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Ottawa Tourism OTTAWA TOURISM – 1800‐130 Albert St., Ottawa, ON, K1P 5G4, Ph.(613)237‐5150, Fax 613‐237‐7339 – www.ottawatourism.ca OTTAWA TOURISM WELCOMES YOU TO THE POST‐SYTA FAM TO CANADA’S CAPITAL, AUGUST 26‐29, 2014 TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2014 3:00PM Group arrives in Ottawa by coach, at the Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa East 3:00PM – Group checks‐in to hotel 3:30PM 3:30PM – Welcome and site inspection at the Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa East 4:30PM Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa East 200 Coventry Rd, Ottawa, ON K1K 4S3 (613)741‐9862 ext. 2154 Contact: Alyssa Bignell [email protected] 4:30PM – Meet your double decker Gray Line bus outside the hotel for a city tour (end at 5:30PM Real Sports in the ByWard Market) Hop aboard one of our authentic London‐style double deckers or turn‐of‐the‐century trolley for a one‐day guided city tour. Enjoy this bilingual guided city tour on our open or close top Double Decker buses or Trolley bus of over 75 preferred sites of Ottawa‐Gatineau on this fun, educational and historical tour. 5:30PM – Enjoy a beverage at Real Sports Bar and Grill 6:25PM Real Sports Bar and Grill 90 George St, Ottawa, ON K1N 0A8 (613)680‐7325 Contact: Andrea Saikeley [email protected] 6:25PM – Walk to the Lone Star Texas Grill 6:30PM Whether it’s fajitas or anything else on the menu, Lone Star serves that bold Tex‐Mex taste everyone loves. 6:30PM – Enjoy a delicious fajita dinner at the Lone Star Texas Grill 8:00PM Lone Star Texas Grill 128 George Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 9N9 (613)562‐9865 Contact: Danielle Walford‐Davis [email protected] 8:00PM – Meet your guide outside of the Lone Star Texas Grill for your Haunted Walk 8:15PM Haunted Walk Inc. 46 ½ Sparks Street, Ottawa,ON, K1P 5A8 (613) 232‐0344 Contact: Glen Shackleton [email protected] OTTAWA TOURISM – 1800‐130 Albert St., Ottawa, ON, K1P 5G4, Ph.(613)237‐5150, Fax 613‐237‐7339 – www.ottawatourism.ca 8:15PM – Haunted Tour of Ottawa (end at Patty Boland’s) 9:45PM Ghosts, hangings, graveyards and haunts. Haunted Walks will take you on a walking tour of Ottawa’s darker past. 9:45PM Drinks at Patty Boland’s Irish Pub & Eatery An Irish Pub & Eatery located in the heart of Ottawa's ByWard Market. Good food and good beer creating great memories. Patty Boland's Irish Pub & Eatery 101 Clarence St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5P5 (613) 789‐7822 Contact: Jack Bisson [email protected] TBA Transfer back to the Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa East WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2014 7:00AM – Meet in the lobby and transfer to the Lord Elgin Hotel 7:15AM 7:15AM – Breakfast and site inspection of the Lord Elgin Hotel 8:30AM Lord Elgin Hotel 100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5K8 (613)563‐6408 Contact: Maxine Lapointe [email protected] 8:30AM – Walk to Parliament Hill 8:45AM 8:45AM – Guided tour of the Parliament Hill Centre Block 10:00AM The seat of Canada's federal government and the setting for national celebrations the year round. Parliamentary Tour Program Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A9 Tel: 613‐996‐9998 Tour Reservations Office: 613‐996‐0896 Contact: Kali Prostebby [email protected] Website: www.parl.gc.ca 10:00AM – Catch the second half of Parliament Hill’s Changing The Guard 10:15AM The ceremonial Changing The Guard began as a morning routine on the Hill in 1959, and has turned into an annual tradition. This large‐scale production includes a regimental band and pipers. 10:15AM – Transfer to the Canadian Museum of Nature 10:30AM OTTAWA TOURISM – 1800‐130 Albert St., Ottawa, ON, K1P 5G4, Ph.(613)237‐5150, Fax 613‐237‐7339 – www.ottawatourism.ca 10:30AM – Guided tour of the Canadian Museum of Nature 11:15AM This castle‐esque Victoria Memorial Building features awe‐inspiring exhibits that bring everything from the ocean to dinosaurs into focus. Lots of interactive features, including a limestone cave and life‐size dioramas, ensure that visitors of all ages will be entertained. Canadian Museum of Nature 240 McLeod St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2R1, Canada (613)566‐4721 Contact: Lorna Sierolawski lsierolawski@mus‐nature.ca 11:15AM – Transfer to the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum 11:30AM 11:30AM – Guided tour of the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum 12:15PM Canada Agriculture and Food Museum 901 Promenade Prince of Wales, Ottawa, ON K2C 3J9 (613) 991‐3044 Contact: Ciara Cronin [email protected] 12:15PM – Lunch at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum 12:45PM The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, houses a modern working farm. Its purpose is to illustrate how advances in farming science and technology have transformed the lives of Canadians. 12:45PM – Mini‐Marketplace at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum 2:00PM Meet some of our partners one‐on‐one to learn about new group and FIT products offered in Ottawa. 2:00PM – Transfer to the Camp Fortune Aerial Park 2:30PM 2:30PM – Ziplining and aerial fun at Camp Fortune 4:30PM Camp Fortune’s Zip lines and Aerial Experience is the Ottawa and Gatineau region’s premiere zip lining and aerial park adventure, offering outdoor activities for kids and adults, this Ottawa attraction is certain to thrill the entire family. Camp Fortune Ski and Aerial Experience 300 Chemin Dunlop, Chelsea, QC J9B 2N3 (819)827‐1717 ext 2241 Contact: Erin Boucher [email protected] 4:30PM – Transfer to Eco‐Odyssee 5:00PM 5:00PM – Discover by paddleboat at Eco‐Odyssee 6:00PM Located on an enchanting site, Eco‐Odyssée is a water maze that comprises an estimated 60 intersections spread out over more than 6km. Eco‐Odyssée 52 Chemin des Sources, La Pêche, QC J0X 3G0 (819)775‐0781 Contact: Michel Leclerc [email protected] OTTAWA TOURISM – 1800‐130 Albert St., Ottawa, ON, K1P 5G4, Ph.(613)237‐5150, Fax 613‐237‐7339 – www.ottawatourism.ca 6:00PM – Transfer to back to Ottawa city centre 6:30PM 6:00PM – Evening Activity 9:00PM 9:00PM – Transfer back to the Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa East 9:30PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 28th, 2014 7:30AM – Check out of the Courtyard By Marriott Ottawa East, load luggage on to the 7:45AM coach 7:45AM – Meet in the lobby and transfer to Radisson Inn Parliament Hill 8:00AM 8:00AM – Breakfast and site inspection of the Radisson Inn Parliament Hill 9:15AM Radisson Inn Parliament Hill 402 Queen St, Ottawa, ON K1R 5A7 (613)566‐2311 Contact: Oscar Rodriguez [email protected] 9:15AM – Walk to RentABike 9:30AM 9:30AM – Get outfitted with your bicycle 9:45AM Rent‐a‐bike Plaza Bridge, East Arch, 2 Rideau Street (Rideau St. at Colonel By Dr.) 613.241.4140 Contact: Harry Musson [email protected] 9:45AM – Take the scenic route to the Canadian Museum of History 10:30AM What better way for groups to explore the nation's capital? Ottawa/Hull boasts some of the best recreational pathways in North America! Join us for our tours on safe and scenic pathways and side roads. 10:30AM – Guided tour of the Canadian Museum of History 11:15AM Explore 1000 years of human history and marvel at the world’s largest indoor collection of totem poles and see for yourself why this is Canada’s most visited museum. Canadian Museum of History 100 Laurier St Gatineau, QC K1A 0M8 (819) 776‐7000 Contact: Stephanie Fortin [email protected] 11:15AM – Bicycle to the National Gallery of Canada 11:30AM 11:30AM – Guided tour of the National Gallery of Canada 12:15PM Located just steps from Parliament Hill in downtown Ottawa, the National Gallery of Canada is the country's showcase of the visual arts and a spectacular architectural OTTAWA TOURISM – 1800‐130 Albert St., Ottawa, ON, K1P 5G4, Ph.(613)237‐5150, Fax 613‐237‐7339 – www.ottawatourism.ca landmark. National Gallery of Canada 380 Sussex Dr Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4 (613) 990‐1985 Contact: Sophie St. Pierre [email protected] 12:15PM – Return bicycles to RentABike 12:30PM 12:30PM – Walk to Coasters Gourmet Grill 12:40PM 12:40PM – Lunch at Coasters Gourmet Grill 2:00PM Our friendly gourmet grill has a great overview of the bustling Byward Market. Located above The Fish Market Restaurant, an Ottawa landmark our quaint cosy grill awaits your visit. Coasters Gourmet Grill 54 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5T1 (613)241‐3474 Contact: Barbara Mireault [email protected] 2:00PM – Walk to Beavertails 2:10PM 2:10PM – Enjoy a delicious Beavertail for dessert 2:30PM If you’re craving a delicious snack, head to the ByWard Market for a Beavertail ‐ a whole wheat pastry treat unique Canadian tradition. Beavertails: http://www.beavertailsinc.com/ 2:30PM – Enjoy some free time in the ByWard Market 4:30PM The ByWard Market: Within an area roughly four blocks square, you'll find 350 cafés, specialty food shops, boutiques, galleries, restaurants and pubs all easily accessible by foot. www.byward‐market.com The Rideau Centre features 180 stores and services, including movie theatres, restaurants and a currency exchange. Visitor Savings Directory available at the Customer Service Centre on the 3rd floor by showing one’s passport. www.rideaucentre.net Rideau Centre Contact: Lisa Rochon, Customer Service Coordinator 300‐50 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 9J7 Tel: (613) 236‐6565 Fax: (613) 236‐5728 E‐mail: [email protected] www.rideaucentre.net 4:30PM – Transfer to Rideau Hall 5:00PM OTTAWA TOURISM – 1800‐130 Albert St., Ottawa, ON, K1P 5G4, Ph.(613)237‐5150, Fax 613‐237‐7339 – www.ottawatourism.ca 5:00PM – Guided tour of Rideau Hall 6:00PM Rideau Hall is, since 1867, the official residence in Ottawa of both the Canadian monarch and the Governor General of Canada.
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