Canada 150 Plus
Ottawa, Canada
From EUR 44.68
Office phone number: +1 613 606 1894
Canada 150 Plus
Ottawa, Canada
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Walk through lands that hold thousands of years of history in a country only just recently celebrating its 150th anniversary. Enjoy the views and beloved locales of Ottawa and Gatineau while discovering some of its best hidden secrets. You’ll see all the iconic sights and gain insider knowledge, too!
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Highlights
- Have a bi-provincial experience that gives you a 360-degree view of Parliament Hill, both literally and figuratively
- Walk the historic and bustling districts of Byward Market and Vieux-Hull
- Learn the importance of the land to the Algonquins, this area’s first inhabitants
- Discover Ottawa’s outdoor art gallery among the statues, sculptures and hidden murals
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3.5 hours
- Meeting point:
In front of Byward Café, 49-51 George Street, Ottawa. There is a seating area between William Street and Byward Market Square, just off of George Street.
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- Starting time: 9.30 AM
- Ending point:
Bytown Museum, 1 Canal Ln, Ottawa.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, choice of hot or cold drink at a stop along the route, public transit fare during the tour.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Ask a non-Canadian what the capital city of Canada is, and very rarely will the response be right. Maybe it’s Toronto, Montreal or perhaps even Vancouver? Ottawa is an unlikely answer, almost as unlikely as the choice of Ottawa as a capital city in the first place. Only a small lumber trading community known as Bytown when it was chosen by Queen Victoria, Ottawa has been the political centre of a vast country ever since 1866.
Get up close and personal with the impressive neo-gothic structures of downtown Ottawa. Then see beyond the government power struggles and get to know the everyday Canadians who have shaped their city and their nation. Learn about the Odawa and Algonquin people who first lived in the region and its importance to them. Expand your knowledge of the First Nations and their tumultuous history with the government of Canada.
Then take a trip across the river and discover how despite the close physical proximity, Quebec and Ontario are very different provinces. Gatineau exists for many of the same reasons as Ottawa but does it in a unique way. Explore the historical stretch of Vieux-Hull (Old Hull) and get a glimpse of what once was. Stop in for refreshment at a local café in this historic neighbourhood and then it’s back across the river using public transit, this time straight to Centretown and Parliament Hill.
The culture of the cities is on display, even without an admission ticket to the many museums and performance venues. Sprinkled around the downtown core are statues and monuments and murals that go unnoticed or unexplained. Unlock the stories of some of the real headscratchers like, what does that lightning-looking sculpture even mean? And discover the fascinating people immortalized in bronze.
There is no better place to see the worlds of history and modern life collide. The many layers that have been added over the years from the different people who have lived and breathed in Ottawa is a tangible experience for all who walk through its paths.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, choice of hot or cold drink at a stop along the route, public transit fare during the tour.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: Please wear weather-appropriate clothes such as hats, sunglasses, comfortable walking shoes and rain jacket, and bring sunscreen or an umbrella. Check the forecast and prepare for the worst as the weather in Ottawa can be temperamental. Also bring a bottle of water and your enthusiasm for a good time!
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +1 613 606 1894
Email address: info@ottawaurbanadventures.com
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