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8 Last-Minute Summer Adventures That Are Less Than 2 Hours Away From Ottawa
Wrap up flipflop season with a bang!
Summer isn't over yet. So here are eight summer road trips from Ottawa that are perfect for your last-minute summer adventure.
It's time to make the most of the final days before the leaves begin to change colour. From seeing a giant sunflower field to floating in a secret swimming hole, get ready to grab your car keys and have some fun.
Sip Wine And Pretend You're In Italy
Price: $5 for a tasting flight of three wines
Address: 2225 Craig's Side Rd., Carp, ON
Why You Need To Go: It's super affordable to go wine tasting at Kin Vineyards. While here, you can relax in the sunshine and see the grapevines.
Explore Massive Underground Caverns
Price: $19 per person
Address: 1247 Fourth Chute Rd., Eganville, ON
Why You Need To Go: You won't believe your eyes when you follow the boardwalk trail through Bonnechere Caves which are filled with ancient fossils. For all of you who hate the heat, it's always cool inside.
See Adorable Canadian Animals Right From Your Car
Price: $33.05 per person
Address: 399 QC-323, Montebello, QC
Why You Need To Go: At Parc Omega, you can follow the 12-kilometre driving route and see deer, elk, caribou, bison and more right from your vehicle.
Visit A Gigantic Field Of Sunflowers
Price: $15.50+ per person
When: August 20 to September 6
Address: 75 Rte. 201, Coteau-du-Lac, QC
Why You Need To Go: It's a floral paradise where you can swing next to the sunflowers. Here they not only have regular golden blooms but different varieties, including white ones.
Take A Dip At A Secret Swimming Hole
Price: $20 per person
Address: 1780 Quebec Rte. 105, Chelsea, QC
Why You Need To Go: Did you know there is a swimming hole not far from Ottawa? At Morrison's Quarry, you can go swimming in the bright turquoise water and relax at the beach.
Hike To An Incredible Lookout Point
Price: Free
Address: Greater Madawaska, ON
Why You Need To Go: Eagles Nest Lookout is a short 1.5-kilometre hike that will lead you through the forest to the top of a 120-metre cliff where you can enjoy a breathtaking lookout.
Cool Off With Some Ice Cream
Price: 💸
Address: 14 Ch. Scott, Chelsea, QC
Why You Need To Go: Located minutes from Gatineau Park, La Cigale is a fantastic spot to treat yourself to an ice cream cone. They rotate between nearly 70 delicious flavours throughout the summer.
Walk Through A Rainbow Tunnel
Price: Free (donations accepted)
Address: 1 Block House Island Rd., Brockville, ON
Why You Need To Go: For some budget-friendly fun, you can walk through the Brockville Railway Tunnel, where colourful lights will move all around you.
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.
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