Labour Day activities in the Ottawa area, Aug 30 – Sep 2, 2024
670 Cedarview Rd., Ottawa
All guests (ages 1+) – $11.50+hst. Children under 1 – Free
Free Parking
This family-friendly place, reminiscent of a farm in the 1800s, is lovely any time. Labour Day weekend begins the fall schedule with a corn maze, wagon ride, a visit with friendly farm animals, a walk in the woods down Scarecrow Lane, imaginary play areas and its famous corn-sensory table in the kids’ barn.
Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival
Aug. 29- Sept. 2
Parc de la Baie, 988 Rue Saint-Louis, Gatineau, Quebec
Tickets online here
Look up and you’ll see dozens of colorful hot air balloons in all shapes and sizes lighting up the sky. You can take a ride in one too. There are buskers, fireworks, an amusement park, night illuminations, a wrestling gala, a car show, activities for children, and a big lineup of musical entertainment.
Country fairs on Labour Day
There’s nothing quite as wonderful as good old fashioned country fair. Here are two we think you might enjoy.
August 30 – Sept. 2
50 Arthur Street, Perth, Ontario
Friday noon to 10 pm; Saturday 9 am to 10 pm; Sunday 9 am to 9 pm; Monday 9 am to 4 pm.
Admission
Saturday: Adults $15
Friday and Saturday: Adults $12
Monday: Adults $10
Friday to Monday: Children 7-12 years $5
Children 6 and under: free
Midway prices
Bracelet -$40
Family Pack (16) $30
26 Tickets $45
Single Tickets $2
25 Fairground Dr, Newington, Ont.
August 30 – Sept. 2
Admission (includes full access to the Amusement Rides)
Friday: $25
Saturday: $20
Sunday: $20
Monday: $15
The Stormont County Fair has so many activities you might want to go for the whole weekend. It includes a midway (of course) which opens at 11am, an auto show, a baby contest, a Kinder Corner, petting zoo, pony rides, cookie decorating, a craft table, a scavenger hunt, a zip line, rock wall climbing, the Pizazz Magic Show and live entertainment throughout the weekend.
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Happy Labour Day! The whole Lagois team hopes you’ll have a great time this last long weekend of summer.
