If I were a kid at Jane’s Walk Burritt’s Rapids, this is what I would do:
1. Attend the family-friendly Jane’s Walk ‘n Talk called: Disappearing Habitat: Killing the Goose That Laid the Golden Egg. John McKenzie has a natural history museum in his workshop and there’s lots to see and touch (Sunday)
2. Take a paddle up the Rideau Canal in a 16-passenger Voyageur Canoe complete with costumed guides (Saturday/Sunday)
3. Pack a lunch and picnic by the river (Saturday) or picnic/potluck (Sunday)
4. Hunt around the village to find the ten objects on the scavenger list and claim my prize at the Community Hall (Saturday/Sunday)
Click here for the Scavenger Hunt page
5. Hike to the Stoney Steps (Nope! I won’t spoil the surprise) (anytime)
6. Check out David Watson’s European sportscar collection, which is way nicer than my family van (Saturday)
7. Walk to Other David’s Open Lab and see what cool science projects are happening (Sunday) – appropriate for older kids
8. Explore the Tip-to-Tip Trail (I’m on an island!) (anytime)
9. Say ‘hi’ to the horses at Lone Wolf Farm (anytime)
10. See how many species of birds and animals I can spot; see if I can find Turtle Rock on the way to the Lock Station (anytime)
11. Take a reading break in the library at the old Lockmaster’s House (Saturday)
12. Go to church with my family (Sunday)
13. Play in the park behind the hall, on the swings down by the beach, and goof around with my new friends (anytime)
If I were a kid I’d be playing to my heart’s content!
