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  • Ottawa Parc Omega Private Tour with Hotel Transfer
    CA$339

    9

    Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

    Escape the city and experience the best wildlife near Ottawa on a private safari to Parc Omega — one of Canada’s most unforgettable nature experiences. This private day tour takes you through vast natural landscapes where Canada’s most iconic animals roam freely in spacious habitats. Enjoy comfortable pickup from your Ottawa accommodation and a relaxed, personalized experience at your own pace. Along the scenic drive, friendly deer and elk often approach the vehicle for carrots, creating unforgettable close-up moments. From a safe distance, observe bison, wolves, wild boar, and bears (seasonal) in environments designed to reflect the wild — this is not a zoo. Stop at designated areas to explore on foot, take photos, and take in the landscape. Your guide adds local insight and storytelling, turning wildlife sightings into a meaningful Canadian experience. Parc Omega is spectacular year-round, from lush summers to colorful autumns and magical snowy winters.

  • Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
    CA$33.89

    44

    Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

    Discover the hidden stories and fascinating history of Ottawa’s most famous castle, the iconic Fairmont Château Laurier. Join us for a 75-minute guided tour as we go behind the scenes and explore the secrets of this majestic landmark. Learn about concealed passageways, hear about political rendezvous, and stand in the ballrooms where countless grand galas have taken place. See the luxurious swimming pool and the exclusive areas typically reserved for guests. Immerse yourself in captivating tales of the Château Laurier’s notable guests and its storied past. While the focus isn’t on ghost stories…we might just share one. Book your adventure today and let our captivating guides unlock the magic of this majestic castle. Presented in English only. Not a ghost tour.

    ⏳ 1 - 2 hours ✅ Free Cancellation
  • Ultimate Dog Sledding Tour - Day trip from Ottawa & Gatineau
    CA$285

    26

    Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

    There is probably nothing more Canadian then taking full advantage of winter with a dog sledding experience in the great winter landscape! This winter, join Aventure Outaouais for this Ultimate Dog Sledding Tour where we will not only take you on a dog sledding adventure in the beautiful Petite-Nation region of the Outaouais, but we will be visiting the regions tallest waterfall at over 63 m tall! All this with the most experiences guides and your transportation from Ottawa and Gatineau! This is truly the best way to enjoy a beautiful Quebec winter day!

    ⏳ 4 - 5 hours
  • Ottawa Small Group Premium City Tour
    CA$139

    159

    Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

    Your See Sight Tours guide will greet you at your downtown Ottawa accommodations before beginning your journey in the comfort of one of our complimentary vehicles. Start with a scenic drive through Rockcliffe Park, where you’ll enjoy an exclusive chance to see some of the city’s most beautiful sights, often missed by visitors. Next, board a Rideau Canal Cruise and take in over 50 points of interest along the water, including the breathtaking Rideau Falls, while learning about the city’s history from a fresh perspective. Continue with a narrated drive past Ottawa’s most iconic landmarks, such as the Parliament Buildings, with stops at the Supreme Court of Canada and the Canadian Museum of History for photo opportunities and insights from your guide. Conclude your tour with a visit to Parliament Hill, the seat of Canada’s government. Explore the grounds on a self-guided walk! At the end of your experience, your guide will provide a comfortable return to your downtown Ottawa hotel.

    ⏳ 4 hours ✅ Free Cancellation
  • Ottawa Food Tour with ByWard Market Flavors & 6 Local Tastings
    CA$118.99

    14

    Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

    Experience Ottawa through its flavors on this unforgettable food tour of the ByWard Market, the city’s most historic and vibrant neighborhood. Led by a passionate local guide, you’ll enjoy 6 delicious tastings that showcase Canada’s capital at its most authentic, from classic Canadian comfort foods to modern, globally inspired creations. Along the way, you’ll meet local chefs, discover hidden culinary gems, and hear stories that bring Ottawa’s rich history and diverse food culture to life. Stroll past heritage buildings, lively cafés, and colorful market stalls as you taste your way through the city’s favorite bites. Come hungry and leave with a true taste of Ottawa!

    ⏳ 3 hours ✅ Free Cancellation
  • Private Ottawa City Highlights Walking Tour
    CA$206.73

    3

    Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

    Discover Ottawa on a fully customizable private tour, tailored to your interests and pace. Explore iconic landmarks like Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, and ByWard Market, or uncover hidden gems and cultural spots that most visitors never see. Your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories about the city’s history, politics, and vibrant culture, while helping you create an experience that’s truly your own. Choose optional stops at museums, scenic viewpoints, local food spots, or shopping destinations. Perfect for couples, families, or small groups seeking a personalized and unforgettable Ottawa adventure – reserve your private tour today.

    ✅ Free Cancellation
  • Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise
    CA$57.11

    1127

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    The most unique way to discover Ottawa is on board the world's-largest, certified, 100%-electric, passenger vessel. You will sail for 90 minutes on the iconic Rideau Canal and have a novel view of downtown Ottawa! The National Arts Centre, Lansdowne Park, Dow’s Lake, and many more scenic views await you! You will discover more with the live bilingual commentary and the free audio guide application. Come to 2 Rideau Street for your tickets, just across the street from Parliament Hill. The schedule is mid-May to mid-October, 6 departures per day, 7 days a week.

    ⏳ 1 - 2 hours
  • Canadian War Museum Admission
    CA$24.86

    215

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    The iconic Canadian War Museum is a must-see destination for anyone interested in the cost of conflict and humankind’s enduring desire for peace. The Museum, which ranked number 1 on TripAdvisor’s list of Things to Do in Ottawa, explores Canadian military history from early wars in Canada to contemporary conflicts. It features unique architecture, a display of large military artillery, thought-provoking exhibitions, moving personal stories of Canadians in times of war, priceless works of art, and spaces for quiet reflection and remembrance.

    ⏳ 3 hours ✅ Free Cancellation
  • Impossible: Ottawa's Magic & Mentalism Experience
    CA$47

    3

    Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

    A Las Vegas style show located in the Nations capital! The show is for adults 18+ who are looking to see something different, memorable and amazing with their friends, date or group!

    ⏳ 1 - 2 hours
  • Gatineau Park Nocturnal Snowshoeing Adventure & Dinner - From Ottawa & Gatineau
    CA$90

    39

    Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

    Take full advantage of winter with this unique experience in the second most visited park in Canada. Join Aventure Outaouais for an awesome starlight guided snowshoeing adventure in the Gatineau Park to an charming wood shelter in the heart of the park where a nice warm dinner will be prepared by your guide on the wood stove and served in the warmth and the tranquility of this beautiful and historical shelter. The journey itself is considered moderate in difficulty with 6.5 km (round-trip) in length. But don't let that bother you. With the help of a trained and experienced guide, you will be assisted through this fun adventure and given lots of pro tips. We provide all the training and equipment (snowshoes or crampons, hiking poles, and head lamps) to make it to the shelter and back. This round-trip trail should take around 3 hours to complete, including 1 hour to rest and eat at the shelter. This really is once a must do winter activity in the National Capital Region.

    ⏳ 3 - 4 hours
  • Full Day Pontiac Wine & Cider Tour - Day Trip From Ottawa & Gatineau
    CA$182.5

    73

    Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

    Join Aventure Outaouais for Ottawa's best selling wine & cider tour during which you can enjoy 12 generous tastings of wine & cider from 3 incredible family-run locations, amazing local foods, all while learning about the history of the Pontiac region and the process of making such amazing products. Plus, sit back and enjoy the breathtaking landscapes throughout the day as we take care of the driving. Best part is, we bring you to only family-run wineries and cider mills where you are hosted by the owners and they make sure you have a unique and authentic experience.

    ⏳ 7 hours
  • Ottawa City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based
    CA$6.94

    81

    Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

    Unlock the heart of Ottawa with Toonie Tours! More than just a sightseeing tour, this is your invitation to truly experience Canada’s capital. From its striking gothic architecture and deep rooted history to its vibrant urban culture and scenic beauty, this journey brings Ottawa’s essence to life. With every step, our expert local guides weave captivating stories, making the city’s past and present come alive before your eyes. Beyond Parliament Hill to Major’s Hill Park and the Byward Market this tour hits it all including Downtown, Centretown, and the Golden Triangle. Whether you're a solo traveler, a family on vacation, or a local eager to rediscover Ottawa, this tour promises an unforgettable experience. Expect intriguing stories, hidden gems, and a personal touch that sets us apart. Join us, and let this valley unfold its tales, one step at a time, always in good company.

    ⏳ 3 hours ✅ Free Cancellation
  • Ottawa Murder Mystery: Self-Guided City Detective Game
    CA$8.77

    3

    Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

    Enjoy a role-playing scavenger hunt experience that encourages people to step outside, solve the murder mystery and build connections with long-lasting memories. The Murder Mystery in Ottawa is an interactive game/activity where you are guided by the Questo mobile app through a set of locations in Ottawa, while stepping in the shoes of the story's main character. At each location, you will follow directions and solve very fun puzzles, riddles, and cryptic codes that will unfold the story and guide you to the next location. Designed to be enjoyed on foot, this experience is ideal for exploring the city on a romantic date, a family outing, or as a team-building activity. During the activity, you will also visit popular and hidden places in Ottawa while learning fun stories about them. This is a storytelling experience just as much as it is a role-playing scavenger hunt.

    ⏳ 2 hours ✅ Free Cancellation
  • Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
    CA$10.75

    3

    Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

    Our journey will take us through the heart of Ottawa, exploring the city's past and its role in shaping the nation. You’ll see the art, sculptures, markets, memorials, walking streets, churches, parliament building and so much more. Go at your own pace, anytime. This tour is location aware and plays as you walk. Feel free to put your phone in your pocket and explore with your head up. The tour provides engaging audio and sound effects to set the mood and tell the story of Ottawa. Go anytime, 24/7/365, the tour is all outside.

    ✅ Free Cancellation
  • Petite Nation Wine & Cider Tour - Day Trip From Ottawa & Gatineau
    CA$187.5

    15

    Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

    Join Aventure Outaouais for Ottawa's most generous and diversified wine & cider tour. With over 22 tastings of wine and cider from 3 incredible family-run wineries and cider mills, get ready for a day full of discovery. Whether you're a novice wine enthusiast or a seasoned connoisseur, our tour provides a unique opportunity to taste award-winning wines from multiple wineries and cider mills, each offering their own distinct style and character. The best part is, guests enjoy private tours with the owners at each location, giving you the chance to interact with passionate winemakers who share their craft and stories. Plus, we provide a delicious homemade lunch prepared by one of the wineries (homemade pizza, charcuterie, strawberry pie, etc.)! This is truly a local wine tasting experience you don't want to miss out on this summer from Ottawa and Gatineau.

    ⏳ 8 hours
  • Ottawa's Hidden History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
    CA$12.47

    7

    Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

    Are you looking for a way to explore Ottawa at your own pace? On this self-guided audio tour, you will relive Ottawa‘s turbulent early history when rioters and rogues ran rampant. Ottawa‘s significance extends beyond its Houses of Parliament and famous museums. Before becoming Canada‘s capital, it was a rough, lawless place in the wilderness. On this walking tour through old Bytown, you’ll trace the city’s evolution from a small lumber town to Queen Victoria‘s choice as Canada‘s capital and discover Ottawa‘s hidden backstory. You'll stroll down York Street and learn about the early days of the iconic Byward Market. Ottawa‘s past will come to life in the serene Jeanne d‘Arc Courtyard, where you‘ll hear about the religious and spatial divisions that fueled the feuding Bytown residents. On Sussex Drive, you‘ll explore popular sites from new perspectives and travel back to when rogues, rioters, and disease made the streets unsafe.

    ✅ Free Cancellation
  • Haunted Walk's Nightmare Before (and after) Christmas Tour in Ottawa
    CA$33.89

    2

    Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

    The Ghosts of Christmas Past Are Calling! Step into the shadows of the festive season, where lantern light flickers, snow falls softly, and stories linger in the long nights. From chilling winter folklore to ghostly yuletide legends, you’ll discover a darker thread woven through the season’s cheer. The majority of the tour unfolds inside the dimly lit Bytown Museum, one of Ottawa’s oldest and most haunted buildings. Once inside, you’ll learn why some Haunted Walk tour guides are too scared to give tours of the museum—even at Christmas time. Warm lights. Spooky seasonal chills. A night of festive fright you won’t soon forget. December 5, 6, 13, 20, 27-30, 2025.

    ⏳ 1 - 2 hours ✅ Free Cancellation
  • Ottawa 200th Anniversary Landmarks
    CA$69

    44

    Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

    Celebrate Ottawa's 200th ( and our 50th) Anniversary with us. Since 1976, we have offered the original and unique landmarks bike tour for visitors to the Nation's Capital. Senior guide Robert family goes back to the 1830's and is exclusive to Ottawa. He presents and unique, original and entertaining narrative unavailable elsewhere. Many lovely sights, some unique history and always an anecdote about our community and inhabitants to raise a smile. We use only pathways. There is no traffic or roads to traverse. Our Giant bicycles and helmets are new every year. Please ask for an Ebike upgrade.

    ⏳ 2 hours ✅ Free Cancellation
  • Rockcliffe Ottawa: Exploration Game and Tour
    CA$8.77

    9

    Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

    Discover Ottawa’s most prestigious neighborhood, by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of Jackson, an Ottawa native who lost his memory. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure? Highlights include: • Explore The Rockeries, Dutch Ambassador’s Residence, Rockcliffe House and other lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers. • Learn about the origin of Ottawa’s famous tulips • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. • Discover the origin of Ottawa’s famous tulips. After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

    ✅ Free Cancellation
  • Epic Ottawa Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam
    CA$17.08

    1

    Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

    Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

    ⏳ 2 hours
  • Holiday Scavenger Hunt in Ottawa by Holly Jolly Hunt
    CA$27.73

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    Celebrate the magic of the season this year with Holly Jolly Hunt. Holly Jolly Hunt is an app based scavenger hunt that you can play anywhere of your choosing. Explore the city and look for holiday related items, both traditional and not so traditional. Take a photo through the app to score points for your scavenger hunt team. Perform fun, holiday challenges that will bring laughter to your team. See your score on the leaderboard compared to other teams from all over. Holly Jolly Hunt is guaranteed to provide lasting holiday memories. Whether you play with friends, family, or even co-workers, Holly Jolly will put a smile on your face for the rest of the year!

    ⏳ 1 hour ✅ Free Cancellation
  • Ottawa Small Group Premium City Tour - With Transportation
    CA$155

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    Want to experience the very best of Ottawa and the surrounding region but short on time? This 4-hour premium small-group (maximum 7 guests) guided tour is the perfect way to see Ottawa’s top attractions without missing a thing. Led by a local expert guide and historian, you’ll explore many of the National Capital Region’s most iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and best photo locations—while learning the fascinating stories that bring the city to life. Enjoy free pickup in downtown Ottawa and Gatineau and travel comfortably in an air-conditioned minivan or minibus as you visit highlights such as: -Parliament Hill -Rideau Canal -Rideau Hall -Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica -ByWard Market -Canadian Museum of History -Château Laurier -Rockcliffe Park -Kìwekì Point Lookout -and many more historic locations. To top it all off, you’ll even get to enjoy a delicious Canadian classic — a BeaverTail!

    ⏳ 4 hours
  • Private Arrival Transfer from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport YOW
    CA$55.5

    4

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    Skip the stress and confusion of finding a taxi upon arrival at the Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Instead, book this private airport transfer service and enjoy convenient, reliable, comfortable private transportation from the airport to your hotel in Ottawa.

    ⏳ 25 minutes ✅ Free Cancellation
  • Ottawa Premium Night Driving Tour with River Cruise
    CA$110

    25

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    Your See Sight Tours Guide will greet you at your downtown Ottawa accommodations and begin your fully guided night tour in the comfort of one of our vans. To kick off your night out on the town your guide will take you on a relaxing evening River Cruise where as your cruise through the Ottawa River you will take in the incredible views of the city’s landmarks and attractions illuminated at night. Next, take in the bustling city on a fully narrated driving tour passing multiple attractions lit up at night including; the Supreme Court, Parliament Hill, Nepean Point, and the Canadian Museum of history. At the end of your tour, your guide will take you back to your Downtown Ottawa hotel.

    ⏳ 2 - 3 hours ✅ Free Cancellation
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