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  • 9 Reviews

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  • Toronto, Canada

Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour

  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

Join our crew of storytelling guides as we take you on a 90-minute escapade through the hidden side of Ottawa. No boring history here! We’re all about the bizarre and unexpected side of the city we love. Ever heard of mutant squirrels or surprise racoons causing havoc? Maple syrup heists that would make Robin Hood blush? Secret society messages encoded in some of our most well-known places? We’ve got all that and more! Guffaw and gasp through the city’s streets as our fun and engaging tour guides spill the beans on those little-known stories and secrets that define Ottawa’s hidden personality. Grab your pals, your family, or even that weird cousin you don’t quite know how to handle – everyone’s welcome! “Hidden Ottawa” is a fun and engaging good-natured adventure, perfect for first-time visitors and locals alike. You won’t find this side of the city in any guidebook! Tickets are vanishing now like a squirrel with a stolen bottle of maple syrup!

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 20)
6 stops
8 places
1 hr 30 min duration

Pass by: Haunted Walk of Ottawa

Where we start our journey into the weird and whacky!

Stop at: Sparks Street

15 min

There are several secrets to share about one of Ottawa's most historic streets!

Stop at: Parliament Hill and Buildings

10 min

The perfect spot to talk about bizarre laws and missing money!

Stop at: National Arts Centre

15 min

We share some wild stories about Ottawa's early mayors and some unbelievable decisions that were almost made.

Stop at: Fairmont Château Laurier

10 min

Ottawa's famous castle harbours a few secrets!

Pass by: Rideau Canal National Historic Site

The Uniseco Heritage Site that runs through the heart of the city.

Stop at: Major's Hill Park

10 min

What does this old park have to do with the occult?

Stop at: York Steps

5 min

Where we end our delightful romp through Ottawa's secrets and legends.

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
NOT INCLUDED
  • Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

End Point

Where the tour ends

York Steps
54-74 York Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1N 6Z9

We end on the York Street Steps in the Byward Market. Any guests who want to join us on our walk back to our ticket office are more than welcome.

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Start time:

10:00 AM

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

4.7

9 total reviews

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