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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 UNESCO
       World Heritage Site 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
       •  Don’t miss the Canadian Museum of History
       DO                                   Rideau Canal                                               Travel Manitoba/Dennis Fast
       •  Wander the banks of the historic Rideau Canal,
        or ice skate on it in winter
       •  Explore museums like the Canadian War         Ottawa
        Museum and the National Gallery of Canada  Canadian   River  Notre-Dame
                                                  Museum
       EAT & DRINK                                of History  Cathedral Basillica
       •  Enjoy the small plates and drinks at Play Food   BOULEVARD MAISONNEUVE  RUE LAURIER  National Gallery
                                                             of Canada
        & Wine                                                       ByWard Market
       •  Sample a traditional BeaverTails pastry at              2     1
        ByWard Market                                Parliament Hill  The National
                                                              War Memorial  Rideau Canal
       WHAT’S ON                                      WELLINGTON ST  3           National War Memorial
       Tulip Festival                                   SPARKS ST
       May (dates to be confirmed)                                                    HOTELS                   PAGE
                                              Canadian War Museum     ELGLIN ST    1    Doubletree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown    57
       Winterlude                                                                 2    Fairmont Château Laurier    57
       30 January to 16 February                                       ATTRACTION    3    Lord Elgin Hotel     57






















       OTTAWA HOP-ON HOP-OFF                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:     Mon to Thu from 150 Elgin Street    at 10am, 1:30pm (Apr – Oct)
       Departs:     Daily from Gray Line Ottawa, Corner of   at 5:30pm (May – Sep)
             Sparks and Elgin (May – Oct)                                       Youth (1-12 yrs) prices also available.
                                            Minimum age of 18 yrs required.
                          Adult  Child 3-12 yrs
       1 Day Pass         $87 *    $64 *                            Adult                           Adult  Child 1-6 yrs
       2 Day Pass         $130 *   $97 *    Half Day Tour          $175 *       Bike Tour           $117 *  $63 *

         *  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
   56    Conditions on the inside back cover of this brochure.
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