Frommer's Ottawa with Kids

by Dearden, Louise

• ISBN13: 9781894413336
• ISBN10: 1894413334
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-10-16
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

Family vacations have never been so easy with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places local parents and kids like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go-they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges, and tells you which ones are kid-friendly. Every Frommer's with Kids Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and outdoor activities. You'd be lost without us!This 10th edition ofFrommer's New York City with Kids reveals the most fun and educational experiences for kids in the Big Apple. It's full of incredibly detailed tips - right down to which hotels offer cribs and rollaway beds and which restaurants offer high chairs. Inside you'll learn where to find hands-on, interactive museums; children's entertainment, from concerts to puppet shows; kid-oriented shopping; plus all the best parks and places to play . There are even suggested itineraries for each age group making trip planning a snap! LetFrommer's New York City with Kids show your family the exciting sights and sounds of New York City.

Author Biography

About the Author Canadian writer Louise Dearden was bitten by the travel bug on her first trip to Europe as a child. At the age of 17 she left Canada to pursue adventure in the U.K., where she lived and worked for fifteen years, visiting mainland Western Europe, particularly France, as often as possible. She has resided in Ontario for the past ten years with her husband and two children. When she is not pounding away at her keyboard, Louise can be found working in her garden or traveling throughout Ontario and Quebec.

Table of Contents

List of Maps	vii
Introducing Ottawa for Families	1	(11)
The Best Ottawa Family Experiences	2	(2)
The Best of Ottawa for Grandparents	4	(2)
The Best Hotel Bets for Families	6	(2)
The Best Dining Bets for Families	8	(4)
A History Lesson on Canada's Capital	10	(2)
Planning a Family Trip to Ottawa	12	(19)
Visitor Information & Entry Requirements	12	(2)
Money	14	(2)
The Canadian Dollar, the U.S. Dollar & the British Pound	15	(1)
What Things Cost in Ottawa	16	(1)
When to Go	16	(7)
Kids' Guide to Ottawa Events	17	(6)
Getting the Kids Interested	23	(1)
Hey, I Didn't Know That about Ottawa!	23	(1)
Health & Safety	24	(2)
Tips for Travelers with Disabilities	26	(1)
Getting There	26	(5)
Travel-Planning Websites	27	(3)
Survival Tips for Traveling with Kids	30	(1)
Getting to Know Ottawa	31	(15)
Orientation	31	(6)
Neighborhoods in Brief	33	(4)
Getting Around	37	(9)
The View from Here	39	(2)
Fast Facts: Ottawa	41	(5)
Family-Friendly Accommodations	46	(19)
Downtown (West of the Canal)	48	(8)
Downtown (East of the Canal)	56	(3)
The Glebe & South Central	59	(2)
Ottawa East	61	(1)
Ottawa West	62	(1)
The Airport	63	(2)
Family-Friendly Dining	65	(18)
Restaurants by Cuisine	66	(1)
Downtown (West of the Canal)	67	(2)
Downtown (East of the Canal)	69	(8)
Chow Down on Chains	70	(7)
The Glebe	77	(2)
Wellington Street West	79	(1)
Chinatown	79	(1)
Little Italy	80	(1)
Further Out	81	(2)
What Kids Like to See & Do	83	(38)
Suggested Itineraries by Age Group	84	(3)
Top 10 Attractions for Kids	87	(20)
Canada's Government: The Basics	87	(19)
All About the Mounties	106	(1)
Museums & Galleries	107	(4)
Heritage Attractions	111	(3)
Kid-Friendly Tours	114	(4)
Terry Fox: A Symbol of Hope & Courage	117	(1)
For Kids with Special Interests	118	(3)
For the Active Family	121	(16)
Maps for Active Families	121	(1)
Green Ottawa	122	(6)
Playing Indoors	128	(1)
Sports & Games	129	(7)
Sunday Bikedays	132	(2)
The Trans Canada Trail	134	(2)
Classes & Workshops	136	(1)
Entertainment for the Whole Family	137	(11)
The Big Venues	138	(1)
Seasonal Events	139	(1)
Theater	140	(2)
Dance	142	(1)
Music	143	(1)
Films	144	(1)
Puppet Shows	145	(1)
Story Hours	145	(1)
Spectator Sports	146	(2)
Shopping for the Whole Family	148	(14)
The Shopping Scene	148	(3)
Shopping A to Z	151	(11)
Exploring the Region	162	(16)
Hull, Gatineau & the Outaouais Hills	162	(8)
Special Events in Gatineau Park	169	(1)
The Rideau Valley	170	(2)
Family Adventures	172	(6)
Index	178