Going out can quickly get expensive, but you can have fun without opening your wallet. There are so many free things to do in Ottawa this winter. Our snowy season has an abundance of events and activities you can enjoy without wasting your entire paycheck. From holiday lights to finding the best tobogganing spot in the city, there is so much you'll want to try. The next time you are feeling broke, make sure to try one of the suggestions below. Editor's Choice: Ontario Driver Loses Car After Travelling Down The Road In A Lawn Chair (PHOTOS) Skate On The Rideau Canal Price: Free Address: Rideau Canal, Ottawa, ON Why You Need To Go: No winter is complete without visiting the world's largest skating rink at least once. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hoang-Nghi Dam-Le (@h_nghi) Website Tobogganing At Green's Creek Price: Free Address: Green's Creek, Ottawa, ON Why You Need To Go: Here you can race your friend to the bottom of the giant toboggan hill. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Edrie (@edrie) Website Find A Frozen Waterfall Price: Free Address: Hog’s Back Park, 600 Hogs Back Rd., Ottawa, ON Why You Need To Go: It will only take you a few minutes to reach the impressive frozen waterfall. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lucia e Devair 👩🏻🚒👨🏻⚕️ (@canadamaisqueumsonho) Website Have Fun At Winterlude Price: Free When: Friday, February 5 to Sunday, February 21, 2021 Address: Multiple locations, Ottawa, ON Why You Need To Go: Our city will transform into a winter wonderland filled with intricate sculptures made out of ice and snow. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michelle Kehoe ✨ (@mash.elle) Website Hike The Jack Pine Trail Price: Free Address: Jack Pine Trail, Moodie Dr., Ottawa, ON Why You Need To Go: There is a short and sweet 0.7-kilometre path through a snowy forest. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Boubikes (@boubikes) Website See Christmas Lights Across Canada Price: Free When: Monday, November 30 to Thursday, January 7 Address: Confederation Blvd., Ottawa, ON Why You Need To Go: You can walk under thousands of colourful lights that glow around the National War Memorial and Confederation Boulevard. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Poly Rodriguez Abdala (@polyrodrigueza) Website Drive Down Taffy Lane Price: Free Address: Taffy Ln., Ottawa, ON Why You Need To Go: You can drive along Taffy Lane to see homes covered in festive lights that are sure to put you in the holiday spirit. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LimoPani (@leema_ashna) Website Glide Across The Rink Of Dreams Price: Free When: From Friday, December 4 Address: 110 Laurier Ave. W., Ottawa, ON Why You Need To Go: You can lace up your skates and glide across the ice at this huge outdoor rink. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Olivia🌻 (@olivia_goreski) Website Explore The Twinkling Lights At Lansdowne Price: Free When: From Friday, November 27 Address: Lansdowne Park, 1015 Bank St., Ottawa, ON Why You Need To Go: You can visit the giant Christmas tree and see the stunning light displays. View this post on Instagram Christmas is only 2 weeks away and I’m slowly having a panic attack looking at my Christmas list 🙊 on another note, how cute is the @ottawa.xmas.market set up? A post shared by Vinna Le (@levinna) on Dec 11, 2019 at 12:27pm PST Website Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.