Some folks say that Ottawa, Canada is boring. There are actually quite a few things to do and some fun local shops to visit! Don't let anyone tell you that we don't know how to have fun!
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Entertainment in Ottawa
Food and drink
Local shops - fun local finds in Ottawa
Culture and Museums
Sports and community
Live music and Karaoke
Entertainment in Ottawa
Things to do with the whole family! Bowling lazer tag and more
Fun for both adults and kids. Trampoline park with obstacle courses, playground with slides and climbers, rock wall, and arcade.
Indoor Trampoline Park
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A cool zipline across the river to Quebec!
Interzip | Ottawa to Gatineau Zipline
Play VR games solo or in a group!
Things To Do In Ottawa Today | VR Arcade, Free Roam & Escape ...
Especially amazing around Halloween, always cool things at the farm!
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Rollerskating rink with retro vibes!
Skate and Play | Roller Skating Center in Ottawa
Bowling fun for the family! Also located beside Landmark Cinemas - so one could do both!
Bowling & Arcade in Kanata | Kanata Entertainment Centrum
Gear up for later tag! Fun for the entire family.
Laser Tag - LaserMaxx Ottawa
Learn to throw axes or shoot a bow!
Archery, Axe Throwing and more in Ottawa, ON | BATL Grounds
Rage? Like to smash stuff? This might be for you!
The Wreck Room: Ottawa's first rage room is now open
Rent a canoe kayak or paddle boat or explore the near by arboretum!
Dow's Lake
Food and drink
Amazing prices. My go-to is their basic burger and fries. At an affordable price point below many major fast food combos, their grilled burgers make for an amazing family dinner. Their Caesars and steaks are pretty good too!
Chuck's Roadhouse, A Community Restaurant at Unbeatable ...
The original locations that I used to go to would always support local artists and I ended up really enjoying their coffee!
Happy Goat Coffee Co.
Check out karaoke night here. Always a good time!
Atomic Rooster
If you order from their website directly, there are usually great deals!
Hockey Sushi Kanata,Nepean ON – Take out , Delivery,All ...
Great spot to grab lunch before a movie in kanata centrum. Go all out with giant dessert waffles, or get some tasty chicken fingers and fries!
Home - D Spot Dessert Café
Local shops - fun local finds in Ottawa
Events all year round, be sure to check it out
Ottawa Farmers' Market
Awesome kitchen items, barware, gifts
Pot and Pantry Ottawa kitchen store
Amazing floral arrangements, cacti, orchids, and the best conversation! Support local!
Ottawa Florist. Downtown Flower Shop. Artistic Arrangements. Est. 2000
Farmers market and other farm activities
The Log Farm
Culture and Museums
Visit the Ojibwe Sprit Horses, attend public events and workshops and learn about and support local Indigenous culture
Mādahòkì Farm: Home
Always amazing exhibits about our natural world. Kids love it!
Canadian Museum of Nature
Fun for adults and also has a dedicated kid section with cool interactive exhibits
Canadian Museum of History
Explore the beautiful Rideau canal and learn about its history!
Bytown Museum
Local theater
The Gladstone Theatre – Ottawa’s Home for Independent Theatre
Local art and live music
SAW
Sports and community
Community Recreation centers, sports, and swimming pools
All sorts of interesting sports. Archery, shooting range, canoe trips, soccer, to name a few!
RA Centre
Skating swimming lawn bowling volleyball hockey and other sports.
Nepean Sportsplex
Wave pool with really long public swims! Slide, hot tub, kid pool, sauna!
