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Cross Country Skiing: The 33rd Annual Gatineau Loppet

by AllisonArmtrong Date:February 19, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Gatineau Park is hosting their 33rd annual Gatineau Loppet this weekend as part of the world-wide network, known as the Worldloppet, that includes races in Australia (the Kangaroo Hoppet), Japan (the Sapporo Int. Ski Marathon) and all across Europe, as well as two in North America.

Family friendly winter attractions in Ottawa

by Chantel Date:December 17, 2010 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Ottawa is a family friendly city that offers many activities for adults and kids in all seasons.  Although Ottawa is well-known for its summer festivals, it is also notorious for winter fun and adventure, both indoors and out. Home to Parliament Hill, the National Hockey League (NHL) team – the Ottawa Senators, and an impressive   Read More…