Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Wakefield

"Major’s Hill Park is a beautiful spot in downtown Ottawa with some of the best views of the city. This is one of my favourite places for photography because you can see Parliament, the National Art Gallery, Fairmount Chateau Laurier, and Notre Dame just by spinning around!. Major’s Hill Park is a very popular picnic spot."

"Seek out opportunities to frame the building using the nature around the park. Keep your eyes open for sculptures and art installations as well!"

"One of my favourite places for an afternoon stroll is in the Dominion Arboretum. The arboretum is a beautiful oasis in the middle of Ottawa, about 10 minutes from the downtown. I like to park at the top and walk a 3.3k loop around the outer edge of the park, but you can also access the Arboretum beginning from Dow’s Lake or Carleton University at the locks."

"Established back in 1889, these 64-acres of rolling land showcases a large plant collection of 4000 species. The Dominion Arboretum is Canada’s oldest arboretum with 1000 tree species, several microclimates, and wonderful panoramic views.Address: Arboretum, OttawaWebsite"

"Hog’s Back Falls, whose formal name is Prince of Wales Falls, is a series of waterfalls along the Rideau River outside of downtown Ottawa. Serving as an urban green space, the park is composed of several heritage locations, including a pavilion and historical displays with interpretive information. The park has several miles of hiking trails and walking paths, along with picnic tables and a concession stand that has snacks available for purchase."

"This is a great little park that’s by the water and also has a series of artificial waterfalls on the Rideau River in Ottawa!. This park also features walking/biking path that allows you to go “off the beaten path” if you will, that allows you to get closer to the water and makes for gorgeous photos in a not very populated area in Ottawa."

"This easy, 1.3km loop, is perfect for families with kids of all ages to get out and about in Ottawa. The Hog's Back Falls are a natural wonder and can be easily viewed right at the start of the trail. Follow along the river and duck under Heron road to enjoy a nice picnic and more wandering options in Vincent Massey Park."

"You have until October 15th to photograph the breathtaking plant sculptures that are part of MosaiCanada. Located along the Ottawa River in Gatineau, the park is the perfect spot to take landscape shots as it serves as a lookout point of downtown Ottawa."

"Located just on the other side of the Quebec/Ottawa border, the Jacques Cartier Park is great for cycling, nature watching at Leamy Lake, and simply enjoying the beauty of this celebrated city park.Address: 285 Laurier St, GatineauWebsite"

"And great place for families and people of all ages, Lansdowne Park is located on the Queen Elizabeth Parkway side of the multi-use event and retail space called Lansdowne. Here you will find an accessible kids play space, a skate park, a water fountain, basketball courts, and lots of green space for a game of ultimate or for spreading a blanket and having a picnic. If you visit on a weekend, pop into the Aberdeen Pavilion and stock up on local produce at the year-round farmer's market.Photo: City of Ottawa"

"The Lansdowne Park hosts many shops and restaurants, a movie theatre and a stadium. There's so much activity to engage in guaranteeing that you will enjoy your visit to the park. The park is spacious and well manicured, and you can go biking on the canals or take a nature walk."

"Head to Lansdowne where you’ll find CRAFT Beer Market among many other great restaurants and businesses. CRAFT Beer Market offers tasty food as well as 100 craft beers on tap. Ask to try some of Ottawa’s quality craft beer options."

"If cycling to your picnic spot is your goal, Parc des Cèdres in the Aylmer sector of Gatineau should be high on your list. You can bike there from downtown Ottawa and Hull via the scenic Voyageurs Pathway along the Ottawa River, and you can reward yourself with a swim on the beach, too. Showers, change rooms, washrooms, a snack bar, beach volleyball courts, a bike repair station and children’s play structures are among the park’s many amenities."

"Meech Lake is the city’s nearest lake and it is a great getaway. Home to not just one, but two beautiful beaches, O’Brien and Blanchet respectively, it’s an ideal summer spot for swimming, picnics, beach volleyball and more. As a special pilot project, open water swimming is also permitted at Meech Lake.Photo: WikiCommons"

"1867 St Laurent Blvd Ottawa, ON 613-991-3044 1-866-442-4416 (toll-free) ingeniumcanada.org. The all-new Canada Science and Technology Museum provides a highly digital experience for the whole family – igniting visitors with a passion for science and inspiring the next generation of Canadian innovators. After undergoing an $80 million renewal of its entire building, the museum features over 7,400 m2 (80,000 sq. ft.) of redesigned exhibition space, including an 850 m2 (9,200 sq. ft.) temporary exhibition hall to accommodate travelling exhibitions from around the world."

"The Canada Science and Technology Museum examines technology and science from a distinctly Canadian lens—from medical developments to wearable technology. The museum also plays home to a children’s innovation zone with various kid-friendly activities as well as practical resources for parents (like a bottle-warming station and diaper-changing area)."

"Similar to the Science Centre in Toronto, this museum takes you for a walk through the history of Science and Technology. A highlight is the slanted kitchen. Kits flock to that to feel the pull of gravity and we loved the display of old computers and TVs."

"Canada's Cold War Museum is located outside of Ottawa in a large underground facility that was constructed in the early 1960s to protect important functions of the Canadian government in the event of a nuclear war. This was one of several self-sufficient, shock-resistant, radiation-proof underground shelters built across Canada during the Cold War, as part of Project EASE (Experimental Army Signals Establishments). Political critics coined the nickname "Diefenbunker" in reference to Prime Minister John Diefenbaker, who promoted their construction."

"Discover the the Cold War era on a tour of this 100,000 square foot facility and see the Medical Centre, the Bank of Canada Vault, the Prime Minister's Suite and more.". 3911 Carp Road, Box 466 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0  tel.: 613-839-0007  toll free: 1-800-409-1965  e-mail: tours@diefenbunker.cawww.diefenbunker.ca"

"The Diefenbunker is a former Cold War bunker, built for the government and senior members of the military in case of a nuclear attack. It’s 23 metres underground in Carp, a small town half an hour from Ottawa. The top-secret hideaway was named after John Diefenbaker, the Prime Minister when it was built."

"Descend the stairs alongside the Ottawa Locks on Wellington St to find the Bytown Museum, sitting at the last lock before the artificial canal plunges into the waters of the Ottawa River. This well-curated..."

"This inconspicuous bakery in a corner of the Byward Market building is something of a mecca for tourists, and it’s all because of their maple-lead shaped, Canada-emblazoned cookies – or “Obama cookies,” as they’re now known. Le Moulin de Provence has a huge selection of pastries, cakes, and lunch snacks, but it’s the bright red cookies that Obama was photographed with during his visit to the Canadian capital in 2009 that have made it famous. Naturally, my brother and I absolutely had to try them, although we opted for the even more touristy “Trudeau cookies,” which feature photos of the Canadian Prime Minister instead."

"Le Moulin de Provence is one of the top-rated bakeries in Ottawa, located at 55 ByWard Market Square. Le Moulin de Provence was highlighted when Obama had visited this place on his first Ottawa trip. Since that time, one of the most famous baked items, ‘Obama Cookie,’ came into being."