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Head for the Hill(s)
Did you know that there?s great skiing, hiking and riding just 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa" Camp Fortune is a gem tucked into the scenic Gatineau Park and, during both Quebec and Ontario breaks, the small ski resort offers three- or four-day programs for kids ages 4 and up. It includes a two-hour lesson plus a lift ticket valid for the rest of the day?the perfect balance of alone and family time. (Speed averse" You can also rent snowshoes and explore the park on foot.)
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Otherwise, you can drive 45-minutes southwest from the city to discover Mount Pakenham, a resort with great holiday programs running nine-to-five daily. Participants get at least three hours on the slopes, plus fun supervised activities like tubing, snowshoeing and games. Cracking the Code
A devious character called Agent X is wreaking havoc?and it?s up to your kids to capture him or her! During the week-long Spy Camp at the Diefenbunker Museum, pre-teens (7 and over) train in the art of espionage and learn about Cold War technology to ultimately defeat the enemy. Our only complaint" There?s no grown-up version of this cool activity!
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If you want to crack codes and collect clues as a family, spend a morning or afternoon at Escape Manor Junior, a kid-friendly (ages 6 to 12) take on wildly popular escape rooms. Choose from four immersive experiences (Forbidden Forest, Space Invader...