Ottawa Valley Travel

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!

12/11/2024

✨ Want to experience a magical Christmas service with heartwarming carols? You are welcome at the historic Micksburg Church, a hidden treasure of the Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre.
📅 Thursday, December 19, 2024
⌛ 7:00pm

12/05/2024

Forks, Knives and Tasty Vibes!
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You are invited to taste your way through the - we cannot wait to share farm-freshness and more with you - G'Day:
https://investrenfrewcounty.ca/41f7J3z

12/02/2024

Don't miss the last Taste of the Valley this year!!!

Explore 80 local vendors offering everything grown or made right here in the Ottawa Valley!

🍯 Delicious artisanal foods
🎨 Handmade crafts and treasures

Celebrate local flavors, creativity, and community. Don’t miss this unforgettable day!

11/27/2024

Do you think outside the box when it comes to gift giving?
Great!
Our guide could be just the kind of resource you need: https://www.ottawavalley.travel/eat-and-shop/shopping/ottawa-valley-holiday-gift-giving-guide

11/25/2024

Three (3) ideas for an Ottawa Valley style - cozy and relaxed - New Year's Eve...
Make sure you pack your toque!

11/22/2024

Eye Spy Creativity 🧐

We want to welcome you to come shop 'til you drop...or at least until you've found meaningful gifts for everyone on your list 🎄

makers have you covered: https://www.ottawavalley.travel/eat-and-shop/arts/makers-and-crafters/eye-spy-creativity-check-out-some-of-our-ottawa-valley-makers-3163

11/18/2024

🎄 Quaint Holiday Markets
🎁 Inspired Gifts
🎅Merry Merchandise
🦙 We have a great line-up here for you PLUS the opportunity to cuddle fuzzy alpacas / shop / repeat at Forest Cove Alpacas!

🧐Must know more? Here you go: https://www.ottawavalley.travel/eat-and-shop/shopping/quaint-holiday-markets-inspired-gifts-and-merry-merchandise

11/15/2024

🚗🍇 Ready for the Ultimate Sip-Worthy Road Trip? 🍻✨

Grab your friends and hit the road with Tap & Cork Route, a cross-province adventure through the best wineries, cideries, and craft breweries in the Ottawa Valley and Pontiac Region! 🚘🍏 Whether you’re a wine lover, a cider sipper, or a craft beer enthusiast, this self-guided tour has a pour-fect stop for everyone.

From Ontario’s hidden gems to Quebec’s finest flavors, let the scenic route guide you to ‘Pour Another Round’—a toast to the ultimate tasting road trip. 🥂 Check out the blog for must-visit stops, maps, and tips for an unforgettable journey!

🍷➡️ https://www.ottawavalley.travel/eat-and-shop/food-and-drink/craft-beverage-producers/tap-cork-a-cross-province-hop-through-spirits-brews-and-vines-7661 ⬅️



Wilderness Tours

11/11/2024

Lest we forget.

11/04/2024

Nestled close to Algonquin Park, Petawawa offers the perfect mix of adventure and local charm. This military town is not only home to Garrison Petawawa, but also to amazing outdoor activities like hiking, camping, snowmobiling, and skiing. 🌲❄️

This November, explore Petawawa’s unique veteran-owned businesses, meet the warm community, and experience a town rich with history and pride.

Discover more: https://www.ottawavalley.travel/places-to-visit/communities/town-of-petawawa/heroes-in-business-7515

11/01/2024

From Spooky Season to Festive Fun 🎅

Kick it off with the classics at the Skylight Drive-In tonight:
📽 Movie 1: Elf
📽 Movie 2: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Save the dates for some furry festive fun at Forest Cove Alpacas:
November 29, 30 and December 1st will be Christmas at the Farm 🎅🚜

10/26/2024

Get behind the wheel and explore this fall🍂

Our signature, Opeongo Line driving tour begins in the Town of Renfrew and meanders all the way to Algonquin Provincial Park!

These photos are from some of the great sights you can see along the way 👀:

🍁 Visit artist and pottery Joyce Burkholder Artist and Dan Hill - find the perfect Christmas gifts 🎅

🍁 Indulge in an Agri-cation at Ottawa Valley Farm to Fork: enjoy fresh air, cuddly critters and food from the earth!

🍁 Savour melt in your mouth pierogis at the iconic Wilno Tavern Restaurant - yum!

TELL ME MORE: https://www.ottawavalley.travel/travel/driving-tours/the-historic-opeongo-line

10/24/2024

Come and connect with the culture of the :

📍 Shaw Woods Outdoor Education Centre Nature Hike & Wilderness Skills Workshop
Saturday, October 26th
10:00am - 1:30pm

📍 Quigong with Suli for Parents & Kids
Pembroke Public Library
Saturday, October 26th
2:00pm - 3:00pm

📍 Cooking with Karen
Town of Renfrew's MyFM Centre at Ma-te-Way Park
Sunday, October 27th
11:00am - 1:00pm

Local Immigration Partnership - Lanark & Renfrew

10/23/2024

This haunting has gained in popularity over the years...scaring visitors from far and wide 😱☠️🎃
Have you heard of it?
The Haunting on Selkirk in the Town of Petawawa is alive and well...with the U N D E A D!!!
👻You will also want to pay a visit to the LV Four Seasons Trail in the Township of Laurentian Valley where their H A U N T E D W A L K is open for only 2 more nights...if you dare!

10/21/2024

Two local spooky spots 😱are featured in Ontario's Highlands Haunted feature...can you guess which towns???

Feel shivers creep down your spine with one of these spooky walks in Ontario’s Highlands.