Hop to It! Easter Activities in the Capital

Whether you’re looking for some fun or a chance to enjoy a luxurious holiday brunch, there’s something for every-bunny in Ottawa this Easter. Here’s our list of some of the best Easter-themed activities around town.

Easter Egg Hunts and Family Activities

Curious Cottontail’s Easter. Stories, crafts, and maple taffy photos with Curious Cottontail.
Saturday, March 26: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
2940 Old Montreal Road, Cumberland (613) 833-3059 ext. 221
$7.15 (Adults). Children 5 and under free. Museum admission included in price.

Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm Easter Egg Hunt. Wagon ride, sugarbush, petting zoo.
Saturday, 26: Various times. Booking required
2452 Yorks Corners Road, Edwards (613) 821-2751
$7.75 +HST (Children) $5.25 + HST (Adults). Maple taffy and pancake brunch at additional cost.

Easter at the Estate. Easter egg hunt, crafts, egg dyeing, face painting, Easter bunny.
Saturday, March 26: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Billings Estate National Historic Site
2100 Cabot Street, Ottawa (613) 247-4830
$6.15 (Children and Adults), $16.35 (Families).

Easter at the Farm. Baby animals, “signs of spring” activities. Egg hunt for ages 6 and under.
Friday, March 25 – Monday, March 28: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Canada Food and Agriculture Museum
901 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa (613) 991-3044
$11 (Adults), $9 (Children 3 and up). Admission included.

Valley View Little Animal Farm Easter Egg Hunt. Barn animals, museum, activities, egg hunt.
Friday, March 25 – Monday, March 28: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
4750 Fallowfield Road, Nepean (613) 591-1126
$9 (Ages 2 and up). Admission included.

Easter Brunch

Brunch at The Fairmont Chateau Laurier. In the ballroom.
Sunday, March 27: Seatings between 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Reservations required.
1 Rideau Street, Ottawa (613) 241-1414
$69.

Brunch and Activities at Hilton Lac-Leamy. Children’s activities, music, entertainment, face painting.
Sunday, March 27: Seatings at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Reservations required
3 Boulevard du Casino, Gatineau (819) 790-6444
$39.90 (Ages 12 and up), half price for children ages 4 – 12.

Brunch at the NAC. At Le Café, buffet style.
Sunday March 27, 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Reservations required.
53 Elgin Street, Ottawa (613) 594-5127
$54 (Adults), $24 (Children ages 6-12).

Other Activities

A Baroque Easter. Classical music by Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra.
Friday, March 25: 8:00 PM, Dominion-Chalmers United Church
355 Cooper Street, Ottawa (613) 738-7888
$45 (Adults), $10 (Students).

Easter at the Museum. Activities, galleries.
Friday, March 25 – Monday, March 28: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod Street, Ottawa (613) 566-4700
$13 (Adults), $9 (Children) Sunday brunch available with reservation at additional cost.