E.D. man 691 Report post Posted August 17, 2010 Well i am not asking for money, just want ideas of free stuff to do in Ottawa. i have some ideas such 1) 507 Bank St. where you can play cards and watch videos some days 2) pinics in Ottawa various parks 3) there are alot of free concerts but where 4)people watching in the market and parliament hill any other suggestions Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grass_Hopper 18263 Report post Posted August 17, 2010 (edited) I LOVE enjoying life at the top of Gatineau park... What a view, but also relaxing place to chill... Edited August 17, 2010 by Grass_Hopper Mke sure your car tank is full thought... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest **ck***o***ee Report post Posted August 17, 2010 Fishing!!! That is pretty much free..........if you dig your own worms and have your own fishing rod. Fishing is a great way to relax and it is one of my most favorite things to do. Worms are about 3 bux, and there many places around Ottawa you can go! Enjoy, Vicky Von Dee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M*s*** 162 Report post Posted August 17, 2010 How about going to be beach? (if the weather is nice, of course). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meg O'Ryan 266444 Report post Posted August 17, 2010 MacKenzie King Estate....$8 to park but the tour is free! Not only that, but once you pay....all the beaches are free! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 19761 Report post Posted August 17, 2010 I would suggest checking out the city site.. Not everything is free, but it's easy to browse events and find those that are. There are lots of things going on, but there are usually a couple free events in the city every day.. http://app01.ottawa.ca/ArtsCalendar/home.jsf?lang=en Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
etasman2000 15994 Report post Posted August 17, 2010 Fishing!!! That is pretty much free..........if you dig your own worms and have your own fishing rod.Fishing is a great way to relax and it is one of my most favorite things to do. Worms are about 3 bux, and there many places around Ottawa you can go! Enjoy, Vicky Von Dee Free if you are under 18 or over 65. Otherwise its around $10/day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300291 Report post Posted August 17, 2010 There's lots of museums in Ottawa And Parliament Hill for changing of the guard Me, I like the fishing thing, but for some of us not free...boats and hi end tackle cost money...but it can be low cost too RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VedaSloan 119179 Report post Posted August 17, 2010 I'm not sure how often this happens, but there are free movies in Dundonald Park (on Somerset across from the Beer Store) in the evenings sometimes. Last Saturday they showed Some Like It Hot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest o*****a*****r Report post Posted August 17, 2010 Free if you are under 18 or over 65. Otherwise its around $10/day. You do not need an Ontario fishing license if you're a Canadian and/or an Ontario resident in possession of a "transportation accessible parking permit", or possess a Canadian National Institute for the Blind, National Identity Card. The cost for a Canadian to obtain a one day fishing permit in Ontario is $12.10. Once a year in Ontario, usually in July, Ontario has a license free day or week of fishing to promote and encourage people to try the "sport" ;-) Just a warning that fishing can be a hobby that costs as much as hobbying on Cerb if you really enjoy it lol! OCG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ***nsut***jr Report post Posted August 17, 2010 If you like the idea of fishing, you can try under many of the bridges on the Rideau. It's easily accessible and there are bass, pike and musky! It's pretty incredible what you can catch from shore. It's really hard to do anything totally "free" but if you need certain stuff you can browse the bargain shops for cheap stuff which is an activity in itself. Good luck. JSJ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
survived70s 582 Report post Posted August 18, 2010 Biking along the Ottawa River, under Parliment Hill is fantastic. along the canal is OK when you avoid rush hour... The Ottawa Ex is free on opening day until noon (I think). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moonshadow 369 Report post Posted August 18, 2010 How about a stroll around the market. Enjoying the sights,sounds, and smells. Stoping at a bookstore to look at books for an hour or so. Fun and free if you are into books. Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Victoria Banks 21899 Report post Posted August 19, 2010 The National Art Gallery is free on Thursdays after 5pm. There is Sunday cycle on the Rockcliffe Parkway & Ottawa River Parkway if you have a bike or rollerblades. They close the whole parkway off to vechicles for cyclists only between 9am - 1pm until September. You can always go for a walk along the Canal. Heres a link I just found that will give you some ideas: http://www.ottawatourism.ca/en/media/145-free-or-nearly-free-ottawa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blwbyou58 111 Report post Posted August 19, 2010 A Company of Fools .... www.fools.ca ... does free Shakespeare in the parks around town ... I think they are done for the summer but definetly worth catching if you get the chance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antlerman 17064 Report post Posted August 20, 2010 sit in the Rideau Centre food court and count the normal people.............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E.D. man 691 Report post Posted August 20, 2010 sit in the Rideau Centre food court and count the normal people.............. then the count would always be zero! the definition of normality is the same as someone elses insanity, the definition of insanity is actually someone elses definition of normality. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300291 Report post Posted August 20, 2010 sit in the Rideau Centre food court and count the normal people.............. And if that food court is filled up, there are lots of other malls and food courts in Ottawa, actually Canada to sit and watch normal people Also, for fun, go to a Tim Horton's late at night...see how many normals there are out there then (might want to bring some pepper spray, just in case) RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kze1 110 Report post Posted August 25, 2010 Walking, jogging or biking around and taking in the parks and sights is about it now?I think just about anything else in Ottawa now is going to cost you something. There aren?t even too many places you can park a car for free anymore?this has become a bit of a costly town. It even costs to walk around the art gallery now, although it?s only a couple bucks and well worth it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
