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Attractions and events for groups

With seven of Canada’s nine national museums, fascinating sights and world-renown celebrations, Canada’s capital has plenty of attractions and events that are perfect for groups.

Activities

Escape Manor

You have 45 minutes to work together to uncover the clues and find the key to get out before...

Capital Pathway

One of the best ways to explore Ottawa–Gatineau is by bike, through an extensive multi-use pathway network. Follow one of our suggested cycling routes…

Funhaven Escapes

An escape room experience is a live-action reality experience in which groups of 4-10 people work together to solve a series of challenges within a set time limit.

Funhaven

Funhaven is Ottawa's best entertainment centre destination.

Jigsaw Escapes

It’s an experience everyone should try: a real-life adventure game! You and your friends are locked in a room for 45 minutes during a high-stakes scenario.

Gardens Ottawa

The Garden PromenadeTake in Ottawa-Gatineau's natural and artistic beauty with the Garden Promenade - a showcase of 75+ unique garden experiences.

The Ottawa School of Art offers a full range of specialized art courses including lifedrawing, landscape painting, photography, ceramics, sculpture, lithography, watercolour, etching, printmaking, and a wide variety of specialized short courses and workshops.

Altitude Gym

Altitude Gym offers a unique climbing experience!

Par-Tee Putt

With delicious food, curated cocktails, ice-cold local and imported beers, non-alcoholic drinks, and an interactive course, this indoor attraction in…

National Arts Centre

Catch a wide variety of orchestra, dance, variety, and English, French and Indigenous theatre shows at the only bilingual, multidisciplinary performing arts centre in Canada.

Theatre du Casino du Lac-Leamy

One of the city's most versatile performance spaces, this state-of-the-art venue hosts full-scale musical revues as well as spectacular solo performances.

Restaurant Ferme Rouge

Located 20 minutes from Parliament Hill, this 400-seat restaurant offers delicious food & great entertainment.

TD Place

Catch exciting sports and special events at Ottawa’s urban entertainment destination located in the vibrant Glebe neighbourhood.

ALÉA Nightclub

Located in a spectacular structure overlooking the Casino Lac-Leamy gaming area, ALÉA is the destination nightclub par excellence to appreciate the best in nightlife.

Casino Lac-Leamy

Try your luck at this casino just minutes from downtown Ottawa, where you’ll find renowned restaurants, live entertainment, and a wide selection of slot machines and gaming tables, including Texas Hold’em Poker.

Rideau Carleton Raceway Casino - Future Home Of Hard Rock Ottawa

There's a new game in town! Rideau Carleton Raceway Casino is your place for the best casino action in Ottawa.

Canadian Tire Centre

Canadian Tire Centre is the Ottawa region’s premier sports and entertainment facility.

Calypso Waterpark

Calypso Theme Waterpark is the largest waterpark in Canada.

Ottawa Kayak School

Ottawa Kayak School is located about 1 hr west of the nation's capital on the Ottawa River.

Canadian War Museum

Delve into Canada’s rich military history through artifacts, personal stories, artwork, photos and interactive presentations. This striking museum is also known for its symbolic architecture.

Camp Fortune Ski, Aerial Park and Ziplines

Fifteen minutes from downtown Ottawa, Camp Fortune offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities.

RentABike

Over 200 bicycles and accessories to choose from for all ages, sizes and routes.

Diefenbunker Museum

Ponder the Cold War as you tour this four-storey underground bunker in rural Ottawa. Originally designed to shelter Canadian VIPs during a nuclear attack, it is now a National Historic Site.

Canada Agriculture and Food Museum

Delight your kids at this farm within the city, where they can milk a cow, meet farm animals, see vintage farm machinery and learn where their food comes from.

RiverRun Rafting

Due to renovations and improvements, River Run Rafting will be closed for the 2019 season. If you are interested in rafting in Ottawa, check out their partner business Wilderness Tours.

Funhaven

Funhaven is Ottawa's best entertainment centre destination.

Canada Aviation and Space Museum

Discover Canada’s aviation and aerospace history—from the 1909 Silver Dart to the International Space Station—at one of the world’s finest museums in its field.

Royal Canadian Mint

The Royal Canadian Mint is more than just a respected part of the Canadian experience – it’s an iconic brand honouring national achievements and themes since 1908.

Oh Canada Eh? Ottawa

Our family friendly, two-hour dinner musical celebrates all-Canadian music; from maritime folk songs to modern pop.

National Gallery of Canada

Discover contemporary and historical artworks—including paintings, sculptures, photographs and multimedia installations—in this landmark site located near the vibrant ByWard Market area.

Canada Science and Technology Museum

Learn about steam locomotives, telescopes, cameras, gold miners, climate change, hydroelectricity and much more through temporary and permanent exhibitions at this interactive, family-friendly museum.

St. Albert Cheese Co-op

Discover all the production steps involved in making our famous cheddars & watch our employees work through huge windows overlooking the production area.

Arbraska Laflèche

Come explore one of the largest cave in the Canadian Shield with our Discovery Tour or our Explorers Tour. Our different treetop aerial courses provide fun and excitement for all!

Omega Park

At this year-round nature park less than an hour’s drive east of Ottawa, you can see a variety of Canadian wildlife on a 12-kilometre (7.5-mile) self-drive safari.

Canadian Museum of History

Canada’s most-visited museum presents the events, people and objects that have shaped the nation. This architectural gem is located in Gatineau, Quebec, directly across the Ottawa River from Parliament Hill.

Wilderness Tours

Wilderness Tours has been Canada's leader in whitewater rafting and kayaking since 1975. Not only do we raft the best river in Canada, we have the largest adventure resort in the business.

Bank of Canada Museum

Create your own avatar and learn about the important role you play in the economy. Hands-on exhibits illuminate everything from the psychology of economic expectations to the history of bank note design.

Ottawa City Rafting

Wilderness Tours’ new family-friendly Urban Whitewater Rafting Adventure Ottawa City Rafting is a great way to get out on the river and see the spectacular sights.

Canadian Museum of Nature

Explore the fascinating science related to fossils, mammals, minerals, birds, plate tectonics, Arctic discovery and more in a historic building minutes from Parliament Hill.

Oh Canada Eh? Ottawa

Our family friendly, two-hour dinner musical celebrates all-Canadian music; from maritime folk songs to modern pop.

September 17 - 20, 2020

CityFolk

This five-day September celebration of music, dance and community at Lansdowne Park and throughout the Glebe area features an eclectic mix of musical performances on multiple stages.

February 5 - 21, 2021

Winterlude

A flurry of fun in Canada’s Capital Region!Come to Winterlude, where three fun-filled weekends of excitement and activity await the whole family!

Ontario Festival of Small Halls

The Ontario Festival of Small Halls is about sharing the love of music in the heart of small town communities. The festival produces over 30 concerts…

July 4 - 17, 2021

Music and Beyond

This unique summer cultural festival—which links classical music to visual art, drama, poetry, science and more—draws audiences to performances in distinctive venues throughout Canada’s capital.

May 5 - 9, 2021

Ottawa Children's Festival

Every year, the Ottawa Children's Festival holds a five-day extravaganza of the finest quality theatre, dance and music for young audiences in our community.

Ottawa Chamberfest

During the world's largest chamber music festival each summer, you can delight in 120 concerts in Canada's capital by leading international ensemble and solo musical artists.

RBC Bluesfest

Every summer, some 300,000 music fans gather to see more than 200 acts on multiple stages. No wonder Billboard Magazine has ranked this event among the world’s top-10 outdoor music festivals!

TD Ottawa Jazz Festival

During this summer jazz festival, outdoor stages, theatres, galleries, restaurants and clubs throughout downtown Ottawa buzz with fans enjoying every kind of jazz—from big band to avant garde—and more.

The Sound and Light Show on Parliament Hill - Northern Lights

This experience of sound and light is a thrilling thematic journey through Canada’s history. Combining bold digital technology with the architectural splendour of the Parliament Buildings, the show illuminates Canadian stories of nation-building, partnership, discovery, valour, pride and vision for a country.

May 14 - 24, 2021

Canadian Tulip Festival

Welcome spring’s warmth at the world’s largest tulip festival! This lively annual celebration features sweeping beds of jewel-like tulips, fireworks, music, family fun and more.

Canada Agriculture and Food Museum

Delight your kids at this farm within the city, where they can milk a cow, meet farm animals, see vintage farm machinery and learn where their food comes from.

National Gallery of Canada

Discover contemporary and historical artworks—including paintings, sculptures, photographs and multimedia installations—in this landmark site located near the vibrant ByWard Market area.

Canada Aviation and Space Museum

Discover Canada’s aviation and aerospace history—from the 1909 Silver Dart to the International Space Station—at one of the world’s finest museums in its field.

Ottawa Art Gallery

Visit this newly expanded downtown gallery to see local, national and international art in an airy, light-filled building. Step inside the luminous cube for a memorable—and free—cultural adventure.

Canada Science and Technology Museum

Royal Canadian Mint

The Royal Canadian Mint is more than just a respected part of the Canadian experience – it’s an iconic brand honouring national achievements and themes since 1908.

Canadian Museum of History

Canadian Museum of Nature

Explore the fascinating science related to fossils, mammals, minerals, birds, plate tectonics, Arctic discovery and more in a historic building minutes from Parliament Hill.

Bank of Canada Museum

Canadian War Museum

Delve into Canada’s rich military history through artifacts, personal stories, artwork, photos and interactive presentations. This striking museum is also known for its symbolic architecture.

Bytown Museum

Housed in Ottawa's oldest stone building, the BYTOWN MUSEUM explores Ottawa’s history from the early years of Rideau Canal construction, through the rough and tumble days of Bytown, to its emergence as Canada's capital and beyond.

Diefenbunker Museum

Ponder the Cold War as you tour this four-storey underground bunker in rural Ottawa. Originally designed to shelter Canadian VIPs during a nuclear attack, it is now a National Historic Site.

Laurier House National Historic Site

Step into the inner sanctum of our country’s political history by visiting the former home of two important prime ministers of Canada.

BeaverTails

A uniquely Canadian tradition, hand-made Beavertail pastries are served up with a variety of toppings at special events throughout the year and at the…

Mackenzie King Estate (Gatineau Park)

Once the summer home of Canada’s longest-serving prime minister, this 231-hectare (571 acre) property in Gatineau Park welcomes visitors to enjoy lunch, special activities, lush gardens, wooded trails and more.

Rideau Hall

Tour an historic mansion and expansive landscaped grounds at the official residence and workplace of the governor general—the Crown’s representative in Canada. All tours and activities are free!

Rideau Canal Skateway

A highlight of winter in Ottawa is the Rideau Canal Skateway.

The Sound and Light Show on Parliament Hill - Northern Lights

Supreme Court of Canada

A visit to the Supreme Court of Canada gives one the opportunity to become better acquainted with Canada's highest court.

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.

Upper Canada Village - Parks Of The St. Lawrence

Go back to the 1860s and spend a day with the villagers.

Indigenous Experiences

Indigenous Experiences brings Indigenous history and culture to life through engaging and authentic programming.

Guided tours of Parliament

Take a free guided tour of the home of Canada’s federal government, one of Ottawa’s top attractions. Admire historic paintings, as well as architecture decorated with Canadian motifs, in these official spaces.

Ottawa Kayak School

Ottawa Kayak School is located about 1 hr west of the nation's capital on the Ottawa River.

RentABike

Over 200 bicycles and accessories to choose from for all ages, sizes and routes.

Arbraska Laflèche

Come explore one of the largest cave in the Canadian Shield with our Discovery Tour or our Explorers Tour. Our different treetop aerial courses provide fun and excitement for all!

RiverRun Rafting

Due to renovations and improvements, River Run Rafting will be closed for the 2019 season. If you are interested in rafting in Ottawa, check out their partner business Wilderness Tours.

Camp Fortune Ski, Aerial Park and Ziplines

Fifteen minutes from downtown Ottawa, Camp Fortune offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities.

Wilderness Tours

Wilderness Tours has been Canada's leader in whitewater rafting and kayaking since 1975. Not only do we raft the best river in Canada, we have the largest adventure resort in the business.

Marshes Golf Club

The Marshes Golf Course, Robert Trent Jones Sr.'s last design (and a collaboration by father and son), is one of the nation’s finest golf destinations.

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 greenspaces.

Ottawa City Rafting

Wilderness Tours’ new family-friendly Urban Whitewater Rafting Adventure Ottawa City Rafting is a great way to get out on the river and see the spectacular sights.

Nordik Spa-Nature

Indulge in the ultimate indoor-outdoor relaxation experience at North America’s largest spa, located just 10-minutes north of downtown Ottawa in Chelsea, Quebec, near Gatineau Park.

Strathmere

Strathmere invites you to visit our 6000 sq ft Retreat & Spa featuring esthetics, massage, day and overnight packages, daily yoga, wellness retreats, outdoor hot tubs, nature/ski/snowshoe trails and firepit.