Top Rated Parks to Visit in Wakefield

"Major’s Hill Park is a beautiful spot in downtown Ottawa with some of the best views of the city. This is one of my favourite places for photography because you can see Parliament, the National Art Gallery, Fairmount Chateau Laurier, and Notre Dame just by spinning around!. Major’s Hill Park is a very popular picnic spot."

"Seek out opportunities to frame the building using the nature around the park. Keep your eyes open for sculptures and art installations as well!"

"Britannia Park has it all—kayak and paddleboard rentals, beach volleyball, washrooms, a snack bar, a big beach, grassy spaces and picnic tables, lots of free parking, and more. It’s easy to reach via bike paths along the Ottawa River from downtown, by car or by OC Transpo. But here’s the pièce de résistance: Beachconers Microcreamery and the Britannia Coffeehouse are just beyond the park’s eastern edge, meaning you can easily add ice cream cones, cinnamon rolls, muffins, and tea and coffee to your picnic."

"Brittania is a large city-owned park and consists of both a traditional park with picnic areas and trails and a sandy beach. It is a super popular spot during the summertime with visitors lounging on the beach or even grabbing a bite at the on-site burger joint Baja Burger Shack.Photo: OLM Staff"

"Opened along the Ottawa River at the turn of the 20th century, Britannia Park is one of the most popular parks in Ottawa. It’sa fantastic place to escape from the bustle of downtown Ottawa. Hopping over to Britannia Park is especially worthwhile if you’re travelling to Ottawa with kids."

"This park is located on the banks of the Ottawa river, just 4 kilometers from Parliament Hill. The main attraction in the park is the Balanced Rock Sculptures Project created by the artist John Felice Ceprano in 1986. He creates the sculptures by hand using the fossilized natural rocks in the area."

"This picturesque riverfront park has become well-photographed due to the balanced-rock sculptures found there. View this post on Instagram. Catch the sunset at Remic Rapids Park, and check out the balanced rock sculptures by artist John Felice Ceprano."

"Located on the Ottawa River, here you can find astonishing balanced rock sculptures at the edge of the river. Instagrammers love to come here for sunset and capture the silhouettes of the rock sculptures against the brightly hued sky."

"You have until October 15th to photograph the breathtaking plant sculptures that are part of MosaiCanada. Located along the Ottawa River in Gatineau, the park is the perfect spot to take landscape shots as it serves as a lookout point of downtown Ottawa."

"Located just on the other side of the Quebec/Ottawa border, the Jacques Cartier Park is great for cycling, nature watching at Leamy Lake, and simply enjoying the beauty of this celebrated city park.Address: 285 Laurier St, GatineauWebsite"

"Ottawa is filled with so many little parks and a few of them are right by the Rideau Canal. Since it’s one of Ottawa’s top attraction, it’s such a popular spot for engagement photos!. Patterson Creek Park stretches for about two blocks in the Glebe and every inch of it is perfect for a golden hour session."

"It’s located in the Glebe neighborhood and it really looks like a secluded place, mainly known by the neighbors. The creek and the surrounding landscaped park forms a very beautiful and lovely place. The creek is crossed by two bridges and runs all the way to the Rideau Canal."

"Overflow Brewing Company is a perfect choice amongst Ottawa breweries for you if you’re looking for a pretty environment with tasty food and favorite, or you can try out different beers. Overflow Brewing Company was the first production brewery with a taproom in Ottawa, Ontario, and to host big events that were mainly focused on big-scale music shows in a private setting. The taproom of Overflow Brewing Company is open for the entire week, where various kinds of parties and concerts are organized."

"Overflow Brewing is one of the newer breweries in Ottawa, but don’t let that fool you. Being new just means they have something to prove and they’re doing it with a complex range of beers from porter to American pale ale. Overflow should not be overlooked."

"Soul Stone Sushi is one of those vegan restaurants in Ottawa that welcome guests of all interests, and that includes our friendly vegan or vegetarian eaters. This Asian sushi bar is one of the most beloved gems of the city, featuring an intimate atmosphere, and serving a range of vegetarian and gluten free Chinese dishes, from vegan stir fry to avocado sushi plates and many more!"

"This inconspicuous bakery in a corner of the Byward Market building is something of a mecca for tourists, and it’s all because of their maple-lead shaped, Canada-emblazoned cookies – or “Obama cookies,” as they’re now known. Le Moulin de Provence has a huge selection of pastries, cakes, and lunch snacks, but it’s the bright red cookies that Obama was photographed with during his visit to the Canadian capital in 2009 that have made it famous. Naturally, my brother and I absolutely had to try them, although we opted for the even more touristy “Trudeau cookies,” which feature photos of the Canadian Prime Minister instead."

"Le Moulin de Provence is one of the top-rated bakeries in Ottawa, located at 55 ByWard Market Square. Le Moulin de Provence was highlighted when Obama had visited this place on his first Ottawa trip. Since that time, one of the most famous baked items, ‘Obama Cookie,’ came into being."