t miss the historic Pembroke Public Library — built in 1914 and recently awarded for its incredible Multicultural Festival! Plus Downtown Pembroke - Pembroke Business Improvement Area currently has an awesome way to shop local/get local!

📖 Read more and start planning your visit now 👉 https://buff.ly/40BljNL

01/17/2025

🌿 Ready to explore with a light footprint and a kind heart? 💚 We've rounded up some amazing places that make it easy to travel sustainably. Head to our website to discover more and start planning your mindful adventure today! 🌍

https://buff.ly/4g2N1Yp



OWL Rafting
Town of Petawawa
Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre
Town of Renfrew

01/15/2025

We're thrilled to share that the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail / Algonquin Trail is now part of the iconic Trans Canada Trail!
Plan your next trail adventure right here in the beautiful Ottawa Valley! 🥾🚴‍♀️

01/15/2025

It's never too early to daydream about riding the Highlands in the !

01/14/2025

Your next winter getaway starts here! Winter Carnival season has arrived in the Ottawa Valley, and it's calling your name...

❄️ Alice in Winterland
📍 Skating at the LV Four Seasons Trail
Saturday, January 18, 2025
⛸️ 10:00am - 3:00pm
6:00pm - 9:00pm GLOW SKATE 🌟

❄️ White Lake Winter Carnival
📍 White Lake Park, 33 Diamond Lane, white Lake
Saturday, February 8th, 2025
11:00am - 2:00pm
Family Fun:
⛄ Family Fun: Tubing/sledding, snowball toss & snow painting
🔥 Warm up by the fire pit with a cup of hot cocoa

01/11/2025

Fat biking provides:
❄️ Year-round access to trails
❄️ Opportunities to test your endurance - check out the 2025 wendigo_ultra
We've got winter and trails so come on out!

01/10/2025

The MUCH anticipated opening day of the LV Four Seasons Trail has arrived!
⛸Skating for all ages: the outdoor forested skating trail features lots of handy spots to lace up!
❄ Folks are also welcome to walk or snowshoe in the woods beside the trail.
***Please donate at the head of the trail to help with maintenance and awesome winter trail programs!

Township of Laurentian Valley

⛸️Good News⛸️

Please join us for Opening Weekend January 11th & 12th, 2025. Operating hours will be 10am-4pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
Our regular winter schedule starts January 13th, 2025 including Night Skates every Thursday and Saturday from 6-9pm.

Don't Skate? There is a 2km snowshoe trail that mirrors the skating trail and is a great trail for all ages.
Please follow the white markers only, as the yellow trail is currently closed.

01/06/2025

Coming soon...⛸️❄️🌲!!!

01/03/2025

Discover the Ottawa Valley with unbeatable offers! Road trips, delicious eats and family trips are calling your name. 🌟

Until February 15, 2025:

🏷️ Eat tax free at our local restaurants
🏷️ Let the kids pick a souvenir and enjoy no tax on toys, books and puzzles!

And remember; wander lightly and travel kindly: https://www.ottawavalley.travel/

01/01/2025

Happy New Year!
We look forward to welcoming you this winter...spring, summer and fall too❄️ 🌱 ⛱️ 🍁

12/26/2024

Wishing you moments of tranquility this holiday season and into the year ahead ❄️ ☮️

12/24/2024

Love snowshoeing and winter hikes? Explore more: https://investrenfrewcounty.ca/snowshoe

12/20/2024

Feel the rush of winter! Ideal for thrilling sledding and skiing with loved ones: https://investrenfrewcounty.ca/sledsandskis

12/18/2024

🎊❄️ New Year's Eve in the Ottawa Valley is cozy and fun!
Perhaps a murder mystery deep in the woods at Spectacle Lake Lodge and The Lakeside Smokehouse...plan to STAY in a suite or cottage!
We also have some other suggestions: https://www.ottawavalley.travel/stay-and-play/new-year-s-ottawa-valley-style-161

12/18/2024

In case it slipped by you, our Ottawa Valley Gift Giving Guide could be your Christmas lifesaver:
🎁 Local art, pottery, paintings, forged items and more
🎁 Homemade sourdough baking
🎁 Fresh, local blueberry juice
🎁 Ottawa Valley merch
🎁 The gift of outdoor adventure
It's all here: https://buff.ly/3Dhkz7D

12/12/2024

Looking for a free activity to do over the holiday?
Try the Christmas Bird Count🐦 🦉
It runs from December 14th - January 5th, 2024
Happy birding: https://buff.ly/3hwJXeX

Cheers to local nature lover Tim Graham Photography for these two great pictures!