Comments on: What is a good team outing in Ottawa, Ontario?

Question: What is a good team outing in Ottawa, Ontario?

Bovine Love — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:11:15 -0800

What are some good "team outings" for a smallish team (10) (where team means corporate) of 20 and 30-somethings in Ottawa, Ontario? It has to be reasonably cross cultural and accessible; this is the usual mix of people that happens in high-tech.

By: GuyZero

GuyZero — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:18:56 -0800

White water rafting! Like at Owl Rafting or the place down the road from it. Not physically hard at all, as long as you can float in a river wearing a life jacket. The paddling is pretty easy. And it's lots of fun.

By: GuyZero

GuyZero — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:19:40 -0800

River Runners is the place down the road from OWL.

By: SassHat

SassHat — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:55:17 -0800

Take them to the Ex. And get some delicious tiny tim donuts and lemonade!

I think I'm going to have to go to the Ex this year.

By: tr33hggr

tr33hggr — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:04:15 -0800

Something a team here is doing that I found cool is getting together for a "team building" day that will actually involve building playsets to give to the Salvation Army.

So, I'd encourage you to think about an activity that is fun, can involve everyone, and also has the bonus of giving something to your local community.

Or, paintball.

By: GuyZero

GuyZero — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:57:21 -0800

There's a Lazer Quest place in Nepean (or there was many years ago) which is fun without the pain potential that goes with paintball. (I got hit in the forehead once. The welt lasted days. It was awesome. Not everyone might agree.)

By: Meagan

Meagan — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:12:47 -0800

I've never seen a Laser Quest in Nepean, but there is one on St Laurent.

By: kmennie

kmennie — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:52:08 -0800

I do like the tackiness of the Ex, but the Pakenham Fall Fair is not without its charms. Pies! Minnow racing!

If they're mostly urbanites, it should amuse.

By: Frank Grimes

Frank Grimes — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:59:46 -0800

Is there whirlyball nearby? Nothing better than beer, bumpercars and plastic lacrosse sticks.

By: RecalcitrantYouth

RecalcitrantYouth — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 04:31:39 -0800

Sailing can be fun, and is more accessible for many than paintball or Lazer Quest. One of the sailing schools in Ottawa offers team building sessions, including a chance to sail under the guidance of an experienced skipper, and a fun race at the end of the day.