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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Dec
28°F -2°C
15°F -9°C
3 in 8 cm
Jan
20°F -6°C
6°F -14°C
2 in 6 cm
Feb
24°F -4°C
8°F -13°C
2 in 6 cm
Mar
32°F 0°C
18°F -7°C
0 in 0 cm
Apr
51°F 10°C
33°F 0°C
3 in 7 cm
May
63°F 17°C
44°F 6°C
0 in 0 cm

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Wednesday
16 Dec
Hi:
10°F -12°C
Lo:
-4°F -20°C
Thursday
17 Dec
Hi:
12°F -11°C
Lo:
1°F -17°C
Friday
18 Dec
Hi:
15°F -9°C
Lo:
-4°F -20°C
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Things to Do: Outdoor (land) sports

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Rideau Canal
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 134 attractions in Ottawa

One of the oldest landmarks in Ottawa, this canal is filled with boats in the summer and becomes the "World's Longest Skating Rink" in the winter.

Attraction type: Trail; Waterway; Historic site; River; Lake
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride Centre
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 134 attractions in Ottawa

Meet the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and their steeds up close through a tour of this specialized riding stable.

Attraction type: Horse-riding stable; Performance
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Rideau Hall
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 134 attractions in Ottawa

The home of every Governor General since 1867, this elegant 19th-century mansion is open to the public for tours of the home and surrounding grounds, consisting of manicured gardens and recreational areas.

Attraction type: Historic home; Historic site; Landmark/point of interest; Government building; Garden
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Jacques Cartier Park
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #24 of 134 attractions in Ottawa
Attraction type: Park
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Casino du Lac-Leamy
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #57 of 134 attractions in Ottawa
Attraction type: Casino
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Running Room

This combination running store and club is one of 47 throughout Canada and the U.S., stocking private-label running clothes and products and hosting group runs from three different sites on specified days.

Attraction type: Shop; Speciality shop
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Ottawa River Parkway
Attraction type: Biking trail
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RentABike

Bicycle rentals, escorted tours, sales and service.

Attraction type: Biking trail; Group tour/boat
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