Three cheers for the weekend! If you want to have fun without wading through crowds, you're in luck. There are plenty of things to do in Ottawa this weekend where you can keep your distance and still have a banging time. From scenic parks that are perfect for a picnic, to outdoor escape rooms filled with fascinating history, there’s a little something to pique everyone’s interests. So strap on your adventure hats and get ready to enjoy a peaceful side of the capital. Editor's Choice: Hudson's Bay Is Facing Eviction In Canadian Malls Over Unpaid Rent & Millions Owed Chase Waterfalls At Hogs Back Park Price: Free When: Daily, 7 a.m.-dusk Address: 600 Hogs Back Rd., Ottawa, ON Why You Need To Go: You can wander through this peaceful park, stopping to soak up all of the waterfall views. View this post on Instagram It’s hard to beat the combination of beautiful fall colours and rushing waterfalls. Snapped this shots in the sunlight of golden hour at Hog’s Back Falls on Friday. #fallrhapsody #photooftheday #myottawa #discoveron #explorecanada #sharecangeo #igersottawa #ottawaphoto #nikonnofilter #cbcottawa A post shared by James Peltzer (@james.peltzer) on Oct 22, 2019 at 1:27pm PDT Website Hike To Hidden Sand Dunes In Pinhey Forest Price: Free When: Open daily Address: Ottawa, ON Why You Need To Go: When it comes to Ottawa's hidden gems, these secret sand dunes are one of the best. View this post on Instagram Sand dunes 🌵🌞 #walkingonsunshine #furbabies🐾 #beaglesofinstagram #rottweilersofinstagram #bullmastiffsofinstagram #forestwalking #pinheyforesttrail #happytime #healingenergy #summervibes🌴 A post shared by J.lee (@cocojennifer94) on Jun 27, 2020 at 2:45pm PDT Website Admire Unique Rock Sculptures At Remic Rapids Park Price: Free When: Open daily Address: Sir John A. Macdonald Pkwy., Ottawa, ON Why You Need To Go: These balanced rock sculptures are a unique find and the scenery around them isn't too shabby either. View this post on Instagram Exploring a little more of Ottawa 😁 #remicrapids #ottawacanada #narcityottawa #stonesculpture A post shared by Ruchita Porwal (@ruchita.porwal) on Sep 9, 2020 at 8:24am PDT Website Indulge With A Quiet Picnic At Patterson Creek Price: Free When: Open daily Address: Ottawa, ON Why You Need To Go: This quiet slice of paradise is one of the earliest parks created by Ottawa's National Capital Commission, dating back to 1905. You'll feel like you're walking through a fairytale here. View this post on Instagram Coffee with a view ☕️ No better way to start the day then with a stroll down this beautiful creek in Ottawa! Definitely fell in love with this spot! 💕 • • • • • #coffeelatte #coffeelifestyle #morningcoffee☕️ #morningwalks #mtlcity #montrealcity #ottawalife #ottawatourism #ottawafood #ottawaeats #ottawaphoto #ottawaphotography #ottawastyle #ottawablogger #parisianlifestyle #parisianvibes #lookofday #morningbreakfast #brunchgoals #picnicday #breakfasts #aritzia #ottawa #lookinspiration #montrealmoments #coffeeanddonuts #donuts🍩 #dessertfirst #dessertgoals #lifestylephoto A post shared by Le Refuge | Montreal Blogger (@blog_le_refuge) on Aug 24, 2020 at 2:08pm PDT Website Enjoy An Outdoor Escape Room Theatre At Billings Estate Price: $22.75 per person When: Saturday, October 17 Address: 2100 Cabot St., Ottawa, ON Why You Need To Go: You can enjoy a socially distanced outdoor escape room mixed with live history performances as you travel back in time to solve a mystery. View this post on Instagram As the sun sets at Billings Estate, the voices of the past will speak once more.... Tickets on sale now! Ottawa.ca/BillingsEstate // Quand le domaine Billings s’endort au crépuscule, les voix du passé de réveillent... Les billets don’t en vente dès maintenant! . . . #BillingsEstate #DomaineBillings #Ottawa #MyOttawa #Museum #OttawaEvents #613 #OttCity #YOW A post shared by Billings Estate Nat Hist Site (@billingsestatemuseum) on Oct 2, 2020 at 10:34am PDT Website Wander Through A Boardwalk Paradise At Mer Bleue Bog Price: Free When: Open daily, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Address: Ridge Rd, Ottawa, ON Why You Need To Go: The bog is especially beautiful this time of year. So if you've never met a boardwalk trail you didn't love, this is one that's definitely worth exploring. View this post on Instagram Early morning golden hour and fall colours is an amazing combo - Mer Bleue Bog Trail 🇨🇦 . . . #explorecanada #paradisecanada #myottawa #ottawaphotographers #ottawatourism #ottawaforyou #raw_community #raw_community_fall #facesottawa #livelovecanada #ottawasworld #ottawa_instaphoto #fallvibes #cbcottawa #igersottawa #igerscanada #igersoftheday #best_canada_photos #outaouaisfun #canada_photolovers #canada_gram #virtualmeet613 #canadacollective #visitottawa #imagesofcanada #dailyhiveottawa #dailybuzzcanada #instagramhub #best_photogram #DiscoverON A post shared by Vinu Vairavanathan (@vinu.vaira) on Oct 14, 2020 at 7:00am PDT Website Check Out Colourful Prisms On Sparks Street Price: Free When: Until October 25 Address: Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON Why You Need To Go: You can walk through a colourful crystal path and snap some dazzling selfies while you're there. View this post on Instagram #prismatica A post shared by Alicia Genyn (@agenyn) on Oct 13, 2020 at 5:29pm PDT Website