Discover the best things to do in Ottawa - We offer sightseeing tours, cultural experiences, adventure activities, and day trips with top-rated local guides.
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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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.
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Your Tripshepherd 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.
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Get ready for a full-day of summer fun with this ultimate lazy river adventure. With transportation from Ottawa and Gatineau included, join us for a 15 km long lazy river rafting experience down the Coulonge River. This 2 to 3 hour lazy river rafting descent is the perfect way to take full advantage of a beautiful summer day. Enjoy a swim, take in the sun, and just have a blast with old and new friends. We provide all the equipment, the raft, and training. Your rafting adventure will end at a beautiful white sand beach by the river. This river does not have any rapids, but the current will do a lot of the work! Perfect for a relaxing day on the water.Afterwards, you will arrive at a white sand beach where you will be able to enjoy a delicious BBQ by the beach and 1h30 of axe throwing on an outdoor axe throwing range. With good tunes, great food, and a beautiful beach, you are sure to have a great time.
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Discover Ottawa’s street art by following clues and solving puzzles on your phone, which lead to new places and amazing stories. Play our engaging exploration game, reenacting the role of EgoNibi, a legendary street artist from Tunam.
As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Up for a fun challenge?
Highlights include:
• Explore Ottawa Mural, Rideau Mural and other lesser-known places.
• Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers.
• Learn about the fascinating story of the largest murals in Eastern Ontario.
• Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.
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.
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Ottawa's premier walking food tour of the historic ByWard Market neigbourhood. Eat your way through Ottawa's most well-known neighbourhood with one of our expert guides. You'll learn about the city's rich history and food culture as you consume generous food samples over a 2.5-hour period. You won't leave hungry! Discover outstanding ethnic cuisine, and sample award-winning dishes. Come with an appetite for good food and a passion for discovering where locals like to eat. Your visit includes a stop at the flagship food stand of the world-famous BeaverTail(R).
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Get ready for an epic culinary journey with our Poutine and Craft Beer Tour! Led by dynamic local guides Trevor or Spencer, this 2-hour walking tour explores Ottawa’s vibrant Centretown.
Taste unique twists on Canada’s iconic poutine at two (2) handpicked restaurants - from the humble diner, with milkshakes and savoury gravy, to a poutine specialty restaurant!
Your ticket includes two (2) gourmet poutine tastings, a milkshake, and a lively guided walk filled with insider stories and local tips.
While we accommodate dietary restrictions, we cannot cater to vegans. Explore Ottawa’s food and drink scene on Elgin and Bank Streets. Book now for a delicious and unforgettable experience!
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If you love nature, wildlife, and especially turtles, this tour is for you.
Grandmaître Ecological Reserve is an amazing place to paddle. The peace and tranquility here is outstanding. What makes it special is the numerous inlets which protect all the wonderful creatures from the high winds and fast water currents. This is their hang out place! Also, I should mention that these conditions are great for humans too. It makes it easier to paddle your kayak. This is a great activity for children.
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Join Aventure Outaouais for Ottawa's most generous and diversified wine & cider tour. With over 18 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! This is truly a local wine tasting experience you don't want to miss out on this summer from Ottawa and Gatineau.
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Step into the shoes of a private investigator and uncover the secrets hidden in Ottawa’s historic heart. This thrilling quest lets you explore Canada’s capital like never before through puzzles, clues, and an unfolding mystery.
With just your phone, you’ll navigate through 10–15 interactive challenges that guide you to City Hall, the Senate of Canada, and other iconic and lesser-known landmarks. As you solve clues, a gripping detective story unfolds, revealing the fascinating characters and moments that shaped the city. Each puzzle unlocks hidden stories, curious facts, and new directions, no guide or map needed.
What makes this tour unique?
It’s an immersive experience that blends storytelling, history, and outdoor escape-game mechanics to turn downtown Ottawa into a living mystery adventure.
Perfect for curious travelers, couples, families, and amateur sleuths looking to explore the city in a fun and interactive way.
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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.
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Buckle up for a wild adventure at Parc Omega! Imagine massive elk sticking their heads right into your car window, ready to say hello and maybe even munch on a carrot. That's right, you and your family can enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience with our exclusive private tour!
Perfect for both kids and kids-at-heart, this personalized journey through Parc Omega brings you up close and personal with Canada's incredible wildlife. From curious deer to majestic bison, every turn offers a new surprise and a whole lot of laughs.
So, why settle for ordinary when you can go extraordinary? Book your Private tour today and get ready for an unforgettable encounter with nature's funniest giants!
Enjoy a comfortable private transfer from your Hotel to Omega Parc (driving time roughly 1 to 1.5 hours). Experience a wild diversity of Canadian Wildlife and learn about Canada, the animals and their heritage.
An experience every animal lover's heart will cherish.
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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!
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The Pontiac is a region known for it’s incredible agritourism sector. With a wide variety of amazing family-run farms, there is no better location to experience the farm life, encounter unique animals, learn about some of the food we love and cherish, and meet the passionate farmers responsible for such fantastic products. Join Aventure Outaouais for this unique local experience while we visit 4 locations throughout the Pontiac region of the Outaouais. From alpacas, yaks, ostriches, chickens, and bees, to a family-run cider mill, this day has full surprises. Pet an alpaca, savor some of the best apple pie, and get up close to some ostriches, all while meeting incredible farmers. This tour also includes a full lunch prepared by the cider mill.
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For some, cemeteries evoke feelings of fear and dread. For others, they are beautiful spaces filled with memories and reflection. For us, they are places with countless stories waiting to be told. We are proud to partner with Beechwood Cemetery National Historic Site for a one-of-a-kind evening filled with storytelling and chills. We will share the darker history of the cemetery’s early days and the ghost stories connected to some who rest there – including strange reports from staff that continue to this day. The experience will be mostly outdoors as we walk amongst the crypts, headstones and other markers. Our final stop of the evening will give us the rare opportunity to venture inside the Mausoleum after sunset for one last spine-tingling tale.
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Discover Montreal’s most historic spots on this full-day guided tour from Ottawa. Starting from Mount Royal Lookout, the tallest spot in the city. Then visit Saint Joseph's Oratory and Olympic stadium. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walking tour of the old Montreal, a historic neighborhood within the municipality of Montreal in the province of Quebec. The tour also includes a cruise on the St. Lawrence River, so that you can see the city from multiple perspectives.
Then go visit built for the 1976 Summer Olympics,
Full-day tour of Montreal: Ideal for those with limited time.
Includes a cruise on the St. Lawrence (in the warmer months).
Learn all about the history and culture of Montreal from your guide.
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