Ottawa, Adventure in every season
Adventure in every season

Outdoor activities in Ottawa

Surrounded by scenic landscapes like the Ottawa River and Gatineau Park, Canada’s capital city is a gateway for hiking, running, white water rafting, paddling, cycling, mountain biking, rock climbing, spelunking and more. 

Find your perfect outdoor adventure in Ottawa!

Stony Swamp, Greenbelt, hiking
Running and hiking in the Ottawa area
Running and hiking outdoor activities in the Ottawa area.
OWL Rafting on the Ottawa River
Water activities in the Ottawa area
Ottawa is a water sport enthusiast’s haven with world-class white-water rafting, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and more.
Rideau Canal Pathway, Cycling, Fall
Cycling and mountain biking in the Ottawa area
Get easy access to urban and rural pathways, plus tours, events and more in Canada’s capital.
Arbraska Laflèche, climbing in caves
Outdoor rock climbing and spelunking in the Ottawa area
Discover the best outdoor rock climbing and spelunking activities in the Ottawa area.

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Interzip Rogers
Water, Earth, Air: Incredible outdoor summer activities in Ottawa
Summer is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy all the beauty the Ottawa region has to offer.
Pumpkinferno, Upper Canada Village
Outdoor family fall activities in the Ottawa region
Have fun outdoors with the kids this fall by walking, cycling, paddling, ziplining, flying, tasting and touring your way through the Ottawa region.
Voyageurs Pathway/Sentier des Voyageurs
Awesome autumn adventures and activities in Ottawa
Be adventurous while enjoying spectacular fall colours this fall in Ottawa by ziplining, caving, bungee jumping, flying, climbing, hiking, cycling, and more.

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