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Play and Learn
Play and Learn
Hooray for summer. The grandkids
are coming! It’s a magical, memorable
time when you forge
strong bonds, give lots of hugs
and spend some of the best days
of your life being a kid again.
Are you all set for the
onslaught?
Is the ice cream scoop in
place? How about the mile-high
pile of towels? What about the
playing cards, the dish soap (for
Bring your grandkids to see our
goat kids and all their farm friends.
• Creative Play Yards
• Ride the "Valleyview Express"
• Bill’s Old Farm Museum
• Puppet Shows
• Sunflower Cafe
• Gift Shop
home-made bubbles), the sand
toys and the garden hose?
It’s time, grandma and
grandpa, to learn and play with
the young ones.
There are probably hundreds
of attractions, activities and
entertainment options in the
area that will earn an enthusiastic
two thumbs up from the
grandchildren.
The benefits of these outings
Hours for July and August
Tuesday to Sunday 10 - 4
Closed Mondays
Open Holiday Mondays
Phone 613-591-1126
www.valleyviewlittleanimalfarm.com
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are innumerable. The kiddies get to
experience something new, ask lots
of questions and blow off some
steam in the process.
And the presence of children
allows you to be silly and curious
and to celebrate all of life’s wonders
– from the number of legs on a bug
to the thrill of an exciting ride.
So let’s go!
Go wild for exotic creatures
See real, live, exotic animals –
just like on T.V. – at Papanack Park
Zoo. Located less than an hour east
of Ottawa, this family owned and
operated facility is a place filled with
animals and birds from around the
globe. It’s committed to preservation/conservation
and it’s definitely
an educational child-pleaser. Call
613 673-7275. www.papanack.com
Fairytales and fun come
alive at Storyland
It’s not truly summer without
a visit to Storyland. The beloved
amusement park in the beautiful
Ottawa Valley is a family
favourite with fun attractions
and activities for all ages to
enjoy. Storybook displays on
scenic trails, mini-golf, paddle
boats, a water spray
park, wet and dry slides,
rides, a new games room
and live entertainment are
all part of the pleasure here.
Check www.storyland.ca
Call 1 800 205-3695.
Old MacDonald had a….
Kids of all ages love
Valleyview Little Animal
Farm. You can see and feed all
sorts of barnyard friends, take
a ride on the Funny Farm
Express, see one of the puppet
shows, enjoy a country walk,
check out the old farm museum
and have fun in the play area.
Check out the schedule of special
events too. Call 613 591-1126.
Check www.vvlittleanimalfarm.com
“…be silly and curious and
celebrate all of life’s wonders”