Finding something fun and afforadable can be a challenge. When planning a day out with friends the 'I don't have enough money' line comes up way to often. But trust me there is a lot of cheap things to do in Ottawa. There's more to life than just staying home and whining about being broke! READ MORE: 12 Best Places In Ottawa To Find Food For Under $6 Get ready to send this list straight to the group chat because these 30 things are sure to have you planning a day out. via @polemarta Take A Pole Class At Ottawa Pole Fitness Drop in practice for $15 or take a class for $25 (Student discounts available with ID) via @koralinemay Have a picnic at Dominion Arboretum or any Ottawa Park Free via @suedoudou Hike To Pink Lake Or Any Gatineau Park Free via @monikaabee Visit An Ottawa Museum After 5 PM On Thursdays Free via @lauraherchel Head To Glowfair, Ottawa's Summer Block Party Free via @mar_shaver Do Yoga On Parliament Hill Free via @elle_princessa Head To One Of Ottawa's "Beaches" Free via @ingcorporated Take Some Cute Instas Outside The New Bank Of Canada Museum Free via @hannahgloverr Rent A Canoe, Kayak, Or Paddle Board On Dow's Lake $17 for a canoe, $18 for a kayak, $16 for a paddle board via @fatemalawadhi Take A Stroll At The Ottawa Locks Free via @kaleyhuybregts Have A Meal At Warehouse (And Take The Mirror Selfie) $5 menu via @emilyhobson101 Visit Karsh-Masson Art Gallery Free via @carlos.collier Welcome The World At Lansdowne Park And Celebrate A Different Country Every Week Free via @sara.chisholm.moore Cool Off At Playa Del Popsical $2-3 per pop via @rachelupton Visit Morrison's Quarry Free via @haleylorenz Go Mini-Putting At Mer Bleue Golf $9 per person via @ethicaltree_ottawa Try Out Some Delicious Vegan Treats At Strawberry Blonde Bakery $2-5 for cupcakes and cookies via @_zoemcguire Get Competitative At The Loft Board Game Lounge $5.50 per person via @blondegirlroams Enjoy Some Sweet Soft Serve At Lois 'n' Frima's Ice Cream Menu ranges from $2-10 via @ellenlouisekinsey Stroll Through The ByWard Market Free via @cathyalgaba Be Classy AF At Mantovani 1946 Cafe & Pastry Menu ranges in price, stick to a coffee or gelato and you're good ($5-10) via @mar_shaver Take A Stroll At Mer Bleue Bog Free via @chantsy Check Out Ottawa's Street Art And Take A Cute Instagram Free via @h_nghi Visit The Aquatopia Water Garden Conservatory Free to visit. $5-15 if you choose to stay at the cafe. via @elyse_bizou Take A Photo With The OTTAWA Sign In The ByWard Market Free via @cassandrakirk Have An Appetizer At The New Joey Rideau $7-15 for appetizers via @cath_lu94 Feel Fancy AF At The Tea Party Cafe $16 per person for afternoon tea. via @arielseale Treat Yourself To A Yummy Donut From Suzy Q Donuts $2.00 per donut via @angellenfent Watch The Sunset At Alexandra Bridge Free via @amolenaaa Explore The Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica Free