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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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Our First Overnight Cruise on the 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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Lansdowne Park is 90% Couple-Friendly
Couples can picnic on the Great Lawn, stroll the orchard, watch outdoor movies, shop the farmers’ market or book concert seats, giving varied day-to-night dates, though game nights raise noise.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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Canadian Tulip Festival is 90% Couple-Friendly
Couples enjoy picnics, romantic photos, dusk kayak or UV boardwalk, plus fireworks; scenic free park is easy to stroll hand-in-hand, though seating is limited so bring a blanket.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Gatineau Park is 90% Couple-Friendly
Couples can share panoramic lookouts, lakeside picnics, historic gardens and an optional nearby spa, offering romantic scenery and varied joint activities, so suitability is excellent.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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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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