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Day trips · Ottawa itinerary

Ottawa Day Trips: The Best Itinerary

Ottawa is a base for nature and more. Here is how to day-trip — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Gatineau
  2. 2Canal
  3. 3Market
  4. 4Beyond

Gatineau Park

Forest and lakes.

A canal cruise

The Rideau Canal by boat.

The market

ByWard Market flavours.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Ottawa — prices per person.

Self-Guided Biking in Ottawa-Gatineau
Ottawa
Self-Guided Biking in Ottawa-Gatineau
4.9(116)·2–4 hours
from$28/ person
via Viator
Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group
Amsterdam
Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group
5.0(6,623)·1 hour
from$21/ person
via Viator
Kelowna: #1 Rated Walking Food Tour with 7 Tastings and 4 Drinks
Kelowna And Okanagan Valley
Kelowna: #1 Rated Walking Food Tour with 7 Tastings and 4 Drinks
5.0(552)·3h 30min
from$82/ person
via Viator
Full Day Pontiac Wine & Cider Tour - Day Trip From Ottawa & Gatineau
Ottawa
Full Day Pontiac Wine & Cider Tour - Day Trip From Ottawa & Gatineau
4.9(75)·7 hours
from$131/ person
via Viator
Amsterdam 90-min Private Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Drinks
Amsterdam
Amsterdam 90-min Private Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Drinks
4.9(348)·1h 30min
from$157/ person
via Viator
Delicious Prague Food Tour by Prague Food Tour
Prague
Delicious Prague Food Tour by Prague Food Tour
5.0(700)·4 hours
from$176/ person
via Viator
Amsterdam Canal Tour by Open Boat – 90 min Small Group Experience
Amsterdam
Amsterdam Canal Tour by Open Boat – 90 min Small Group Experience
4.9(941)·1h 30min
from$36/ person
via Viator
Eating London: The Heart of 'The City' Food Tour
London
Eating London: The Heart of 'The City' Food Tour
5.0(294)·3 hours
from$128/ person
via Viator

Ottawa day trips — FAQ

What day trips are there from Ottawa?
Gatineau Park and, further out, Montreal.
What is Gatineau Park?
A large park of forests and lakes near Ottawa.
When is Gatineau Park best?
Autumn, for the spectacular fall colours.

Explore more in Ottawa

Parliament HillCity SightseeingRideau Canal CruiseMuseumsFood & Market