4 road trips to do around Ottawa this weekend

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CBC Ottawa’s Robyn Miller explored the sites and scenes of the area and has tips on some road trips you can do this long weekend.

The CBC’s Robyn Miller has been exploring places a short trip away

Someone reads on a picnic table under the shade of a tree in summer. They're next to a river.
A person reads on the banks of the Mississippi River in Almonte, west of Ottawa, on Aug. 14, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)

Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city this long weekend?  

CBC Ottawa’s Robyn Miller has been exploring the sites and scenes of eastern Ontario and western Quebec and has tips on some easy road trips.

Head down the tracks to Smiths Falls

Get Outta Town … to day trip in Smiths Falls

28 days ago

Duration 6:52

Robyn Miller visits the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario and the Station Theatre.

Take a hike to Gatineau Park

Get Outta Town … to day trip in Gatineau Park

21 days ago

Duration 6:43

Robyn Miller rides the shuttle north of the Ottawa-Gatineau downtown to explore top spots and hidden gems in the popular destination.

Explore our local sports history in Almonte

Get Outta Town … for a sporty day around Almonte

7 days ago

Duration 4:53

Robyn Miller meets some disc golfers in the Mississippi Mills hub and visits a museum honouring one of its most famous residents.

Travel to the past along the St. Lawrence

Get Outta Town … to some notable villages on the St. Lawrence

30 minutes ago

Duration 5:06

Robyn Miller sticks close to the river as she heads to Upper Canada Village and the Lost Villages.

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