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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Guide to the Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa
Everything you need to know about the Canadian Tulip Festival — from the best spots to see tulips to the history behind one of Ottawa's most iconic spring traditions.
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5 Sugar Bushes Around Ottawa to Visit This Maple Season
From family-friendly farms to a free urban sugar shack, here are the best sugar bushes around Ottawa to visit during the 2026 maple season.
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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.
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Best Skating Spots in Ottawa
A guide to outdoor skating in Ottawa, from the 7.8 km Rideau Canal Skateway to refrigerated rinks, free skating at Rideau Hall, and forest skating trails. Includes rental prices, hours, and season dates.
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Best Christmas Activities in Ottawa
A guide to Ottawa's best Christmas events and holiday activities, from light festivals and holiday markets to parades, performances, and festive day trips. Most events run late November through early January.
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Family Day Weekend in Ottawa
A guide to Family Day in Ottawa, falling on the third Monday of February. Often coincides with Winterlude, making it one of the best winter long weekends for families in the capital.
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New Year's Eve in Ottawa
A guide to New Year's Eve in Ottawa, from fireworks at Lansdowne and skating at the Rink of Dreams to restaurant dinners and free transit home.
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