Things To Do In Ottawa This February

Winter is a splendid place in Canada’s capital city. The broad passageway of Gatineau Park is situated just fifteen minutes from the new ArtHaus condominium, and is a great place for cross-country skiing. Don’t miss out on visiting the world’s largest skating rink, the Rideau Canal Skateway, and savoring a crispy staple of Canadian culture, beavertails. Today, we’re exploring activities to do in Ottawa in February!

Skate On The Rideau Canal

During colder months, the Rideau Canal Skateway becomes an icy pathway of fun and adventure. Located between Queen Elizabeth and Colonel By Drive, the 7.8-kilometer watercourse is the world’s largest outdoor skating rink. This means you have all day and night to enjoy a romantic evening with your significant other or a whimsical day with the kids. If you didn’t bring your skates, don’t worry, there are skate rentals available near the canal.

Beavertails In Ottawa

Who can resist fried dough topped with sugar and cinnamon? No one! “BeaverTails” are a Canadian pastry concocted by the Pam and Grant Hooker family. In 1980, the Ontario-based family opened up their first permanent beavertails store in Ottawa’s ByWard Market.

Since then, lots of people have had the pleasure of sinking their teeth into this mouthwatering snack. Fans of this delight include Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton! You could even try this exquisite dessert with Nutella, a maple spread or M&Ms. There are beavertsail kiosks lining the Rideau Canal Skateway.

Ottawa Winter Brewfest: Feb. 16 – 17, 2018

Craft beer and live music do go hand in hand. The three-day festival will offer you nothing but entertainment. Enjoy music from live bands while sipping on local artisanal beer. Located at Lansdowne in the Horticulture building, the festival gathers 25 breweries from Ottawa and the surrounding areas. For tickets, visit Winter Brewfest.

Winterlude in Ottawa: Feb 2 – 19, 2018

Winter is undeniably an integral part of Canadian culture. For this reason, Canada’s capital will devote an entire month to winter sports. People from all walks of life will get a chance to enjoy various different activities. For more details, consult their their site and make sure to visit the snowflake kingdom!

Alterna Savings Crackup – Comedy Festival

Looking for laughs? We got you covered with this year’s comedy festival. The laughter will be ubiquitous as the festival will take place at various venues in the city. Comedians such as Ron James, Mary Walsh, Johnny Harris, Derek Seguin, Mark Forward and more will perform at the festival. If you love stand-up and/or improv, you are guaranteed a howling good time! For more information and to buy tickets, go to the festival website.

Girls Getaway at Nordik Spa-Nature: Every Tuesday

The Scandinavian-inspired Nordik Spa-Nature makes for a relaxing retreat for you and your girlfriends. You won’t run out of things to do in the world’s largest outdoor spa; hot tubs, saunas, steam-rooms, pools, restaurants and many more services are at your fingertips. A thermal experience will take place every Tuesday allowing you to enjoy sparkling wine, tapas, dessert, and a bathrobe rental.

If you are looking to experience a fun-filled winter wonderland and relax the day away, book some excursions in Canada’s capital city. If you plan on living in Ottawa, be sure to check out the ArtHaus development in the heart of all action!