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Checking out another kid-friendly cross-country ski trail in Stony Swamp.

Ottawa cross country ski trails, equipment sales and rentals, and other stuff that’s handy to know!

06 Jul, 2012

A walkabout at Andrew Haydon Park

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy|Ottawa

I am determined to return to Andrew Haydon Park (map here) for dinnertime. We’ll go earlyish; and bring a frisbee, a single-use bag of charcoal briquettes, some burgers and a side salad or two (like this coleslaw recipe!), and claim one of their many BBQs for the afternoon and evening. Speaking of charcoal, check out […]

A bit about a family bike ride down by the Ottawa River, including a few surprises along the way.

29 Jun, 2012

Liveblogging the first day of summer 2012

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Misc. life

Liveblogging the first day of summer, as per Fishbowl tradition. :)


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