Ottawa Discovery

Welcome to Ottawa! Upon arrival at the Ottawa International Airport, you will be met by your private driver and driven approximately 20-minutes into downtown Ottawa.

Ottawa, Canada's capital is the perfect place to experience some of the country’s best attractions, celebrations, and flavours. The cities identity has been influenced by many cultures, including First Nations, French, English, Scottish, and Irish and is located within the traditional Anishinabeg Algonquin territory. Ottawa has many walkable neighbourhoods to explore; you can try craft beverages and fresh cuisine, admire colourful urban art, or explore the historic ByWard Market. Its many pristine outdoor spaces offer a wide variety of activities year-round. The region is framed by beautiful waterways, including the Ottawa River, the Rideau River, and the Rideau Canal—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ottawa is the perfect place to soak up Canadian culture and hosts seven of Canada’s nine national museums. Today you will enjoy your choice of an Ottawa activity or tour.

Today continue your exploration of Ottawa and the surrounding areas. Highlights include Parliament Hill, where on summer mornings you can see the changing of the guard, the Canadian War Museum, the National Gallary of Canada, the Peace Tower, the Canadian Museum of Nature, the National War Memorial, Diefenbaker, Canada's Cold War Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum, the Royal Canadian Mint, enjoy a cruise on the Rideau Canal, or visit during Canada's Tulip Festival.

After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel and meet your private driver for the approximate 30-minute transfer to the Ottawa International Airport where you will check-in for your onward flight.