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Outdoor adventures in Ottawa, Ontario 🇨🇦
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items You can experience some of Ottawa’s best outdoor adventures all within a short distance of downtown. Hike or cycle through Gatineau Park’s rolling hills and scenic lookouts for a refreshing escape into nature. Wander Parliament Hill to admire its ico...
Hiking in Gatineau Park is a beautiful escape from city life, offering lush forests, scenic lookouts, and peaceful trails just minutes from Ottawa. The park’s diverse terrain—rolling hills, serene lakes, and rocky cliffs—makes every hike feel like a ...
Hiking and Walking in Gatineau Park
Ottawa Palapa Tiki Boat Tours are a fun and unique way to experience the city from the water. These floating, tropical-themed boats let you cruise the Ottawa River with friends while enjoying music, drinks, and stunning views of landmarks like Parlia...
Ottawa Palapa Tours
Exploring Parliament Hill is a must when visiting Ottawa because it’s the heart of Canada’s history and politics. The stunning Gothic-style buildings, sweeping views of the Ottawa River, and beautifully kept grounds make it a perfect place for a stro...
Visit Canada's Parliament
Riding along the Rideau Canal is a relaxing and scenic way to experience Ottawa. The paths stretch for kilometres alongside the historic waterway, lined with trees, parks, and charming city views. Whether you’re biking, jogging, or taking a leisurely...
Rideau Canal Skateway
Taking a helicopter tour with Passport Hélico is an exhilarating way to see Ottawa and the surrounding region from a totally new perspective. Flying out from the Canada Aviation & Space Museum, these tours offer sweepingly beautiful aerial views ...
Passport Hélico Ottawa
Soaring over the Ottawa River on the Interzip zipline is a total rush — it’s the only interprovincial zipline in the world!  You climb up 120 feet, then fly about 1,200 feet across the river, getting incredible views of Parliament Hill, Chaudière F...
Interzip
Touring Rideau Falls is a quick but beautiful outdoor stop in Ottawa. Located where the Rideau River meets the Ottawa River, the twin waterfalls cascade dramatically over the cliffs, creating a stunning view year-round. The surrounding park offers wa...
Rideau Falls Park and Green Island
Relaxing at Mooney’s Bay Beach is a perfect way to enjoy Ottawa’s summer outdoors. The sandy beach, calm waters, and open green spaces make it ideal for swimming, sunbathing, picnics, or playing beach volleyball. It’s a lively yet relaxing spot where...
Mooney's Bay Beach
Taking a river cruise or paddling on the Ottawa River is a fun way to see the city from a whole new angle. Whether you rent a kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard, you’ll glide past scenic shorelines, historic landmarks, and even spot some wildlife ...
Ottawa River Cruise | Sightseeing Tours
Visiting Major’s Hill Park is a lovely way to relax in the heart of Ottawa. This historic green space offers sweeping views of Parliament, the Ottawa River, and the city skyline, making it perfect for photos and quiet strolls. With plenty of open law...
Major's Hill Park
Lansdowne Park is a lively spot to enjoy Ottawa outdoors all year round. In warmer months, you can catch seasonal outdoor concerts, browse local events, or simply wander the pathways and green spaces. In winter, the park transforms with skating rinks...
Lansdowne Park
The Arboretum at the Central Experimental Farm is a peaceful outdoor escape in Ottawa. You can stroll through beautifully maintained gardens, open fields, and tree-lined paths while enjoying seasonal flowers, diverse trees, and local wildlife. It’s a...
Plan Your Visit
Hiking or cycling in Gatineau Park is a wonderful way to enjoy nature just outside the city. The park’s winding trails, rolling hills, and scenic lookouts offer something for every skill level, whether you’re on foot or on two wheels. Surrounded by f...
Cycling in Gatineau Park
The Canadian Museum of Nature is a must-visit indoor destination in Ottawa for anyone curious about the natural world. Inside, you’ll find fascinating exhibits on dinosaurs, minerals, mammals, birds, and Canada’s diverse ecosystems, all presented in ...
Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature
Ottawa’s farmers’ markets are a vibrant way to enjoy the city’s local flavors year-round. From the ByWard Market to Lansdowne and Stittsville, you’ll find fresh produce, baked goods, artisanal crafts, and seasonal treats. Strolling through the stalls...
Ottawa Farmers' Market
Visiting the National Gallery of Canada is like stepping into a living storybook of art and culture. The building itself, made of glass and granite by Moshe Safdie, is dramatic and beautiful—especially the Scotiabank Great Hall with its soaring windo...
National Gallery of Canada
Skiing or snowboarding at Camp Fortune is a local winter favourite just 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa. With 25–24 runs suited for beginners, intermediates, and experts (including several lit trails for night skiing), it offers something for every l...
Camp Fortune
Domaine Perrault Winery, nestled in Navan just 25 minutes east of downtown Ottawa, is a lovely escape into the countryside. Family-run since 1999, it began as a small vineyard on a dairy farm and has grown into a winery producing about 20,000 bottles...
Domaine Perrault
Nordik Spa Village Chelsea (often just called “Nordik Spa”) is a serene escape just ~10 minutes north of downtown Ottawa in Chelsea, Quebec, right at the entrance to Gatineau Park. 
Imagine a Scandinavian-style oasis: hot and cold baths, multiple ...
Nordik Spa-Nature - Chelsea