Ottawa's Newest Attraction Will Have You Jumping Over 'Lava' To Cross The Street

You'll find it at the ByWard Market! 🔥

Staff Writer

Ottawa's new interactive attraction will have you feeling like a kid as you cross the street.

On William Street in the ByWard Market, there is a fiery artwork called the Floor Is Lava, created by local artist Falldown.

Courtesy of Ottawa Markets

The eye-catching area has painted giant rocks and lava, and you are encouraged to hop from one rock to the next without touching the red areas.

Thankfully there is no need to worry about traffic when playing, as the street is closed to vehicles until October.

So the next time you are in the area, stop here for some free fun.

Floor Is Lava

Price: Free

Address: William Street, Ottawa, ON

Why You Need To Go: Just a few feet away, you can also discover the new rainbow-coloured Checkers board.

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  • Stephanie White was an Ottawa-based Associate Editor for Narcity Canada. She has been writing mouthwatering food and wanderlust-inspiring articles for Canadians since 2012. She has a B.A. and B.Ed. from Ottawa University. When she isn't writing, you can find her travelling the globe and trying new restaurants. Stephanie has previously been published on Insider, Flight Network, Apartment Therapy, Faces Magazine, Daily Hive, Dished and The Spruce.

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