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Summary

A giant new park is opening near Ottawa with a glowing cave and magical treetop tents

You can enjoy aerial and underground experiences.

A canopy playground amidst the trees. Right: People standing in a glowling cave.

An adventure park near Ottawa.

Courtesy of the Trekking Group, Courtesy of the Trekking Group
Lead Writer, Travel

Get ready for some incredible adventures! An immersive new park is opening near Ottawa with a glowing cave, sky-high trampolines, and treetop camping.

The Trekking Group has announced a $2.6-million ecotourism development project at Arbraska Laflèche Park, just 30 minutes from Ottawa in the Outaouais area.

The park is launching in 2025 and will feature three aerial and underground experiences.

You can explore new heights with uplå, North America's largest outdoor trampolines. Opening in June 2025, the experience allows you to climb through a 12,000-square-foot wonderland in the sky.

Canopy adventure amidst the trees.uplå. Courtesy of the Trekking Group

The elevated experience has nine bouncing zones, three slides, two vertical tunnels, and two access ramps.

You can take your adventures below the ground with obā, opening this fall. The underground experience is located in Laflèche Cave—the largest cave in the Canadian Shield.

According to a press release, "the immersive journey combines captivating storytelling, ethereal soundscapes, and breathtaking light displays to animate over 20,000 years of human history."

A glowing cave.obā. Courtesy of the Trekking Group

You can wander through glowing caverns and hollow spaces filled with enchantment.

The final attraction is nesta, set to open in spring 2026. This overnight experience features six spherical tents floating amidst the trees. The aerial camping adventure has a "dreamlike setting has never before been seen in North America" and allows guests to unwind in a starlit dreamland.

Tents suspended from trees.nesta. Courtesy of the Trekking Group

"This is a one-of-a-kind adventure destination attracting families from across Québec and around the world to the beautiful Outaouais region," Jean-François Couture, Chief of Marketing and Development at The Trekking Group, said in the press release.

"The project's three innovative attractions celebrate nature, encourage physical activity, and showcase The Trekking Group's expertise in active entertainment."

The Trekking Group has 21 parks in Québec, Ontario, New Brunswick, and Florida, but Arbraska Laflèche Park is the only destination offering aerial camping and a cave experience.

Tickets for uplå and obā will be available for $35 per person, while the nesta experience will range from $150 to $175 per two-person tent.

Arbraska Laflèche Park

A canopy playground amidst the trees.

An adventure park near Ottawa.

Courtesy of the Trekking Group

Price: $35 + per person

When: First attraction opening June, 2025

Address: 255, Route Principale, Val-des-Monts, QC

Arbraska Website


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  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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