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Ottawa Historical Walking Tour - With Local Historian
Ottawa Historical Walking Tour - With Local Historian
Ottawa Historical Walking Tour - With Local Historian
Ottawa Historical Walking Tour - With Local Historian
Ottawa Historical Walking Tour - With Local Historian

Ottawa Historical Walking Tour - With Local Historian

By Aventure Outaouais
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Overview

Discover Ottawa's incredible and rich history with this 2 hour guided walking tour of ByTown and visit some of Ottawa's most important landmarks. Accompanied by a local historian and specialist of the region, guests will step into Ottawa's past as they are brought through time to learn about the region's First Nations, to the foundation of ByTown, and the building of the nation's capital.

During this tour, guests will be able to see and learn about the following landmarks:

-National Art Galery of Canada
-Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica
-Ottawa's Oldest House (Rochon House)
-ByWard Market
-Major Hill Park
-Rideau Canal
-Ottawa's Central Train Station / Senate
-Château Laurier
-Parliament Hill
-And other important landmarks.

During the tour, feel free to ask questions to your guide. As a researcher and local historian, they will have lots to share with guests during this tour.

Activity location

  • 1812 Sussex Dr
    • 1812 Sussex Drive
    • K1N 0C7, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 1812 Sussex Dr
    • 1812 Sussex Drive
    • K1N 0C7, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedNarrated walking tour by a local historian
  • What's includedWhat's includedFinish the tour at Parliament Hill and learn about its construction and the major fire
  • What's includedWhat's includedVisit some of Ottaw's most important historical landmarks
  • What's includedWhat's includedExplore the Byward Market
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal historian guide for the duration of the tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

National Gallery of Canada (Pass by)
Discover one of the first locations seen by the French explorers.
Notre Dame Basilica (Pass by)
Learn about the first church in ByTown.
ByWard Market (Pass by)
Learn about the role of the market in Ottawa's development and local's day-to-day lives.
Major's Hill Park (Pass by)
Learn about the Rideau Canal, Colonel By, and much more in one of Ottawa's oldest parks.
Fairmont Château Laurier (Pass by)
Learn about one of Ottawa most important hôtels and it's rôle in Ottawa's development.
Senate of Canada Building (Pass by)
Learn about this building's previous and current use.
Rideau Canal National Historic Site (Pass by)
Learn about the construction of the Rideau Canada, the War of 1812, and much more.
Parliament Hill and Buildings (Pass by)
Learn about the creation of Nation's capital and the construction of Parliament Hill and the major fire.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES1812 Sussex Dr
    • 1812 Sussex Drive
    • K1N 0C7, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE1812 Sussex Dr
    • 1812 Sussex Drive
    • K1N 0C7, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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