Outdoors
Best Picnic Spots in Ottawa
A guide to Ottawa's best picnic parks with details on tables, BBQ pits, shelters, washrooms, and parking. Includes the key rules on barbecues and alcohol in city and NCC parks.
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Best Views and Lookouts in Ottawa
A guide to Ottawa's best viewpoints and scenic lookouts, from clifftop panoramas over the Ottawa River to elevated urban vantage points of Parliament Hill. All free to visit.
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Best Date Night Ideas in Ottawa
A guide to Ottawa's best date night activities beyond restaurants, from sunset lookouts and canal cruises to comedy clubs, museum nights, and speakeasy cocktail bars.
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Best Day Trips from Ottawa
A guide to the best day trips within two hours of Ottawa, from charming small towns and living history villages to wildlife safaris and waterfall lookouts.
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Dog-Friendly Things to Do in Ottawa
A guide to Ottawa's best off-leash dog parks, dog-friendly trails, swimming spots, and pet events. Includes leash law details for both City of Ottawa and NCC land.
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Ottawa Public Art Guide
A guide to Ottawa's best public art, from the giant Maman spider and balanced rock sculptures to street murals, monuments, and hidden bronze cats. All freely accessible.
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Best Beaches and Water Activities in Ottawa
A guide to Ottawa's best beaches and water activities, from four supervised city beaches to paddling on the Rideau Canal and whitewater rafting on the Ottawa River. Includes rental prices and season dates.
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Best Hiking Trails Near Ottawa
A guide to the best hiking trails in and around Ottawa, from Gatineau Park's escarpment lookouts to a boardwalk through a boreal bog. Includes distances, difficulty, and seasonal tips.
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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.
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Seasonal
Best Places to See Fall Colours in Ottawa
A guide to the best spots for fall foliage in Ottawa, from Gatineau Park's iconic lookouts to a boreal bog that turns deep red. Plus pumpkin patches, apple picking, and autumn events.
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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.
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Best Cycling Trails in Ottawa
A guide to the best cycling trails and pathways in Ottawa, from the Rideau Canal corridor to car-free parkways in Gatineau Park. Includes distances, difficulty, and rental info.
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