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Rideau Canal Cruise
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The Rideau Canal links Canada’s capital—Ottawa—with majestic Lake Ontario. On this tour, cruise in comfort along the UNESCO World Heritage–listed waterway and admire sweeping views over top attractions including the Canadian Museum of Nature, Château Laurier, Dow’s Lake, and the National Arts Centre. Along the way, listen as your guide sheds light on centuries of colorful Canadian history.
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$28.63
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$28.63

Ottawa River Tour
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See the sights in Canada’s Capital from the Ottawa River during this narrated tour onboard the Paula D. Look out at Canada’s Parliament Buildings from the river and snap photos of the spectacular city views. Marvel at the mix of natural beauty and modern, urban development while enjoying refreshments or cocktails from the boat’s canteen.
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$27.87
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$27.87

Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water
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Maximize your time in Ottawa and Gatineau on a whirlwind sightseeing tour by land and water in an amphibious vehicle! Aboard the outrageous "amphibus," pass main city attractions like Parliament Hill, the National Gallery of Canada, the National War Memorial Monument and more. When cruising along the street gets dry, plunge into the Ottawa River to see the city from a different angle. Fun for the whole family!
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$30.09
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$30.09

2-Hour Ottawa Express City Bike Tour
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This small-group bike tour is perfect for families and those wanting a safe and leisurely way to see Ottawa. Most of the route is on designated bike paths or quaint backroads that take you to some of Ottawa’s cultural and natural highlights. See Rideau Hall, cycle the Rideau Canal path, plus see the War Memorial, Byward Market and more. Stop along the way to learn more about certain locations and get local tips from your guide.
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$55.70
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$55.70

Ottawa Spring Tulip Festival Bike Tour
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The Canadian Tulip Festival celebrates the return of spring, with over a million displays of tulips planted throughout our city in May. Capture spectacular views of the tulips and discover their colorful beauty along with other hidden gems and the history of the city on a bike tour. In addition to the Tulip site at Dow's Lake, you will visit Rideau Canal, Landsdowne Park, the Glebe, Little Italy and much more.
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$67.68
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$67.68

Ottawa Highlights 3.5 Hour Bike Tour
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Experience the beauty and history of Ottawa on a half-day bike tour in and around the city. See the major attractions and must-see sites while enjoying the natural pathways and waterways of Canada’s capital city.
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$79.59
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$79.59

Self-Guided Biking in Ottawa-Gatineau
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Choose your own itinerary during this self-guided tour of Ottawa via bicycle. Pedal your way through the city like a local, using the provided map to reach the sites that most interest you. Safe and scenic bike paths keep you away from car traffic and let you see the green areas of the region.
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$27.03
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$27.03

Ottawa-Gatineau Getaway
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Since 1976, we have offered the best for visitors to the Nation's Capital. Our guides are experienced, professional and fun. Our Giant bicycles and helmets are new every year. Please ask for an Ebike upgrade. Many lovely sights, some unique history and always an anecdote about our community and inhabitants to raise a smile.
It is special because we use only pathways. There is no traffic or roads to traverse.
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$39.02
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$39.02

Best of Ottawa Neighbourhoods & Nature Bike Tour
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Experience the beauty and history of Ottawa on a bike tour in and around the city. Explore some of the city's trendiest and most vibrant neighborhoods and get a sense of local life as you travel through Centretown, the Glebe, and Hintonburg among others. On route, see all the major sites while enjoying the natural pathways and waterways of Canada’s capital city, and enjoy a snack as you travel.
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$71.63
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$71.63

Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Ottawa by Crazy Dash
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Whether you’re a first time visitor to Ottawa or a regular, this scavenger hunt is a fun and active way to spend a few hours. You’ll be sent a series of clues and challenges to complete via an app. Run around the city trying to gather points and seeing the sights while you’re at it. Gather your friends or family for a few hours of fun.
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$11.15
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$11.15

Ottawa Scavenger Hunt: Ottawa’s Iconic Sights
See Ottawa's highlights while having fun with your family or friends on this scavenger hunt activity. You'll be given a series of puzzles and challenges that you have to figure out by exploring Ottawa. The route will take you past landmarks like Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal. Whether you're a tourist in Ottawa or a local seeking a fun challenge with friends, this scavenger hunt will be memorable.
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$12.31
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$12.31

Night on Ottawa Tour
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Ottawa shines at night. Start with a leisurely sunset cruise on the river, passing Ottawa landmarks and giving you lovely views of the sky as it changes color. From there, enjoy a ride through Ottawa, and a wander through the bustling Byward Market. Top it off with the impressive “Northern Lights” show projected on the wall of the Parliament Building.
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$102.72
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$102.72

3-Day Algonquin Park Canoe Trip
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Enjoy an exciting introduction into wilderness camping on this 3-day Algonquin Park canoe trip. Paddle with your guide into the interior lakes of Algonquin Park. Learn how to pack and steer your canoe effectively. Set up camp on the banks of the lake, and practise basic survival techniques to keep warm and dry. Watch the shoreline for native moose grazing and enjoy free time to explore the region at your leisure. Paddle along the gentle South Madawaska River and spend nights by the fireside under the stars.
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$430.00
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$430.00

Ottawa Landmarks
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Explore Ottawa like a local on this guided biking tour. See the major landmarks of the country's capital and learn about its history. Travel safely along pathways, so you won't have to worry about traffic or traversing busy roads. Plus, you can upgrade to an e-bike to navigate even easier.
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$39.02
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$39.02

Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Ottawa by Wacky Walks
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Explore Ottawa with Wacky Walks! Our scavenger takes you around the city to find items and perform tasks for points. You'll use an app on your phone that will allow you to collect points! Check the rankings during and after you play to see your score and compare it to others. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Ottawa.
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$11.15
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$11.15

Cycling the Nation's Capital, self-guided
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• Why self-guided on two wheels?
You set your own time, pace and route (10am - 6pm everyday).
The pathway system starts on our Rideau Canal doorstep. There are no roads or traffic to negotiate to enjoy the parklands and waterways. See Rideau Canal, Rideau Falls, Hog's Back Falls, Arboretum, Central Farm, Rideau, Ottawa and Gatineau Rivers
Our community is safe and helpful to visitors.
Easy to navigate pathways follow the 4 major waterways.
Light, easy Giant models in five sizes expertly fitted. Electric assist upgrade available.
Our personal directions and map are guaranteed.
IT COSTS LESS with no guide to arrange!
• Duration: up to 4 hours, 15km -25km
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$27.87
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$27.87

Epic Ottawa Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam
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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.
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$12.31
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$12.31

Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Ottawa by Operation City Quest
To play Operation City Quest in Ottawa , you'll use an app to gather points by completing exciting tasks and finding objects around the city in any order you choose. Use strategy to gain the most points on the app's leaderboard and beat out other teams. Our scavenger hunt has a remote host that will help throughout the game via chat. Let's get competing in Ottawa.
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$11.15
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$11.15

Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Ottawa by Zombie Scavengers
Zombie Scavengers in Ottawa challenges your team to survive a zombie apocalypse! The game instructs you to find a variety of items to survive the apocalypse anywhere in the city you'd like via an app. Get points for finding survival items (in any order you want) and participating in exciting zombie themed tasks. Plan your survival adventure carefully in order to get the most points to survive! A remote host will be following along (virtually) and help if you need it via chat. Come survive with us in Ottawa today!
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$22.30
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$22.30
per group

Ottawa Scavenger Hunt: Westboro’s Charming History!
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.
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$12.31
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- Confederation Square Tours & Tickets
- Canadian War Museum Tours & Tickets
- Canadian Museum of History Tours & Tickets
- Royal Canadian Mint Tours & Tickets
- Preston Street (Little Italy) Tours & Tickets
- Ottawa Locks Tours & Tickets
- Canadian Museum of Nature Tours & Tickets
- Canada Aviation and Space Museum Tours & Tickets
- Rideau Hall Tours & Tickets