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30 Things To Do In Ottawa For Every Bored And Broke Babe

Being broke doesn't mean you have to be bored.

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Finding something fun and afforadable can be a challenge. When planning a day out with friends the 'I don't have enough money' line comes up way to often. But trust me there is a lot of cheap things to do in Ottawa. There's more to life than just staying home and whining about being broke!

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Get ready to send this list straight to the group chat because these 30 things are sure to have you planning a day out.

Take A Pole Class At Ottawa Pole Fitness

Drop in practice for $15 or take a class for $25 (Student discounts available with ID)

via @koralinemay

Have a picnic at Dominion Arboretum or any Ottawa Park

Free

Hike To Pink Lake Or Any Gatineau Park

Free

via @monikaabee

Visit An Ottawa Museum After 5 PM On Thursdays

Free

via @lauraherchel

Head To Glowfair, Ottawa's Summer Block Party

Free

via @mar_shaver

Do Yoga On Parliament Hill

Free

via @elle_princessa

Head To One Of Ottawa's "Beaches"

Free

via @ingcorporated

Take Some Cute Instas Outside The New Bank Of Canada Museum

Free

via @hannahgloverr

Rent A Canoe, Kayak, Or Paddle Board On Dow's Lake

$17 for a canoe, $18 for a kayak, $16 for a paddle board

via @fatemalawadhi

Take A Stroll At The Ottawa Locks

Free

via @kaleyhuybregts

Have A Meal At Warehouse (And Take The Mirror Selfie)

$5 menu

via @emilyhobson101

Visit Karsh-Masson Art Gallery

Free

via @carlos.collier

Welcome The World At Lansdowne Park And Celebrate A Different Country Every Week

Free

via @sara.chisholm.moore

Cool Off At Playa Del Popsical

$2-3 per pop

via @rachelupton

Visit Morrison's Quarry

Free

via @haleylorenz

Go Mini-Putting At Mer Bleue Golf

$9 per person

via @ethicaltree_ottawa

Try Out Some Delicious Vegan Treats At Strawberry Blonde Bakery

$2-5 for cupcakes and cookies

via @_zoemcguire

Get Competitative At The Loft Board Game Lounge

$5.50 per person

via @blondegirlroams

Enjoy Some Sweet Soft Serve At Lois 'n' Frima's Ice Cream

Menu ranges from $2-10

via @ellenlouisekinsey

Stroll Through The ByWard Market

Free

via @cathyalgaba

Be Classy AF At Mantovani 1946 Cafe & Pastry

Menu ranges in price, stick to a coffee or gelato and you're good ($5-10)

via @mar_shaver

Take A Stroll At Mer Bleue Bog

Free

Check Out Ottawa's Street Art And Take A Cute Instagram

Free

Visit The Aquatopia Water Garden Conservatory

Free to visit. $5-15 if you choose to stay at the cafe.

via @elyse_bizou

Take A Photo With The OTTAWA Sign In The ByWard Market

Free

via @cassandrakirk

Have An Appetizer At The New Joey Rideau

$7-15 for appetizers

Feel Fancy AF At The Tea Party Cafe

$16 per person for afternoon tea.

via @arielseale

Treat Yourself To A Yummy Donut From Suzy Q Donuts

$2.00 per donut

via @angellenfent

Watch The Sunset At Alexandra Bridge

Free

Explore The Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica

Free

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