Nathalie L 112512 Report post Posted June 14, 2012 What are your favourite activities and sights in Ottawa? I've lived here for 5 years but there is still so much I haven't explored. I've been to all of the museums and art galleries, but I wanted to start this thread to make suggestions for fun things to do in Ottawa that people don't think of sometimes. Here are some things I like to do in Ottawa bouldering at Vertical Horizon going to the Arboretum for dog walks biking in Gatineau swimming at various community centres Fringe festival (starts today) Verse festival (it's this winter but still very fun!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antlerman 17064 Report post Posted June 14, 2012 Buskers festival On Sparks street canada day weekend i think Take a real Tourist tour around Ottawa Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blato 100 Report post Posted June 14, 2012 Watching a live Parliamentary Subcommittee on the potential benefits and detriments of increasing the corporate tax rate in person on Parliament Hill...so much better and riveting that watching it on CPAC!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 14, 2012 Great thread. The Nordik spa is near Ottawa. If you go, go on a Sunday. I always like going to places when they are quiet. http://www.lenordik.com/en/homepage/ I love the Gatineau parks. I have often wondered about other attractions near or in Ottawa. I always like doing new things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antlerman 17064 Report post Posted June 14, 2012 Calypso water park about half hour towards Mtl On the 417 Bungee.ca is near Wakefield about 30 mInutes north of ottawa has zip lines and bungee Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 14, 2012 OMG,yes Wakefield, Quebec is beautiful. If you have never been there go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nathalie L 112512 Report post Posted June 14, 2012 Great thread. The Nordik spa is near Ottawa. Wakefield about 30 mInutes north of ottawa has zip lines and bungeePosted via Mobile Device I love the Nordik Spa and Wakefield. Both really great places. Any other suggestions? I'm looking to explore places I haven't been yet (maybe I've been everywhere, I don't know!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cleo Catra 178382 Report post Posted June 14, 2012 I just found this link and am going to be adventuring to many places listed here, especially mer bleue http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca/places-to-visit/greenbelt/mer-bleue Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luckyme 41401 Report post Posted June 14, 2012 - Hiking around the Pink Lake in Gatineau - Rollerblade along the Canal - Rollerblade or bike on the River Parkway on Sunday mornings (closed for the traffic) are some of the things I love to do that came to mind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest *ig*a** Report post Posted June 14, 2012 Try to see all the ethnic festivals like Greek Fest and the Lebanese Festival. You learn all about the cultures and the food is amazing. Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cleo Catra 178382 Report post Posted June 14, 2012 Try to see all the ethnic festivals like Greek Fest and the Lebanese Festival. You learn all about the cultures and the food is amazing.Posted via Mobile Device Ever since entering this business, I can't hear abotu something called 'Greek Fest' and not picture something very, very different than what actually goes on there :P I would also recommend camp fortune, I went ziplining there last year, they have a huge course in the woods it's incredible Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest *ig*a** Report post Posted June 14, 2012 Ever since entering this business, I can't hear abotu something called 'Greek Fest' and not picture something very, very different than what actually goes on there :P I would also recommend camp fortune, I went ziplining there last year, they have a huge course in the woods it's incredible I never thought about it like that, sure would put a different twist on it lol. Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boomer 33202 Report post Posted June 14, 2012 The greenbelt, unlimited walks to explore in the greenbelt. A lot of the time I'll take along a GPS and do some Geocaching. It's a great hobby because you get to see what the locals find interesting. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OddSox 253 Report post Posted June 14, 2012 Mud Lake - conservation area near Brittania. For an hour or so, you can forget you're in the city... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tokan 16826 Report post Posted June 14, 2012 If you like BBQ, especially chicken and ribs, than you should check out the International Chicken & Rib cook-off at the sparks street mall June 20-24. They have ribbers from Canada and the U.S. come in to compete for the best ribs, chicken, and sauce. If you like chicken and ribs but have never been to a ribfest it is definitely a must. I've tried ribs in a lot of different restaurants and very very few come close to these guys ribs. Pulled pork is also really good. And even if you don't go for the food sparks street mall in the summer is pretty nice. On a side note Brockville has a ribfest each summer in august, for big brothers and sisters, and most of the same guys that go to sparks street come here. So you have two, well actually three cause there is a ribfest in Kemptville this weekend. I guess I should probably admit here that I'm a rib-aholic, lol. When there done right ribs really are hard to beat :) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikkismitty 197 Report post Posted June 14, 2012 There is also bluesfest in July as well as exploring the area south of Ottawa. Driving along the rideau canal system towards Merrickville is really incredible. Even better in a boat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300291 Report post Posted June 14, 2012 Having lived in Ottawa the only thing, or place I would still go to see if it was still there, Nate's Deli, but alas it is gone But I have, and will continue to go to Ottawa, keeping in mind a 3 1/2 to 4 hour drive to see are Meg For Fun Angela Of Ottawa Mia Bella Isabella Gia Alexandra Sky And with anticipation I will be going to Ottawa to meet some ladies I haven't yet met My beautiful wife Gabriella Cleo Catra Cat And hopefully if they come to Ottawa...please please please Emma Alexandra Melissa Missy Mariposa Amelia Middleton Victoria Jolie That's who I come, or would come to Ottawa to see. May not be the OP's intent of this thread, but that's my answer RG :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athos 108589 Report post Posted June 15, 2012 Having lived in Ottawa the only thing, or place I would still go to see if it was still there, Nate's Deli, but alas it is goneBut I have, and will continue to go to Ottawa, keeping in mind a 3 1/2 to 4 hour drive to see are Meg For Fun Angela Of Ottawa Mia Bella Isabella Gia Alexandra Sky And with anticipation I will be going to Ottawa to meet some ladies I haven't yet met My beautiful wife Gabriella Cleo Catra Cat And hopefully if they come to Ottawa...please please please Emma Alexandra Melissa Missy Mariposa Amelia Middleton Victoria Jolie That's who I come, or would come to Ottawa to see. May not be the OP's intent of this thread, but that's my answer RG :-) And here I was, about to suggest the bloody Art Gallery !!!! :confused0024: Additional Comments: @RG ..... Yup!!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phuffin 218 Report post Posted June 15, 2012 hey i would suggest the musiums there are five or six right downtown. be downtown on july 1 from dawn till dusk. canada is fantastic go Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 1320 Report post Posted June 15, 2012 The Native Pow-Wow at the Ottawa-Nepean Tent & Trailer Park is always good, with interesting food, but I think you might have missed it for this year, usually the end of May. The beach at Constance Bay is really nice for walking and swimming and there are a couple of places to eat (The Point and one I can't remember) Burnstown (just past Arnprior) has a number of galleries and gift shops, along with a couple fof places to eat. Neat Cafe has wood-fired pizzas and really good concerts some evenings (http://www.neatfood.ca) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzitup 5652 Report post Posted June 15, 2012 In Gatineau Park, go for a great hike on the King Mountain Trail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest *ig*a** Report post Posted June 15, 2012 And here I was, about to suggest the bloody Art Gallery !!!! :confused0024: Additional Comments: @RG ..... Yup!!! Actually Nates Deli has re-opened on Merivale rd in the spot where Cora's used to be. Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antlerman 17064 Report post Posted June 15, 2012 hey i would suggest the musiums there are five or six right downtown. be downtown on july 1 from dawn till dusk. canada is fantastic go Had to read this twice.........I thought it said Muslims........not museums...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OddSox 253 Report post Posted June 15, 2012 In Gatineau Park, go for a great hike on the King Mountain Trail. For years I took my kids up to the top of King Mountain to watch the sunrise on Thanksgiving. Memorable times. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RubJunky 1954 Report post Posted June 15, 2012 -Blues Festival -Jazz Festival -Each Sunday the Ottawa River Parkway is closed to Pedestrians, skaters and bikers you have miles of open road along the river. -Rent a pontoon boat with me and head out on the Ottawa for 4 hrs -Canada Day -Rib Fest Spark Street Mall -Haunted Ghost walk -Wakefield Train tour -Rent a cottage in the Gatineau's or Ottawa Carleton area -White Water Rafting ( 2.5 hr travel) -Outdoor theatre lots more to do have fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
