+Things To Do
Gatineau Park
With 183 kilometres of hiking trails, Gatineau Park is the best place to work off all that poutine you ate. Some of our favorites are Pink Lake, King Mountain and Luskville Falls/Cave.
Parliament Hill
One of Canada's most iconic sites. The historic, neo-Gothic Parliament Buildings stand tall on a hill overlooking the majestic Ottawa River in downtown Ottawa. You can visit in day and book a tour inside or at night and see the Norther Lights Sound and Light Show (till early September).
First Nations culture
We acknowledge that our wedding is taking place in Algonquin Anishinabe territory. Whilst you are here, take the opportunity to learn about the Algonquin Anishinabe Nation and the other First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada.
ByWard Market
Buzzing hub of outdoor farmers’ market stalls and specialty food shops selling Canadian cheese and maple-infused chocolate. It’s also known for its colorful street art and hip stores filled with crafts and clothes by local designers. Surrounding eateries serve shawarma and BeaverTails (sweet fried pastries in the shape of a beaver’s tail).
Museums
Ottawa boast's seven national museums (as well as many others!). Canadian Museum of Nature, Canada Science and Technology Museum, National Gallery of Canada just to name a few. Also, many of the museums offer free admission in the evenings, just ask Google. :-)
Upper Canada Village
Founded in 1961, Upper Canada Village is one of the largest living-history sites in Canada. Here, we endeavor to depict life in a rural English Canadian setting during the year 1866. Aspects of late 19th-century social life, music, religion and politics are discussed and demonstrated by knowledgeable staff dressed in clothing of the period.
Swimming Spots
There are heaps of beaches peppered around the inner city of Ottawa. But if your looking to get out of the urban jungle, there are loads of great lakes (and probably less e. coli) not far out of Ottawa. Check out the list on this website. Morrison's Quarry often features on people's bucket lists because of its crystal clear blue waters.