Go Chasing Waterfalls
Make sure a waterfall adventure is on your list of things to do for Spring in Ottawa. Spring is one of the best times to see the power of waterfalls as the ice and snow melt. Use this waterfall guide to find nearby waterfalls, from multi-level gems to easy to get to.
Wine & Dine At This Special Event
Join Savvy Company at their Corks & Forks – Kingston’s Wine Festival on April 21st to 22nd. This is the perfect nearby adventure where you can indulge in food and drinks with plenty of special events. There will be over 100 wines from across Canada that you can sip and sample. Some things to look forward to:
- Take in seminars and masterclasses to learn from the country’s top Sommeliers, wine writers and industry pros
- Kingston’s best restaurants and winemakers have teamed up to offer multi-course wine-pairing dinners
- Enjoy special events like the tasting hall and happy hour with winemakers
- Make it a staycation with special deals with select hotels
It’s the perfect opportunity to taste, learn and discover incredible Canadian wines and Kingston’s foodie scene. I recommend getting the festival pass that will include admission to the Friday evening event and The Magic of Food & Wine seminar on Saturday. Check out the full details and buy your ticket here.
Celebrate the Return of Patio Season
With warmer temperatures around the corner, keep this guide to the best patios in Ottawa by neighbourhood nearby. From casual spots to enjoy with friends to hidden patios, there are plenty of great spots to explore this spring in Ottawa.
Go On A Spring Day Trip Near Ottawa
This is a fun thing to do for spring near Ottawa. From cute towns to hidden gems, there is plenty to explore within 2 hours of Ottawa. Here’s a list of Ontario day trips and Quebec Day Trips.
Celebrate Maple Syrup
Visit a local sugar bush and enjoy a pancake breakfast as a fun thing to do for spring in Ottawa. Use this guide to choose which sugar bush to visit. Many have fun activities you can add to the breakfast and fun gift shops to explore full of maple goodies.
Enjoy Fresh Blooms
This is one of my favourite things to do for Spring in Ottawa. Use this guide to find beautiful blossom locations across Ottawa and go for a picnic.
Another thing to do for Spring in Ottawa is enjoy the Tulip Festival. See beautiful gardens of colour pop up around town. Find the best spots to see the tulips in this guide.
Travel The World Through Ottawa Restaurants
Travel the world through your taste buds this Spring in Ottawa. Choose a restaurant you want to visit or have been to, and then visit the local restaurant listed that serves that cuisine. It’s a fun way to relive your travels or get excited about new ones. Get the full guide here.
Enjoy a Local Cocktail Class
Join Split Tree Cocktail for one of their themed workshops, where you can learn how to make fun cocktails, from basics to creative cocktails.
Go For Brunch in Ottawa
Save this for those cloudy day hangouts with friends. Use this guide of brunch by neighbourhood to find the best place to go.
Catch An Epic Sunset
As the days get longer, use that extra time to catch a stunning sunset. Here’s my guide of the best places to go in Ottawa for sunset. These are also some of my favourite scenic spots in the capital, worth exploring any time of day 🙂
Julia started Little Miss Ottawa as a way to explore her hometown as a traveller would. She’s always planning her next adventure, whether it’s local or abroad. You’ll find her exploring with her camera in hand. She hopes Little Miss Ottawa helps bring you on new and fun adventures. Happy exploring :)
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