Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near Ottawa

Veronik S. • September 21, 2014Beautiful park with a great view on the parliement

François G. • November 13, 2010Visit the MBNA Geegee's booths: get a great credit card for free fans gear!

Sabrina S. • November 24, 2014Canada's biggest and most famous cenotaph honoring armed forces who passed away in battle; next to it is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Every Remembrance Day the square around it is packed!

Sholeh • July 3, 2012It is gorgeous and great place for summer time walks!

Nicole S. • August 18, 2014One of my go-to photography spots. Love the park and water view.

Cla S. • June 5, 2016Great park to exercise or just sit and appreciate the view

Rob D. • February 12, 2013Visiting the sculptures off the busy weekend is a good way to see everything without the crowds.

Yumna A. • August 8, 2015Great place for fresh air, picnic or just some quiet time for contemplation. Beautiful.

Louise d. • June 30, 2017Fantastisch uitzicht over de Ottawa rivier

Phil S. • January 14, 2012Best time to go is early in the morning. Tranquility!

Robert M. • August 10, 2014Great park! So many flower gardens. You can also picnic with friends and family.

Vish! K. • June 14, 2015The trolley station can be reserved and is fabulous for large parties. It's covered, with barbeques, and easy access to washrooms and water fountains. And the beach!

Reena B. • August 11, 2014Huge park with lots of spots for family picnics. There are tables, covered pavilions, a bandstand and tons of paths for walking and biking. Don't forget to bring money for parking.

Thomas D. • April 17, 2012Cheapest parking near Carleton only $4.00/day! (cash only)

Chris L. • August 24, 2018Our very own mini Niagra! ;-)

mayo • March 30, 2011Toss in a coin or two, the money goes to the Centennial Flame Research Award Fund, which recognizes and publicizes the achievements of Canadians with disabilities.

Jessica • November 5, 2015So beautiful! The boardwalk is one of the best places I've been in Ontario - quiet, peaceful, and like no other! Make sure to check it out if you've never been before. You won't regret

Jessica • May 27, 2015Beautiful! So much to do... But get there early during the national tulip festival for parking

Brent M. • July 1, 2014Nice place to visit for a bit of history.

Chris H. • December 29, 2012Awesome place for tobogganing in the winter! There is lots of room, and the hill has tons of variety of steepness and height for all ages.

Ashley • December 2, 2015You can see the boats going through the locks and everything is operated by hand.

mayo • May 29, 2011Count the sides of this "square" and see why it might more accurately be called Confederation Triangle.

Reena B. • August 11, 2014Definitely worth getting a combo membership to the Agriculture Museum/Science & Tech Museum/Aviation Museum.

Steve S. • July 1, 2017Great park. Stayed at Two Rivers campground. Awesome view of Ottawa River from our campsite.

Reena B. • August 10, 2014Come around Hallowe'en to see their original comedy performances (and all the other haunted attractions.

Herwin T. • May 31, 2013Small beach, not as crowded as Britannia and Moody's Bay. Mojito's are only 6,45 dollars at the bar.

Ainsley C. • September 26, 2010New playground equipment, swings, fabulous splashpad, biking path, bathrooms, parking, lots and lots and lots of room for kids to run and play

Andrew W. • September 8, 2013Farmers market on Sunday is top notch

Vincent D. • October 14, 2018Soccer fields and recreational facilities

Tariq H. • April 21, 2014Good Chinese pharmacy across the street. I go there to buy He Shou Wu sometimes. I think it's good for me !