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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
• Shop, dine and people watch on Sparks Street
EAT & DRINK Ottawa
• Enjoy the small plates and drinks at Play Food Canadian River
& Wine of History Cathedral Basillica
Notre-Dame
Museum
• 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
8 to 18 May War Memorial Rideau Canal
Canada Day Celebrations WELLINGTON ST 2 ByWard Market
1 July SPARKS ST HOTELS PAGE

Winterlude Canadian War Museum ELGLIN ST 1 Fairmont Château Laurier ◆◆◆◆◆ 73
February (dates to be confirmed) 2 Lord Elgin Hotel ◆◆◆¯ 73
ATTRACTION 3 Novotel Ottawa ◆◆◆¯ 73

OTTAWA – THE ESSENTIALS
2 NIGHT CITY BREAK

INCLUDES
• 2 nights accommodation
• Discover the Capital Hop-On Hop-Off 1 day ticket
• 1 hour 30 minute Ottawa River Cruise

Day 1: Ottawa
On arrival to Ottawa, check-in to the hotel at leisure.
Day 2: Ottawa
The Discover the Capital Hop-On Hop-Off ticket
provides a great overview of the city and showcases
its colourful history and architecture. Stops include
Ottawa River
Parliament Hill, museums, parks, embassies and more.
In the afternoon, take a 90 minute cruise along the OTTAWA EXPRESS BICYCLE TOUR
Ottawa River. View the city and natural beauty of
the surrounding region, and enjoy majestic views of Starting downtown, this guided leisurely ride will travel
Parliament Hill, Rideau Falls and the Prime Minister’s on the Rideau Canal pathway, continuing to the Locks,
residence. Along the way, you’ll be shown many of the the Fletcher Wildlife Garden, and ending with a short
major sites that have led to the development and rise visit in the Parliament area.
of Ottawa as a city and a seat of government. Includes:
Day 3: Ottawa • 2 hours riding time
Enjoy a final morning in Ottawa today. • Bicycle
• Helmet
SUGGESTED HOTELS • Professional guide
Standard – Novotel Ottawa
Superior – Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown • Water bottle
Deluxe – Fairmont Château Laurier • Power bar snack
Duration: 2 hours
Departs: Daily from 65 Sparks Street, Ottawa
at 10am, 1:30pm (May – Oct)
Child prices also available.
$ *^
From 379 per person twin share (YOW)
^Based on 2 nights at Novotel Ottawa in a Superior Room, Adult Youth 7-12 yrs
Parliament Building valid 6 – 20 Jul, 25 Jul – 15 Aug, 24 Aug – 3 Sep 20. 1 May – 31 Oct 20 $77 * $71 *

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation packages are per person per package twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room
72 category for travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure.