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OTTAWA

       Canada’s capital, Ottawa, is an energetic
       cosmopolitan city with a lovely river
       setting. The city boasts important sites
       such as Parliament Hill and Heritage
       Listed Rideau Canal as well as exceptional
       cultural attractions from galleries to
       museums. The city’s events and festivals
       never seem to end and the café, restaurant
       and nightlife scene is excellent.

       SEE
       •  See the Changing of the Guard at
        Parliament Hill
       DO
       •  Wander the banks of the historic Rideau Canal,
        or ice skate on it in winter
                                            Rideau Canal                                               Travel Manitoba/Dennis Fast
       •  Shop, dine and people watch on Sparks Street
       EAT & DRINK                                      Ottawa
       •  Enjoy the small plates and drinks at Play Food   Canadian   River
                                                              Notre-Dame
                                                  Museum
        & Wine                                    of History  Cathedral Basillica
       •  Grab a traditional BeaverTails pastry at
        ByWard Market                          BOULEVARD MAISONNEUVE  RUE LAURIER  National Gallery  ByWard Market
                                                             of Canada
       WHAT’S ON                                                  1     3
       Tulip Festival                                Parliament Hill  The National
       10 to 20 May                                           War Memorial  Rideau Canal
       Canada Day Celebrations                        WELLINGTON ST  2           National War Memorial
       1 July                                           SPARKS ST                    HOTELS                    PAGE

       Winterlude                             Canadian War Museum     ELGLIN ST    1      Fairmont Château Laurier   59
       February (dates to be confirmed)                                           2   Lord Elgin Hotel         59
                                                                       ATTRACTION    3   Novotel Ottawa        59






















       HOP-ON, HOP-OFF OTTAWA               BREWERY EXPERIENCE                  OTTAWA EXPRESS BICYCLE TOUR
       Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Ottawa - Canada’s national   Join a brewery tour that will immerse you in the wild   Starting downtown, this guided leisurely ride will travel
       capital. Explore the Parliament Buildings, embassies,   history of the beverage makers that built the fine city   on the Rideau Canal pathway, continuing to the Locks,
       universities and museums. See the Canadian Mint, the   of Ottawa. On this exclusive tour, you will be guided   the Fletcher Wildlife Garden, and ending with a short
       National Gallery of Canada, the Canadian Museum of   through the past of beverage making in Ottawa. From   visit to the Parliament area.
       History, the residence of the Prime Minister and the   hidden beer tunnels to cliffside lager caves, the stories
       National Arts Centre. Drive through scenic gardens and   you’ll hear will surprise and enthral as you visit various   Includes:
       parklands and along the Rideau Canal, one of Ottawa’s   brewing locations in downtown Ottawa.  • 2 hours riding time
       picturesque waterways.                                                   • Bicycle and helmet hire
                                            Includes:                           • Professional guide
       Includes:                            • Visit two local breweries
       • Local guide                        • Beer tasting                      • Water bottle
       • Informative commentary             • Local guide                       • Power bar snack
       • Complimentary shuttle from selected hotels to the   Duration:  3 hours  Duration:  2 hours
        meeting point                                                           Departs:     Daily from 65 Sparks Street, Ottawa
       Departs:     Daily from Gray Line Ottawa, Corner of   Departs:     Mon to Thu from 150 Elgin Street    at 10am, 1:30pm (Apr – Oct)
                                                  at 5:30pm (May – Sep)
             Sparks and Elgin (May – Oct)                                       Child prices also available.
                                            Minimum age of 18
                          Adult  Youth 3-12 yrs                                                     Adult  Youth 7-12 yrs
                                                                                                      *
       1 Day Pass         $70 *    $50 *                            Adult       Bike Tour          $220 ^   $90 *
       2 Day Pass         $107 *   $74 *    Half Day Tour          $165 *       ^ Based on a minimum of 2 adults.

         *  PRICES ARE A GUIDE ONLY, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person, unless otherwise specified and based on travel in low season. For full terms and conditions, refer to the Booking
   58    Conditions on the inside back cover of this brochure.
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