With the holiday season quickly approaching, you might be trying to save some money to put toward Christmas gifts. Sadly, that might mean cutting your entertainment budget to be able to spoil your friends and family with the perfect gifts.
There is no reason to stay at home and be bored to afford Christmas expenses. Instead, you can take advantage of some of the astonishing deals on Groupon for local activities, restaurants, and services. These Groupon deals offer amazing prices so you can save money for the holidays, and still go out and have a fun time with your friends!
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Here are 18 Ottawa Groupon deals that you must take advantage of this November 2018.
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Plant Nite
Original Price: $45
Savings: $29 (36% off)
Have a fun laid-back evening out making a terrarium. Plant Nite takes place at local bars, pubs, and restaurants where you can enjoy being creative and sipping a cocktail. Included in the cost of the class is all the supplies of the plants and accessories. Best of all after the workshop is over, you can take your new terrarium home.
Amnesia Escape Games
Original Price: $250
Savings: $144 (42% off) for up to 10 people
Can your friends escape in time? Amnesia Escape Games in the Byward Market offers private escape rooms for up to 10 people. Work together with your friends to solve the puzzles and race against the clock to exit the room in time. For a fantastic night out you need to try their magical Enchanted Forest room.
The Vanitea Room
Original Price: $100
Savings: $71 (29% off) for 2 people
Indulge in chic afternoon tea with your best friend at The Vanitea Room. The deal includes two mimosas, two pots of tea, and an assortment of delicious scones, macarons, cakes, and savory bites. Spend an afternoon catching up with your friend savoring tasty treats inside The Vanitea Room glam space.
Harlem Globetrotters
Original Price: $78.35
Savings: $47 (40% off)
Get tickets to see the Harlem Globetrotters at the Canadian Tire Centre on March 31st at 2 pm. Celebrating their 93rd anniversary, you'll be able to see their legendary basketball talent that has entertained millions of fans over the past nine decades. As the tickets for the Harlem Globetrotters are for next year, they would make for an excellent gift to give this Christmas.
Moksha Yoga Orleans
Original Price: $300
Savings: $78.50 (74% off)
Enjoy two months of unlimited yoga classes at Moksha Yoga Orleans. With your two month membership to Moksha Yoga Orleans, you'll be able to enjoy a variety of different yoga classes such as hot yoga, yin yoga, beginner classes or even meditation. This deal is the perfect way to help you relax and improve your physical fitness this fall.
Vineyards Wine Bar Bistro
Original Price: $40.56
Savings: $23 (43% off) for 2 people
For a fun date night head to Vineyards Wine Bar Bistro to enjoy a flight of wine or beer. The deal on Groupon includes two flights of wine or draft beer. For the wine flight, you can select one of the premade wine flights that include three glasses of 2 ounces of wine along with a tasting sheet. While for the beer flight you can make your beer flight, selecting six draft beers to sample.
Hooley's
Original Price: $160
Savings: $64.50 (60% off) for 4 people
Enjoy a girls' night out with you and 4 of your friends at Hooley's. The deal includes cover for five people along with ten premium cocktails and five shots. For only $64.50 it is hard to beat the price which includes 10 cocktails and 5 shots.
Sky Zone
Original Price: $36
Savings: $24 (33% off)
Get airborne at Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park. Enjoy two 60 minute jump passes on where you can bounce on their trampoline covered floors. Feel like a kid again as you fly in the sky and work your leg muscles through a fun workout.
The Comedy Magic Show
Original Price: $29.99
Savings: $11 (63% off)
This November head to the Prescott for the hilarious Comedy Magic Show. Taking place every Friday at 8:30 pm, Magician Michael Bourada mixes comedy and magic tricks. The show is perfect for a night out with your friends.
Alec Baldwin
Original Price: $146.75
Savings: $79 (46% off)
Alec Baldwin is fantastic impersonating President Trump on SNL. Best known for winning two Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, seven Screen Actors Guild Awards the actor, writer and comedian will be at the National Arts Centre Tuesday, December 4th. 8:00 pm. Get tickets to his stand up show in Ottawa, which are available 46% off on Groupon.
Walkley Bowling Centre
Original Price: $95
Savings: $51 (46% off) for up to 6 people
Head out with your friends to go bowling at Walkley Bowling Centre. The Groupon deal includes two games of bowling with shoe rentals for up to six people. Visit the five-pin lanes on Friday and Saturday for Rock n Bowl where you can enjoy their popular glow in the dark bowling.
Brunch At Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello
Original Price: $196
Savings: $108 (45% off) for 2 people
Treat yourself to a luxurious brunch at the Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello. The Groupon deal includes brunch for two at Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello's grand dining room, Aux Chantignoles. Also included are two mimosas, full day self-parking voucher, access to the indoor pool. Moreover, you'll get a $15 coupon to use towards one activity including curling, land rover excursion, all-terrain vehicles excursion or snowmobiles rental.
Hôtel de Glace
Original Price: $849
Savings: $349 (59% off)
Enter a winter fairytale setting, by spending the night at Hôtel de Glace. Located in Quebec City, the magical hotel is only a short drive away and will make for a memorable getaway.
Quebec’s Hôtel de Glace is made out of 500 tons of ice and 30,000 tons of snow which are used to make the structures, beds, and even sparkling chandeliers. Your stay includes a complimentary cocktail from the ice bar, access to the Nordic spa hot tub and sauna. Spend the night in your ice-walled guest room where you sleep in a warm sleeping bag above your bed of ice.
Imagine Cinemas Ottawa
Original Price: $34.50
Savings: $17 (51% off) for two people
Enjoy a super affordable movie night at Imagine Cinemas Ottawa. For $17 you and your date can enjoy a movie with two medium popcorns and two medium fountain drinks. Having a movie night out couldn't be cheaper! This November Imagine Cinemas Ottawa will be screening tons of outstanding movies including Crazy Rich Asians, A Simple Favor, and Mission Impossible - Fallout.
Lago Bar And Grill
Original Price: $174
Savings: $101 (42% off) for 2 people
Plan a romantic date night at Lago Bar and Grill. This popular wedding venue with a beautiful view of Dows Lake makes the perfect setting for a date night. As part of the Groupon deal, you and your date can enjoy a 3-course dinner. Along with your starters, entrees, and desserts, you will get two coffees, and two glasses of wine.
Paint Nite
Original Price: $45
Savings: $29 (36% off)
Get creative and try Paint Nite which has been featured on Style Caster and CNN. Currently, Paint Nite is in 1,700 cities across North America. The one-day painting classes take place at local bars and bars. Enjoy a glass of wine and get ready to laugh in the social night out.
Visit the Paint Nite website to find a location near you to book your fun casual paint class. This November there will be classes at The Metcalfe Hotel, Royal Oak (various locations), Wellington Eatery, Lord Elgin Hotel, Jack Astors Landsdown Park and many other sites.
GoodFood
Original Price: $65
Savings: $23 (51% off)
Never sure what to make for dinner? Subscribe to GoodFood which will send you a there meal ingredient box. In the box, you'll find everything you will need to make a delicious meal for two, and you can customize your meal plan opting for either the classic or vegetarian plan.
Whiprsnapr Brewing Company
Original Price: $20
Savings: $11 (45% off) for 2 people
Love craft beer? If so you need to visit Whiprsnapr Brewing Company to do their brewery tour. On Groupon, you can purchase a tour of Whiprsnapr Brewing Company which comes with two flights of beer for two people for only $11! This fun activity is perfect for beer enthusiasts as you can learn how beer is made and sample some of their beers.
