Places to Visit & Things to Do - Ottawa

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50+ Fun Things To Do In Ontario During 2024 Spring Season

From duck races to walleye fishing, festivals celebrating spring migration and blossom, here are 40+ must ways to celebrate spring in Ontario.

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Ontario’s Must-See Flower Festivals For an Escape to a World of Blossoms

You do not have to be a florist, anthophile or a gardener, to be excited by the sight and smell of flowers. The love of flowers cuts across age and gender; flowers are a sign of love, gratitude, and beauty and are favoured plants the world over. The following are six flower festivals that you must attend in Ontario.

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30 Things to Do Outdoors During Spring in Ottawa

Spring in the capital means fresh air, colourful gardens, patios, and the beginning of warmer days before the dog days of summer. Grab your family and friends… Read more »

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25 Maple Farms and Sugar Shacks to Visit in Ontario

Observing real maple syrup production is a truly Canadian experience. As the winter weather begins to warm, treat yourself and the whole family to the sweet freshness of maple syrup. Here are 25 maple farms, sugar shacks and pancake houses to visit in Ontario.

Venture out into the beautiful countryside and learn about how syrup is made by visiting one of the 25 maple sugar shacks in Ontario. Enjoy connecting with wildlife while tasting one of nature’s sweetest treats!

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Groundhog Day Celebrations in Canada – 2024

Groundhog Day, or February 2nd, is the day when woodchucks tell Canadians what awaits them in the months till the official start of Spring. Will it be… Read more »

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25+ Coolest Outdoor Ice Skating Trails in Ontario

Sharpen your skates, and checkout some of Ontario’s best ice skating trails this winter.

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RiverOak Skating Trail: Ottawa’s 3 km Skating Trail Through Old-Growth Orchard Opens This Saturday For 2024 Season

RiverOak Estates’ unique winter experience with its expansive 3km skating trail, just a 30-minute drive from downtown, Orleans, and Barrhaven will be back this Saturday. This outdoor… Read more »

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25 Ontario Provincial Parks to Visit During Winter

If you enjoy bundling up, getting some fresh air and challenging yourself, then read on for a list of Ontario provincial parks that remain open over the winter and offer invigorating winterized activities, no matter your particular level of experience. Come along and experience the great outdoors even in the winter months!

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2024 Winter Festivals in Ontario: Fire, Ice & Frozen Fun

Explore interactive ice displays, enjoy snow tubing, maple taffy, horse-drawn wagon rides, taste Ice wines and more!

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Top Things to Do in Arrowhead Provincial Park During Winter

Arrowhead Provincial Park is a great visit any time of the year, but in winter, the famous skate trail nestled along the snow laden trees is not the only thing that you can do to enjoy the crisp and clear winter air.

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25+ Outdoor Winter Activities in Ottawa

Don’t let the winter blues get you down! Even though there’s snow everywhere, there are still plenty of fun things you can go out and do this… Read more »

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Winter Ziplining Coming to Barrie’s Snow Valley Ski Resort

In the heart of Ontario’s winter wonderland, Barrie’s Snow Valley Ski Resort will introduce winter ziplining this season. The resort’s latest addition, the Summit Soar Quad Zip,… Read more »

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Places to Go For Illuminated Christmas Train Rides or Santa Train Rides in Ontario

Enjoy a visit from Santa as you and your loved ones take a ride on the Christmas Trains that take you along the snow-laden countryside of Ontario.

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Halloween Haunted Attractions, Farms and Night Mazes in Ontario

Embrace a chilling journey this Halloween, where the unexpected lurks around every shadowy corner of our eerie farms and terrifying haunts. Sinister surprises, bewildering mysteries, and heart-pounding thrills await those daring enough to venture into the spooky realms where normality twists into the grotesquely unearthly. Dare you enter?

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Where to Go For Fall Colour Chairlift Rides in Ontario

Witness nature’s splendour in the Fall by taking a ski resort’s chairlift ride to a mountain’s summit. Whether you’re hiking or simply enjoying the ride, the panoramic… Read more »

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Ottawa Pumpkin Patches & U-Pick Pumpkin Farms For a Fun Fall Day Trip

Fall is all about early nights, spookiness, warm drinks and course – pumpkins! There is something so special about heading to the patch with some friends or… Read more »

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Sir Sam’s Ski & Ride: Fall Colour Chairlift Rides, Scenic Hike & Lookout

The second oldest family-owned ski hill in Ontario, Sir Sam’s Ski & Ride is an extremely popular skiing and mountain biking location north of Haliburton. Overlooking Eagle… Read more »

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25+ Bucket List Ideas for Fall Activities and Getaways in Ontario

When Ontario comes alive with vibrant colours in autumn, cities and towns across the province offer a unique environment, and distinct character for visitors and locals to… Read more »

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25 Hikes to Enjoy Fall Colours in Ontario

What better way to spend the crisp fall days than to get outside and take a hike? Whether you want a quick trail for some fresh air, or are planning multi-day hiking and camping trip, the following trails will give you some great ideas for places to hike in Ontario.

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25 Fall Day Trips From Ottawa

Ottawa and the area around the country’s capital are known for its spectacular natural beauty and charm, and fall is a time where vibrant colours emerge. Here are 25-day trips to enjoy changing nature’s changing colours around Ottawa.

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15 Fall Colour Driving Routes in Central Ontario

Autumn is an awesome time to hit the road and see the lush greenness of fields and the vibrant colour in the leaves as they turn gold… Read more »

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10 Fantastic Fall Activities in Ontario

The cool air of autumn heralds a time of country harvests, crunching leaves, and soothing drinks! There are plenty of fun fall activities to get you outside and here are 10 awesome Fall activities in Ontario!

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Pumpkinferno: Places to See Enchanting Pumpkin Displays This Fall in Ontario – 2023 Season

Get ready to see extraordinary works of art on pumpkins this fall across Ontario. Set outdoors, you can see hand-carved glowing pumpkins that will blow your mind…. Read more »

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10 Ontario Towers to Climb For Sweeping Views of Summer & Fall Colours

Ontario is a province of contrasts with the southern half occupied by sprawling cities and the northern half of Ontario rich in dense woodland and grand rivers…. Read more »