Ottawa's Countryside
Ottawa’s Countryside, has become Canada’s rural tourism hot spot, right next to the Nation’s Capital. Warm rural hospitality and a wealth of adventure await you. Enjoy leisurely country drives while stopping to experience fun-filled adventure sites and attractions from North America’s largest collection of hedge mazes to horse back riding; shop for distinctive gifts in quaint villages, sample farm fresh produce or exotic meats while relaxing at day’s end in our cozy yet luxurious accommodations. Ample bus parking.
Saunders Farm
Explore this world-renowned family farm attraction, located 30 minutes from downtown Ottawa. In the summer visit the aMAZEing Mazes, the world’s largest collection of hedge mazes. Bring your group to the farm for a picnic lunch. In October Saunders Farm features spook-tacular haunted hayrides, the Barn of Terror, live stage shows, and Ghost Stories by the Bonfire.
Minimum Time Required: 3-8 hours
Manotick-Ottawa’s Historic Waterfront Village
Step into this quaint village along the Rideau River and you’ll find a wonderful place steeped in history, charm and style. A truly pleasant shopping experience with an artistic atmosphere awaits you.Original works of art by the area’s many locally-and internationally- known artisans are displayed in the village’s many galleries and boutiques.
Minimum Required Time: 1-2 hours
Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm
A traditional Sugar Bush 20 minutes from Parliament Hill with towering maples, stone house, log outbuildings, 250 acres of Maple bush, Cedar groves and meadows, Stanley’s Farm is where nature is at its best. Visit during Sugar Bush season and enjoy horse drawn sleighrides, maple taffy, a hearty maple meal and learn the way it used to be in Canada’s spring time maple forests.
Bearbrook Farms & Tourist Resort
Wild boar, goats, emu, buffalo, geese and many types of deer are just some of the several hundred animals to be found at the Bearbrook Farm Exotic Animal Park. The relaxed atmosphere, delicious foods and stocked meat store provide an eclectic mix of exactly what rural life is all about.
Pinto Valley Ranch
A terrific spot for groups to get away from the City and have the adventures of a lifetime. The Ranch maintains approximately 150 horses, as well as various other livestock ranging from lop eared rabbits to llamas. They provide groups with a good old fashioned ranch experience.
Calypso
Canada’s largest water park opened in June 2010 in Limoges, 20 minutes east of Ottawa. The 1.74 square kilometer park features over 35 state-of-theart waterslides, close to 100 water games, and a massive 2000-person capacity wave pool.
