8 Things To Do In Ottawa This Weekend If You Don't Want To Waste A Moment Of Summer
There are only a few more weeks left before pumpkin season arrives. So to help you not to waste a moment of summer, here are things to do this weekend in Ottawa.
Have you heard about trendy croffles? There is a new cafe that sells the delicious mashup between a croissant and a waffle.
Or, if you haven't gone out to see blooming sunflowers, it is time to make plans. There is a gorgeous garden with yellow blooms, and they will even let you pick some to bring home.
Treat Yourself To Halo Halo
Price: $10.00
Address: 374 Bank St., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: At Tamis Resto, you can try their tasty Halo Halo made with their homemade ube, pandan, and mango swirl ice cream.
See Magical Glowing Spheres
Price: Free
When: Until Monday, September 6
Address: 25 Laurier St., Gatineau, QC
Why You Need To Go: In the evening you can see gigantic illuminated spheres at Portage Park.
Explore The Ooh Festival
Price: Free admission
When: Saturday, August 14 to Sunday, August 15
Address: William St. & York St., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: Ooh is a music, streetwear and art festival with free outdoor events happening in the ByWard Market.
Attend A Midsummer Night's Scream
Price: $33.90 per person
When: Friday, August 13, to Saturday, August 14
Address: 7893 Bleeks Rd., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: If you are eagerly counting down the days until Halloween, you won't want to miss A Midsummer Night's Scream, where you can get a preview of some of their ghoulish attractions this fall.
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Try A Croffle
Price: $6.50+
Address: 531 Sussex Dr., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: Ottawa's first croffle cafe, just opened, and they sell a delicious dessert that is a mix between a croissant and a waffle.
Pick Your Own Bouquet Of Flowers
Price: $15.00 per person
Address: 1259 Yorks Corners Rd., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: At Green Corners Farm, you can pick your own bouquet of sunflowers and colourful snapdragons.
Cool Off With Bubble Tea
Price: 💸
Address: 507 Rideau St., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: The bubble teas at Okey-Dokey Tea House are nearly too adorable to eat.
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Shop For Goods & Tasty Bites At 613flea
Price: Free admission
When: Saturday, August 14
Address: 1015 Bank St., Ottawa
Why You Need To Go: At the market, there will be over 80 vendors selling everything from stylish items for your home to delicious snacks.
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.