Love attending sporting events and being active in the summer? Explore the outdoors by cycling, golfing, rafting in Ottawa and watch pro sport teams.
Looking for a little inspiration while planning your trip to Ottawa? No matter the season or the length of your stay, we have an itinerary to get you started! Whether you are an outdoor adventurer, a culture vulture, a foodie or a family traveller, there is an itinerary that will help make the most of your next visit to Canada’s capital.
Winter itinerary for outdoor enthusiasts and sports fans
Love watching sports and being active outdoors in winter? Watch professional hockey, do some epic skating or skiing, and warm up in sports bars.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A holiday season getaway to Ottawa
When it comes to the holiday season, you’ll instantly get into the festive spirit as you visit Canada’s capital before and during Christmastime. You…
Fall family fun in Ottawa
With stunning fall colours, outdoor activities, guided tours and fun attractions, Ottawa is the perfect autumn destination. And although sites and…
Romance and relaxation
You don’t have to go far to get closer to your partner this summer—just plan a romantic retreat in your own beautiful city! Ottawa attractions like…
