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Summary

7 New Attractions Near Ottawa To Look Forward To In 2021

They are all planning to open this year. 🎉
Staff Writer

There is so much to look forward to in 2021. Already several new attractions near Ottawa have been announced, and you'll undoubtedly want to add them all to your bucket list.

Thrillseekers will want to new zipline between Ottawa and Gatineau that will take you soaring over the river. Plus, our city is finally getting an immersive Van Gogh exhibit similar to those in Toronto and Montreal.

Due to the ever-changing restrictions regarding the pandemic, the opening dates are subject to change.

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A Zipline Between Ottawa & Gatineau

Price: $36.99 per person

When: Spring 2021

Address: 50 Jos-Montferrand St., Gatineau, QC

Why You Need To Go: Soon you'll be able to fly between Ontario and Quebec via zipline. The new Interzip Rogers is 1400 feet long and will take you over the Ottawa River.

See 'Rembrandt Tulips' At The Tulip Festival

Price: Free

When: Friday, May 14 to Monday, May 24

Address: Queen Elizabeth Dr., Ottawa, ON 

Why You Need To Go: In celebration of the National Gallery Of Canada Rembrandt exhibit, you will be able to see two special Rembrandt-inspired flowers blooming at the Tulip Festival.

Walk Through Van Gogh's Starry Night

Price: TBA

When: TBA

Address: 55 Colonel Bay Dr., Ottawa, ON

Why You Need To Go: At this event, you'll be able to step into Van Gogh's paintings like Starry Night and Sunflowers.

Mean Girls

Price: TBA

When: Tuesday, June 8 to Sunday, June 13

Address: 1 Elgin St., Ottawa Canada

Why You Need To Go: Make sure to wear pink, as Mean Girls is coming to the NAC.

Candlelight Concert

Price: $30.00+

When: Thursday, February 18 - Wednesday, March 10

Address: TBA

Why You Need To Go: You'll be able to listen to a string quartet in a room illuminated by candlelight.

A 44-Course Tasting Menu

Price: TBA

When: Starting in January

Address: 540 Rochester St., Ottawa, ON

Why You Need To Go: Atelier will be offering the ultimate feast, a 44-course tasting menu.

The Ottawa Ripper Scavenger Hunt

Price: $64.00 per team

When: Saturday, May 22

Address: Secret start location

Why You Need To Go: You'll feel like Sherlock homes as you race across the city to hunt for clues and track down a serial killer before time runs out.

A Thrilling Mountain Coaster

Price: TBA

When: TBA

Address: Camp Fortune, 300 Chemin Dunlop, Chelsea, QC

Why You Need To Go: For a thrilling adventure, you can race down a mountain at speeds of up to 40 kilometres per hour at Camp Fortune's ride.

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.

*This cover photo is for illustrative purposes only.

  • 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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