The days are getting shorter, the leaves are slowly starting to change color, and one question comes up every autumn in families in the region: Where to pick pumpkins in Gatineau and the Outaouais region? Good news: no need to drive for hours to find a beautiful pumpkin field. From Gatineau to Aylmer and as far as Thurso , several farms allow you to transform the traditional search for THE perfect pumpkin into a true autumn outing. Carving pumpkins, small pumpkins for childre

The days are getting cooler, the trees are changing color, and pumpkins are starting to appear everywhere. This is probably one of the best times of the year to go out with the family! If you're wondering what to do in Gatineau this fall with the kids , here are 7 simple ideas to fully enjoy the season. 1. 🐐 Spend a day on the farm No need to leave Gatineau to offer children a real outing to the countryside. At Ferme Éco des Champs, in the Aylmer sector , families can discov

Spring break is coming, and with it, the famous question: What are we doing with the kids this week? If you're looking for things to do during spring break in Gatineau , there's no need to plan a trip to the other side of Quebec. Between Aylmer, Gatineau, the Outaouais and Ottawa , it is possible to fill the week with creative activities, animals, snow, museums and beautiful family outings. For many families in the Aylmer and Gatineau area, the 2027 spring break will take pla

Winter has arrived, the snow is falling, and the children are starting to get restless in the house? If you are looking for things to do with children in Gatineau in winter , good news: the Gatineau, Aylmer and Ottawa region offers a lot of opportunities to enjoy the cold season. And a winter outing doesn't necessarily mean spending four hours outside freezing! You can alternate between a creative activity in the warmth, a visit to the farm in the snow, a winter walk, sleddin

A rainy day with the kids doesn't necessarily mean spending the day at home in front of a screen. If you are looking for things to do with children in Gatineau when it rains , there are several activities that allow you to move, create, discover and even enjoy nature a little without the weather completely ruining the day. From Gatineau to Aylmer, via Ottawa , here are some ideas for perfect family outings for a grey day. 1. Painting a ceramic tile in a mobile workshop bus in

What if, for your next evening with friends, you did something other than the traditional restaurant? Our new ceramic evening concept in Gatineau offers something much simpler: take the time to get together, bring what you like to eat, choose a ceramic piece and spend the evening painting and chatting in a completely different setting. Welcome aboard our workshop bus, located directly at the Ferme Éco des Champs in Aylmer. An evening where knowing how to paint is not necessar

Looking for things to do in the Outaouais region with children ? A family activity in Gatineau that's a change from the usual outings? Or simply a creative activity to share with family, friends, or grandparents? At Ferme Éco des Champs , located in the Aylmer sector of Gatineau, you can now combine two worlds: a farm visit and a ceramic painting experience in Gatineau in our converted workshop bus. An original activity to slow down, create and leave — a few days later — with

Big, small, perfectly round or completely crooked… choosing a pumpkin is one of the little pleasures of autumn. But how do you know which one to choose? It all depends mainly on what you want to do with it: decorate the house, carve a Halloween pumpkin or cook with it. Here are some simple tips to find the one that suits you. 🎃 1. Check that it is firm Take the pumpkin in your hands and examine it. It should be firm and solid , without any soft spots. A very soft, moist, or

L’automne est une saison extraordinaire pour éveiller les sens des enfants. Les feuilles craquent sous les pieds, les pommes de pin sont rugueuses, les graines glissent entre les doigts et la nature change complètement de couleurs. Pas besoin de matériel compliqué! Voici 5 idées d’activité automne enfant qui utilisent principalement des éléments simples inspirés de la nature. 1. Le bac sensoriel d’automne Remplissez un grand bac peu profond avec du maïs sec, puis ajoutez quel

For young children, learning is largely done through experience. Touching, listening, observing, smelling and manipulating allow us to discover the world in a way other than through an image or a story. That's why a daycare outing to a farm in Gatineau can become a real sensory exploration ground for little ones. Here are five very simple experiences to do with a daycare or CPE group. 1. Observe the animals very closely Seeing an animal in a book and finding yourself face to

Looking for things to do in Aylmer with children without necessarily planning a big trip? The Aylmer sector offers just what we love for a family outing: fresh air, nature, places to move around, creative activities and enough possibilities to transform a few free hours into a real little day of vacation. Here are 7 simple ideas to enjoy Aylmer and western Gatineau with your family. 1. Spend a few hours with the animals For many children, simply saying "we're going to see the

Organizing a birthday party doesn't necessarily mean renting a huge hall, preparing ten games and going home completely exhausted. Children mostly want to play, discover something new, and spend time with their friends. Here are 7 ideas for organizing a different children's party in Gatineau. 1. A party with the animals For children who love animals, a trip to the farm instantly transforms a birthday into an adventure. Observing the animals, approaching them and feeding them

Organiser une fête enfant peut rapidement devenir un gros projet. Invitations, gâteau, repas, décorations, activités, cadeaux… on veut tellement que tout soit parfait qu’on finit parfois par passer plus de temps à organiser qu’à profiter de la fête. Pourtant, les enfants ont souvent besoin de beaucoup moins que ce que l’on imagine. Voici 8 conseils simples pour préparer une belle fête sans vous compliquer la vie. 1. Choisissez d’abord ce que votre enfant aime vraiment Avant d

Are you looking for a children's ceramic party idea that's a change from the usual birthday activities? Painting on ceramics offers something different: children spend time together, choose their colors, create freely and each make a completely unique piece. At Ferme Éco des Champs, our workshop takes place in a real bus transformed into a ceramic painting studio in Aylmer. An activity where each child can create in their own way There is no mandatory model to reproduce. A ch

For young children, learning is largely done through experience. Touching, listening, observing, smelling and manipulating allow us to discover the world in a way other than through an image or a story. That's why a daycare outing to a farm in Gatineau can become a real sensory exploration ground for little ones. Here are five very simple experiences to do with a daycare or CPE group. 1. Observe the animals very closely Seeing an animal in a book and finding yourself face to

Organising a school trip requires some preparation, but it shouldn't become a headache. Transport, permits, escorts, weather, meals, activities… several small details simply need to be sorted out in the right order. Here is a practical checklist to organize a school trip more easily and fully enjoy the day with the students. 1. Choose an outing suitable for the students' age First and foremost, ask yourself what the children will actually be able to do there. A good field tri

Looking for things to do in Aylmer with children without necessarily planning a big trip? The Aylmer sector offers just what we love for a family outing: fresh air, nature, places to move around, creative activities and enough possibilities to transform a few free hours into a real little day of vacation. Here are 7 simple ideas to enjoy Aylmer and western Gatineau with your family. 1. Spend a few hours with the animals For many children, simply saying "we're going to see the

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