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7 restaurants to satisfy your comfort food cravings
Seven comfort food restaurants in Ottawa to experience during the winter months.
National Arts Centre
7 can’t-miss indoor activities this winter
Stay warm with incredible indoor winter activities in the Ottawa area.

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Casino Lac-Leamy
Eat, drink and be merry this holiday season at Hôtel Casino Lac-Leamy
Bring your taste for great food, your thirst for excitement and your festive spirit to the Hôtel Casino Lac-Leamy.
World Juniors Hockey Championship
How to make the most of the World Juniors in Ottawa
From hotel deals to activities to watch parties, take advantage of these offers and events during the 2025 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in Ottawa.

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ByWard Market
What’s happening in the Ottawa area
Check out some of the fun events and activities taking place in the Ottawa region this week, including the weekend!
Nordik Spa-Nature
Dreamiest places for a romantic winter retreat in Ottawa
Love is in the air! No matter the season, romance is alive and well in Ottawa all year round.

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breakfast, brunch
Hot brunch spots in Canada’s capital
Browse a few of the tastiest brunch places in the Ottawa.
Winterlude
What to do during Winterlude 2025 – Winterlude events and activities
Top Winterlude 2025 events and activities for couples, families, and groups.

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Elf Bar at Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Top holiday activities in Ottawa
Looking for things to do in Ottawa this holiday season? Here are the top holiday activities to experience in Canada’s capital.
Camp Fortune Ski, Aerial Park and Ziplines
Downhill skiing and snowboarding in the Ottawa area
Find out where to go downhill skiing and snowboarding, no matter your skill level.

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SJAM Winter Trail, Winter, Cross-country skiing
Cross-country skiing in and around Ottawa
Find out where the trails are, what you can do nearby and where to rent equipment.
Gatineau Park, winter, Snowshoeing
Wonderful winter adventures in Ottawa
Looking for fun things to do outside this winter by yourself, with friends or with loved-ones? Stay active by skating, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and more.

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Snowshoeing in the Greenbelt
Year-round outdoor activities in Ottawa's Greenbelt
Enjoy seasonal outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, boating, paddling, skiing, snowshoeing and birdwatching all year round in Ottawa’s Greenbelt.
Byward Market holiday season
Couple’s Ottawa holiday activities: An itinerary
Top holiday and Christmas activities in Ottawa.

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Rideau Hall
Free or nearly free winter activities in Ottawa
Free or nearly free winter activities in the Ottawa area.
Rideau Canal Skateway
Best ice skating experiences in Ottawa
Find out the best sites within the city and in the countryside, skate rental options, amenities and more.

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Byward Market, Ottawa Sign
Best places to get into the holiday spirit in the Ottawa area
Celebrate Christmas or enjoy the holiday season by exploring Ottawa’s quaint villages, decorated neighbourhoods and cool local shops this year.

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