Living in Canada\u2019s capital city has its perks. There are new activities happening all the time that will make whatever time of year eventful. Here is a list of some things you must do in Ottawa. Can you even say you live in Ottawa if you haven\u2019t done all six of these?<\/p>\n
Every Canada day, Ottawa hosts the country\u2019s largest celebration at Parliament Hill. The event includes live music, fireworks and the majority of the city\u2019s residents. If you haven\u2019t been down to the hill for Canada day, I recommend bringing lots of water, and sticking close to your friends, you\u2019ll never see downtown so packed!<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re looking for a tour of the buildings, don\u2019t wait as renovations will be shutting down Parliament for an estimated 10 years. Don\u2019t worry though, you can still attend the stunning sound and light shows that\u00a0occur every July to August. Grab a blanket, some snacks and get your camera ready!<\/p>\n
What is more Canadian than putting on your ice-skates, eating a beavertail and skating along downtown Ottawa? Every year, the Rideau Canal is frozen during winter and prepped to meet your skating needs. With this outstanding view, skating on the canal makes for the perfect date, or a fun activity for friends. Eating a beavertail while skating totally negates the calories, right? Let\u2019s test that theory this winter.<\/p>\n
If you have ever been to Ottawa, you\u2019ll notice a shawarma restaurant in every neighbourhood. Whether you\u2019re downtown or in the suburbs, you\u2019re likely to find a shawarma place that will satisfy your hunger. Ottawa boasts some of the best shawarma in the country, and if you haven\u2019t tried it, you\u2019re missing out. This Arab meal will excite your taste buds and leave you wishing you had tried it sooner.<\/p>\n
One of the best things about living in Ottawa is our neighbours. Being minutes from Quebec means you have access to some awesome areas. Plan a day trip to the stunning Gatineau Hills where you can hike, explore and get that perfect Instagram nature shot.<\/p>\n
Every summer Casino du Lac-Leamy hosts the Sounds of Light, five massive firework displays with four teams from different continents showcasing pyromusical presentations. The show takes place behind the Canadian Museum of Nature lighting up the Ottawa River for a night you won\u2019t forget. Bring your chairs, or pull your boat up on the river for the best view of this renowned display.<\/p>\n
Nordic Spa Nature in Chelsea is the perfect day-trip for any occasion. Whether you\u2019re celebrating your friend\u2019s birthday, or are just in need of some good pampering, Nordic Spa is a great spot. With outdoor pools, saunas and bars open year-round, you can relax in nature with a glass of wine or detoxifying tea.<\/p>\n
Whether you\u2019re looking for a cool day trip or an exciting club night out, Ottawa\u2019s museums have you covered. The Canadian Museum of Nature can provide both of these. With so many exciting exhibits like the Butterflies in Flight, where you can walk through hundreds of species of live butterflies. If bugs aren\u2019t your thing, the museum hosts Nature Nocturne, where the museum turns into a nightclub and you\u2019re able to explore the exhibits after hours.<\/p>\n
They don\u2019t call it the Ottawa Valley for no reason. From berry, apple and pumpkin picking, to haunted Halloween festivities, there is always something to do outside of the city. Saunders Farm located in Munster is famous for its Halloween specialty including Haunting Season for daytime and Fright Fest at night hosting over 1 million guests on their 100-acre property. Be prepared for a spooky, fun filled time.<\/p>\n
Living in Canada\u2019s capital city has its perks. There are new activities happening all the time that will make whatever time of year eventful. Here is a list of some things you must do in Ottawa. Can you even say you live in Ottawa if you haven\u2019t done all six of these? 1.\u00a0Visit Parliament Hill…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24813,"featured_media":117595,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":true,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10087,9609],"tags":[10627,10062,20,9705],"thb-sponsors":[],"class_list":["post-117594","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-city-life","category-travel","tag-bucket-list","tag-city-life","tag-entertainment","tag-ottawa"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n