Living life to the fullest, having fun with friends, and taking time off from schoolwork is important in the teenage years. Our city has finally opened up since Covid, making the teenage years even more exciting. Now is the time to make them think about writing their summer bucket lists, reconnecting with friends, and enjoying all the city has to offer. To help you plan your summer filled with fun, laughter, and adventure, I have already compiled some ideas for you and your family to consider.
What can teens do for free or at a minimal cost
Camp out in the backyard
Learn to cook their favourite meal
Make a music video/ mini-movie with friends in different locations in the city
Hang out at a beach and picnic (Mooney’s Bay Beach, Britannia Beach, Westboro Beach, Petrie Island Beach, Constance Bay Beach, Fitzroy Beach Pakenham Beach)
Go down memory lane and rewatch shows and movies when you were a kid
Have a photo shoot with your friends at different landmarks in the city
Get up early and watch the sunrise
Check out “Capital Pop-Up Cinema” (capitalpopupcinema.com) free movies in various parks
Yoga at the Parliament Hill
Start a chain of random acts of kindness for a friend, family or neighbour. (eg. bake cookies and drop them off with a note at their door saying “your turn”).
Clean out your room or basement toys and have a garage sale (make some extra money)
Have an epic water balloon fight with a group of friends
Go for a sunset hike and catch the sunset
Start a new exercise routine or come up with creative smoothie drinks every day
Have a car wash with friends on your street (make some extra cash)
Hit up a garage sale
Thrifting
Be a tourist in your own City
Try a new restaurant or desert place with a friend
Go Geo catching
Here are some activities teens and their friends or family may enjoy in and around Ottawa
Paintball (Delta Force Paintball ) -www.ottawapaintballing.ca)
Go-karting (Amigo Karting) - www.amigokarting.com)
Drive-Ins West of Ottawa s www.thedriveinottawa.ca)
Drive-Ins East of Ottawa www.thedriveinottawa.ca)
Ziplining (Interzip Rogers) www.interzip.ca)
Haunted Summer Walks www.hauntedwalk.com)
Escape Bike Tours www.escapebicycletours.ca)
Lady Dive Tours (Splash and Land Tours) www.ladydive.com
Calypso Water Park www.calypsopark.com
A Pirate’s Life Theatre on water www.piratelife.ca
Dow’s Lake Marina Rentals (canoes, kayaks, paddleboats) www.dowslake.com
Saunders Farm www.saundersfarm.com
Funhaven www.funhaven.com
Archery Games www.archerygames.com
Bad Axe Throwing www.badaxethrowing.com
LaserMaxx Ottawa www.lasermaxxcanada.com
Saunders Farm www.saundersfarm.com
Escape Rooms:
Escape Manor in Hintonburg www.escapemanor.ca
Unlocked Ottawa in Kanata www.unlockedottawa.com
Escape Manor Junior) in Barrhaven www.escapemanorjr.com
Amaze (Ottawa Outdoor Escape Room)www.amazeottawa.com
Summer Festivals and Fairs
Hope Volleyball Summer Festival -July 15th @ Mooney’s Bay
5k Foam Festival- July 16th
Navan Fair August -4th-7th
Russel Fair August -11th-14th
Capital Fair August- 12th-21st
Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival -September 1 to 5th
Comic-Con -September 6th
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