The best family-friendly activities in Ottawa for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

Ottawa, Canada
Ottawa Spring Tulip Festival Bike Tour

On this 3-hour guided bike tour of Ottawa, visit the capital's renown Tulip Festival, a special annual event available in May. Enjoy Commissioners Park, home …More

On this 3-hour guided bike tour of Ottawa, visit the capital's renown Tulip Festival, a special annual event available in May. Enjoy Commissioners Park, home...

3 hours
4.9 (22)
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$65
Best of Ottawa Neighbourhoods & Nature Bike Tour

This tour is a perfect blend of biking through Ottawa’s beautiful waterfront pathways and green scenery, visiting some of the city’s trendiest and vibrant neighbourhoods …More

This tour is a perfect blend of biking through Ottawa’s beautiful waterfront pathways and green scenery, visiting some of the city’s trendiest and vibrant neighbourhoods...

3 hours
5.0 (29)
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$77
Ottawa - Byward Market Food Tour

Experience the Sights and Tastes of the ByWard Market Our most popular walking tour! British Colonel John By’s mission to build the Rideau Canal included …More

Experience the Sights and Tastes of the ByWard Market Our most popular walking tour! British Colonel John By’s mission to build the Rideau Canal included...

3 hours 30 minutes
5.0 (25)
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$94
Ottawa Small Group Tour with Notre Dame Basilica & ByWard Market

Your experience begins as you meet your friendly local guide at 1 Elgin St in downtown Ottawa, just steps from the city’s most iconic landmarks. …More

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Your experience begins as you meet your friendly local guide at 1 Elgin St in downtown Ottawa, just steps from the city’s most iconic landmarks....

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$29
Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

Our journey will take us through the heart of Ottawa, exploring the city's past and its role in shaping the nation. You’ll see the art, …More

Our journey will take us through the heart of Ottawa, exploring the city's past and its role in shaping the nation. You’ll see the art,...

50 to 70 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (5)
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$8
Ottawa - Taste of Canada Food Tour

Eat your way across Canada—without leaving downtown Ottawa! Join us on the TASTE OF CANADA tour for a fun and flavour-packed journey through the dishes …More

Eat your way across Canada—without leaving downtown Ottawa! Join us on the TASTE OF CANADA tour for a fun and flavour-packed journey through the dishes...

3 hours 30 minutes
5.0 (5)
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$97
National Gallery of Canada Admission

Explore the endless opportunities. We have a wide range of activities for you to enjoy all season long. Take in new exhibitions, enjoy artist talks, …More

Explore the endless opportunities. We have a wide range of activities for you to enjoy all season long. Take in new exhibitions, enjoy artist talks,...

1 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (3)
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$18
ByWard Market Tour Timber Taverns and Tall Tales

Either as an addition to the free Discover the Capital Historical Highlights tour, or simply on its own, step back in time and experience the …More

Either as an addition to the free Discover the Capital Historical Highlights tour, or simply on its own, step back in time and experience the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$19
Ottawa Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

The Best Way to Discover Ottawa: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. …More

The Best Way to Discover Ottawa: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity....

2 hours Free Cancellation
3.9 (7)
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$7
Progressive Dinner Byward

Best Restaurants of the ByWard! Let our guide take you on a dining adventure to some of the best restaurants of Ottawa’s most historic and …More

Best Restaurants of the ByWard! Let our guide take you on a dining adventure to some of the best restaurants of Ottawa’s most historic and...

3 hours 15 minutes
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$146
Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Ottawa by Crazy Dash

Crazy Dash of Ottawa allows your team to discover the city in a fun way! Our app will instruct you to find a variety of …More

Crazy Dash of Ottawa allows your team to discover the city in a fun way! Our app will instruct you to find a variety of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
3.5 (2)
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$10
Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Ottawa by Wacky Walks

Explore Ottawa with Wacky Walks! Our scavenger takes you around the city to find items and perform tasks for points. You'll use an app on …More

Explore Ottawa with Wacky Walks! Our scavenger takes you around the city to find items and perform tasks for points. You'll use an app on...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$10
Ottawa Roller Skating Rink Ticket with Skates included

Only place in Canada where the Rink is made of hard maple with a water based urethane finish! Free arcade with the purchase of an …More

Only place in Canada where the Rink is made of hard maple with a water based urethane finish! Free arcade with the purchase of an...

1 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$18
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