Seasonal
Best Things to Do in Ottawa in Spring
A month-by-month guide to the best spring activities in Ottawa, from maple sugar season and cherry blossoms to the Canadian Tulip Festival. Covers March through May.
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Upcoming Events
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#family#nature#educational
6 Dec ~ 30 Mar
educational
Butterflies in Flight
Canadian Museum of Nature · Downtown
Over 100 live butterflies from 20+ species flutter in the museum solarium. New pupae arrive weekly from Costa Rica and Philippines. Included with museum admission.
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#free#family#outdoor
5 Jan ~ 28 Jun
seasonal
Wheelers Maple – Pancake House & Sugar Bush
Wheelers Maple Products
Year-round pancake house and maple experience featuring sugar bush tours, two museums, maple products, and seasonal activities in Lanark County.
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#family#outdoor#food
27 Feb ~ 18 Apr
seasonal
Fulton's Sugar Bush – Maple Season 2026
Fulton's Sugar Bush and Maple Shop
Experience a sixth-generation family sugar bush with sleigh rides, maple taffy, walking trails, campfires, and certified organic maple products.
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Things to Do
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Ottawa Guide
Downtown Ottawa Walking Tour - Must-See Landmarks
Explore Ottawa's most iconic landmarks on foot. From the historic Rideau Canal to world-class museums, this walking tour covers the best of downtown Ottawa.
#downtown#walking#free
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Seasonal
Guide to Winterlude in Ottawa
A complete guide to Winterlude, Ottawa's signature winter festival. Covers the Rideau Canal Skateway, Crystal Garden ice sculptures, Snowflake Kingdom snow playground, and practical tips for staying warm.
#outdoor#winter#free
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Discover Places
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#park#beach#outdoor
ParkFree
Britannia Beach
2805 Carling Avenue
A sandy Ottawa River beach with supervised swimming, connected to the 60-hectare Mud Lake Conservation Area — one of Canada's premier birding sites with 248+ species recorded. Free admission and parking.
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#free#outdoor#family
Park
Rideau Canal
Downtown
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's largest naturally frozen skating rink in winter. Perfect for walks, cycling, and boating in summer.
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ParkFree
Stony Swamp
Nepean
The most ecologically diverse sector of Ottawa's NCC Greenbelt, with over 40 km of trails through wetlands, forests, beaver ponds, and an abandoned quarry. Features the popular Jack Pine Trail with boardwalks and the off-leash Bruce Pit dog area. Free admission and parking.
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