Plan a fun and easy day trip from Ottawa with this list of 12 destinations you can visit in less than three hours from the city! Whether you are looking for winter or summer options, villages, towns, parks or historical attractions there are lots of places to visit around Ottawa.
On this 1 hour double decker bus tour, we drove past the Old Town, Plains of Abraham , the fortification walls and many museums, parks and historic sites with live commentary from a guide. Find out if I recommend this red bus tour with Old Quebec Tours in Quebec City.
On this 1 hour walking tour of the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac Hotel we saw beautiful decor, statues and architectural details and visited the bar, dining room, wine cellar and museum history displays. Find out if I recommend this guided history tour with Cicerone Tours in Quebec City.
Over a one week stay in a Junior Suite, we enjoyed the well stocked kitchen and seating area in our room along with the rooftop pool area and great views of the city. Find out if I recommend a stay at the Hotel Le Cantlie Suites in Montreal.
On this 45 minute guided cruise of the Vieux Port harbour area in Montreal, we enjoyed waterfront views from the comfort of an electric carbon neutral boat ! Find out if I recommend this boat cruise sightseeing tour with Le Petit Navire in Montreal.
On this 2 hour walking tour of Old Montreal we saw historic buildings, statues, museums, gardens, churches and more. Find out if I recommend this walking tour with 1642 Tours in Montreal.
Over a weekend stay in a suite, we enjoyed the well stocked kitchen and seating area in our room along with the large balcony and central location. Find out if I recommend a stay at the Les Suites Hotel in downtown Ottawa.