10 Great Outdoor Spots in Ottawa

Eco-Odyssee's main feature is a complex maze of paddle boat trails, (with canoes available for experienced paddlers) and kids as young as six months can suit up in a life jacket and join their parents in a boat. Download their app to track your progress around the maze, and you'll also be treated to cool animal sounds and detailed animal facts at each marker, making the whole trip come alive. For a gentler option, we love their Wanderer adventure—a two-hour gentle float around the park with a guide book to aid in the spotting of wildlife and native plants. Older kids will love the Discoverer or Observer paths, which provide a more advanced navigation challenge, as well as some Amazing Race style clues to decode and solve.