Hop into Spring at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum

About

Spring is here! Explore the heritage village and discover how people, plants and animals marked the turn of the season through fun, engaging play. Best suited for families with children ages 3 to 8, but younger and older siblings are welcome.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
• Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (final entry by 2:00 PM)
• Price: $23.63 per group, plus tax (up to 6 people; children under 2 not counted)
• Registration: Advance registration required
• Location: 2940 Old Montreal Road, Ottawa
• Check-in: At the Train Station (adjacent to parking lot)

Activities

• Say hello to the Easter Bunny
• Meet new animal friends (by The Zoo Crew)
• Complete Henrietta Hen's scavenger hunt
• Collect a small treat along the way
• Visit from Ottawa Fire Services
• Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – Ottawa Valley Chapter

Important Notes

• At least one adult (18+) must be present to accompany children
• Program runs rain or shine, both indoors and outdoors — dress for weather conditions including proper footwear for wet, snowy, or muddy conditions
• All reasonable attempts will be made to ensure candies/chocolate are nut free, but a 100% nut-free environment cannot be guaranteed
• Most buildings have accessible entrances; designated accessible parking in front of the train station
• For accessibility questions, contact the museum at 613-580-2988 or museecumberlandmuseum@ottawa.ca

For registration, visit the City of Ottawa website.