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Best Things to Do in Ottawa, couple trip
ByWard Market is 93% Couple-Friendly
Couples enjoy romantic patios, photo spots, live music, and upscale dinners all within a walkable area, giving the market a rich date-night atmosphere with little logistical stress.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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National Gallery of Canada is 92% Couple-Friendly
Couples can share guided tours, Slow Looking Sundays, art bingo, and coffee at Happy Goat, plus romantic plaza views; evening free hours enable a low-cost date, though limited seating in peak times.
Recommended visit duration: 2-4 hours
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Rideau Canal is 92% Couple-Friendly
Couples get romantic sunset walks, padlock tradition at Corktown Footbridge, spring tulip strolls, and quiet electric cruises; benches and cafés along the route invite lingering dates.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Tiny Boat, Big Adventures - Rideau Canal Travel Guide
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Le Boat Canada Multi generational trip Rideau Canal
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Rideau Canal National Historic Site is 91% Couple-Friendly
Sunset cruises, love locks on Corktown Footbridge, hand-in-hand skating and Arboretum picnics create romantic moments at different seasons with little planning or high cost.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Tiny Boat, Big Adventures - Rideau Canal Travel Guide
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Cineplex Cinemas Ottawa is 90% Couple-Friendly
Date-night perks like CineClub discounts, Starbucks in lobby and premium UltraAVX seats create an easy, climate-controlled outing for pairs seeking shared entertainment.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Commissioners Park is 89% Couple-Friendly
Couples get romantic flower walks, sunset lake views, picnic lawns and nearby kayak rentals for two. Lack of evening events and festival crowds keep it shy of a perfect score.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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BATL Grounds | Ottawa is 89% Couple-Friendly
Couples can book a private lane or small-group 2-hour package, share coaching, compete, then relax with the included drink, but lighting and decor are more industrial than romantic.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Haunted Walk of Ottawa is 89% Couple-Friendly
Nighttime storytelling under lamplight gives couples a playful thrill and romantic setting, easy to walk hand-in-hand, though privacy is limited in the shared group.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Parliament Hill is 89% Couple-Friendly
Couples enjoy free tours, sunset river outlooks, and summer light shows that feel romantic; no ticket cost aids budget, but no on-site café means you must plan meals nearby.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Major's Hill Park is 88% Couple-Friendly
Couples get romantic skyline vistas, tulip gardens, and a licensed patio for drinks; free entry lets you add sunset picnics or festival concerts for a low-stress date.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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