Tours and Trips in Ottawa

The Rideau Canal links Canada's capital - Ottawa - with majestic Lake Ontario. On this tour, cruise in comfort along the UNESCO World Heritage-listed waterway and admire sweeping views over top attractions including the Canadian Museum of Nature, Château Laurier, Dow's Lake, and the National Arts Centre. Along the way, listen as your guide sheds light on centuries of colorful Canadian history.

Experience eco-lodge living and explore the Canadian wilderness on this 6-day Algonquin explorer canoe trip. Enjoy a 3-night stay at the award-winning Algonquin Eco-Lodge. Take to the lake by canoe, paddle-boat or rowing boat, swim, go fishing or simply relax in nature. Take to the water with your guide for a 3-day canoe trip in Algonquin Park. Learn how to put up a tent and start a camp fire, and watch for native moose and deer along the shoreline. Collect your firewood for warmth and enjoy nights under the stars.

Take a spooky stroll through Downtown Ottawa on this guided, 90-minute, haunted walking tour. Experience the darker side of Canada's capital and hear tales of the city's haunted heritage as told by a professional storyteller. Hear the hair-raising stories and see the area's most haunted sites. It's a fascinating, spine-tingling adventure.

Take a tour through Ottawa, Canada's capital city. The city is full of important landmarks, interesting architecture, and fascinating history. Take this tour to discover all the capital holds, including Parliament Hill, a behind the scenes tour of the Royal Canadian Mint, and a river cruise to end your five-six hour tour in a nice relaxing way.

Enjoy an exciting introduction into wilderness camping on this 3-day Algonquin Park canoe trip. Paddle with your guide into the interior lakes of Algonquin Park. Learn how to pack and steer your canoe effectively. Set up camp on the banks of the lake, and practise basic survival techniques to keep warm and dry. Watch the shoreline for native moose grazing and enjoy free time to explore the region at your leisure. Paddle along the gentle South Madawaska River and spend nights by the fireside under the stars.

A visit to the Canadian War Museum is your opportunity to learn about the contribution of Canada and its military to many conflicts in Canadian history, and how we commemorate the accomplishments and the loss.  Spend as much time as you need exploring the rare and historically important artifacts, uniforms, vehicles, art, and memorabilia that make up the 3 million pieces in the collections.

This bike tour is perfect for families and those wanting a leisurely way to see Ottawa. Most of the route is on designated bike paths that take you to some of Ottawa's cultural and natural highlights. You'll see Rideau Falls, cycle the Rideau Canal path, cross the river into Gatineau, plus see the War Memorial, Parliament Hill, National Art Gallery, Museum of History, and more.

Experience the beauty and history of Ottawa on a half-day bike tour in and around the city. See the major attractions and must-see sites while enjoying the natural pathways and waterways of Canada's capital city.

Delve deep into the Ontario wilderness on this 4-day Algonquin Park canoe trip. Hop into your canoe and paddle into Algonquin Park with your guide. Keep a lookout for native bears, beavers and moose drinking or bathing on the shoreline, and enjoy breathtaking views over rural Canada. Swim in crystal-clear lakes and try your hand fishing for your dinner! Pitch your tent and gather firewood in the forests for warmth. After delicious meals round the camp fire, share stories of your days' adventures and sleep soundly beneath starry skies.

See Ottawa from the water on this 75-minute sightseeing cruise. Climb aboard the Empress of Ottawa and see Parliament Hill, the official residence of the Prime Minister of Canada (24 Sussex), the Canadian Museum of History, the US ambassador's official residence and much more. Enjoy a narrated account of the sites in English and French from an open-air sundeck or from one of two enclosed decks.

Maximize your time in Ottawa and Gatineau with a one-hour sightseeing tour by land and water in an amphibious vehicle! Aboard the outrageous 'amphibus,' pass main city attractions like Parliament Hill, the National Gallery of Canada, the National War Memorial Monument and more. When cruising along the street gets dry, plunge into the Ottawa River to see the city from a different angle. Fun for the whole family!

Experience the beauty and history of Ottawa on a 5-hour bike tour in and around the city. See all the major sites while enjoying the natural pathways and waterways of Canada's capital city, and enjoy a stop for lunch at a local cafe.

Join our hospitable and professionally guided sportive tour of the National Capital's Gatineau Park while enjoying the freedom from traffic delays as you ride from the Rideau Canal tour/rental centre.   The bikes are light aluminum or carbon road Giant models (105 or Ultegra) offered in five sizes and expertly fitted to suit you.  Ride the 30k loop (100%pathway) or the 50k loop to Champlain Lookout (pathway and road) with elevations from 100m or 600m.  Travel along the Ottawa and Gatineau river and park at a pace averaging 20-25kph.  You will ride between three to four hours and can choose a morning departure (9:00am) or depart in the afternoon (1:00pm).

The Canadian Tulip Festival celebrates the return of spring, with over a million displays of tulips planted throughout Ottawa, Canada's capital. Book this 2-hour guided bike tour that takes place during the annual event available from May 12 to May 22. On your leisurely ride, enjoy expansive bursts of color as you pedal through gardens blooming with more than 300,000 tulips.

Escape the hustle of city life and visit Algonquin Park Adventure Lodge for a guided, 4-day excursion. Accessible from downtown Toronto's Bay Street station, this park is often referred to as the Gem of the Ontario Parks system. Algonquin Park covers almost 8,000 square kilometers of lakes, streams, rivers, bogs and forests. See an abundance of wildlife and enjoy daytime outdoor activities like canoeing, kayaking, biking, stand-up paddle boarding, hiking, and much more. At night, enjoy peaceful evenings next to a campfire. Three nights lodging and all meals are included.

Discover Ottawa by land, by air, and by river on this small group adventure. This tour gives you behind the scenes access to some of Ottawa's most popular sights, like a tour through Parliament Hill and an insider's look at the Royal Canadian Mint. Next, a short helicopter ride gives you a heart-pumping bird's eye view of the region, followed by a chance to unwind on a river cruise.