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Canadian Children's Museum

100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec J8X 4H2, Canada
819-776-7000
Ranked #2 of 6 attractions in Gatineau
5.0 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Children's Museums
Description: Children learn by discovery at this interactive museum that helps to broaden their cultural experience.
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Toronto, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

I brought my two kids here, 5 and 3 years old. They were so excited because there're many many things for them to play with and they didn't get tired at all. Even after 2 hours, they still wanted to stay in there. so many kids were there and not even one crying. A nice and safe playground for kids. More

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Ottawa
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50 reviews 50 reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

This is what a museum is about. Getting kids interested in learning about other cultures through interaction. Well done! More

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Ripon, Quebec
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

While this is very educational, it is not academic. It is very colorful, participative and interesting. More

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Waterloo, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

I had a lot of fun with the kids here, but it's really limited to kids up to about the age of 12. More

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Gatineau, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

Very nice exhibitions and educational activities for children of all ages. More

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Ottawa
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2012

My son particularly liked playing in: * the Pakistani/Indian bus with the decorative reflective exterior. * the cargo ship complete with a working crane with line and hooks that the kids can use to lift 'cargo boxes' (made of foam) onto and off of the ship. * the market with stalls selling play wooden 'food' from around the world. *... More

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Ontario, Canada
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2012
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Children get a passport on entering and can stamp it in the "countries" they visit in the museum. Interactive and fun. You can easily fill 3 -4 hours here. Don't forget to do the rest of the museum though. More

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Ottawa, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012

This is grate place to take your kids; used to go there a lot when mine were younger. I'd say children up to 6 or 7-yr old can have a lot of fun there, especially during winter months. More

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Ottawa
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

My kids always love to go and enjoy and the activities at that museum, it's really interactive and it catches their interest. Great job! More

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Ottawa
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2012

Living in Ottawa, we made our way here at least 4 times a year. The kids always had an amazing time. During late spring/summer/early fall they also have an outdoor component with games and stuff to climb on. If you have younger kids, you want to come! More

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