Ottawa’s perfect blend of relaxed urban vibe, vibrant culture and outdoor spaces makes it the ideal weekend getaway destination. Use the itinerary…
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Family Day Weekend: an Ottawa Itinerary
Keep kids entertained in Ottawa Family Day weekend! Find many free outdoor activities, sports, dining options, museums, and animal attractions.
Springtime beauty: an Ottawa itinerary
Spring is a glorious time in Canada’s capital, as the city’s urban landscape is blanketed with colourful blooms and the Canadian Tulip Festival offers…
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Visit West Carleton-March this summer
It’s time for a change of scenery, take a day trip out to visit the West Carleton-March neighbourhoods, just 35 minutes west of Ottawa!
Discover summer in Cumberland
Jump in the car heading east and don’t stop until you’re in the charming, historic streets of Cumberland, just 20 minutes from Ottawa.
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Explore Rideau-Goulbourn this summer
Here are some reasons to road trip to the charming Rideau-Goulbourn neighbourhoods, just 30 minutes south of Ottawa!
A summer getaway to Osgoode, Metcalfe, and Greely
Plan your next weekend getaway to Ottawa’s rural communities, starting with Osgoode, just 30 minutes south of Ottawa!
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Romance in Ottawa: a summer 2024 itinerary
Reconnect with your partner this summer with an easy getaway or staycation including spas, cruises, food, outdoor activities and beautiful sights in Ottawa.
Outdoor activities in Ottawa: a summer 2025 itinerary
Start planning your epic outdoor visit to Ottawa!
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August weekend fun in Ottawa: a family itinerary
With the warm weather, outdoor activities, guided tours and fun attractions, Ottawa is the perfect summer destination.
Getaway to West Carleton-March
Go deep underground at Canada’s Cold War Museum, explore historic Carp village, and experience the great outdoors in Ottawa’s rural northwest.
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Visit Rideau-Goulbourn
Browse the shops and grab a bite on Manotick Main Street, stop by a vineyard blanketed in snow, then head to Marlborough Forest for some snowshoeing.
Discover Osgoode, Greely and Metcalfe
Satisfy your sweet tooth at one of the city’s favourite sugar bush operations and skate through a wooded winter wonderland in Ottawa’s rural southeast.
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Explore Cumberland
Hike, ski or snowshoe through the natural beauty of Mer Bleue Bog and explore a century old village in Ottawa’s rural east.
Girls' getaway in Ottawa: a fall 2024 itinerary
Fall is the perfect time to get away, especially if it’s with your girlfriends. Looking for a girls' getaway itinerary that has something for everyone in your group?
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Girls’ getaway in Ottawa: A summer itinerary
Grab your girls for a mini getaway in Canada’s Capital City!
