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Ottawa on a Budget — Free & Cheap Weekend Plan

Free walks, cheap eats and the good stuff that doesn't cost anything.

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Friday

  1. Evening

    Art Is In Bakery

    Brunch · $$ · City Centre

    Land soft: Sourdough breakfast sandwich — Warehouse-style bakery brunch, the city's best.

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    Why this pick
    • ·Light on the wallet without feeling cheap
    • ·Dinner-grade kitchen worth lingering at
    • ·Keeps you in City Centre — short walk from your other stops

Saturday

  1. Morning
    Rideau Canal
    Family · Centretown

    Pedal boats in summer, 7.8 km skate in winter.

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    Why this pick
    • ·Light on the wallet without feeling cheap
    • ·Best early — lighter crowds before noon
    • ·Keeps you in Centretown — short walk from your other stops
  2. Afternoon
    Ottawa River Pathway
    Outdoors · Downtown / Sandy Hill

    Scenic multi-use trail along the Ottawa River with views of Parliament Hill — great for cycling, jogging or a long romantic walk.

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    Why this pick
    • ·Light on the wallet without feeling cheap
    • ·Holds up in the afternoon energy lull
    • ·Keeps you in Downtown / Sandy Hill — short walk from your other stops
  3. Evening

    Free night plan

    Grab a bottle, walk to a viewpoint or waterfront, and watch the city light up. Costs nothing.

Sunday

  1. Morning
    Gatineau Park
    Outdoors · Gatineau

    Lakes, 165 km of trails, peak fall colour.

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    Why this pick
    • ·Light on the wallet without feeling cheap
    • ·Best early — lighter crowds before noon
    • ·Keeps you in Gatineau — short walk from your other stops
  2. Afternoon
    Westboro Beach
    Family · Westboro

    Sandy river beach with a great little café.

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    Why this pick
    • ·Light on the wallet without feeling cheap
    • ·Holds up in the afternoon energy lull
    • ·Keeps you in Westboro — short walk from your other stops

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