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Ottawa’s Best Date Nights Under $30

Looking to take your significant other on a date but don’t have a lot of wiggle room in the budget? These awesome ideas are easy on the wallet and big on the “wow” factor!

Northern Lights across Canada Parliament Hill Show

If you’re looking for a romantic late night date within budget, look no further! The Northern Lights across Canada Parliament Hill Show is sure to wow your date and bring you closer under the lights. The light show tells stories from across Canada complete with audio/visual. It’s one of the coolest outdoor experiences in Ottawa, and it’s completely free. The shows begin at 9:30pm in August and 9:00pm in September, so you can easily grab a bite before and head down to Parliament after.

Sweet Jesus Date

Take your date on a nice stroll down the Byward Market and stop at the arguably most popular ice cream shop in Ottawa! This shop will have your mouth watering with it’s unique savouring flavours, not only does it taste amazing but each ice cream itself is created to be a masterpiece of its own. Sweet Jesus is not your average ice cream shop, and is sure to be to be a sweet first date.

 


Port Elmsley Drive-In

Yes, drive-in movies do still exist and they just happen to make for the perfect first date. Port Elmsley drive-in is less than an hour away from Ottawa! This movie theatre has been around since 1953 giving it a unique, old school vibe. Get to know your potential significant other while the sun sets and you await the movie to begin. Then cuddle up and enjoy a romantic movie under the stars.

 

Photo by Ethan Hoover

Carnival Date

With fall comes carnival season, which is the perfect place to have a first date that neither of you will forget! Share a cotton candy while touring around the fair, you’ll never be short on something to talk about with all that is happening around you. From the festival games, midways and a variety of different entertainers, there is plenty to do for a fun-filled evening. Having trouble finding a fair? Check out “The Best Little Fair in Canada”, also known as Carp fair which begins September 19th.

The Loft – Board Game Lounge

For only $6.00 a person, this is one of the most unique places in Ottawa! The Loft is Ottawa’s very own board game lounge which includes fine dining along with 900+ board games to choose from. Get to know your special someone over a few board games and some drinks on Waller Street!

Free Comedy Night in Hintonburg

Who doesn’t love a good laugh? Especially a night full of them that is completely free! This event takes place every Friday night at 9pm at the Wellington Eatery. It features a variety of entertainers, some coming all the way from across Canada and even New York, while featuring some local improvisers as well. Impress that special someone with a unique first date that is sure to put a smile on their face. If you can’t think of anything to chat about on your first date, at least you’ll certainly have something to laugh about.

 

Photo by Tom the Photographer

Hiking in Gateneau Park

Walking and talking is one of the best ways to get to know someone. As the leaves begin to change, Gatineau Park is the place to be. You can’t miss the breathtaking view of the Pink Lake Trail which is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in the Ottawa/Gatineau area! The captivating scenery will definitely be something to talk about. Did I mention that this date is absolutely free?

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