The countdown to spring is on. But while you wait for the cold weather to end, here are eight things to do in Ottawa to get you over your winter blues. There is so much more to do than rewatching your favourite show. You can learn to be the next Gordon Ramsay by taking a virtual cooking class to teach you how to upgrade your dinners. Or if you need to stretch your legs, Countryside Adventures has skating, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails. While you wait for the tulips to appear, why not try some of these incredible activities below? Editor's Choice: Ontario Has An Enchanting Forest With A 'Bird Village' & It’s So Magical Try A Virtual Cooking Class Price: $35.00+ Why You Need To Go: You can feel like a chef in one of C'est Bon Cooking classes, where you can master everything from pasta to seafood. View this post on Instagram A post shared by C'est Bon Cooking & Food Tours (@cestbon_ottawa) Website Walk Through A Winter Wonderland Price: Free Address: 1730 Sixth Line Rd., Dunrobin, ON Why You Need To Go: The two-kilometre loop around Sheila McKee Park will take you past glistening ice formations. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝘀 ♥ | Ottawa, ON (@thais_stark) Website Stuff Your Face With A 140 Layer Donut Price: $4.25+ Address: 564 Stittsville Main St., Stittsville, ON Why You Need To Go: Holey Confections makes epic multilayer donuts that will melt in your mouth. There are so many delicious flavours to pick from, such as raspberry lemonade, lime pie, and maple glazed with bacon. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Holey Confections (@holey_confections) Website Find A Frozen Waterfall Price: Free Address: St. Joseph Blvd., Ottawa, ON Why You Need To Go: In Orleans, you can go on a short walk to discover Princess Louise Falls. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Roman (@jennromanv) Website Skate On A 3-Kilometre Trail Price: $12.00+ Address: 16495 Sixth Rd., Moose Creek, ON Why You Need To Go: Just 45 minutes outside of the city, you can escape the crowds and glide across a frozen path surrounded by trees. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Meghan Strickland (@meghanstrickland) Website Find Waldo The Giant Snowman Price: Free Address: Toulouse Cres., Ottawa, ON Why You Need To Go: You'll want to find this gigantic snowman that before he melts. Not only is it super cute, but he is taller than a bungalow. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rob Kearney ☘️🇨🇦🌎 (@celtic_kearney) Website Start The Day With A Breakfast Arepas Price: $6.99+ Address: 360 Laurier Ave. W., Ottawa, ON Why You Need To Go: If you haven't had arepas, you are missing out. They are Latin American pockets stuffed with delicious toppings like eggs, bacon, avocado and feta cheese. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Steph | Ottawa Food Blogger 🥞 (@brunchinottawa) Website Join A Flower Arranging Workshop Price: $60.00+ Why You Need To Go: For a fun way to add more plants and flowers to your apartment, you can sign up for a DIY workshop. Some top picks include a eucalyptus wreath, terrarium or one on tropical flowers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kerrie Watts (@k_wattss) Website Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.
