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Best Arcades for Kids in Ottawa
From retro pinball to Japanese claw machines, Ottawa has arcades for every age. Here are 13 family-friendly spots with verified prices and kid-specific details.
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Events (62)
#family#entertainment#sports
Sat 23 May
entertainment
Monster Spectacular 2026
Canadian Tire Centre · Kanata
Ontario's biggest monster truck show featuring 7 monster trucks including Rat Nasty and Overkill Evolution, plus freestyle motocross, BMX competitions, and lawnmower races.
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#wine#fundraiser#food
Fri 24 Apr
food
Ottawa Wine Auction
Fairmont Château Laurier – The Canadian Room · Downtown
The Ottawa Wine Auction, presented by Music and Beyond, offers a chance to discover exceptional vintages while supporting the festival’s annual programming.
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#film#festival#free
23 Apr ~ 25 Apr
cultural
European Union Short Film Festival
Arts Court Theatre · Downtown
The European Union Short Film Festival brings short dramas, experimental works, animation, and more from over 20 EU Member States to Arts Court Theatre.
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#film#festival#irish
23 Apr ~ 26 Apr
cultural
Irish Film Festival Ottawa 26
Canadian Museum of Nature · Downtown
Festival of award-winning contemporary Irish films with six screenings spanning drama, comedy, mystery, thriller, historical, and sports biography.
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#easter#family#indoor
Sat 4 Apr
seasonal
Easter at the Bunker
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum · Kanata
Explore the four-storey Cold War bunker while searching for Easter eggs, making crafts, and enjoying family-friendly activities.
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#career#technology#networking
Tue 31 Mar
conference
Discover Technata Career Fair 2026
The Brookstreet Hotel · Kanata
Ottawa's premier tech career fair bringing together thousands of job seekers with leading global tech companies, startups, and recruitment partners under one roof at the Brookstreet Hotel.
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#music#classical#family
Sat 28 Mar
cultural
A Day at the Farm
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre · Downtown
An original Canadian production perfect for children aged four to fifteen, featuring the orchestra with a special spotlight on the percussion section and vivid farmyard narration.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Sat 21 Mar
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Kingston Frontenacs
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Kingston Frontenacs at The Arena at TD Place.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Wed 18 Mar
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Oshawa Generals
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Oshawa Generals at The Arena at TD Place.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Sun 8 Mar
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Peterborough Petes
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Peterborough Petes at The Arena at TD Place.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Sat 7 Mar
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Brampton Steelheads
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Brampton Steelheads at The Arena at TD Place.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Sun 22 Feb
sports
Ottawa 67s vs North Bay Battalion
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs North Bay Battalion at The Arena at TD Place.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Fri 20 Feb
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Niagara IceDogs
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Niagara IceDogs at The Arena at TD Place.
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#free#cultural#family
Tue 17 Feb
cultural
Heritage Day 2026 – Voices of a City
Ottawa City Hall · Downtown
Celebrate Ottawa's 200th anniversary with the theme 'Voices of a City,' featuring over 50 historical societies, museums, and heritage organizations at City Hall.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Mon 16 Feb
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Barrie Colts
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Barrie Colts at The Arena at TD Place.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Sat 14 Feb
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Kitchener Rangers
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Kitchener Rangers at The Arena at TD Place.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Wed 11 Feb
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Oshawa Generals
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Oshawa Generals at The Arena at TD Place.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Sun 8 Feb
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Owen Sound Attack
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Owen Sound Attack at The Arena at TD Place.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Sat 7 Feb
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Brantford Bulldogs
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Brantford Bulldogs at The Arena at TD Place.
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#theatre#arts#festival
3 Feb ~ 13 Feb
cultural
Undercurrents – Contemporary Theatre Festival
Arts Court · Downtown
Ottawa's innovative contemporary theatre festival showcasing thought-provoking works from local and national artists over 11 days.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Fri 30 Jan
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Peterborough Petes
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Peterborough Petes at The Arena at TD Place.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Sun 25 Jan
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Saginaw Spirit
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Saginaw Spirit at The Arena at TD Place.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Sat 24 Jan
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Oshawa Generals
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Oshawa Generals at The Arena at TD Place.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Sun 18 Jan
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Peterborough Petes
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Peterborough Petes at The Arena at TD Place.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Fri 16 Jan
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Les Olympiques de Gatineau
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Les Olympiques de Gatineau at The Arena at TD Place.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Tue 30 Dec
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Guelph Storm
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Guelph Storm at The Arena at TD Place.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Sun 28 Dec
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Kingston Frontenacs
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Kingston Frontenacs at The Arena at TD Place.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Sat 20 Dec
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Brantford Bulldogs
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Brantford Bulldogs at The Arena at TD Place.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Fri 19 Dec
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Peterborough Petes
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Peterborough Petes at The Arena at TD Place.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Sun 14 Dec
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Windsor Spitfires
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Windsor Spitfires at The Arena at TD Place.
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#music#classical#family
Sat 13 Dec
cultural
Christmas with the OSO
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre · Downtown
Join the Ottawa Symphony for a festive holiday performance featuring heartwarming seasonal favourites and a special audience carol sing-along.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Sun 7 Dec
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Flint Firebirds
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Flint Firebirds at The Arena at TD Place.
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#market#local#holiday
Sat 6 Dec
market
Fetch Local Market - Holiday Edition
Tony Graham Recreation Complex · Kanata
Shop local at this cheerful indoor holiday market featuring local vendors and artisans. Perfect for holiday shopping! (Humans only - no pets at this event.)
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Fri 5 Dec
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Barrie Colts
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Barrie Colts at The Arena at TD Place.
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#theatre#indoor#entertainment
2 Dec ~ 19 Dec
entertainment
A Sherlock Carol
Ottawa Little Theatre · Sandy Hill
A clever holiday mystery bringing together Sherlock Holmes and Dickens characters. After Moriarty's death, Holmes investigates the peculiar death of Ebenezer Scrooge at the request of a grown-up Tiny Tim.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Sun 30 Nov
sports
Ottawa 67s vs North Bay Battalion
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs North Bay Battalion at The Arena at TD Place.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Fri 28 Nov
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Oshawa Generals
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Oshawa Generals at The Arena at TD Place.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Sat 15 Nov
sports
Ottawa Senators vs Los Angeles Kings
Canadian Tire Centre · Kanata
Ottawa Senators take on the Los Angeles Kings at Canadian Tire Centre.
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#indoor#film#environmental
Sat 15 Nov
entertainment
Ottawa Outdoor Film Festival
ByTowne Cinema · Downtown
First Ottawa Outdoor Film Festival celebrating adventure, conservation, and diversity through powerful Canadian short films exploring wild spaces and stories.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Sat 15 Nov
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Niagara IceDogs
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Niagara IceDogs at The Arena at TD Place.
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#free#family#market
15 Nov ~ 16 Nov
festival
Robert Plante Holiday Market
Robert Plante Greenhouses · East End
3rd Annual Holiday Market featuring over 275 local vendors and artisans offering unique gifts, festive décor, food, drinks, and holiday magic inside lush tropical greenhouses.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Fri 14 Nov
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Sarnia Sting
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Sarnia Sting at The Arena at TD Place.
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#food#indoor#culinary
13 Nov ~ 14 Nov
food
Crave Food & Wine Festival
Rogers Centre Ottawa · Downtown
Ottawa's premier food and wine festival featuring local restaurants, breweries, distilleries, provincial wineries, and international brands with demonstrations, masterclasses, and live entertainment.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Thu 13 Nov
sports
Ottawa Senators vs Boston Bruins
Canadian Tire Centre · Kanata
Ottawa Senators take on the Boston Bruins at Canadian Tire Centre.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Tue 11 Nov
sports
Ottawa Senators vs Dallas Stars
Canadian Tire Centre · Kanata
Ottawa Senators take on the Dallas Stars at Canadian Tire Centre on Remembrance Day.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Sun 9 Nov
sports
Ottawa Senators vs Utah Hockey Club
Canadian Tire Centre · Kanata
Ottawa Senators take on the Utah Hockey Club at Canadian Tire Centre.
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#indoor#art#entertainment
6 Nov ~ 8 Nov
entertainment
Ottawa Gatineau Tattoo Expo #17
Hilton Lac-Leamy
International tattoo artists, onsite tattooing, world-class tattoo battles with over $10,000 in prizes, live bands, circus acts, suspension performances, and burlesque dancers.
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#free#family#indoor
Sun 2 Nov
entertainment
Orleans Comic Book & Novelty Show
Place d'Orleans · Orleans
Free all-ages event featuring 100+ vendor tables with comics, collectibles, and unique novelties. Includes Ghostbusters and LEGO displays with family-friendly activities. Cosplay encouraged!
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#family#pets#indoor
1 Nov ~ 2 Nov
festival
Ottawa Pet Expo
EY Centre · Riverside South
Ottawa's Largest Pet Festival featuring 200+ vendors, Canine Fun Zone, SpeedWay Lure Course, Feline Fest with TICA cat show, Bird & Small Animal Zone, and Reptile, Plant & Aquatic Expo.
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#evening#indoor#halloween
30 Oct ~ 1 Nov
entertainment
Alone in the Dark - Billings Estate National Historic Site
Billings Estate National Historic Site · Old Ottawa South
Exclusive small-group investigations offer a rare chance to explore the historic mansion and its grounds, listening for whispers from the past.
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#theatre#indoor#entertainment
28 Oct ~ 14 Nov
entertainment
The Turn of the Screw
Ottawa Little Theatre · Sandy Hill
A haunting theatrical adaptation of Henry James classic gothic tale, directed by Ian Gillies. Experience this psychological thriller featuring disturbing scenes in an intimate theatre setting.
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#music#classical#family
28 Oct ~ 30 Oct
cultural
Monster Mixtape - Halloween Concert with the NAC Orchestra
Southam Hall, National Arts Centre · Downtown
The NAC Orchestra turns Southam Hall into a playground of sound and suspense with eerie, epic, and haunted music straight out of your favourite Halloween playlist.
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#free#family#kids
Sun 26 Oct
entertainment
LEGO Halloween Witch Make & Take
LEGO Store - CF Rideau Centre · Downtown
Free LEGO Witch building event for kids! Build and take home your own LEGO Halloween creation while supplies last.
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#free#family#indoor
Sat 25 Oct
seasonal
Trick or Treat with the Mayor
Ottawa City Hall · Downtown
Come trick or treat with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe at Ottawa City Hall! Witches and reapers guard the entrance as visitors explore the shadowy halls and courtyard pumpkin patch.
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#books#antiques#market
25 Oct ~ 26 Oct
market
Antiquarian Book Fair Ottawa
Saint Paul University · Downtown
Peruse and purchase antique and rare books, maps, and paper ephemera from 20+ dealers. Live presentations on historic bookbinding and book collecting history.
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#food#chocolate#tasting
Sat 25 Oct
food
The Ottawa Chocolate Show
Algonquin College Event Salons · Nepean
Discover the world of chocolate! Meet award-winning chocolate makers from across Canada, sample their creations, attend presentations and pairings. First 25 get goodie bags!
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#evening#indoor#halloween
23 Oct ~ 7 Nov
cultural
Ghosts of the Bytown Museum
Bytown Museum · Downtown
Join us on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Ottawa's supernatural past as we explore the Bytown Museum.
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#evening#indoor#outdoor
23 Oct ~ 21 Nov
entertainment
Alone in the Dark - Cumberland Heritage Village Paranormal Investigation
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum · East End
Small-group paranormal investigation of a recreated 1920s village. This 120-minute hands-on ghost hunting experience includes professional equipment and exclusive after-hours access to multiple historic buildings.
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#market#family#geology
23 Oct ~ 26 Oct
market
Ottawa Fall Rock N' Gem Show
EY Centre · South Keys
Four incredible days of discovery! Crystals, fossils, gems, jewelry, and geological wonders from across Canada and beyond. Buy direct from miners, artists, and rock pros.
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#food#indoor#evening
Wed 22 Oct
culinary
Sausage Making Class - October 22nd, 2025
The Piggy Market · Westboro
Learn the entire sausage-making process at The Piggy Market! Make your own creations with 5 lbs of pork, from seasoning to stuffing, guided by expert Dave.
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#free#indoor#evening
Tue 21 Oct
entertainment
Trivia Tuesdays at The Barley Mow
The Barley Mow · Westboro
Test your knowledge every Tuesday night at The Barley Mow! Grab your smartest friends (or the funniest ones) for trivia at 7pm.
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#music#classical#indoor
Sat 4 Oct
cultural
Ottawa Symphony Orchestra: Machines & Myths
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre · Downtown
The season launches with a powerful program featuring the full symphonic orchestra in its largest performance of the year, exploring themes of heroism, technology, and the human condition.
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Places (22)
#free#family#indoor
Service
Ādisōke - Ottawa Central Library (Opening 2026)
Downtown
Ottawa's new central library, a joint facility with Library and Archives Canada. Expected to open in late 2026. The name means "to tell a story" in Anishinaabemowin.
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#outdoor#family#adventure
Attraction$10-$67
Arbraska Laflèche
255 Route Principale
An adventure park in Val-des-Monts featuring the largest tourist cave on the Canadian Shield, aerial treetop courses, ziplines over a turquoise lake, and North America's largest outdoor trampolines. About 45 minutes from downtown Ottawa.
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#free#museum#indoor
AttractionFree
Bank of Canada Museum
Downtown
A free, interactive museum exploring economics and monetary history. Home to the National Currency Collection with over 110,000 artifacts, plus hands-on exhibits including a rocket ship inflation simulator and a design-your-own banknote station.
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#free#food#shopping
AttractionFree
ByWard Market
Downtown
One of Canada's oldest and largest public markets, established in 1826. Home to over 600 businesses including restaurants, boutiques, and a year-round indoor market with seasonal outdoor vendors.
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#museum#indoor#family
Attraction$11.50-$16.75
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Rockcliffe
Canada's largest aviation collection with over 130 aircraft, the original Canadarm from Space Shuttle Endeavour, and the largest surviving piece of the Avro Arrow. Free admission daily from 4-5 PM.
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#museum#indoor#family
Attraction$12.25-$19
Canada Science and Technology Museum
East End
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.
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#museum#indoor#family
Attraction$17-$24
Canadian Museum of History
Downtown
Canada's national museum of human history, located across the river in Gatineau with sweeping views of Parliament Hill. Features the Canadian History Hall, an immersive Canadian Children's Museum, and the Grand Hall with the world's largest indoor collection of totem poles. Free Thursday evenings 5-7 PM.
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#museum#indoor#family
Attraction$12-$24
Canadian Museum of Nature
Downtown
Canada's national natural history museum, housed in a landmark Victorian sandstone building. Features dinosaur fossils, a blue whale skeleton, the world's largest display of Canadian birds, and an Arctic gallery. Free Thursday evenings 5-8 PM for all.
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#sports#entertainment#indoor
Attraction
Canadian Tire Centre
Kanata
Ottawa's largest arena and home of the Ottawa Senators (NHL) and Ottawa Black Bears (NLL). Originally opened in 1996, the venue seats over 18,600 for hockey and up to 20,500 for concerts. Located in Kanata, about 15 minutes west of downtown via Highway 417.
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#museum#indoor#family
Attraction$15-$22
Canadian War Museum
Downtown
Canada's national museum of military history, featuring four chronological galleries, a massive vehicle hall, and the architecturally striking Memorial Hall. Free admission every Thursday 5-7 PM.
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#landmark#architecture#dining
Attraction
Fairmont Château Laurier
Downtown
One of Canada's most iconic hotels and a National Historic Site since 1981. The 1912 Châteauesque limestone building sits between Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal locks, with a lobby, restaurants, and public spaces open to all visitors.
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#climbing#indoor#kids
Attraction$$
Coyote Rock Gym
East End
Ottawa's long-running indoor rock climbing gym with top rope, lead, bouldering, auto belays, and youth climbing programs. Family drop-in climbing welcome.
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#museum#indoor#history
Attraction$13-$19.50
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum
Kanata
A four-storey underground bunker built in 1959 as Canada's emergency government headquarters during the Cold War. Now a National Historic Site, it offers self-guided tours, guided tours, and an escape room experience 75 feet below ground.
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#family#indoor#entertainment
Attraction$$
Funhaven
Nepean
Ottawa's largest indoor amusement centre featuring the city's only roller coaster, laser tag, escape rooms, VR attractions, bumper cars, a 100+ game arcade, and a dedicated toddler play area. No admission fee -- pay per activity with credits.
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#entertainment#indoor#dining
Attraction
National Arts Centre
Downtown
Canada's bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts, featuring four performance venues, the NAC Orchestra, and the 1 Elgin restaurant with Rideau Canal views. A National Historic Site with Brutalist architecture and a striking 2017 glass addition by Diamond Schmitt Architects.
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#art#museum#family
Attraction$7.50-$22
National Gallery of Canada
Downtown
Canada's premier art museum, housed in a landmark Moshe Safdie glass-and-granite building on Sussex Drive. Home to the world's most comprehensive collection of Canadian and Indigenous art, plus European masterworks and contemporary pieces — over 93,000 works in total. Free every Thursday evening 5–8 PM.
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#landmark#architecture#free
AttractionFree
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
Downtown
Ottawa's oldest and most architecturally significant church, designated a National Historic Site in 1990. The Gothic Revival basilica features twin 54.5-metre spires, 17 stained glass windows by Guido Nincheri, 30 life-sized carved wooden figures, and a vaulted ceiling painted blue with gold stars. Free to visit.
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#art#museum#free
Attraction
Ottawa Art Gallery
Downtown
Ottawa's municipal art gallery, always free to visit. Features rotating exhibitions of Canadian, local, and international contemporary art. Open late Wednesday through Saturday until 9 PM. Located downtown near the Rideau Centre.
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#free#downtown#indoor
Service
Ottawa City Hall
Downtown
Ottawa's municipal government headquarters featuring impressive architecture, public art, and the scenic Jean Pigott Place public square.
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#shopping#indoor#dining
Attraction
CF Rideau Centre
Downtown
Ottawa's largest downtown shopping centre with 175+ stores on three levels, directly connected to the O-Train's Rideau Station. Features anchor stores Simons and Hudson's Bay, an 850-seat dining hall, and indoor walkways to the ByWard Market, Westin Ottawa, and Shaw Centre.
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#landmark#architecture#free
AttractionFree
Supreme Court of Canada
Downtown
Canada's highest court, housed in an Art Deco building designed by Ernest Cormier with a distinctive Château-style copper roof. Free guided tours take visitors through the marble lobby and the black-walnut-panelled main courtroom. Public hearings are also open to attend.
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#go-kart#indoor#outdoor
Attraction$$
Top Karting
Gatineau
Ottawa's only year-round go-kart track with a 440-metre indoor/outdoor circuit. Sodi RT8 gas karts reach up to 70 km/h. Open to ages 8 and up.
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Ottawa Guide
Best Board Game Cafes & Game Stores in Ottawa
From pay-what-you-can cafes to D&D shops and a Gatineau bistro, here are 6 places to play board games in the Ottawa-Gatineau region.
#games#board-games#indoor
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Best Birthday Party Venues for Elementary Kids in Ottawa (Ages 5-12)
The best Ottawa birthday party venues for kids aged 5 to 12 — trampoline parks, bowling, climbing gyms, glow mini golf, escape rooms, science museums, and arcade centres. Verified pricing for 2026.
#family#kids#birthday-party
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Best Birthday Party Venues for Toddlers and Preschoolers in Ottawa
A parent's guide to the best Ottawa birthday party venues for kids aged 1 to 4 — indoor playgrounds with gated toddler areas, children's museums, and kid-sized gym classes that can host a first or second birthday.
#family#kids#toddler
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Family Fun
Best PD Day Activities in Ottawa
A parent's guide to PD Day in Ottawa — drop-off camps for working parents, indoor play places, museums, climbing, and swimming. With ages, prices, and hours.
#family#kids#indoor
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Family Fun
Best Summer Family Activities in Ottawa
The best family-friendly summer activities in Ottawa, from splash pads and outdoor pools to waterparks, aerial adventures, and day trips. Includes swimming spots, free activities, and rainy-day options.
#family#kids#summer
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Family Fun
Best Family Activities in Ottawa for Spring
The best family-friendly activities in Ottawa for spring, from baby animals and maple farms to trampoline parks and wildlife safaris. Includes indoor and outdoor options for all ages.
#family#kids#spring
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Ottawa Guide
Best Movie Theatres in Ottawa
A complete guide to all 12 movie theatres in Ottawa, from IMAX and VIP cinemas to budget-friendly second-run theatres and beloved independent cinemas. Find the right screen for every occasion and budget.
#entertainment#indoor#family
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Ottawa Guide
Best Independent & Historic Cinemas in Ottawa
A guide to Ottawa's five independent and historic cinemas, from a 1932 heritage theatre with Spanish Revival architecture to a volunteer-run Saturday matinee for families. These are the cinemas that give Ottawa its character.
#entertainment#indoor#culture
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Ottawa Guide
Best Used Bookstores in Ottawa
A guide to Ottawa's best used and independent bookstores, from floor-to-ceiling treasure troves to cozy café-bookshops and rare antiquarian dealers.
#shopping#books#unique
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Ottawa Guide
Best Sports Venues in Ottawa
A guide to Ottawa's sports venues and the 8 professional and semi-professional teams that call the city home, from NHL hockey at Canadian Tire Centre to soccer, lacrosse, basketball, and women's hockey at TD Place.
#sports#entertainment#indoor
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Ottawa Guide
Rainy Day Activities in Ottawa
A guide to the best indoor activities in Ottawa for rainy days, from world-class museums and a free art gallery to a Cold War bunker and indoor markets. No weather required.
#indoor#museum#free
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Family Fun
Best Things to Do with Kids in Ottawa
A guide to the best kid-friendly activities in Ottawa, from dinosaur museums and working farms to hands-on science exhibits and free outdoor spaces. Includes ages, prices, and tips for families.
#family#kids#museum
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Ottawa Guide
Best Museums in Ottawa
A guide to the best museums in Ottawa, from national institutions with world-class collections to hidden gems like a Cold War bunker and a working farm. Includes admission prices, free hours, and tips for visiting.
#museum#indoor#family
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Ottawa Guide
Free Things to Do in Ottawa
A guide to the best free things to do in Ottawa, from national museums with free admission windows to parks, markets, and landmarks that cost nothing to visit.
#free#family#museum
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Family Fun
Best Things to Do in Ottawa During March Break 2026
A guide to family-friendly March Break activities in Ottawa, from free museums and interactive exhibits to sugar shacks and live shows.
#free#family#indoor
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