ITINERARIES OTTAWA BIKING AND WALKING 4km (2.8mi) - Cross the DAY 2 Portage Bridge (next to the Canadian War Museum) Walking & Sightseeing into Gatineau, Quebec, and cycle along the tree- in the Capital covered pathway leading to ere are numerous tours and sightseeing the Canadian Museum of options in the capital, from bird’s eye view History. see-the-whole-city type of tours, to niche companies that give you an in-depth under- OPTION: stop and visit standing of a particular aspect of Ottawa. the Aboriginal Experiences Ottawa is so accessible that you can see many (groups only) or the Canadian War Museum of our capital attractions by foot! Start your morning with a tour of Parliament 5.5km (3.7mi) - Arrive at Hill. e centrepiece of Ottawa’s downtown the Canadian Museum of landscape, Parliament Hill is the political and History (formerly known as cultural heart of the city. Enjoy the Changing of the Canadian Museum of Civilization). Enjoy the Guard Ceremony every morning at 10 a.m., DAY 1 lunch at the Museum at either Bistro Boréal from the end of June until the end of August. Pedaling or Voyageur Cafeteria, which o ers incredible views of the Ottawa River and the downtown After the ceremony, choose from the following Through Ottawa Ottawa skyline. tour companies to help you plan your next capital walking tour! Ottawa is a cycling enthusiast’s dream destina- A visit to Canada isn’t complete without expe- tion, with over 300 kilometres (187 miles) of riencing the one-of-a-kind Canadian Museum of Ottawa Walking Tours recreational pathways; the longest of any city History. Explore 1000 years of human history 613-799-1774 www.ottawawalkingtours.com in North America. e Capital Pathway net- and marvel at the world’s largest indoor collec- C’est Bon Cooking work extends from downtown to the east and tion of totem poles. west on both sides of the Ottawa River, as well 613-722-8687 www.cestboncooking.ca as along the Rideau Canal. Journey along this After exploring the Museum, turn right and The Haunted Walk of Ottawa 7.5km (5 mi) itinerary to experience Ottawa’s cycle over the Alexandra Bridge back into Ot- 613-232-0344 www.hauntedwalk.com natural areas, parks, gardens, and national sites tawa. Stop half way across for a breathtaking Indigenous Walks one bike pedal at a time. photo of Parliament Hill, the Ottawa River, and the Canadian Museum of History. 613-290-8597 www.indigenouswalks.com is route can be self-guided or guided. Lady Dive Amphibus Contact, RentABike or Escape Bicycle Tours to 7km (4.6mi) - Once over the bridge you have 613-524-2221 www.ladydive.com reserve your guided tour. 2 options; Take a guided tour of the National Gallery of Canada. e National Gallery is a Ottawa Tasting Tours TOTAL BIKING TIME: Approximately 1 hour visual arts museum of international stature and 343-264-5524 www.ottawatastingtour.com non-stop or 5 hours if stopping at some of the features the largest collection of Canadian art. museums It lists exhibitions and collections of art from Start - Arrive at RentABike and get outfi tted for the Middle Ages to contemporary pieces. your bicycle. RentABike receives a new fl eet Or, take a guided tour of the Royal Canadian of bicycles every year, ensuring only the best Mint and see how money is made. Be sure equipment. to visit the boutique to view their variety of Head south along the Rideau Canal, Ontario’s unique Canadian collector coins. only designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once you have cycled through Major’s Hill Cross the Somerset bridge and turn right to Park, walk your bike along the Fairmont Château make your way back along the stunning Canal. Laurier courtyard and follow the signs to 2km (1mi) - Arrive at the Rideau Canal locks, RentABike. secure your bikes, and visit the Bytown Museum. Congratulations, you have completed 7.5km is museum places Ottawa into perspec- (5mi) of Ottawa’s scenic bike paths! tive (for the rest of your trip!). Hook into the Museum’s excellent multilingual audio-guides Treat yourself to a dinner in the bustling M ByWard Market neighbourhood. to learn about Ottawa from the fur trade TOURIS and lumber years, the building of the Rideau Ottawa Cycling Maps can be found at A AW Canal, and up to the present day. www.capitalcyclingmap.ca T OT : After visiting the Bytown Museum, cycle west O T along the beautiful Ottawa River. HO P www.ottawatourism.ca .