Tours & Activities in Ottawa

Book your Best of Ottawa to enjoy a comprehensive sightseeing tour including a visit to the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica and cruise boat ride!

Discover the Rideau Canal on a relaxed cruise from Dow’s lake to the Ottawa River. Be entertained with live commentary from your guide and admire historical landmarks from a new perspective.

There is probably nothing more Canadian then taking full advantage of winter with a dog sledding experience in the great winter landscape! This winter, join Aventure Outaouais for this Ultimate Dog Sledding Tour where we will not only take you on a dog sledding adventure in the beautiful Petite-Nation region of the Outaouais, but we will be visiting the regions tallest waterfall at over 63 m tall! All this with the most experiences guides and your transportation from Ottawa and Gatineau! This is truly the best way to enjoy a beautiful Quebec winter day!

Let the wonders of nature inspire you at the Canadian Museum of Nature

Explore Canada's capital with a local on this private tour of Ottawa. You'll get an authentic and personalized experience!

Explore the gorgeous area of St. John's on this complete and one-of-a-kind guided tour!

Experience Ottawa by land and water on a guided tour by amphibious vehicle. Pass landmarks, such as Byward Market, Rideau Hall, and the Official Residence of the Prime Minister of Canada.

For single tickets visit Brew Donkey's Website Description: Whether you’re already a craft warrior or a new recruit to drinking local, these tours have something for you. If you enjoy good times, great beers, and exploring your city with friends, Brew Donkey tours are waiting for you. Mount Up! Tours start at 15 guests minimum (we can work with less but payment of 15 is required) and can go up to 25 per bus.

Learn how armed conflict, in Canada and abroad, has changed our world

Explore charming Ottawa at your own pace when you purchase this fantastic bike rental. Move around the Canadian capital like a real local!

Kickstart your cruise along the Rideau Canal on this 100% electric passenger vessel a one of its kind!

Explore Ottawa’s Fairmont Château Laurier on a 75-minute guided tour. Discover intriguing tales of notable guests, hidden secrets, and incredible history behind the scenes of the iconic hotel.

Microbreweries are not just great places try out amazing artisanal beers, but are usually the pillars of our communities. This cannot be truer with the breweries in Gatineau, Quebec! Home to an ever growing and impressive brewing scene, Gatineau has so many fantastic microbreweries to be explored, each offering something unique to their guests. Join Aventure Outaouais on this ultimate Gatineau Beer Tour and visit 3 incredible local breweries in the heart of Gatineau! Discover Quebec’s beer scene while tasting some awesome local beers, learning about their production, and uncover Gatineau's rich brewing history! This tour includes not only includes 12 tastings of beer from 3 awesome locations, but also an amazing dinner (the best ramen in town)! Plus, your tour includes free transportation (pickup and drop-off) from Ottawa and Gatineau, your guide, behind-the-scenes tours of the breweries, and unlimited snacks in our minibus!

Tour the gorgeous Ottawa-Gatineau region in a transforming bus-boat!

Discover Canada's captivating capital city in a unique way on this bicycle tour of Ottawa. With over 100 miles of bike lanes, you can explore the whole city!

Explore Ottawa on a charming watery boat tour along its gorgeous waters.

Discover the history of the old Carleton County Gaol on a guided tour. Learn about the jail's history and the notorious inmates who were held there.

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.

Journey through the history of Canada, from time immemorial to present

Explore the vibrant city of Ottawa in the most entertaining way when you take this fantastic private guided bike tour. Pedal up!

Explore Ottawa by land and water on an Amphibus and visit over 75 important sites during this guided tour. Book now!

The best way to see the sights of Canada’s capital area is on a hop-on hop-off bus tour. On this bilingual bus tour of Ottawa, hop on and off to visit sites that interest you as many times as you like throughout the validity of your ticket.

You don't have to go far to enjoy an ATV ride in the wilderness anymore! Strathmere is conveniently located in North Gower, blending both adventure and safety as the grounds are privately kept and maintained.

The best and easiest way to get around Ottawa

If you've got a phone that's compatible with eSIM cards, keep up with social media during your trip to Canada with this eSIM Card with Internet access!

Tour the highlights of Ottawa in a double-decker bus during this 90-minute sightseeing tour available in several languages. Book now!

Discover Ottawa on a helicopter ride, travel through Gatineau Park, witness landmarks like Parliament Hill and Chateau Laurier, and embrace the beauty of the Ottawa River from above.

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.

Haunted museums, creepy old schools, and tales of paranormal activity

On this beer tour of Ottawa, we'll take you to discover the tradition of this craft beverage in Canada's capital city. A perfect plan for beer lovers!