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My family has had some memorable March Break getaways.

We have traded an Ottawa winter for a sunny destination, travelled to Montreal and Toronto, and gone winter camping in a yurt at Silver Lake. This month, Misty Pratt’s piece about MontTremblant on page 7 might inspire your next getaway. On the flip side, a staycation can be just as good for the soul – and much cheaper too! Most years we just stay home and plan some activities around town. March Break is the perfect time to arrange sleepovers, playdates, movie marathons, and pajama parties. It’s amazing how simple it can be to orchestrate some Ottawa-area fun. I encourage you to consider kicking it up a notch and taking the lead of Sara McConnell, our cover photographer this month. Incorporating public transit – like the O-train – into your local March Break destination will definitely make any local adventure extra exciting for the kids. Lynn Jatania (page 3) suggests taking in a hockey game (let’s just hope your experience is a bit easier) and Katharine Fletcher has the scoop on some sweeter outings on page 5.

Some of the activities my family has enjoyed over March Break includes trips to many of Ottawa’s fabulous museums, cheap movies at Rainbow Cinema, and special excursions to the grocery store. YES, really! A trip to the grocery store can become an adventure when the kids are given the shopping lists.

Regardless of what we do or where we go, one of our favourite March Break traditions as a family is to kick it off with a giant stack of books from the Ottawa Public Library. Don’t forget to check out some great recommendations from the experts on Page 9!

Have a wonderful March Break!

Cover Story Who’s on the cover? It’s Ben McConnell (9).

In the age of Pinterest, blogs, Instagram, I find it’s sometimes hard not to get caught up in what the notion of what an ideal family activity looks like. My children offer me daily reminders that simple and spontaneous outings can be the most memorable, and our trip on the O-Train was the perfect example of this. One Saturday morning we found ourselves with nothing on the calendar. Tim Hortons in hand, we headed down the giant staircase at the Carling Station where the kids marvelled over the ticket machine and the size of the nearby tunnel. Once on the train they switched seats at every stop and watched the driver through the glass doors. Our afternoon adventure was peaceful, and the perfect chance to re-connect after a busy week. It reminded me how important these ordinary photos are, because these are the memories I cherish the most.

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THIRD TIME’S THE CHARM

Our very own Hockey Night in Canada

BY LYNN JATANIA

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s a family who lives in our nation’s capital, I feel like it’s our duty to raise our kids to be hockey lovers. It’s our true national game (apologies to lacrosse lovers) and part of our Canadian identity, and I’m pretty sure I saw on Rick Mercer one time that the phrase “go Sens go” is in the national anthem somewhere.

I mean, if you can’t trust Rick Mercer, then it’s over, isn’t it?

So even if you hate the cold (like me), and even if you can’t skate to save your life (like me), and even if the only two hockey player names you know are Wayne Gretzky and Daniel Alfredsson (also me), then you can still count yourself as a hockey lover

if you take your kids to one Ottawa 67s game per year.

YOU CAN SO. Last month we took our kids for their annual hockey game outing, this time at the new arena at TD Place, which seemed like a smaller ice surface than expected, but maybe it just looked that way because the players all appeared to be literal giants masquerading as humans. The kids had a great time, counting down the penalties, cheering loudly for our team, cheering even louder for the pee wee players who came out at halftime. I think they learned a bit about the strategies involved, and became fans of a few key players.

Meanwhile, here’s what a hockey game looks like if you’re a parent. Or maybe it’s

“Take all three kids on second snack run. Spend entire time waiting in hot dog line, only to discover when we get at the front that they actually wanted popcorn. SILLY MOMMY.”

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2:00 – Frantically circle for downtown parking for a half hour. Sprint with kids to their seats while carrying a sherpa’s worth of supplies in the world’s biggest backpack.

2:05 – Stand and cradle backpack for O Canada. Shush the kids asking if “Des plus brillants exploits” means “go Sens go.”

(Answer: probably.)

2:06 – Struggle to sit in seat while wearing massive winter coat, holding everyone else’s coat on lap, and straddling the world’s biggest backpack at feet. Explain that we are here to see the 67s, not the Sens.

Explain that they don’t wear red.

2:08 – Blow up thundersticks.

Immediately regret blowing up thundersticks.

2:10 – Hand out lovingly prepared snacks from backpack.

2:11 – Squirm out of seat, leave coat pile behind. Head out to search for better snacks.

2:20 – Return with better snacks.

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Continued from page 3 2:21 – Squirm out of seat to search for napkins and possibly a mop.

2:25 – Miss end of first period while on knees, wiping spilled lemonade from under seats.

2:26 – Wave at cute pee wee players taking the ice while heading up the stairs to take youngest to the bathroom.

2:30 – Return first kid to seat. Take second kid to the bathroom.

2:35 – Return second kid to seat. Take third kid to bathroom.

2:45 – Second period begins. Notice that while camera is turned to the far end of the rink, we are just noticeable in the far bottom corner of the Jumbotron. Spend next five minutes waving frantically every time the camera turns our way. Wonder if hair really looks like that.

2:50 – Engage in spirited debate with youngest on whether player number 18 and player number 81 are, in fact, the same person. (Memo to self: increase at-home math practice.)

2:53 – At middle kid’s insistence, spend next eight minutes staring at scrolling ad screen rather than watching game, so we won’t miss the super cute red panda ad when it goes by.

3:01 – Hey, red pandas are cute!

3:05 – End of second period. Take all three kids on second snack run. Spend entire time waiting in hot dog line, only to

discover when we get at the front that they actually wanted popcorn. SILLY MOMMY. 3:18 – Remove thundersticks from all children using them as light sabers. Add six thundersticks to pile of coats on lap.

3:20 – Third period begins. Miss face-off while looking for tissues.

3:25 – Find tissues only to discover kid has already used scarf.

3:40 – Receive 37th piece of garbage from small folk who believe there is a magic incinerator in the backpack. Add garbage to growing pile under seat; notice garbage pile now prevents seat from lowering. Sigh,

squirm out from under pile of coats and thundersticks, to do a garbage run.

3:45 – Watch final five minutes of hockey game. Attempt to explain rules of body checking in a way that does not give anyone any ideas. “They are sort of giving them a gentle tap – just softly holding the other guy down for a moment – a lot like a big hug.”

3:55 – Game over! I’d like to tell you whether we won or lost, but I was too busy handing out coats and trying to remember where we parked. Oh the good ol’ hockey game – it’s the best game you can name!

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Photo by Kate Settle Collecting tree sap is the first step to making maple syrup.

Demystifying maple: What makes tree sap so delicious?

BY KATHARINE FLETCHER

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n early March, when spring is tantalizingly close, don’t we all long for a taste of maple taffy and a visit to a maple sugar bush?

It’s not only our kids who can’t wait to sample this oh-so-Canadian, homegrown treat. All of us enjoy visiting the sucreries, crunching through snowy woodland trails either in our boots, on snowshoes – or on a horse-drawn wagon.

Part of the fun is learning how tree sap is collected, from which maple syrup, butter and sugar is made.

What are the best conditions for gathering the syrup? I turned to Shirley Fulton-Deugo, fourth-generation maple producer who operates Fulton’s Pancake House and Sugar Bush in Pakenham. Despite being the fourth generation owner, Shirley considers herself its steward.

I asked her what conditions Mother Nature needs to provide in order for the sap to run.

“The liquid part of sap is from the rain water that the tree has absorbed. It contains all the goodness from the tree and soil. The sugar content is sunlight working with the chlorophyll in the leaves in the summer.

“Then in late February, March and/or April we need approximately -5ºC at night and +5ºC in the daytime for the sap to ‘run.’ You can feel and smell when the sap is running! The fresh, crisp but warm air makes you unzip your layers of winter. Your tummy feels some butterflies, excited for longer days, spring jackets – and rubber instead of snow boots!”

Gathering sap is done in two ways. The traditional method is with spigots tapped into the tree trunk. The sap drips into buckets, which are collected by horse and wagon or, by tractor and wagon.

This old fashioned method is very labourintensive. Imagine going out to collect sap from buckets from more than a thousand trees! It’s important not to let the sap overflow the bucket.

On a good day, it may need collecting twice!

Ti-Mousse is the owner-operator of Cabane à sucre Chez Ti-Mousse in Papineauville (northeast of Ottawa, near Montebello). He has 1,800 buckets on 1,200 trees and gathers sap in the traditional way.

“Our two horses do a lot of work,” says Ti-Mousse. “They haul wagons with a big bucket and we empty the pails into it – we do use tractors too. But, our visitors just love to see the horses working the bush. It gives them a sense of the way we all used to do things.”

The modern way is less romantic and far more functional as the trees are tapped and the sap is collected in plastic tubing. It snakes through the maple bush, transporting all liquid into the sugar shack for boiling.

“We need 40 litres of maple sap to produce one litre of syrup,” said Ti Mousse.

Of course, all trees contain sap. This is how the tree feeds itself, so it should come as no surprise that other trees could also be tapped.

When I was in Winnipeg last year, I met a father and son team who produce birch syrup at Rocky Lake Birchworks. It is delectable – although more expensive. And it’s no wonder! It takes a lot more birch sap to make a little bit of syrup.

This year, why not venture to a sugar bush, try some tire-sur-neige (taffy on snow) – and see how sap is collected in the bush?

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Tremblant: Family fun for everyone

BY MISTY PRATT

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popular getaway for folks living in Ottawa, Mont-Tremblant in Quebec is an easy two hour drive north-east to the Laurentian Mountains.

Previously known as Saint-Jovite, the current municipality with city status was formed in 2000 and encompasses the Mont-Tremblant ski resort.

The area is ideal for families looking for a quick and easy getaway.

Marie Seabrook has been visiting MontTremblant with her family for 15 years. “It really bonds the family together,” she says. “There’s skiing during the day, but you’re also spending time together at night.”

Children can hit the slopes at very young ages, and Burton’s Riglet Park is a safe and fun bunny hill for children ages 3-6. Not all parents are interested in taking young children downhill skiing, and if that’s the case, there are endless activities to pass the time. Snowshoe trails are open on the hill, as well as snow tubing runs in town and at the resort. Families can enjoy dog sledding, sleigh rides and dune buggy tours.

The pedestrian village at the base of the mountain is a hub of activity, with a theatre, Aquaclub, family games and activities, and a craft centre for children. Continued on page 8

Skiing may be the first thing that comes to mind if you’re considering a trip to Tremblant, but it definitely isn’t the only thing to do there! This resort is incredibly family friendly, and there’s something for everyone.

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Continued from page 7 March break is being celebrated with a “Play” theme this year, and the new TAM-TAM zone (ages 3-12) is a trail enhanced with games and obstacles. Cross-country ski trails at Domaine Saint-Bernard meander through 25 kilometres of land surrounding Mont Tremblant.

Seabrook’s family stays in the village of Mont Tremblant, a 15-minute drive from the ski hill.

In addition to outdoor activities, there is much to explore in the village and surrounding towns.

Local artisan shops selling handmade goods and outlets are bound to satisfy the shopping itch, and the town is full of kid-friendly restaurants.

“My daughter insists that we have to go eat crepes at Creperie Catherine every time we’re there!” says Seabrook.

Not a fan of winter? Mont-Tremblant is an all-season resort, bustling with activity throughout the year. In the summer families can enjoy hiking, swimming, biking, bird shows, a jazz festival and car races at Circuit Mont Tremblant.

With something for everyone in the family, visitors are sure to return year after year

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• For close access to the ski hill, there are 13 onsite resort hotels and resort lodging. However, many families choose to rent a hotel or condo in the village of Mont-Tremblant.

• A quick search reveals hundreds of options for condos, cottages and bed and breakfasts in the areas surrounding Mont Tremblant.

Confused about where to stay? Talk to friends or acquaintances, as many people have recommendations. If you’re booking through a service such as Airbnb (airbnb.ca) don’t forget to check the vendor ratings beforehand.

• Reliable transportation is necessary to get to and from the ski hill and pedestrian village. If you’re staying in town, don’t forget to plan for the added time it takes to drive to the hill.

• There are flash sales throughout the year on lift tickets and resort packages, so it’s a good idea to get on the mailing list and follow the resort on Facebook for regular updates. Don’t forget to plan for hidden costs. Some activities both on and off the resort will cost extra.

• For parents who want to ski alone for a couple of hours, the ski hill has a daycare drop-in centre.

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rom constructing snow forts outside, to curling up inside with a great story, Laura Cordukes and Feng Xing of Content Services of the Ottawa Public Library share some books to enjoy over March Break.

Winnie in Space, by Valérie Thomas Ages 4-7 Winnie the Witch and Wilbur, her cat, take an amazing journey to outer space. When their rocket is eaten by space rabbits, what will they do? Discover interplanetary life with Winnie or through the Library’s Space Odyssey March Break activities.

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Creative Creatures, by Donna Wilson Ages 8-12 This is a lovely craft book full of creative and stylish ideas. It has clear step-by-step instructions that guide children through each craft activity. The book is unique in that the projects are introduced and explained by lovable knitted characters.

Leroy Ninker Saddles Up, by Kate DiCamillo Ages 7-9

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Leroy dreams of being a cowboy. He’s got the boots, the hat, the lasso, and the lingo; all he needs is the horse. When he buys Maybelline, Leroy’s adventures have just begun. This is another warm tale from a master storyteller and it is very enjoyable.

Snow Play, by Birgitta Ralston Ages 10-13

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There are more than 20 gorgeous projects in this book, from simple ornaments to complex snow lanterns. With a bit of inspiration – as well as their own imagination – children can build unforgettable snow projects while there’s still snow on the ground.

Finding Ruby Starling, by Karen Rivers Ages 10-13

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Ruth Quayle and Ruby Starling discover that they are twins, separated at birth and now living in different countries. How could this ever have happened? The girls first reach out to each other digitally, but then make the dramatic decision to meet in person.

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Ottawa Road Trips

BY LYNN JATANIA

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ome blogs are a labour of love, and you can see the true affection for travel that lives behind the amazing library of adventures showcased over at Ottawa Road Trips (ottawaroadtrips.com). Your dedicated host, Laura Paquet, is a freelance travel writer who is passionate about destinations near and (not too) far, and her zest for exploration will have you booking a getaway in no time.

Laura has a real knack for finding the outof-the-way treasures – the places that are a little off the beaten path that you’d never find yourself. Did you know that there’s a Barbie Museum in Stittsville, and not one but two separate chocolate museums on the Outaouais side of the river? Have you heard of the Butter Tart Trail, a lovely driving excursion north of Toronto with plenty of treats along the way? Did you know that if you time it right, you can sail on a historic tall ship right out of Brockville harbour? We sure didn’t – and Laura’s infectious enthusiasm has us wanting to try them all.

There’s everything from local area day trips to weekend journeys to far-flung adventures, all with Laura’s personal experience and recommendations attached. We’ll be using her list of five day-trip beaches as a guide to our summer plans, and we’re absolutely enchanted with the idea of driving the A.Y. Jackson trail to see the actual locations that he painted.

When the holidays roll around, her gift ideas for travel bugs – everything from ski passes, to campground reservations, to firing a vintage cannon at Fort Wellington – will be tops on our list.

With the honest voice of an enthusiastic and practical traveller, Laura leads you to the gems that you might otherwise overlook. Near or far, it won’t be long until we’re hitting the road ourselves.

Notable Quote Did you know that Group of Seven painter A.Y. Jackson moved to Ottawa in his 70s and spent part of his later years capturing Ottawa Valley landscapes on canvas? Me neither, until I spent a very pleasant day exploring part of the A.Y. Jackson Trail west of Ottawa.

Kathy Haycock and John Almstedt, two artists from Lake Clear, launched the selfdriving route in 2012. They had a lot of research material at hand, as Haycock’s father and one of Almstedt’s friends often painted with Jackson and kept notes on the places they stopped.

Almstedt and Haycock loved the local landscape of forested hills, rocky outcrops and small lakes, but they suspected visitors passing through rarely ventured off Highway 60 and other main roads. “Part of the idea of the [trail] is to encourage people to explore,” Haycock says.

The extensive trail — which meanders from Springtown (near Calabogie) to a spot on the Opeongo River on the east side of Algonquin Park — features 11 locations in the Ottawa, Bonnechere and Madawaska valleys that Jackson painted or sketched in the 1950s and 1960s. On the website, you can see Jackson’s images of several sites, juxtaposed with photos of those places today. Sometimes, the differences are surprising.

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Wednesday, March 18: Settler Survival (1818-1830) Barnyard

Spring is the launch of a brand new season at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum! Visitors big and small can take part in a wide variety of demonstrations including butter making and the science of maple taffy. Discover the science behind transforming maple sap into syrup and syrup into taffy, taste a sample, and take in a variety of maple sugaring equipment and historical photos that will be on display in the classroom. Free with admission. For more information go to cafmuseum.techno-science.ca.

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Sign the kids up for March Break Programs at the Nepean Museum; for one day or all five. Each day will take participants on a different journey through time.

Monday, March 16: A Wooded Wilderness (1810-1811)

Kids will investigate and read maps, examine helpful and dangerous animals and plants, and build a log cabin out of Lincoln logs and pretzel sticks!

Tuesday, March 17: Settled Soldiers (1812-1818)

Kids will draw inspiration from the exhibition, War Craft: Art and Memorabilia from the Great War, to create their own toy or household item from recycled materials, as the soldiers and veterans would have made.

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Kids will learn to identify poisonous, edible and medicinal plants. Through hands-on experiments, they’ll discover how to dehydrate food and make preserves.

Thursday, March 19: Pioneer Pastimes (1830s-1850s) Kids will broaden their winter sports skills with snowshoeing and ice hockey, then warm up inside with more games and activities such as curling, charades, marbles, and jacks.

Friday, March 20: Building Boom (1850s -1870s)

Through hands-on discovery of museum artefacts, kids will investigate the various roles of settlers in the community by exploring buildings like stables, lumber mills, blacksmith shops, and post offices. From their experience, kids will write a postcard to a settler offering advice from the future to help make their work easier.

This series of March Break programming is intended for children age 5-7 and is $6/child per day. For more information go to nepeanmuseum.ca.

Maple Sugar Weekend at the Muséoparc Vanier MARCH 28-29

Visit this unique maple sugar bush in Vanier. It’s the only urban sugar shack in North America. Drop by for a pancake breakfast over the March 28-29 Maple Sugar Weekend and a host of activities including lumberjack competitions, dogsled rides, and sleigh rides. The season runs between March 23-29. For more information go to museoparc.ca.

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Family getaways are great fun, and Melissa & Doug’s paperless travel games help make getting there a lot less tedious. Memory (5+) was the favourite.

Flipping the elasticized doors fascinated our testers, adding extra appeal to this line-up of classic games. Seven double-sided game cards ensure a good variety of game challenges, plus it’s super easy to create your own custom card-stock challenges. Travel Bingo (not pictured) helps focus attention on the passing scenery, and includes game boards for two players. Pro tip: if you’ve got a full car, purchase extra sets so everyone can play! We love that there are different cards for when you’re driving around the city, or travelling a country road.

These are wonderful boredom busters, and parents love that there are no small pieces to lose.

For more information on these and other great travel toys – or to apply to our playtesting program – visit thenoiseontoys.com.

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