Where Ottawa Magazine Winter Spring 2018 | Page 32

Off the Beaten Path
That transition period between winter and spring is a great time
to step outside your comfort zone and try something new —
and Ottawa, a veritable treasure trove of unique and unusual
entertainment, is the perfect place to do it
by amy allen
ESCAPE MANOR
Picture being locked in a prison
cell with a group of friends, and
the only way out is to solve a
series of complicated and arcane
puzzles, all within a time limit
of 45 minutes. It may not seem
at first like an obvious plan for
a Friday evening, but it’s a great
way to challenge your intel-
lect, strengthen your teamwork
skills, and create memories with
friends. There are several theme
rooms, each with its own unique
challenges. 201 Queen St.;
41 York St. & 982 Wellington St. W.
escapemanor.com
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THE LOFT BOARD GAME LOUNGE
Cafés are typically places to relax
and socialize, but The Loft takes
it to a whole new level by throw-
ing more than 800 board games
into the mix. More hardcore
gamers may wish to spend hours
sweating over a game of Risk or
Settlers of Catan, but it’s also a
great place to enjoy a latte and a
quick round of Hungry
Hungry Hippos. The menu,
which includes flatbread pizzas,
sandwiches, and cocktails, has
everything you need to fuel your-
self up for round two.
14 Waller St., theloftlounge.ca
HOUSE OF TARG
Pinball, perogies, and live
music — sounds like the perfect
recipe for a great night out,
right? House of TARG effort-
lessly combines the three, with
over a dozen pinball machines,