Perhaps you're a tourist who wants to visit Ottawa's great museums,
like the National Gallery or the Museum of Civilization. Or maybe you're
the type who'd prefer to hike in the Gatineau Hills, or ride a bike
along the Rideau Canal. Whether it's an itenerary for a day trip, or
planning for an extended vacation, our Tourism Guide will help you find
the perfect activity.
Travel
Ottawa
Vacations
Research, plan and book your next vacation to Ottawa and beyond. From
scenic river cruises to tours of fall foliage in world-famous Gatineau
Park, Ottawa is the vacation destination for those who want to relax
in casual elegance. Choose from our pre-made packages or customize
your own to suit your needs. The best part is Vacations Made Easy
offers destinations across North America from Cancun, Mexico to New
York City to over fifteen cities across Canada so once your Ottawa
vacation is over, you can start dreaming about the next one. Vacationing
has never been easier!
Border wait times: Heading across the border? You
can check for the average waiting times at several border crossings.
Have a look before you embark on your trip down south. Border
wait timesCanadian site Border wait timesU.S. site
Ottawa:
The Unknown City
by rob mclennan
Ottawa may be our capital city but it's also a place of contradictions—the
official version offers numerous, beneficent historic sites, institutions,
museums, and galleries, but there are other stories to be told. In
this latest edition of Arsenal's Unknown City series of alternativecity
guides for both locals and tourists, Ottawa comes alive as a diverse,
quirky town that may look like a government city on the surface but
boasts a small-town charm. The book charts a course through the city's
hidden landmarks, shopping, dining, and nightlife hot spots, as well
as secret histories that will come as a surprise even to life-long
locals.
Secret
Ottawa by Laura Byrne Paquet. Secret Ottawa reveals a
side of the capital that most visitors-and many locals-never see.
Find out where you can spot a blue heron at sunrise, eat Sri Lankan
string hoppers, buy armour or angels, or work out at 3:00 a.m. From
cycling to sundials, and waterfalls to wine, Secret Ottawa is your
guide to the city's hidden treasures.
Frommer'sŪ
Ottawa by Louise Dearden. Covers everything Ottawa has
to offer, including visual and performing arts, historic monuments,
and world-class outdoor sports and recreation.
Ottawa
with Kids by James Hale. The complete family travel guide
to attractions, sites and events in Ottawa.
The
Lobster kids' guide to exploring Ottawa-Hull by John
Symon. Whether you're a parent, an educator or a tourist, if you're
caring for children between the ages of 1-12, this book is the perfect
answer. More than 100 suggestions for fun-filled family activities
in the National Capital Region.
Frommer's®
Ottawa with Kids by Louise Dearden. Reveals the most
fun and educational experiences for kids in Canada's capital. It's
full of incredibly detailed tips - right down to which hotels offer
cribs and rollaway beds and which restaurants offer high chairs.
Eastern
Ontario Ghost Towns
Here's an idea for a weekend getaway: explore Eastern Ontario's ghost
towns. This site features photos and information about dozens of abandoned
towns in Ontario and across Canada.
St. Raphael's Ruins
In 1970 a fire consumed the church of St. Raphael's, one of the earliest
Roman Catholic churches in English-speaking Canada. The outer walls
were spared and today its impressive scale and fine masonry work make
it a popular tourist attraction.
Ottawa
Vacations
by rob mclennan 
