Ottawa, the beautiful capital

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Departure according to the indicated times.

Arrival in Ottawa.

Narrated cruise on the Ottawa River
From Château Laurier to Dow Lake, discovery of about thirty landmark sites in Ottawa’s history, with anecdotes. Please dress according to the weather.

Free lunch ($).

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Visit and walk in Commissioners Park – Dow Lake.
Walk through a landscape of blooming tulips (about 300,000 tulips).

Visit to Mādahòkì Farm
Discovery of an authentic Indigenous culture at this rural site located in the city of Ottawa. The name of the farm, which means “sharing the land” in the Anishinaabe language, reflects its agricultural and community orientation. Connection to Indigenous culture through the land, animals, and stories.

Traditional group supper at Mādahòkì Farm.

Arrival at the Lord Elgin Hotel.
Historic hotel on Elgin Street, a few steps from the National Arts Centre, Rideau Canal, and Parliament Hill.

Free evening.

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Breakfast at the hotel.

Luggage out.

City tour by your Ottawa group leader, including Parliament Hill.

Visit to the Diefenbunker
Dive into history by discovering this impressive four-story underground bunker, former central communications headquarters of the country during the Cold War, today a museum and unique national historic site.

Group lunch at the ByWard Market.

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Free time to explore the ByWard Market.
Lively historic neighborhood with restaurants, cafés, bars, and boutiques. Immersion in the unique elegance of French culture, where flavors, sounds, and colors blend for a memorable experience.

Visit to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride
Approximately 30-minute show presenting complex figures and choreographed exercises to music, by a troupe of 32 riders (police officers) and their mounts.

Visit to the St-Albert Cheese Factory
Discovery of the cheddar production stages, observation of the work through large windows overlooking the production area, then visit to the cheese shop and fine grocery.

Possibility of dinner ($) on site.

Return to your pickup point.

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Departure according to the indicated times.

Visit to Fromagerie St-Albert
Discovery of the cheddar production steps, observation of the work through large windows overlooking the production area, then visit to the cheese shop and fine grocery.

Arrival in Ottawa.

Visit to the Diefenbunker
Dive into history by discovering this impressive four-story underground bunker, former central communications headquarters of the country during the Cold War, now a museum and unique national historic site.

Group dinner at ByWard Market.

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Free time at ByWard Market
Lively historic neighborhood with restaurants, cafés, bars, and boutiques. Immersion in the unique elegance of French culture, where flavors, sounds, and colors blend for a memorable experience.

Commented cruise on the Ottawa River
From Château Laurier to Dow’s Lake, discovery of about thirty landmark sites in Ottawa’s history, with anecdotes. Please dress according to the weather.

Arrival at the Lord Elgin Hotel.
Historic hotel on Elgin Street, a few steps from the National Arts Centre, Rideau Canal, and Parliament Hill.

Free dinner ($).

Free evening.

AM

Breakfast at the hotel.

Luggage departure.

City tour by your group leader from Ottawa, including Parliament Hill.

Visit and walk in Commissioners Park – Dow’s Lake.
Walk through a landscape of blooming tulips (approximately 300,000 tulips).

Visit to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Carousel
Approximately 30-minute show featuring complex figures and choreographed exercises set to music, performed by a troupe of 32 riders (police officers) and their mounts.

Free lunch ($).

PM

Visit to Mādahòkì Farm
Discovery of an authentic Indigenous culture at this rural site located in the city of Ottawa. The farm’s name, meaning “sharing the land” in the Anishinaabe language, reflects its agricultural and community orientation. Connection to Indigenous culture through the land, animals, and stories.

Traditional group dinner at Mādahòkì Farm.

Return to your embarkation point.

AM

Departure at the times indicated.

Visit to the Diefenbunker
Dive into history by discovering this impressive four-story underground bunker, former central communications headquarters of the country during the Cold War, today a museum and unique national historic site.

Arrival and traditional dinner at Mādahòkì Farm.

PM

Visit to Mādahòkì Farm
Discovery of an authentic Indigenous culture at this rural site located in the city of Ottawa. The name of the farm, which means “sharing the land” in the Anishinaabe language, reflects its agricultural and community orientation. Connection to Indigenous culture through the land, animals, and stories.

Arrival at the Lord Elgin Hotel.
Historic hotel on Elgin Street, a few steps from the National Arts Centre, Rideau Canal, and Parliament Hill.

Free dinner ($).

Free evening.

AM

Breakfast at the hotel.

Luggage check-out.

City tour by your Ottawa group leader, including Parliament Hill.

Free time to explore the ByWard Market.
Lively historic district with restaurants, cafés, bars, and shops. Immersion in the unique elegance of French culture, where flavors, sounds, and colors blend for a memorable experience.

Group lunch at the ByWard Market.

PM

Guided visit to the Canadian Museum of History.
Visitors can explore captivating exhibits that highlight the history of the First Nations, the development of Canada, and its evolution through the centuries.

Visit to the St-Albert Cheese Factory
Discovery of the cheddar production stages, observation of the work through large windows overlooking the production area, then a stop at the cheese shop and fine grocery.

Dinner option ($) on site.

Return to your embarkation point.