9 Things To Do This Weekend In Ottawa That Will Make Your Friends At The Cottage Jealous
A glowing trail & two lazy rivers.
9 Things To Do This Weekend In Ottawa That Will Make Your ...
Are you looking for things to do in Ottawa this weekend? We have nine ideas that will make all your friends vacationing at a cottage jealous.
There are so many locations around town that have recently opened, like Calypso Theme Waterpark and Interzip, perfect for thrill-seekers.
But if food is the way to your heart, you should head to Joe's Italian Kitchen's new location surrounded by grapevines. The patio is perfect for anyone trying to plan a date night.
Here are nine ideas to make the most of your time off work.
Treat Yourself To An Ice Cream Donut Sandwich
Price: 💸
Address: 1721 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: Available only at the Suzy Q's St. Laurent location, you can enjoy the mouthwatering combination of a donut filled with soft-serve ice cream.
Explore A Glowing Trail Through The Forest
Price: $18 per person
Address: 52 Chemin des Sources, Wakefield, QC
Why You Need To Go: Only 30 minutes from Ottawa, you can explore a brand new illuminated walk called Eco-Noctura at Éco-Odyssée.
Ride Thrilling Waterslides With Your BFF
Price: $49.99 per person
Address: 2015 Calypso St., Limoges, ON
Why You Need To Go: Only 30 minutes from Ottawa, you can spend the afternoon at Calypso Theme Waterpark. Here you can beat the heat by riding the 35 waterslides, floating on the two lazy rivers, or splashing in the giant wave pool.
Cool Off With Rolled Ice Cream
Price: $9.95 each
Address: 523 St. Anthony St., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: If you've never tried rolled ice cream, you should visit the brand new Roll'd Up Ice Cream. Here, they sell all sorts of delightful flavours like lemon blueberry, Kit Kat and Oreo.
Fly Over The Ottawa River
Price: $39.99 per person
When: Thursday, June 24, to Friday, October 1
Address: 40 Rue Jos-Montferrand, Gatineau, QC
Why You Need To Go: For a one-of-a-kind experience, you can ride the world's first interprovincial zipline that will take you between Gatineau and Ottawa.
Eat Mouthwatering Pizza At A Vineyard
Price: 💸💸
Address: 2225 Craig's Side Rd., Carp, ON
Why You Need To Go: Joe's Italian Kitchen's newest location is at KIN Vineyards, overlooking the grapevines. Here you can pretend you are in Italy as you feast on antipasti and pizza.
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Go On A Boat Tour Of The City
Price: $16.09 per person
Address: 1 Canal Ln., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: The Aqua-Taxi has a longer 1 hour and 45-minute cruise this summer that will take you past iconic landmarks and to a pirate-themed bar.
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Feel Like You Are On Vacation In Paris
Price: 💸
Address: 101 Elgin St., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: The NCC's Confederation Park Bistro is open again, and it is a charming spot to go for coffee. Here, you can take a seat overlooking the fountain and fill up on flaky pastries or croissant sandwiches.
Enjoy Boozy Beverages With Your Friends At A Waterside Patio
Price: 💸
Address: 40 rue Jos-Montferrand, Gatineau, QC
Why You Need To Go: La Terrasse at Zibi just reopened on Thursday, July 1, and offers a stunning view of the city and people ziplining over the Ottawa River.
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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