Spring weekend · Ottawa
Spring weekend in Ottawa
Spring in Ottawa — blossoms, opening patios, markets and the first warm-evening dinners worth booking.
Frequently added to plansEditor's pick
Top spots in Ottawa
Rideau Canal
FamilyCentretown
Pedal boats in summer, 7.8 km skate in winter.
Westboro Beach
FamilyWestboro
Sandy river beach with a great little café.
Winterlude BeaverTail crawl
FamilyCanal
Skate, ice sculptures, hot chocolate — repeat.
Commissioners Park Tulips
OutdoorsDows Lake
300,000 tulips peak mid-May.
Gatineau Park
OutdoorsGatineau
Lakes, 165 km of trails, peak fall colour.
ByWard Market
Food & DrinkByWard
BeaverTails, farmers stalls and late-night patios.
Where to eat
Atelier
$$$$Molecular tasting · Hintonburg
44 surprise courses — Ottawa's most experimental.
Beckta
$$$$Canadian tasting · Centretown
Wine country in a Victorian mansion.
El Camino
$$Mexican street · Elgin
Tacos and mezcal, basement vibes.
Riviera
$$$Modern Canadian · Downtown
Old bank turned glittery brasserie.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: ByWard Market, Gatineau Park, Rideau Canal. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Ottawa and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.
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