8 Popular Attractions That Plan On Reopening Around Ottawa This Summer

Drive-in movies and a new zip line! 😍
Popular Ottawa Attractions That Plan On Reopening This Summer
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This summer will be anything but boring, as there are so many popular Ottawa attractions that plan on reopening.

Many venues around town have said they are preparing to reopen. But they will announce their exact opening date closer to the start of summer.

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There is so much to get excited about as we will be getting an interprovincial zip line between Ontario and Quebec and new floating Tiki bars.

Casino Lac-Leamy Sound of Light

Price: To be announced

When: August 2021

Address: 4 Rue Dumas, Suite 101, Gatineau, QC

Why You Need To Go: Every year, they have a dazzling firework show set to music that is a feast for the eyes.

Calypso Theme Waterpark

Price: To be announced

When: To be announced

Address: 2015 Calypso St., Limoges, ON

Why You Need To Go: Calypso Theme Waterpark is the ultimate place to beat the heat as you race down the water slides or float in the lazy river.

Saunders Farm

Price: $100.00 for up to 5 people

When: From May 2021

Address: 7893 Bleeks Rd., Ottawa, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can enjoy a cozy campfire night complete with everything you need to make hot dogs and s'mores.

The Drive-In Experience

Price: To be announced

When: To be announced

Address: 401 Corkstown Rd., Nepean, ON

Why You Need To Go: You'll be able to enjoy a retro movie night under the stars as you watch blockbuster hits from your car.

Dows Lake Pavilion

Price: $24.00+ an hour for a kayak rental

When: From May 2021

Address: 1001 Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can rent a kayak and spend the afternoon exploring Dow's Lake.

Ottawa Tiki Tours

Price: $60.00 per person

When: Mid-May to October

Address: 300 Pigeon St., Rockland, ON

Why You Need To Go: You'll feel like you are on a tropical vacation as you can sip fruity cocktails on a floating Tiki bar.

Interzip Rogers

Price: $36.99 per person

When: To be announced

Address: 50 Rue Jos-Montferrand, Gatineau, QC

Why You Need To Go: You can fly 120 feet above the Ottawa River on the first interprovincial zip line in the world.

Eco-Odyssee

Price: $35.00+ for two

When: From May until early fall 2021

Address: 52 Chemin des Sources, Wakefield, QC

Why You Need To Go: For a one-of-a-kind experience, you can try to find your way to the exit of a massive six-kilometre water maze while in a paddleboat.

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.

  • 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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