There’s a simple truth every Barrie resident knows: when summer arrives, you grab it by the lapels and make it count. For anyone craving adventure, the Visit Ottawa Pass is the golden ticket to ‘summer time fun time’—a concept best understood when your calendar fills up with museums, water taxis, and, crucially, BeaverTails.
The Visit Ottawa Pass, freshly minted by Ottawa Tourism, is not your run-of-the-mill discount card. It’s a compact portal to the city’s best, offering adults a pick of five attractions from a tempting menu of fourteen for $100. Buy one, and you can let loose the kids (17 and under) for free—thus solving the eternal ‘how do I entertain everyone without remortgaging the house’ conundrum. Even better, the pass unlocks sweeteners like discounts at shops and restaurants, and all within a three-day window. The only thing it won’t do is carry your bags.
Let’s be practical. The highlight reel is impressive: from the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, where you can marvel at aircraft both historic and futuristic, to the Canadian Museum of Nature, which delights children and adults with its dinosaur fossils and immersive exhibits. The National Gallery of Canada tempts with art that will make even your surliest teenager pause their scrolling. For a dash of history, the Bytown Museum provides stories of the city’s beginnings, and no true Ottawa summer is complete without a classic BeaverTails pastry—calories consumed in the name of culture, naturally.
For families, especially those descending from Barrie, the appeal is clear. With the Visit Ottawa Pass dovetailing nicely with the Canada Strong Pass (which gifts youth free or discounted museum entry), summer transforms from a logistical headache into an inspired excursion. Michael Crockatt, Ottawa Tourism’s CEO, notes that with these offers, the city is “more affordable, value-driven, and responsive to the heightened interest in Canadian identity than ever before.” One might say, Ottawa’s visitor economy is having a renaissance—fuelled by families who want to squeeze every ounce of joy from those sunny days.
Adventure is the spice of life, and a well-planned summer is its main ingredient. The Visit Ottawa Pass doesn’t just open doors; it opens possibilities. So why not swap the same-old for a whirlwind of museums, culture, and maple-infused treats? There’s never been a better moment for true summer time fun time—just don’t forget your camera (and a healthy appetite).
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Visit Ottawa Pass: Here’s how you can checkout 5 Ottawa attractions for $100 this summer
