Experience - Ottawa

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Live Nation’s Summer’s Live: Get 4 tickets For Upcoming Concerts For $80

Live Nation’s Summer’s Live: Get 4 tickets For Upcoming Concerts For $80

Live Nation is offering music fans an opportunity to enjoy live shows with their Summer’s Live promotion. For just $80, fans can purchase four tickets to over… Read more »

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Highway 7 Road Trip: Must Visit Places Between Peterborough and Ottawa

Highway 7 was once one of Ontario’s major highways until Hwy. 401 came along and offered a faster route with more lanes. However, for those who want… Read more »

25 Must Visit Nature Attractions and Nature Hotspots in and Around Ottawa

25 Must Visit Nature Attractions and Nature Hotspots in and Around Ottawa

Ottawa and area feature a range of natural attractions, from quaint city parks, conservation areas, wild forests, waterfalls, lookouts, and provincial parks. Whether you want to go… Read more »

Montreal Vegan Festival Returns For 2023 Edition; Tickets Now on Sale

Montreal Vegan Festival Returns For 2023 Edition; Tickets Now on Sale

The Montreal Vegan Festival, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting veganism, is gearing up for its 10th edition. As the largest vegan event in Quebec, the festival… Read more »

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Fascinating Living History Villages & Museums to Visit This Summer in Ontario

Ontario is home to several captivating living history sites that provide a unique and immersive experience, allowing visitors to step back in time and explore the rich… Read more »

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Healthy Parks Healthy People: Ontario Provincial Parks Free Use Day Returns on July 21st

From checking out unique rock formations to checking out Indigenous pictographs and walking on the world’s longest beach, you can have many adventures at Ontario Provincial Parks. There… Read more »

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Safari Amid Arctic Wolves at This Drive Through Nature Park Near Ottawa

Go on a scenic drive through Parc Omega, a 2,200-acre nature park located an hour from Ottawa. Nestled in the heart of the Outaouais region, this nature… Read more »

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Bon Echo: Boat Tour to See Pictographs on Massive Mazinaw Rock and Hike Scenic Cliff Top Trail

Bon Echo Provincial Park, located in Lennox and Addington County, is home to several lakes, including Mazinaw Lake, the seventh-deepest in Ontario. The park is distinguished by… Read more »

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Sculpture Gardens to Visit in Ontario

Sculpture gardens are the perfect blend between nature and art, featuring art installations from local and international artists representing multiple different themes. As you stroll or bike… Read more »

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25 Outdoor Adventures Between Ottawa & Toronto Near Highway 401

Travelling between Toronto and Ottawa, and want to add a bit more excitement to your trip? Then, here are 25 adventures for your road trip between Toronto and Ottawa that is way better than pit stops at ONRoute.

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50+ Bucket List Ideas for Summer in Ontario

Summer is in full swing in Ontario, with places across the province offering a unique environment, history, and distinct character for visitors and locals to truly discover the province. Try new activities or go for the tried and true. No matter what you choose to do in Ontario, there are hundreds of fun things you’ll want to add to your bucket list.

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15 Suspension and Scenic Bridges to Explore in Ontario

Ontario’s many bridges are a true vision of craftsmanship in the midst of unbelievable places of nature. A few of the bridges listed below are suitable for… Read more »

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Renfrew Swinging Bridge: Plan a Free Day Trip From Ottawa to This Swaying Bridge

The Renfrew Swinging bridge is a 100 feet long suspension bridge, and is one of only 3 swinging bridges in the whole of Canada! This splendid bridge… Read more »

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Sand Hill Park: Climb Massive Sand Dunes & Plan a Weekend Beach Getaway to Lake Erie Shores

Make the best of the summer season by taking a swim at Sand Hill Park, which is home to Ontario’s largest sand dunes. These massive sand mountains… Read more »

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Things to Do in Ottawa in July

Things to Do in Ottawa in July: Events, and Activities happening in Ottawa during the month of July 2023. 25 Outdoor Adventures in Ottawa Valley 25 Outdoor… Read more »

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Canada Day in Ottawa – Fireworks, Celebrations and Festivals

Celebrate Canada’s birthday with fun events and activities. From Canada Day pyromusical fireworks to free concerts, there are plenty of ways to celebrate!

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100 Adventures in Ontario Provincial Parks

From climbing on a “sleeping giant” to walking the world’s longest freshwater beach and howling with the wolfs, here are 100 best adventures in Ontario’s Provincial Parks.

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Lavender Farms in Ontario For a Day Trip

Summer brings warm sunny days and lavender blooms! So hit the road to enjoy a calming, meditative walks amongst these purple flowers.
Do yoga, propose, get married, or stay at some these farms, though not necessarily in this order!

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Things to Do to Celebrate 2023 Father’s Day Weekend in Ottawa

Celebrate this special day with Dad: gift him a memorable weekend of togetherness and enjoy some of the events taking place in and around Ottawa.

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25 Ottawa Restaurants For 2023 Father’s Day Brunch, Dinner & Take-Out

Celebrate Father’s Day in Ottawa with an array of restaurants to choose from, including down-to-earth cafés and gastropubs, classic steak and appetizer spots, and eateries offering a special take-out option or cook-at-home option for those who want to truly personalize a meal for this special event.

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Ottawa Boat Cruise Adds New Electric Sightseeing Boat on Rideau Canal

Ottawa Boat Cruise, a long-standing tourism staple in the National Capital Region, is taking a major step towards greener operations. Ottawa Boat Cruise has created a new… Read more »

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The Wiggles in Canada 2023: “Ready, Steady, Wiggle!” Tour Tickets on Sale June 13th

The globally adored children’s entertainment group, The Wiggles!, are set to return to the USA and Canada this fall with their eagerly awaited “Ready, Steady, Wiggle!” tour. This tour is a high-energy celebration of music and dance, aiming to inspire and captivate young audiences.

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Ontario Road Trip: Discover 11 Islands on the Long Sault Parkway

Set between the major cities of Kingston and Montreal is the Long Sault Parkway, a 10-kilometre long road that connects a collection of eleven islands on the… Read more »

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Ontario’s Secret Tide: Cruise the Historic Napanee River on Norman Paul

Embark on a joyous adventure along the Napanee River aboard the Norman Paul, a custom-built, 45-foot pontoon boat. The Napanee River, conveniently located just a block south… Read more »