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9 Days in Ottawa: Exploring Nature and Fun

Biniyam Abay

Biniyam Abay

10 Mar 2024

Embark on a thrilling 9-day adventure in Ottawa, where you'll discover breathtaking parks, beautiful beaches, and exciting attractions. From the serene Hog's Back Park to the vibrant Lansdowne Park, each day promises new experiences and unforgettable memories. Join us on this journey and immerse yourself in the wonders of Ottawa!

Trip to Ottawa

Day 1Waterfalls, Tulips, and Canal Views
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$ 6

Hog's Back Park
Celebrated park featuring impressive waterfalls & a dam, picnic areas, hiking trails & green space.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Commissioners Park
Tranquil park along Dows Lake, home to a famed spring Tulip Festival, offering paths & picnic areas.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa
Manually operated locks on a 19th-century canal popular for kayaking & cycling tours, plus camping.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Gardens, Parks, and Serenity
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$ 6

Dominion Arboretum
Visitors can explore many gardens at the country's oldest arboretum, home to 10,000 kinds of plants.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Vincent Massey Park
Community park on 71.4 acres with a bandstand, sports fields, picnic tables, BBQ pits & trails.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Brewer Park
Relaxed waterfront recreation destination with paths, sports fields & playground areas.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Wetlands, Beaches, and Urban Oasis
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$ 6

Mer Bleue Bog
This 1.2km looping interpretive boardwalk trail passes through the Mer Bleue Bog.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Mooney's Bay Park and Beach
Riverfront park offering beach swimming, playgrounds & a sled hill, plus family events & festivals.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Confederation Park
City retreat with memorial monuments, sculptures & fountains, hosting festivals & national events.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Water Slides and Scenic Lookouts
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$38

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$ 3

Calypso Theme Waterpark
100 acres of activities for all ages, including a giant wave pool, toddler area & fast waterslides.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$38
83 - 100 min

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Champlain Lookout
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Sports, Festivals, and Riverside Strolls
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$ 3

Lansdowne Park
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Jacques-Cartier Park
23-hectare park, site of the Winterlude festival (Feb), offering recreational paths & river views.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 6Trails, Picnics, and Riverside Bliss
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$ 6

Bruce Pit
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Andrew Haydon Park
Waterfront public park with lawns, a bandshell, a picnic pavilion, playground & manmade waterfall.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Parc des Cèdres
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 7Camping and Outdoor Adventures
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Fitzroy Provincial Park
Wooded park with campgrounds, boating, swimming beaches & hiking trails, plus centennial trees.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 8Beaches, Parks, and Family Fun
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$25

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$ 3

Britannia Park and Beach
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Funhaven
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$25
Day 9Island Escape and Tranquil Lakeside
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$ 6

Petrie Island Beach
Supervised public beach for swimming & water activities, plus a park with play & picnic areas.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
44 - 53 min

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Parc du Lac-Beauchamp
Recreation area on Lake Beauchamp with a swimming beach, canoe rentals & various winter sports.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Strathcona Park
Easygoing riverfront park with paths, benches, clusters of shade trees & a seasonal splash pad.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $98 In total

Activities & Food:$63
Transport:$36