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We don't even know where we should begin – this is one very active city!
How about we start with our Professional Sports Teams?
HOCKEY
There are two teams that draw the most amount of attention:
- The Ottawa Senators are our National Hockey League (NHL) team.
- The Ottawa 67s are our Ontario Hockey League (OHL) team.
FOOTBALL
At present we don't have a Canadian Football League (CFL) team but up until the end of 2005, our CFL team was the Ottawa Renegades.
BASEBALL
Unfortunately, we no longer have a Triple AAA baseball team in Ottawa. Prior to 2007 we had the Ottawa Lynx. The Ottawa Lynx were the Triple AAA Affiliate to the American League team the Baltimore Orioles. For some reason though the attendance at the games wasn't that high, which was really unfortunate because we ended up losing our only professional baseball team.
So, those are some of our professional teams but there are a lot of other sports teams here.
We also have hundreds of other sports teams in Ottawa that YOU can join. Here are just a few:
ULTIMATE
Have you even heard of "ultimate"? If you haven't yet, you sure will. It is fascinating. The game is high energy, there is a lot of running around and there are no referees. If you are interested in more information then you should contact the Ottawa Carleton Ultimate Association. The OCUA runs the largest ultimate league in the world. If you are only here for a visit you may want to try to catch one of their games – it is a lot of fun to watch.
VOLLEYBALL
If volleyball is your game then you may want to read about the Ottawa Kangaroos Volleyball. They are one of the only clubs in Ontario that offer programs for male and female players.
BIKING
If you love to bike then you will love it in Ottawa. There are so many amazing trails to choose from. We have a lot more information on our Biking in Ottawa page.
SPORT & SOCIAL CLUB
Are you interested in playing sports and meeting other people in Ottawa? The Ottawa Sport and Social Club (OSSC) is a great way to do it. We joined for one season and chose to play outdoor soccer (yes, they even have indoor soccer). We had a blast. We met some great people, got exercise and participated in as many as the social events that they organized as well. We highly recommend it to anyone who has recently moved to the city or for those that have lived here for awhile and want to expand their social circle.
SPORTS TEAMS & ASSOCIATIONS
Are you looking for other Sports Teams or Associations? There are quite a few other ones to choose from. There are leagues all around the city playing soccer, lacrosse, rugby, basketball, hockey etc.
GOLF
If golf is your game then check out some of the local Ottawa Golf Courses. We have also included our recommendations. There are so many different courses to choose from.
SKIING
Are you interested in skiing? You can choose between downhill or cross country. You can even try out snowboarding! If so then check out our list of Ottawa Ski Hills & Resorts.
TOBOGGANING
If you love winter sports, then you will love tobogganing in Ottawa. It is an exhilirating sport!
MORE HOCKEY
If hockey is your sport of choice then you may be interested in reading more about the Bell Capital Cup. It is a huge hockey tournament that is held in Ottawa every year.
SWIMMING AT THE BEACH
On a hot summer's day, why not check out one of the many Ottawa beaches. What a great way to cool off!
MARTIAL ARTS
Another way of staying active is to join one of the many Martial Arts Centres. There are so many to choose from.
Like we already said, this is one very active city. There are lots of choices for those who want to sit back and watch a game or for those who want to get up and participate.
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