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Winter outdoor activities in Ottawa

As snow blankets the Ottawa region, nature lovers head outside to take advantage of the fresh air. Fun activities like ice skating, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and more are easily accessible within the city and in the nearby countryside. Here are some of the ways you can experience winter outdoor activities in Canada’s capital region.

Best ice skating experiences in Ottawa
Find out the best sites within the city and in the countryside, skate rental options, amenities and more.
Downhill skiing and snowboarding in the Ottawa area
Find out where to go downhill skiing and snowboarding, no matter your skill level.
Cross-country skiing in and around Ottawa
Find out where the trails are, what you can do nearby and where to rent equipment.
Snowshoeing in and around Ottawa
Go snowshoeing within the city or in the countryside!

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Outdoor winter activities and adventure businesses in Ottawa

Camp Fortune
The entire family can enjoy outdoor activities at this year-round recreational resort just fifteen minutes north of downtown Ottawa in Gatineau Park.
Gatineau Park
Swim, hike, bike, camp, cross-country ski, snowshoe or visit heritage sites amid towering trees and rocky outcrops in this expansive park just 15 minutes from Ottawa.
Calabogie Peaks Resort
Four-season leisure destination in the Ottawa Valley offering hiking, skiing, golf, event venues, boutique hotel accommodations and more.
Big Pine Hikes
Unplug and unwind with fun, safe and educational hiking tours exploring unique natural destinations in the capital region.
Escape Bicycle Tours & Rentals
Join scheduled daily bike tours led by Ottawa locals or rent a bike, e-bike, scooter or boat and create your own adventure.
Le Harfang Fat Bike et Raquettes
Rent a fat bike or snowshoes at this rural site on the northeast edge of Gatineau, Quebec—just a short drive from downtown Ottawa—and enjoy scenic winter trails.
Mādahòkì Farm
Experience authentic Indigenous culture, including seasonal events, a year-round marketplace and other programming at this rural site within the city of Ottawa.
National Capital Greenbelt
Hike, bike, cross-country ski, learn about nature and visit heritage sites in this environmental gem, which encircles Ottawa with 20,000 hectares (almost 50,000 acres) of wetlands, woods and other unspoiled green spaces.

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