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Need ideas for Christmas Day Fun in and around Ottawa?
Credit: Calabogie Peaks Resort
Here are 8+ things to do on Monday, December 25, 2023.
I. Go Skiing
Enjoy the slopes at Calabogie Resort, which is located an hour from downtown Ottawa. You might even get to meet Santas on skis! From 10 am to 4 pm (weather permitting). Call 613-752-2720 before you go!
II. Go a Lights Tour
- Magic of Lights is a dazzling 2-kilometer drive-through holiday lights show featuring more than 300 spectacular displays. Experience the Magic of Lights from the comfort of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path of Ottawa’s favourite holiday tradition. December 25 | 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. @ Wesley Clover Parks Campground, 411 Corkstown Road, Ottawa
- Christmas Lights Across Canada: Drive around Parliament Hill and enjoy various historic buildings decorated with twinkling lights.
- Smiths Falls Celebration of Lights: Celebrate the magic of the holidays and tour Centennial Park, which is lit by thousands of holiday lights!
- Brockville River of Lights: Set your car radio to 88.1 and enjoy the show from the comfort of your vehicle — 5 p.m.- 11 p.m.
III. A Winter Safari
Credit: Parc Omega
Located about an hour from Ottawa (~80km) is Parc Omega, where you can discover the wildlife of Canada, such as moose, elk, bison, wolves and bears, all within their natural environment. Open 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 4 p.m.).
IV. Watch a Movie
Cineplex and Landmark Cinemas
Movies released/releasing include:
- The Boys in The Boat – Releasing on Dec 25
- The Color Purple – Releasing on Dec 25
- Ferrari – Releasing on Dec 25
- The Zone of Interest – Releasing on Dec 25
- Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom – Releasing on Dec 25
- The Iron Claw – Releasing on December 22, 2023
- Wonka
- The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
- Trolls Band Together
- Godzilla Minus One
ByTowne Cinema is closed on Dec 25th.
V. Christmas Brunch/Dinner/Tea
Head to Ottawa restaurants and enjoy a delicious meal. There are plenty of options listed in Open Table.
- Options also include brunch, dinner, afternoon tea at Chateau Laurier,
Enjoy Holiday High Tea under the beautiful chandeliers, crown moulding, and impressive marble bar in Zoe’s Lounge at the Chateau Laurier. Where fresh buttermilk scones, pinwheel sandwiches, smoked trout, smoked duck and mouth watering desserts will be served at high tea.
VI. Skating
Enjoy skating on state-of-the-art refrigerated rinks (check websites before travelling):
- Lansdowne Park Skating Court – 7 am to 11 pm
- Rink of Dreams – 9 am to 11 pm
- Ben Franklin Place rink – 9:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Jim Tubman Chevrolet Rink – Closed on Dec 25th.
VII. Winter Hiking
Enjoy winter’s solitude and go hiking in the green spaces of Ottawa like Gatineau Park.
- 25 Must-Visit Nature Attractions and Nature Hotspots in and Around Ottawa
- 20 Family Hikes and Walks in and Around Ottawa
- 25 of the Best Hikes in and Around Ottawa
VII. Ottawa Scavenger Hunt
Explore Ottawa through a scavenger hunt. Go on an enthralling tour around Ottawa checking out the art, history, and culture along the way.
VIII. Christmas Day Service
If you are visiting Ottawa and want to attend a Christmas Eve/Day Service, here is a list of 8 historic churches:
- Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Saint Patrick’s Basilica
- First Baptist Church
- St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
- St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church
- Ste-Anne Catholic Church
- Saint Joseph Parish
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