Give the gift of fun with a City Recreation and Culture gift certificate

Wrap up joy, activity, entertainment and fun this holiday season. Skip the gadgets that gather dust and choose a gift that sparks real memories instead. A City of Ottawa gift certificate offers a thoughtful alternative to the usual holiday fare, opening the door to activities and experiences that bring joy long after the decorations are packed away.

City gift certificates can be used for a wide variety of registered programs such as courses and camps, drop-in activities and memberships. This flexible gift idea can inspire a first swimming lesson, rekindle a love of painting, encourage a new fitness routine, or offer the excitement of trying something completely different.

Gift certificates are easy to buy in person at any City of Ottawa full-service recreation and culture facility and at Client Service Centres. Feel free to call ahead to check that your nearest facility sells gift certificates. Once purchased, they can be redeemed at the service counter of all recreation facilities or applied to an online transaction.

Looking for another gift idea that steals the show? Share the magic of arts and entertainment with a gift certificate to a performance or event at the Meridian and Shenkman Theatres. From captivating plays to lively musical performances, a theatre gift certificate offers a memorable night out this holiday season.

Gift certificates for theatres can be purchased online or in-person during box office hours at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe and Shenkman Arts Centre.

Whether you are shopping for a busy toddler, a fitness-minded friend, a theatre enthusiast or an active grandparent, a City of Ottawa or theatre gift certificate offers something for everyone on your list.