Top 8 Things to Do in Ottawa During Spring 🌸🌳

Spring is finally here in Ottawa! 🌷☀️ That means it's time to enjoy the sunshine, explore nature, and discover all the fun things this beautiful city has to offer. In this video, we're sharing 8 of our favorite family-friendly activities to do in and around Ottawa during the spring - from visiting sugar bushes and the famous Tulip Festival, to biking, fishing, and even plane spotting!


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1. Visit a Sugar Bush

"First up, you have to visit a sugar bush. Spring is maple syrup season in Ontario, and Quebec. There are many sugar bushes around the region that are family friendly with wagon rides, and tours of maple shacks, however this sugar bush is different. Sucrerie du terroir can be visited during the day but we went during the evening for an all you can eat dinner with endless maple syrup and true Quebec french entertainment. This is a must experience to do when visiting Ottawa in the spring. The vibe here is just so authentic and it's a sugar bush experience like no other.


https://www.sucrerieduterroir.com/

2. Explore the Tulip Festival

The Canadian Tulip Festival is a springtime staple in Ottawa. Held every May, you'll find millions of tulips in bloom across the city - the perfect photo op and a beautiful way to enjoy the warmer weather. A local Ottawa thing to do is to park at the experimental farm, then walk down to dows lake. Be sure to also walk around the Arboretum
Which is right in between the experiential farm and dowes lake. This is a big beautiful park, home to over 10,000 different plants. As spring brings blooming flowers, it's neat to see them grow.


3. Rainy Day? Visit the Aviation and Space Museum

Spring can bring a lot of rain, but that's no problem with Ottawa's amazing museums. The Canada Aviation and Space Museum is a personal favorite - it's fun, interactive, and perfect for a rainy afternoon
4. Walk in the Forest


Nothing beats a quiet walk through the forest in spring. Forest Larose in Limoges is just 20 minutes east of Ottawa and it's absolutely stunning. - watch the trees come to life and flowers start to bloom. Just a heads up - some trails can get flooded, so wear waterproof shoes!" There's forests all over ottawa, especially gatineau park which is very crowded. Forest larose is a local spot.

5. Go Fishing

If you're into fishing, spring is a great time to cast a line. You can grab a day pass or a full-season fishing license online. There are tons of great spots around Ottawa, just be sure to follow local regulations.

We went fishing here - https://g.co/kgs/Ke5Nt2M
Get your ontario fishing license here - https://www.huntandfishontario.com/

6. Bike Ottawa's Amazing Pathways

Spring is the perfect season to hop on your bike or to walk around the bike paths. Ottawa has some of the best cycling paths in Canada, and the Aviation Parkway is a top spot. It's scenic, safe, and full of places to explore.

On the weekends, the aviation parkway is closed to vehicles as bikes take over the parkway. It runs in Ottawa from the East end to Downtown, and then into the west end.

This is a local favourite road for walking and cycling in Ottawa.


As we live in the east end of Ottawa we park here to explore the trails - https://g.co/kgs/1Bn2PUr

7. Plane Spotting Picnic at YOW

Here's a unique one - head to the Ottawa Airport observation point. Bring a picnic and watch planes take off and land. It's totally free and a surprisingly peaceful way to spend an afternoon


8. Visit Oasis RV Resort in Limoges

And finally, check out Oasis RV Resort in Limoges. Whether you're renting a cabin or just visiting for the day, it's a fun outdoor spot with a heated pool, mini golf, and space to relax. After a long winter, it's just nice to get outside again!

Spring in Ottawa is short, so get out there and make the most of it! If you found this video helpful, hit that like button, subscribe for more local tips, and let me know your favorite spring activity in the comments. See you outside!

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