Ottawa Tourism

Great to have submissions from our Ottawa Mask Lookbook featured in this cool article in FLARE,! Check out fun tips on how to explore Ottawa like a local, while staying safe https://bit.ly/35muVQ1 . Got a great mask look you want to share? Submit it to our Ottawa Mask Lookbook here https://bit.ly/31rDTcM .

Mer Bleue Bog is a great spot for a fall hike, especially when these trees turn bright yellow late in the season. Can you name these vibrant yellow conifers? . afb.photography.and.art/IG

Charcuterie board to go? Yes please! If you're looking for a little indulgence at home, these delicious charcuterie boxes from locally owned 692 Coffee and Bar in Manotick will do the trick! Order online for a cozy night in, and add a bottle of vino for a romantic date for two. . Who would you like to share this tasty box with - tag them below! . 692 Coffee and Bar

Support local this holiday season with our Ottawa Top 10 Stocking Stuffers list! From local getaways, to art, attractions and great food, get some ideas for Ottawa gifts that help support our city https://bit.ly/3kS8h6M

Planning an Ottawa staycation and don’t want to leave your pup behind? Check out these fun ideas for a getaway in the city with your 4-legged friend https://bit.ly/3njBMQs . maggiethebernerandme

Parliament Hill at blue hour . photozulu/IG

From well known hot spots to secret hidden gems, check out our list of top places to photograph this fall in Ottawa https://bit.ly/33hpnEl . dikshatravels/IG

The holiday season is here, and we want to spread the cheer with our #Santa613 contest! . Enter to win 1 of 4 Holiday stockings filled with items from our Top 10 Ottawa stocking stuffers list including a hotel stay, gift cards to fun Ottawa attractions and tours, local brews, baked goods and more! . To enter, all you need to do is tell us what local Ottawa gift would you like to see in your holiday stocking this year. Shout outs to your favourite local businesses are als...o encouraged! . Contest runs from November 19th to December 16th. Get full contest details and find out how to enter here https://bit.ly/391Jzyz See more

Ordering takeout or delivery from your favourite neighbourhood restaurants is a great way to support local small businesses in our communities. . Corazón de Maíz is a small family owned restaurant in the ByWard Market serving up authentic, mouthwatering Mexican cuisine. Their tacos and burritos are absolutely amazing, and they even sell delicious homemade salsa in store! . Corazon De Maiz is one of the many restaurants in the city that needs our support, so next time you’re hungry, order in and help support local!

A cool perspective on an iconic staircase in the city! Can you name the spot? Bonus points if you can name the number of stairs! . felicialiu/IG

Have you seen this cool piece of public art on the Plaza Bridge steps by artist Yasaman Mehrsa?? The concept behind the piece, Unity, represents the relationship between the individual and the community, with the houses representing humans and the paths nature, and brought together they symbolize unity. Check out this beautiful piece on the Plaza Bridge steps leading down to the Rideau Canal near the National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts. . mj.hamel.photographie/IG

Warm fall afternoons on the Ottawa River . teahlizee/IG

It’s Small Business Week in Ottawa, and we want to give a big shout out to all the small businesses in our neighbourhoods which make our communities so special! Got a favourite small businesses in the city - give them a shout out below!

Golden views from the Aylmer Marina! . zephyrs1/IG

The holiday season has begun! Get into the festive spirit at these fun places here in the Ottawa area https://bit.ly/2UzsLGE

Ottawa has some pretty cool neighbourhoods and a super fun way to explore them is by E-Scooter! Rent one from Escape Bicycle Tours & Rentals and discover tasty local food spots , quaint small businesses and help support local along the way! . Tag someone who you’d like a scooter adventure with below!

An epic boardwalk through a 7,700-year-old bog - that's where we'd like to spend a fall afternoon! Have you had a chance to visit Mer Bleue Bog? . ottawadecorate/IG

Get up close to Canadian wildlife this fall from the comfort of your own car, on a Canadian style safari Parc Omega! https://bit.ly/3lnEK5w . The Planet D

Ottawa we have plenty of spooky Halloween activities to keep you awake this October! Don’t miss Haunting Season, Fright Fest and outdoor campfires Saunders Farm, bubble tours of downtown Ottawa and virtual haunting experiences with The Haunted Walk , plus check out the Sawmill a new terrifying indoor/outdoor experience at Lansdowne! Details https://bit.ly/3d8jeyL

Beautiful fall views from the Rideau Canal! Where's your favourite spot to photograph the fall colours in Ottawa? . gregkolz/IG

Can we talk about this view! Eagles Nest Lookout, only an hour drive from downtown Ottawa, offers stunning fall views over the Ottawa Valley Have you been for a hike yet this season? . jennxu/IG

Apple orchards, pumpkin patches and corn mazes what’s not to love about the harvest season! . Here are some of our favourite spots for apples, pumpkins and harvest fun in the Ottawa region this October https://bit.ly/2R2kSaW taina.a.g/IG

Haunting season has arrived @Saunders Farm and the terrifying FrightFest is not for the faint of heart! . See if you can get through the Coven, the Haunted Hayride and the Shambles without running for your life, and enjoy a fun and horrifying Halloween experience in Ottawa’s creepy countryside MUAHAHAHA . Visit Saunders Farm for more details on all the farm’s fall activities including fall campfires and family friendly Pumpkin Season activities, plus info on advanced safety measure to help keep you safe! https://saundersfarm.com

Have a great Thanksgiving weekend everyone!

Major’s Hill Park is a great spot to take in the fall colours in Ottawa! Have you had a change to take a stroll? . juliobenitez_media/IG

Shop for your Thanksgiving meal at farmers’ markets and neighbourhood small businesses and help support local! . paulagallagherbrown/IG

Looking for a cool way to see the fall colours this weekend? Get the ultimate view from a Skyline Chairlift Ride at Camp Fortune! https://bit.ly/36GnbcH

Beautiful fall reflections from Andrew Haydon Park . ottawa_waterandlight/IG

Loving this unique angle or Parliament Hill at dusk! . nicholasplacephoto/IG

A beautiful shot of the Stanley Cup monument and the newly restored Canada Post building at the entrance to Sparks Street! Take a stroll down Sparks Street this fall and enjoy a bite on one of the awesome patios along this pedestrian only thoroughfare, from Elgin St. to Bank St.! https://bit.ly/33U4SO2 . caustin89/IG