12 Incredible Things You Need To Do In Ottawa Before Summer Ends
A mountain coaster, swimming hole, and more! 😍
It might not seem like it yet, but fall is quickly approaching. So before the leaves begin to change colour, here are 12 incredible things to do in Ottawa before summer is over.
Some new additions you'll want to add to your bucket list are riding the new Interzip Rogers and mountain coaster. But we also have all the summertime essentials like an under-the-radar spot to get ice cream and a swimming hole.
Ride A Mountain Coaster
Price: $20.00 per ride
Address: 300 Chemin Dunlop, Chelsea, QC
Why You Need To Go: Thrillseekers will love racing down Camp Fortune's new mountain coaster at speeds up to 40 kilometres per hour.
Zipline Over The Ottawa River
Price: $39.99 per person
Address: 50 Rue Jos-Montferrand, Gatineau, QC
Why You Need To Go: For an unforgettable way to travel between Quebec and Ontario, you can ride Interzip Rogers, the world's first interprovincial zipline. It is now offering rides at sunset too.
Swim In Turquoise Water
Price: $20 per person
Address: 1780 Route 105, Chelsea, QC
Why You Need To Go: Just a short drive from the city, you can find Morrison's Quarry, a gorgeous swimming hole.
Spend The Day At A Waterpark
Price: $49.99 per person
When: Until September 6
Address: 2015 Calypso St, Limoges, ON
Why You Need To Go: At Calypso Theme Waterpark you can race to the bottom on 35 slides and float on a lazy river.
Float Along The Ottawa River
Price: $69.00 per person
Address: Bate Island, Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can go on a kayaking tube adventure with Ottawa City Rafting, where you'll float from Bates Island to the Canadian War Museum.
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Feel Like You Are Inside Van Gogh's 'Starry Night'
Price: $42.00+ per person
When: Friday, July 23 to Thursday, September 16
Address: 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: Beyond Van Gogh is a magical immersive experience that feels like stepping inside a fantasy work. Here you'll see giant projections of masterpieces like "The Starry Night" and "Sunflowers."
Ride A Water Taxi
Price: $6.89+ per person
When: Until October 11
Address: Multiple departure locations
Why You Need To Go: For a budget-friendly activity, you can ride the Aqua Taxi and enjoy a fantastic view of some of Ottawa's top landmarks.
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Explore A Magical Night Walk
Price: $24.99 per person
When: June 24 to October 9
Address: 399 QC-323, Montebello, QC
Why You Need To Go: Omega By Night will make you feel like exploring an enchanted forest as you follow the illuminated trail.
Wander Through A Giant Sunflower Field
Price: $15.00+ per adult
When: Until August 29
Address: 17650 Strathmore Rd., North Stormont, ON
Why You Need To Go: At Fields Of Gold, you can explore multiple walking trails through a huge sunflower field.
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Watch A Movie At A Drive-In
Price: $30.00+ per vehicle
Address: 300 Coventry Rd. & 401 Corkstown Rd., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: Together with your friends, you can watch movies under the stars at one of the two Drive-In Experience Ottawa locations in the city.
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Cool Off With Some Ice Cream
Price: 💸
Address: 5556 Manotick Main, Manotick, ON & 1573 Stittsville Main St., Stittsville, ON
Why You Need To Go: Jo-Jo's Creameria sells adorable ice cream cones with all sorts of playful themes like royalty, cartoon characters and superheroes.
Escape A Huge Water Maze
Price: $35.00+ for two
Address: 52 Chemin des Sources, Wakefield, QC
Why You Need To Go: Together with your BFF, you can paddle through Eco-Odyssee's 6.4-kilometre labyrinth.
Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.
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