If you love outdoor activities like hiking, swimming, and camping, Ottawa is the right place for you. Canada’s capital city offers an array of outdoor activities for all ages. Here are some of the activities you can enjoy in Ottawa.
Visit Petawawa Point
Visit Petawawa and enjoy Petawawa’s premier waterfront park. It is the best place for a summer experience. Have fun on the sandy beaches and the scenic vistas. You can enjoy boat launches, play volleyball at the volleyball park and there are kids play structures for the young ones. Also available are a kayak, canoe, and boat rentals. Petawawa point beach is located on Island View Drive, Petawawa, Ontario K8H 3M4, Canada.
Pirate Adventures
Pirate enthusiast can board the real pirate ship, cruise along The Rideau Canal and enjoy pirate adventures. The vessel offers pirate-themed costumes for kids and face painting for kids and interested adults. The cruise takes 75 minutes and packs pirate-related activities including, firing water cannons, treasure hunting, and pirate lingo. This adventure is located at 588 Hog’s Back Rd, Ottawa, Ontario K1V 1H8, Canada
Parc Omega
Parc Omega is a must visit for those who love animals and outdoors. Experience Canada’s wildlife such as the elk, moose, wolves, bison, and bears in their natural habitats. A tour of the park is also an opportunity to discover the history, heritage and the cultures of Canada’s first nations. You can also enjoy other activities including the hiking trails, picnic areas, and animations. Parc Omega is located in neighbouring Quebec at 399 QC-323, Montebello, QC J0V 1L0, Canada
Visit Eco-Odyssee
Experience the unique nature while browsing the extensive water labyrinth that extends over 6km. Visitors can paddle a boat along the marshy environment and discover the beaver habitat. There is more for everyone in Eco-odyssey. You can walk a 2km pedestrian path, campfire and even have a picnic. Eco-Odyssee has a soccer field and volleyball court where you can enjoy the respective sports. This destination is located at 52 Chemin des Sources, Wakefield, QC J0X 3G0, Canada
Rideau Canal Skateway
Rideau is home to the world’s largest naturally frozen skating rink. The 7.8-kilometer skating rink winds through Canada’s capital with warm at resting points with toasty fires where you can also enjoy hot drinks and tasty snacks.
Eagles Nest Lookout
If you love hiking, the path up Eagle’s Nest Lookout is your next must visit. Enjoy a nice hike up along a former logging road while you enjoy the beautiful nature and wildflowers. The walk will lead you to the top of the spectacular Eagles Nest Lookout, where you can have a beautiful view of the countryside. You can take beautiful selfies as you hike and spectacular pictures from the top of the Eagle’s Nest Lookout.
Gatineau Park
Enjoy the beautiful scenes in Gatineau Park – located minutes away from Ottawa at 33 Chemin Scott, Chelsea, QC J9B 1R5. The park is a sanctuary for over a hundred endangered species of plants and animals. There are various activities for visitors throughout the year. The fun activities include camping, hiking, swimming, biking snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The park has heritage sites and offers nature interpretation. Enjoy the scenic and rich biodiversity of the Park.
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