FitnessIf you’re looking for a really intense challenge for the whole body, try the Piloxing or Band-It barre classes at Inside Out Studio Barre while in the city. If vinyasa flow and child’s pose resonate more with your workout routine, Pure Yoga belongs to the same family as Pure Kitchen and is a must visit for their hot yoga classes. Elevate Yoga is a chic studio with a range of classes (hot, warm, or room temperature, as well as beginner, intermediate, and advanced). If you’re in the mood for some fresh air and want to increase your chances of getting a glimpse of Mr. Trudeau, bring your mat to the lawn outside Parliament Hill, where free yoga classes are organized every Wednesday during the summer by Lululemon. For more outdoor activities, pack a pair of comfortable shoes, and go 15 minutes northwest from Parliament Hill to Gatineau Park to hike among more than 36,000 hectares of lush hills, serene lakes, waterfalls, and caves.

Gatineau Park Photo: Alamy

RelaxMake the 15-minute drive to Peppermint Organic Spa for their suite of relaxing holistic services like sea-salt microdermabrasion and Reiki; all skin-care treatments use only scent-free products. At Oresta Organic Skin Care, try the 90-minute Laurel Holistic Facial, which incorporates a boost of vitamins C and E, CoQ10, dry brushing, and healing gemstones. At Daya Spa, treat yourself with an hour-long hydrating and rejuvenating body wrap with organic white clay.

Outdoor garden at hotel Delta Downtown Ottawa Photo: Courtesy of Hotel Delta Downtown

StayAfter a long day of relaxing, rest your head at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre or Sheraton Ottawa Hotel—two recently updated hotels a stone’s throw from a great yoga studio and the farmer’s market. At Delta, take advantage of the in-room spa service, hit the gym or pool, and then spend some time just relaxing in the rooftop garden—a lovely oasis among the downtown skyscrapers. If you’re staying at the Sheraton, visit the nearby Le Nordik Spa (in cooperation with the hotel) for a day of pampering.