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ottawa summer activities

If you're looking for a fun outdoor activity near Ottawa to make the most of summer before it's gone, look no further than this aquatic maze just 40 minutes outside the city.

After all, what's more fun than the puzzle of venturing turn after turn, trying to find your way through a maze? If you're not quite ready to let go of summer and embrace the standard farm corn maze, you can paddle through this aquatic labyrinth surrounded by the beauty of nature instead.

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So, you've got 24 hours in our nation's capital and no idea how to make the most of it? Here's everything you should eat, drink and do during a jam-packed day to get the quintessential Ottawa experience.

The name of the game is preparation, and you need to have a game plan to follow so you can make the best use of your limited time. Fortunately, I've drafted a handy little guide to lead you through your day while giving you a taste of the place incorrectly dubbed "the city that fun forgot."

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Looking for fun and unique things to do in Ottawa this summer?

You may not know that you can discover the hidden gems of the Ottawa Valley on an expansive network of rail trails that let you explore the charming villages and picturesque countryside of the National Capital Region by bicycle.

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The rumours are true — summer has finally taken ahold of our nation's capital and it's oh-so-sweet! The trees are a luscious green, the sky is a baby blue (mostly), and Ottawa is popping off with things to do.

Before going any further, let's address the elephant in the room: Ottawa is known as a winter city, and everybody knows it. That's why Ottawa's infamously known as "the city fun forgot" — because winter sucks. Call me a winter hater, I dare you. I don't care. All I know is that I much prefer it when the air doesn't hurt me.

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You can splash into summer at this massive Ontario waterpark that's reopening for the season. Calypso Waterpark is the biggest theme waterpark in the country, and it's located just 20 minutes from Ottawa.

The attraction is officially welcoming guests back starting June 15, so you'll be able to enjoy games, activities, and more while soaking up some sun.

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