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Get $200 off activities and restaurants with two nights’ accommodation in Ottawa

After generating a lot of interest last summer with its $100 VISA prepaid card promotion when you spent two nights at a hotel , Ottawa is doing it again with another promo to boost domestic tourism.

How to benefit from the promotion: Let us pay you a visit!

Receive a total of $200 in coupons for attractions, museums and dining experiences when you visit Ottawa.

Here’s what to do:

• Visit the promotion homepage on the Ottawa Tourism website to book a 2-night stay between July 05 and October 09, 2021.
• You will receive the Ottawa Experience Passport which contains 4 vouchers worth up to $50 each.
• Register your Ottawa Experience Passport starting July 05.
• Use your passport as instructed by the businesses listed on the Ottawa Tourism website.

Here are the highlights of the promotion. For more details, please refer to the Ottawa Tourism website :

• Book your stay through the Ottawa Tourism website promotion landing page only.
• You will receive an email from Ottawa Tourism inviting you to register and claim your Ottawa Experience Pass.
• For reservations made June 18, 2021, through July 4, 2021 , for stays during the promotional period (July 5 – October 9, 2021), you will receive your email with a link to register for your pass from Ottawa Tourism on July 5, 2021.
• For reservations made on or after July 5, 2021 , for stays during the promotional period (July 5 – October 9, 2021), you will receive an email from Ottawa Tourism with the Ottawa Experience Pass information upon making your reservation.
• The Ottawa Experience Pass will be activated upon arrival.
• If you cancel your accommodation reservation, your Ottawa Experience Pass will be deactivated immediately, and any attraction reservations will be cancelled.
• The Ottawa Experience Pass savings vouchers are provided and redeemed via mobile device only.

Examples of activities and discounts

During these two days, you could:

• Rent a bike for a trip for two people ($50 discount).
• Get a free family admission to the Canadian Museum of History ($50 value).
• Dine at Zak’s Diner and get $50 off your bill.
• Hop on an 1,000 Islands Helicopter Tour ($50 off two adult admissions to the 1,000 Islands or Boldt Castle).

Don’t forget to check the cost of the room with the promotion against the cost without the promotion. There may be some differences, but I was pleasantly surprised when comparing prices.

However, because you are booking from a third party site, you may not be able to enjoy the benefits of your hotel loyalty program.

Come and share your findings with our community of over 10,000 members on the milesopedia Facebook group . Have a good trip!

All posts by Caroline Tremblay

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Save On Activities This Summer With The #MyOttawa Pass

Ottawa Tourism has created a savings passport to fuel more adventures in the capital this summer. This is the perfect summer to be a tourist in your backyard. The #MyOttawa Pass is a great way to experience new things in Ottawa, support local businesses, and save for more adventures at the same time.

How To Get Your Free #MyOttawa Pass

Sign up for the free digital pass online here . Present the offer to participating businesses to redeem and save. Make sure to check hours of operation before your activity as businesses start to resume operations again There are plenty of categories that you can explore. Here’s some highlights below: 

Attractions and Activities Deals

Diefenbunker museum.

Have you been to this secret museum? It’s an underground bunker turned museum that you’ll find in Carp. You’ll learn about a piece of Ottawa’s history as you explore this museum. Save on admission and then explore Carp with this guide.

White Water Rafting

Have you been white water rafting in the capital? Head out on the water with #MyOttawa Pass discounts from OWL Rafting or Rafting Momentum. 

See more attractions and activities here . 

Tour and Rental Deals

Go on a food tour.

Enjoy discounts on foodie gems with the #MyOttawa Pass . Take a tour with À La Carte Tours. Take a tour of cooking class with C’est Bon Cooking. Each tour will take you to unique places and restaurants where you can enjoy delicious bites. 

Go On A Bike Tour

Enjoy discounts on a sightseeing tour of Ottawa by bike or e-scooter with Escape Bicycle Tours and Rentals. They’ll take you to Ottawa’s major attractions, hidden gems and historic landmarks, and more. 

RentABike offers free tours with the purchase of a rental. 

The Haunted Walk of Ottawa

Hear ghost stories and eerie tales on a walking tour with The Haunted Walk of Ottawa. 

Ottawa Biplane Adventures

Take a ride in a retro bi-plane and tour Ottawa through the sky for a unique vantage point. Save on their parliament hill flights with the #MyOttawa Pass.

Ottawa Walking Tour

Interested in hearing unique stories and sights in the capital? Use the #MyOttawa Pass to save on Ottawa Walking Tours and uncover a new side of Ottawa. 

Find more ways to save on tours and rentals with the #MyOttawa Pass here . 

#MyOttawa Pass Accommodation Discounts

A change of scenery can help unlock vacation mode. Use the #MyOttawa pass to treat yourself to a night away without leaving the city. Save on spots like Andaz Hotel where you can enjoy drinks on their rooftop patio. What about a night inside a converted jail cell? Read about my night at the HI Ottawa Jail Hostel here.  

There are plenty of savings on accommodation with the #MyOttawa Pass here . 

Restaurant Deals

Use this guide for nearby scenic picnic spots in Ottawa and pair it with some #MyOttawa Pass savings at spots like Freshii Westboro, Bar Robo in Queen St Fare and Fiazza Fresh Fired Pizza. 

Enjoy international cuisine at Kasbah Village Moroccan Cuisine, La Catrina Churros + Café Bar, Pho By Night and more. Try cheese from all over the world with International Cheese Inc. 

Satisfy your sweet tooth at spots like Oh So Good Desserts, Aux Delices Bakery & Pastry, Mimi’s Donuts and more.

Enjoy savings with the #MyOttawa Pass on patio destinations like Blue Cactus, Metropolitain Brasserie Restaurant, Zak’s Diner and more. 

Save on a super fun bar crawl with Thursty Pedaler. Their multi-person bike is powered by your pedalling and as a group you make your way to each new destination. It’s a ton of fun and not hard to pedal 🙂 

Find more restaurant savings with the #MyOttawa Pass here . 

Fancy a shopping day in the capital? Use the #MyOttawa Pass to unlock savings at spots like Twiss & Weber, KANIA, Milk Shop and more. 

Now the question is, which deal will you unlock first? Make sure to get your free digital #MyOttawa Pass and start saving now 🙂 

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Cheap, Fun Things to See & Do in Ottawa

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For stretching your vacation dollar further, it’s hard not to vote for Ottawa.

Check out these cheap, fun things to see and do.

4 affordable Ottawa Hotels to consider

Business Inn & Suites , TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Winner.

Albert at Bay Suite Hotel , TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winner.

Best Western Plus Victoria Park Suites , TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winner.

Travelodge Hotel Ottawa , largest hotel waterpark in Ottawa.

More ideas: Cheap Hotels & Places to Stay in Ottawa

Check Groupon for Deals on Ottawa Things to Do

Visit the Ottawa Groupon page and you’ll find savings of anywhere from 40-90% on attractions, tours, boat cruises, theatre tickets, dinner spots and accommodations.

The Groupon Ottawa page is a smart place to check out when you’re first planning your trip and even when you’re in the middle of your Ottawa visit because new deals get added weekly and even daily many times.

Get last minute tickets to a concert or game

A great, reliable source for last minute tickets is Stubhub . You can often pay less than the face value of the ticket when you purchase it a few minutes before the show or event.

The Royal Canadian Mint

Just down Sussex Street, a little ways past the National Art Gallery, you’ll find the Royal Canadian Mint where all of Canada’s money used to be produced.

Established in 1908, these days the main responsibility of this outlet of the mint is to produce hand-crafted collector and commemorative coins, gold bullion coins, medals (including the 2010 Vancouver Olympic medals) and  commemorative coins.

Take one of the affordable, guided tours of the mint during a weekday and you’ll actually witness parts of the coin production process.

Along the way, you will learn interesting insights about the features and details of coins, how imperfections can make a coin more valuable, what makes the mint-produced Vancouver Olympic medals so unique and the intriguing stories that the mint-created one-million dollars coins created.

TIP: This is a popular Ottawa attraction. Purchase your tour tickets first thing in the morning.

The RCMP Stables

The RCMP Musical Ride, a ceremony where Royal Canadian Mounted Police display their horse riding abilities by performing a variety of cavalry drills to music, has been a Canadian tradition dating back to 1887.

A wonderful cheap, fun thing to do in Ottawa is to visit the Rockcliffe Stables where the Mounties train their horses.

See the musical ride being rehearsed, visit the tack room, walk through the museum and see various uniforms and the carriage the Queen uses when she visits Canada.

Admission is free but donations to support the RCMP Foundation, which funds programs for at-risk children, are welcome.

Excellent Exercise

With the Rideau Canal, the Ottawa River, beautiful neighbourhoods and gorgeous gardens Ottawa is one of Canada’s most picturesque cities.

What better way to see it and take it all in than by bicycle?

Ottawa makes it easy to do just that with over 170 kilometres of scenic bike paths winding through the city.

Didn’t bring your bike?

No problem.

Renting a set of wheels is a cheap thing to do—just $7 a day from BIXI Bike .

Parliament Hill isn’t the only place where people spend their day trying to climb to the top.

Channel your inner mountaineer and head to Clip ‘N Climb , the indoor climbing centre. Colourful,  exhilarating and fun, here you can challenge your strength and nerves by undertaking a variety of climbing quests. Cost is just $13.95.

Kind of Creepy

Ottawa may seem like a civilized city but it has its share of skeletons in the closet too–and we don’t just mean on Parliament Hill! Learn more about them by taking a Haunted Walk of Ottawa tour.

Your spirited tour will take place in the black of night. Ooooo, scarey fun or what?!

Each walk is well-researched and led by a lantern-carrying guide dressed in a cloak.

Embark on this cheap, fun thing to do and you’ll feel a shiver go up your spine as you hear some of Ottawa’s most famous facts, harrowing ghost stories and tongue-wagging tales from its dark past.

Adults are $13.75, students $11.75 and kids (if they dare) are just $8.75.

Make a Splash

If it’s a hot, sunny day there’s no better place to be than a waterpark. Luckily for you Ottawa has a good one— Mount Cascade Waterpark –and it’s a cheap fun thing to do, too—only $12.99 per person, with kids 2 and under free.

Here’s something else the thrifty side of you will appreciate—unlike those expensive waterparks, this one allows you to bring in a picnic lunch if you want. There are picnic spots located throughout the park.

If you want an even cheaper way to stay cool, hitting an Ottawa beach is the thing to do.

There are four beaches located in the city, so grab your speedo, shades, towel, sunscreen, snacks and a good book and make a dash to enjoy some splash.

Ample Animals

Feel like talking to the animals?

Visit the Canada Agricultural Museum .

This cheap thing to do is an actual working farm.

Head to the barn for fun and see animals like dairy and beef cattle, pigs, sheep, horses and chickens.

Learn about beekeeping too and check out the tractor display.

Admission is only $9 for adults, kids are $6 or you can get a family pass for $23.

Another great place to see animals and experience the farming way of life is the Valleyview Little Animal Farm .

They have a newborn section where if your timing is good, you might see an animal that’s just a few days old.

You can feed the animals too; a handful of feed is just 25 cents.

Admission is an affordable $8 per person.

If you prefer your animals with a little more bite, than the cheap thing to do would be to visit Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo .

Here you’ll find over 150 species on display including giant pythons, huge alligators, cobras, rattlesnakes, tarantulas, marmosets, and birds of prey.

Admission is $10 per person or a family pass is $38.

People Flock to this Place

If you’re fascinated by birds, a visit to the Wild Bird Care Centre is a must.

Located in the Stoney Swamp Conservation Area, every year the Centre treats and releases over 2,000 birds that have been injured.

You never know what types of birds you’ll see—they’ve treated everything from falcons and turkey vultures to a bald eagle and even a pink flamingo–so every visit is a fun surprise.

To see the birds is a cheap cheap thing to do; all it costs is a donation.

Hunker in the Bunker–a secret government bomb shelter

The Cold War (1945-1991) was a period in history where the Western world, led by the United States, and the Communist world, led by Russia feared a possible nuclear attack from one another.

That fear motivated the Canadian Government to build a top-secret, four-storey underground bunker to house the Prime Minister and over 500 key personnel in the event of an attack.

Hidden in the countryside, 30 km west of Ottawa, the bunker cost between $30-50 million to build and was completed in 1961.

Today the Diefenbunker (named after John Diefenbaker, the Prime Minister at the time of the bunker’s construction) is a National Historic Site and museum.

Marvel at the 14-foot thick, steel doors that were designed to withstand the blast of a nuclear bomb, a massive vault for housing 65,000 gold bars, escape hatches, the Prime Minister’s quarters, a military command centre, radio station, medical centre, cafeteria–everything you can think of to survive a nuclear attack, underground.

For $40, a family of five can take a tour or, if you’re visiting solo this affordable thing to do is just $14.

More Fresh Air

In the mood to venture a little beyond the city limits?

Gatineau Park makes an awesome day trip.

Over 350 square kilometres, the park is the perfect outdoor playground for hiking, swimming, mountain biking, cycling, rock climbing, boating, fishing and geocaching.

In the winter, there are maintained trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and hiking.

Admission to the park is just $10 per vehicle.

For an affordable outdoor experience that’s a little different, make your way to the Philippe Lake area and hike to Lusk Cave .

Oh, did we mention you’ll need a flashlight, bathing suit and a spare pair of shoes (water shoes if you’ve got them) because you’ll be walking along a stream to explore this cave and at certain points the water can be up to your waist!

All this thrilling, fun, cheap thing to see and do will cost you is 10 bucks to park your vehicle.

Feel Like A Cheap Movie?

Want to see a movie on the cheap?

Ottawa’s Rainbow Cinema is the spot for you.

It shows newly released movies for only $5. Go to a 10:00 A.M. show and it’s only $3. And if you go on a Tuesday it’s even cheaper– just $2, all day!

Looking for a Cheap Laugh?

In the mood to kick back and enjoy a few laughs?

Open Mic Mondays at the Absolute Comedy comedy club is ideal. It’s fun and cheap.

Every Monday night they feature amateur Ottawa comedians on their downstairs stage and to get through the door you only have to cough up $4.

Want to see the professional comedians?

It’s just $10 bucks to split your gut on Thursdays.

Be thrifty and practical! This information was accurate when published, but can change without notice. We recommend you confirm all details with the provider in question before planning your excursion.

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Tours and promotions

From single to multi-day tours, let these tour operators plan your next Ontario short getaway while you relax and enjoy the experience.   

Guided group tours

Whether you’re travelling with family, friends, your significant other or solo, guided bus tours are great options to explore new places and share experiences with others looking to see or do the same thing. The following tour companies provide a variety of guided tours and experiences, many of which you can cater to fit your interest and plans. 

Travelling Chicken

Passenger van travel for up to 15 people on seasonal tours include activities such as hiking, camping and skiing or customize a private tour. Multi-language tours are available. Perfect for solo travellers. Specific Toronto and Mississauga pick-up locations and schedules vary for each tour. Book online or email for private tour planning.

Queen Tour Niagara Falls Tours

Book day tours from Toronto to get whisked around Niagara in a comfortable minivan that seats up to 24 people for a full, narrated itinerary to the best attractions in the region, including Niagara City Cruises, Journey Behind the Falls, Clilfton Hill, Niagara Power Station and more. Hotel pick-ups are usually between 7:45 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. and drop-off at 5 p.m.

Chariots of Fire Ltd.

Personalized or group tours to Niagara Falls from Toronto from a travel company with 20 years of experience. Enjoy scenic drives, picturesque stops and the opportunity to add extras such as a helicopter tour or boat cruise.

Take single-day and weekend getaway trips to stunning destinations like Haliburton, Tobermory or the 30,000 Islands in modern air-conditioned motorcoaches led by knowledgeable tour guides. Departure and pickup locations are at various locations in the Greater Toronto Area. 

Redback Tours

The recipient of the Gold Award for Hamilton’s favourite Bus Charter in 2021, Redback provides tours to key Ontario attractions including Niagara Falls or local breweries and wineries. Tours depart from Toronto, Oakville, Burlington and Hamilton.

Get connected to Ontario’s rugged and beautiful outdoors with bus transportation that depart from various city locations. Experience ActiveDays programs to experience outdoor activities like hiking, paddling and nature viewing in some of Ontario’s most iconic provincial parks.

See Sight Tours

Join small group tours to enjoy a flexible, curated itinerary of attractions and experiences, including the CN Tower in Toronto, Parliament Hill Ottawa and the mighty falls in Niagara Falls. 

Deals, coupons and gift certificates

Whether you’re searching for outdoor adventures with your friends, family-friendly activities with your kids or a romantic trip for two, there are savings available for everyone. Find travel deals, special promotions or gift certificates.

Attractions Ontario coupons

Each summer Attractions Ontario offers an exciting list of Ontario deals and discounts at popular places like African Lion Safari, Casa Loma, Science North, Scenic Caves, Ontario Science Centre, Rockport Cruise, Royal Ontario Museum and more. Gift certificates are also available for purchase.

Check out Attraction Ontario’s Passport Magazine and Coupons Book for even more Ontario coupons. Browse through this tourism guide online or pick up a copy from one of Ontario’s Travel Information Centres .

Resorts of Ontario packages and deals

Resorts of Ontario features getaway packages and deals at many resorts, hotels, inns, cottages and spas in the province. Getaway packages include perks such as complimentary breakfasts, spa treatments, golf lessons, fishing, tickets to local theatres, free access to nearby museums and walking trails and much more. You can also buy gift certificates for resort vacations and resort services and activities available around Ontario.

GO Transit promotions

Save money on your Ontario travel plans while using GO Transit, where there are many promotions available to GO patrons, including the popular unlimited weekend travel saving promotions.

Additionally, the following groups can save even more with GO Transit: 

• Families: Kids 12 and under always ride for free on GO trains and buses.
• Seniors: People 65 and older save 55% on GO train and bus fares when they use a PRESTO card. 

If you have a PRESTO card , you can get discount savings at top attractions like the Aga Khan Museum, Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls, Art Gallery of Hamilton, Royal Botanical Gardens, Toronto FC and Argonauts home games and more.

More tourism promotions in Ontario

Multiple cities in Ontario offer promotions ranging from coupons for restaurants, discounts on attractions, travel packages and deals on hotel stays. Explore Ontario deals in the following cities: 

• Destination Toronto
• Niagara Falls Tourism
• Visit Mississauga
• Tourism Barrie
• Tourism Sault Ste. Marie
• Ottawa Tourism
• Destination Markham
• Discover Muskoka
• London Tourism
• The Heart of Ontario (Hamilton, Halton, Brant)
• Discover Sarnia-Lambton

As you’re planning your trip, check regularly for new packages and promotions with the various operators and accommodations that you’re booking with.

Last updated:  April 18, 2024

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How to make the most of a four-day getaway in Ottawa

Whether it's on two wheels, by foot or cruising the canal, there are many ways to discover Ottawa in a new light. Ottawa Tourism

Your last visit to Ottawa might have been for Canada Day, or in the winter for a skate on the Rideau Canal. But that delightful stretch of time between late summer and early fall delivers some of the city’s best weather, when there’s ample green space to enjoy. And, the city is making it extra sweet for visitors to explore the country’s capital right now.

With the 3rd Night on Us hotel promotion, visitors who book a stay at a participating hotel between now and Oct. 10, 2022 will get their third consecutive night free (conditions apply). History lovers can’t go wrong with a stay at the Fairmont Château Laurier , which is located in the city’s downtown core right between the ByWard Market and the Rideau Canal.

For design fans, the Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market is an ultra-contemporary hotel about 10 minutes from Parliament Hill. And the Westin Ottawa is a family-friendly and dog-friendly spot; there’s a delicious kids’ menu and the hotel welcomes each child with a travel journal, so they can keep track of their adventures.

Day 1: Must-dos with a twist

Check into your hotel, then get your bearings. Start by knocking the city’s must-dos off your list: Rideau Canal , Parliament , Rideau Hall and the ByWard Market . Even if you’ve visited before, there are still plenty of surprises to discover: At Parliament Hill, make sure to check out the Parliament Hill Escarpment Stairway , which connects the Hill to the Ottawa River. It offers spectacular views of the escarpment – and, since it winds through the trees, you’ll get beautiful shots of the changing leaves when the fall season hits.

When at Rideau Hall, make sure to stop by the Tent Room , a ballroom added to the Hall during the tenure of Canada’s third governor general, Lord Dufferin. Until the 1960s, it did double duty as an indoor tennis court by day, before being festooned with red-and-white striped fabric at night to host dinner parties and receptions. These days, the fabric stays up 24/7, so the room feels a little like you’re at the circus, in the most Instagrammable way.

Then, combine sightseeing with dinner and sign up for one of C’est Bon Cooking ’s guided food tours of the ByWard Market. The Taste of Lowertown tour focuses on hidden gems on Dalhousie and Murray Streets, which sit on the outskirts of the ByWard Market neighbourhood. The range of flavours you’ll enjoy run from northern Canadian to Southern barbecue, with some sweet stops to top it off.

Day 2: Shop ‘til you drop

In the morning, head back to ByWard Market for brunch (and maybe a haircut!) at Headquarters . The multipurpose space is part café, part restaurant, part cocktail bar and yes, part hair salon. Brunch is served seven days a week and the offerings are decadent: Think, waffles served with spiced rum cherries jubilee or brunch poutine, featuring shoestring fries topped with maple bacon, cheese and a fried egg.

From there, plan to hit some of the coolest shops in the city. Splurge on a new outfit at Victoire , which has been championing independent Canadian fashion designers since 2006. Then, head to The Record Centre . Owner John Thompson has created a space where music lovers can browse his massive collection – he says he has about 100,000 records stored in the basement of the shop – while musicians swing by to connect with one another, and sometimes even play a tune or two. The savviest shoppers will plan their trip to coincide with 613flea , a huge, not-for-profit monthly flea market that features over 200 vendors from the city’s creative community.

Have a leisurely dinner at La Terrasse in the Fairmont Château Laurier. The massive surf and turf Caesar is a must, and can be shared with a friend. The over-the-top garnishes include shrimp and local charcuterie.

Day 3: Thrill rides

One of the best ways to see Ottawa is by bike. Spend your morning on a guided tour with Escape Bicycle Tours & Rentals – there’s an option for just about every interest, from a bike and spa tour that includes an hour-long massage, to Bike & Bites, a 3.5-hour long tour of Ottawa’s most delicious spots.

On the Mountain Coaster at Camp Fortune, you can hit speeds of up to 40 kilometers per hour. Supplied

For lunch, return to the ByWard Market to visit Lollo , a chic, European-inspired all-day café where you can munch on a hearty salad and fresh juice while people-watching along vibrant George Street . Then, head to Camp Fortune, about 25 minutes outside of Ottawa and into Quebec, to ride the Mountain Coaster , a gravity-fed mountain pipe coaster that zips down a 1-kilometre monorail track that winds through the forest. You’ll hit speeds of up 40km/h!

Then, back in the city, put on your thinking cap for a visit to one of the city’s three Escape Manor locations, which each offer guests their choice of themed rooms to beat, from spooky to silly. Their Diefenbunker location, which is a decommissioned Cold War-era bunker-turned-military museum, offers puzzle masters the opportunity to save Parliament Hill from a nuclear strike.

Starling Restaurant and Bar, in Byward Market, has a bird-inspired cocktail list. Supplied

End your day at Starling . This recently opened restaurant features plush velvet seating, chevron wood floors and booths adorned with oversized bird cages. But diners aren’t just there for the space’s good looks. The menu features modern twists on classic dishes, including duck confit, steak frites and Cobb salad, while the cocktail menu is inventive and, of course, bird-themed. Goldfinch sour, anyone?

Day 4: Culture club

After breakfast at Oat Couture , a cafe devoted to all things oatmeal, from traditional bowls to overnight oats and baked oatmeal, immerse yourself in art at either Imagine Monet or Van Gogh 360 °. In these exhibits, artwork, archival photos and snippets of journal entries are projected on all the surfaces in the room, so that visitors feel like they’re walking through the art itself.

Continue the art experience with lunch at Drip House . Part café, part art gallery, this is the spot to score Instagram-famous Korean Corn Dogs, as well as shakshuka, breakfast bowls and your pick of baked goods, including homemade cinnamon buns.

Before heading home, unwind a little more by relaxing at Nordik Spa-Nature . With 41,500 square feet of indoor space and 80,000 square feet of outdoor space, it’s the largest spa in North America. After doing a couple rounds in the water circuit, enjoy a deep-tissue massage or one of the spa’s indulgent body treatments, which include a Himalayan salt scrub, facial or foot massage. A blissful end to a busy extended long weekend.

Learn more about all that Ottawa has to offer this season at heretoinspire.ca .

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Friday will be a homecoming for Macklin Celebrini.

Celebrini, who's expected to be selected No. 1 overall by the San Jose Sharks in Las Vegas, played for the Junior Sharks and his father, Rick, is vice president of health and performance for the nearby Golden State Warriors of the NBA.

The younger Celebrini has been the top prospect in NHL Central Scouting's rankings all season. He excelled at Boston University and received the Hobey Baker Award despite being the youngest player in college hockey.

A couple other college hockey players could go early in the first round: Michigan State defenseman Artyom Levshunov and Denver University defenseman Zeev Buium, whose team won this year's NCAA title.

What to know about this weekend's NHL draft:

What time is the 2024 NHL draft?

The 2024 NHL draft will be held Friday and Saturday at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The first round will start at 7 p.m. ET Friday and the second through seventh rounds will start at 11:30 a.m. ET Saturday.

How to watch the NHL draft

The first round will be shown Friday on ESPN and Saturday's rounds will be shown on NHL Network. The draft will be the first televised event from the Sphere.

How to live stream the NHL draft

Both days of the draft can be streamed on ESPN+.

NHL draft first-round order

• San Jose Sharks
• Chicago Blackhawks
• Anaheim Ducks
• Columbus Blue Jackets
• Montreal Canadiens
• Utah Hockey Club
• Ottawa Senators
• Seattle Kraken
• Calgary Flames
• New Jersey Devils
• San Jose Sharks (from Buffalo Sabres in swap of picks)
• Philadelphia Flyers
• Minnesota Wild
• Buffalo Sabres (from Pittsburgh Penguins via Sharks. The Sharks got the pick in the  Erik Karlsson deal , and traded it to the Sabres on Thursday)
• Detroit Red Wings
• St. Louis Blues
• Washington Capitals
• Chicago Blackhawks (from New York Islanders in a swap of picks in May. Chicago gave up the 20th pick and two second-rounders for the 18th pick and a second-rounder)
• Vegas Golden Knights
• New York Islanders (from Tampa Bay Lightning via Chicago Blackhawks in the 2022 Brandon Hagel deal)
• Montreal Canadiens (from Los Angeles Kings in a swap of picks. Montreal gave up the 26th pick, plus a second- and seventh-rounder to move up five spots)
• Nashville Predators
• Toronto Maple Leafs
• Colorado Avalanche
• Boston Bruins (from Bruins via Detroit Red Wings via Ottawa Senators. The Red Wings got the Bruins' first-rounder in 2023's Tyler Bertuzzi deal. Detroit traded it to Ottawa in the  Alex DeBrincat deal  and the Senators traded it to Boston in this month's  Linus Ullmark deal )
• Los Angeles Kings (from Winnipeg Jets via Montreal Canadiens. Montreal originally got the pick in the Sean Monahan deal and traded it and two other picks to move up five spots)
• Carolina Hurricanes
• Calgary Flames (from Vancouver Canucks in the  Elias Lindholm deal )
• Dallas Stars
• New York Rangers
• Anaheim Ducks (from the Edmonton Oilers in the Adam Henrique trade)
• Philadelphia Flyers (from the Florida Panthers in the 2022 Claude Giroux trade)

NHL mock draft

A mock draft by the independent scouting service Red Line Report has Celebrini, Ivan Demidov, Levshunov, Cayden Lindstrom and Tij Iginla going in the top five. Full mock draft

Will there be trades on draft day?

There were none during the first round last year, though there was plenty of movement beforehand . There have been moves before this year's draft with the Sharks and Buffalo Sabres swapping first-round picks and the Ottawa Senators sending a first-rounder to the Boston Bruins in the Linus Ullmark trade .

Which draft prospects have famous relatives?

Iginla, the son of Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla, has the most famous bloodline. But the sons of former NHL players Saku Koivu (Aatos), Miroslav Satan (Miro), Derek Plante (Max) and Jiri Fischer (Lukas) are also in the draft pool.

Celebrini's brother, Aiden, is a Canucks draft pick. Adam Jiricek (David), Buium (Shai) and Cole Hutson (Lane) are among those with brothers who have been drafted.

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