Ottawa Attractions & Things to Do in Orleans
Find the best attractions in Orleans, Ottawa.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Canada's national science and technology museum, part of the Ingenium network. Features interactive galleries, a children's innovation zone, transportation exhibits, and hands-on demonstrations. Free daily admission 4-5 PM.
BATL Grounds Ottawa
IATF-affiliated axe throwing venue on Lancaster Road with digital scoring, archery, knife throwing, a licensed bar, and league play.
Scotiabank Theatre Ottawa
A 16-screen Cineplex theatre in Ottawa's east end featuring IMAX, 4DX, UltraAVX, D-BOX, and ScreenX. One of Ottawa's most feature-rich cinemas with a wide range of premium viewing formats.
Landmark Cinemas 10 Orleans
A 10-screen multiplex in Orleans featuring all-digital auditoriums, reclining seats, and ScreenX format. The first Landmark Cinemas location to offer 100% digital projection.
LaserMaxx Ottawa
Ottawa's pro-level laser tag arena on St. Laurent Boulevard. Multi-level arena, multiple birthday packages, and private game options for teens.
Bad Axe Throwing Ottawa
Ottawa axe throwing venue that hosts birthday parties for all ages with adult supervision. Groups of 6-70, coached sessions, and teen-friendly.
Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park
Ottawa's biggest indoor trampoline and adventure park in the east end. Birthday party packages include 2.5 hours of jumping, pizza, and a private party room.
Hard Rock LIVE
A 1,900-seat (2,200 standing) concert theatre inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa — the newest major mid-large venue in the city, booking Live Nation touring acts.
The Joint (Hard Rock Hotel & Casino)
A flexible 25–400 capacity performance space inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa — live music, comedy, sports viewing parties, and private events. Expanding to ~500 capacity.
Cosmic Adventures
Ottawa's largest indoor playground on Ogilvie Road in the east end. Massive multi-level play structure, games room, private party rooms, and a toddler-friendly area.
Orleans Bowling Centre
A 32-lane five-pin bowling centre in Orleans with billiards, darts, a full bar, and Friday karaoke — open since 1989.
Ciné-Starz St. Laurent Centre
A 5-screen discount cinema inside St. Laurent Shopping Centre, showing second-run films at budget-friendly prices. Originally opened in 1968, the location has a long history as one of Ottawa's neighbourhood cinemas.
Coyote Rock Gym
Ottawa's long-running indoor rock climbing gym with top rope, lead, bouldering, auto belays, and youth climbing programs. Family drop-in climbing welcome.
Lockdown Ottawa
Per-room priced escape rooms in Gloucester — $89-$129 per room (not per person), making it the best value for large groups at ~$16/person for 8 players.
Claw World
Japanese-style claw machine arcade inside St. Laurent Shopping Centre with token-based play and VIP membership options.
Billings Estate Tea on the Lawn
A seasonal outdoor afternoon tea (May–August) on the lawn of Ottawa's oldest wooden mansion, with Victorian-costumed servers and museum admission included at $21.95.
Shenkman Arts Centre
Orleans' flagship performing arts centre with the 500-seat Harold Shenkman Hall — purpose-built proscenium theatre with state-of-the-art acoustics, lighting, and fly system.
The Wreck Room
Ottawa's original smash room with glow-in-the-dark axe throwing, Nerf gun battles, and a Vengeance Van mobile service for car smashing and flamethrower experiences.
TARGET Indoor Golf Ottawa
A 24/7 unmanned indoor golf facility with 8 bays on Queensdale Ave, featuring flat hourly rates and self-service access.
Ottawa Family Cinema
A volunteer-run, not-for-profit cinema at the Rideau Community Hub showing family-friendly second-run films on Saturday afternoons. All proceeds are donated back to the community through the Family Movie Trust Fund.
Tumblers Gymnastics Centre
Orleans gymnastics centre with hosted kids birthday parties and Saturday Night Teen Parties — a rare teen-specific birthday option in Ottawa.
Ciné-Starz Orleans
A 6-screen second-run cinema in Orleans offering recent films at discount prices, with reclining seats, a full bar, and dine-in menu options.
AMPED Golf Zone
A 3-bay GolfIn simulator facility at Amped Sports Lab in Gloucester, five minutes from the Ottawa airport.
Cherry Blossom Aerial Dance Studio
Pole dance, aerial, and chair dance party studio running since 2009. Bachelorette packages for up to 18 guests with floor-to-ceiling mirrors and 9 poles.