8 Things To Do In Ottawa This Weekend If You Don't Want To Waste A Moment Of Summer
There are only a few more weeks left before pumpkin season arrives. So to help you not to waste a moment of summer, here are things to do this weekend in Ottawa.
Have you heard about trendy croffles? There is a new cafe that sells the delicious mashup between a croissant and a waffle.
Or, if you haven't gone out to see blooming sunflowers, it is time to make plans. There is a gorgeous garden with yellow blooms, and they will even let you pick some to bring home.
Treat Yourself To Halo Halo
Price: $10.00
Address: 374 Bank St., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: At Tamis Resto, you can try their tasty Halo Halo made with their homemade ube, pandan, and mango swirl ice cream.
See Magical Glowing Spheres
Price: Free
When: Until Monday, September 6
Address: 25 Laurier St., Gatineau, QC
Why You Need To Go: In the evening you can see gigantic illuminated spheres at Portage Park.
Explore The Ooh Festival
Price: Free admission
When: Saturday, August 14 to Sunday, August 15
Address: William St. & York St., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: Ooh is a music, streetwear and art festival with free outdoor events happening in the ByWard Market.
Attend A Midsummer Night's Scream
Price: $33.90 per person
When: Friday, August 13, to Saturday, August 14
Address: 7893 Bleeks Rd., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: If you are eagerly counting down the days until Halloween, you won't want to miss A Midsummer Night's Scream, where you can get a preview of some of their ghoulish attractions this fall.
Try A Croffle
Price: $6.50+
Address: 531 Sussex Dr., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: Ottawa's first croffle cafe, just opened, and they sell a delicious dessert that is a mix between a croissant and a waffle.
Pick Your Own Bouquet Of Flowers
Price: $15.00 per person
Address: 1259 Yorks Corners Rd., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: At Green Corners Farm, you can pick your own bouquet of sunflowers and colourful snapdragons.
Cool Off With Bubble Tea
Price: 💸
Address: 507 Rideau St., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: The bubble teas at Okey-Dokey Tea House are nearly too adorable to eat.
Shop For Goods & Tasty Bites At 613flea
Price: Free admission
When: Saturday, August 14
Address: 1015 Bank St., Ottawa
Why You Need To Go: At the market, there will be over 80 vendors selling everything from stylish items for your home to delicious snacks.
