Ottawa Attractions & Activities

Outdoor Activities

Address: 300, chemin Dunlop, Chelsea, QC J9B 2N3

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Just over the border in Quebec is Camp Fortune, an outdoor sports wonderland. In the winter there are three separate areas for skiing and snowboarding. There are a total of 23 runs with at least two for every skill level. Combination passes are available for Camp Fortune and nearby Mont Ste-Marie (both have the same...

Address: 1001 Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa, ON K1S 5K7

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Located across from the Central Experimental Farm, this park offers a variety of activities year round, from ice-skating on the "world's longest ice skating rink" to paddle boating and biking. The pavilion at Dows Lake is the site of Ottawa's popular Tulip Festival, held each year in May.

Address: Mackenzie Ave at Murray St, Ottawa, ON

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The setting for many of the city's best festivals during the warmer months, Major's Hill Park is located within easy walking distance of some of Ottawa's most popular attractions, including the Rideau Canal and Parliament Hill. A good recipe for relaxation? Pick up some light lunch – maybe even a cup of joe and pastry...

Address: 448 Mont-Cascades Rd, Cantley, QC J8V3B2

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Located about 20 minutes from Ottawa, Mont Cascades is a year-round outdoor activities destination. When snow is on the ground, folks enjoy skiing and snowboarding on 19 trails of varying levels of difficulty. Once the snow melts, a fantastic waterpark opens, with several rides for big kids and a whole separate...

Address: RR #1, 76 chemin de la Montagne, Lac Ste-Marie, QC J0X 1Z0

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About an hour's drive from Ottawa is Mont Ste-Marie, with 20 trails of varying difficulties. Great for the whole family; youngsters under the age of 6 ski free! In the summer months, folks come here for the spectacular golf. Combination passes are available for Mont Ste-Marie and nearby Camp Fortune (both have the...

Address: Gatineau Pkwy, Chelsea, QC J9B 1R5

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Conveniently located near Parliament Hill and several museums, this natural paradise is comprised of 89,200 acres of forested, lake-strewn land. Hikers frequently encounter a variety of the park's inhabitants, including deer, beavers and woodpeckers.

Address: 1969 Galetta Rd, Fitzroy Harbour, ON K0A 1X0

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For more than 50 years, this family-run operation has been offering horseback riding excursions for the public. Their horses are extremely well trained and appropriate for any skill level, and ponies are available for children to ride. The ranch also maintains a small petting zoo, with lop-eared rabbits and llamas and...

Address: Wellington St, Ottawa, ON

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In operation since the 19th century and now designated as a World Heritage Site, the Rideau Canal runs through the city southward towards Kingston through 24 locks and canals. During the winter months, the Rideau Canal serves as the world's largest naturally frozen skating rink. Warmer weather sees the canal filled...

Address: Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON

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Once you've seen these beautiful falls with the downtown skyline in the background, it's easy to see why Ottawa's second-leading industry is tourism. Cross over the bridge to Green Island, and you can see the second section of falls. In the wintertime, the falls freeze, seeming to take on a curtain-like appearance...

Address: 65 Burnside Rd, Wakefield, QC JOX 3G0

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Known as "the Family Ski Area," this 80-acre ski area seemingly has everything! Aspects of the area include 15 trails, 6 lifts, alpine skiing, night skiing, snowboarding, equipment rentals, a certified ski and snowboarding school, a terrain park, and programs for children. The vertical drop plunges 490-feet, while the...