Things to Do in Canada 155

January 17, 2024

Good morning!

Did you know? Ottawa’s Winterlude Festival is one of the top winter festivals in Canada and one of Ottawa’s biggest events, bringing in around half a million visitors each year. It has also been celebrated for more than 30 years and is mostly free.

Speaking of Ottawa’s Winterlude, it takes place this year from February 2 - 19 and features all sorts of fun attractions, such as ice carving, public art installations, sliding, skating, mini pow-wows, food and so much more. We were able to experience this festival in 2020, the same time we jumped over to Quebec to experience Carnival as well. If you can knock both out of the park at the same time, it makes for a heck of a winter experience.

So without further ado, enjoy the 155th edition of the Weekly Goose.

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If you’re thinking of experiencing Ottawa’s Winterlude, here are some other cool things to do during the winter in Ottawa. Plus, don’t forget to enjoy one of the many tours and delicious brunches the city has to offer.

8 Ways to Enjoy Ottawa in the Winter

From Nordic Spas to Winter Festivals, this is your guide to the best things to do in Ottawa in the winter.

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18 of the Best Ottawa Tours

As Canada's capital city, there's so much to see and do. Get the most out of your time with these 18 awesome Ottawa tours.

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Best Brunch in Ottawa

From mouth-watering pancakes and waffles to eggs Benedict and smoked salmon, this is your list of the best brunch in Ottawa!

www.mustdocanada.com/best-brunch-in-ottawa

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If you’d rather SEE what Ottawa’s Winterlude festival is like, check out our video below.

Beaver Bites

  • We love to see a Moose now and then, but please folks, don’t let them lick your car okay? No, seriously. Parks Canada is warning drivers to watch out for car-licking Moose as they search for a taste of salt. However, this also increases their chances of being hit by a car, which is equally as bad for the people behind the wheel.

  • For those with flights booked on Transat, you can take a deep sigh of relief. Air Transat flight attendants have reached a tentative deal with the airline, quelling the prospect of yet another strike in Canada.

  • If you’re a fan of Céline Dion and are looking for a place to crash in Québec, you’re in luck! The Canadian icon’s old waterfront villa (where her mom lived) is now available to rent on Airbnb.

  • Remember the Boeing 737s that crashed years ago? Well, now the Boeing 737 MAX 9 is losing its doors! These airplanes are once again under heavy scrutiny, and inspections, after a door blew off just after take-off. Yikes!

  • If you were hoping to rent an electric vehicle from Hertz, you might be out of luck. After promising to make 25% of its fleet electric by 2024, the company is selling off 20,000 electric vehicles and replacing them with gas-powered ones.

  • If you happen to be in Eastern Canada this coming April, you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled for the very rare solar eclipse.

  • Wondering what the safest country is to travel to? Well, it’s Canada.

  • Want to stay in shape while travelling? How about running 242 marathons in 70 countries? That’s what this Toronto man did in just ONE YEAR!

Photo of the Week

Ottawa’s Rideau Canal. Photo by @ottawatourism