Gatineau Tours and Tickets

Experience Canada’s most-visited museum, the Canadian Museum of History, to learn about the country’s history, cultural heritage, and First Peoples. This unique building across the river from Canada’s Parliament Buildings tells a story of success, struggle, conflict, and achievement.

See a new perspective on the Canadian capital—and enjoy a relaxed, hassle-free sightseeing experience—during this narrated boat tour along the Ottawa River. Choose a departure point and tour time that work best for you, find your preferred seat on the two viewing decks, and get comfortable. You can look out for sights ranging from Parliament Hill to Nepean Point, all while learning more from the bilingual commentary.

Immerse yourself in the splendor of Canada's National Capital Region with our extended airplane and helicopter tour. Prepare to be captivated as you soar over the breathtaking expanses of Gatineau Park on your way to Ottawa and its iconic sites. Admire the city's panoramic views, stunning architecture and national treasures including Parliament Hill, Chateau Laurier and the scenic Rideau Canal.

See the best of Ottawa without the stress of public transit and taxis on this hop-on hop-off guided bus tour. With your 1-day pass, hop aboard the double-decker, open-top bus for a panoramic sightseeing excursion. Great for kids and adults, your ticket offers the chance to see over 75 sites at more than a dozen strategically placed stops. Hop off at every stop, or just take in views on the full city loop.

Discover the stunning landscapes of Gatineau Park on this scenic lookout tour. Begin with a convenient pickup from your Ottawa location and journey across the Ottawa River into Quebec. Traverse winding park roads and explore elevated viewpoints that showcase the breathtaking beauty of the Ottawa Valley. Visit iconic sites like Champlain Lookout and Pink Lake, perfect for photography and short nature walks. Gain insights into the park’s geology and diverse wildlife, making it an enriching experience for nature lovers and those seeking tranquility away from city life. - Scenic tour through Gatineau Park with expert guide - Visit famous lookouts including Champlain Lookout and Pink Lake - Ideal for nature enthusiasts and photographers - Convenient pickup and drop-off at your Ottawa location

Take full advantage of winter with this unique experience in the second most visited park in Canada. Join Aventure Outaouais for an awesome starlight guided snowshoeing adventure in the Gatineau Park to an charming wood shelter in the heart of the park where a nice warm dinner will be prepared by your guide on the wood stove and served in the warmth and the tranquility of this beautiful and historical shelter. The journey itself is considered moderate in difficulty with 6.5 km (round-trip) in length. But don't let that bother you. With the help of a trained and experienced guide, you will be assisted through this fun adventure and given lots of pro tips. We provide all the training and equipment (snowshoes or crampons, hiking poles, and head lamps) to make it to the shelter and back. This round-trip trail should take around 3 hours to complete, including 1 hour to rest and eat at the shelter. This really is once a must do winter activity in the National Capital Region.

Experience Ottawa like never before , where luxury, comfort, and insider knowledge come together. This isn’t just a sightseeing tour – it’s a fully curated adventure through Canada’s capital. Exclusive Luxury Transportation: Travel in comfort with a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Expert Local Guides: Learn fascinating stories and history from guides who know Ottawa inside and out. Top Attractions Covered: From Parliament Hill to ByWard Market, every landmark is included with insider tips and photo stops. Flexible & Personalized: Options for hotel pickup, customized routes, and optional stops such as the Canadian Museum of History. Small Group Experience: Enjoy a more intimate tour with personalized attention, avoiding overcrowded buses. Memorable Photo Opportunities: Iconic landmarks and hidden gems are highlighted for perfect travel memories.

Get ready to taste your way through Quebec’s thriving craft beer scene on our Gatineau Craft Beer Tour—a full evening of flavour, discovery, and good times. This guided experience includes 12 beer tastings from three outstanding Gatineau microbreweries, each showcasing a unique take on craft brewing. From crisp Mexican-style lagers to hop-forward IPAs and rich, creamy oatmeal stouts, you’ll explore a wide range of styles that highlight the creativity and quality of Quebec brewers. At each stop, enjoy behind-the-scenes brewery tours where you’ll learn how these local favourites are brewed. And don’t worry—we won’t let you start a beer tour on an empty stomach. The tour kicks off with a mouth-watering smash burger and homemade chips, served at our first brewery to set the tone for the night. With round-trip transportation from Ottawa and Gatineau included, all you have to do is sit back, sip, and enjoy a night packed with great beer, great food, and great company.

Are you brave enough to explore the secluded retreat of Canada's most unusual Prime Minister? Join us for a moonlight walk around the Mackenzie King Estate, located deep inside Gatineau Park. As we lead you through this remote getaway we will explore the former Prime Minister’s incredible property, his passion for spiritualism and the supernatural, and share some of our favourite ghost stories from the grounds.

Make your time in Ottawa extra fun with this exploration game that takes you on a journey through downtown. Become a private investigator and uncover the city's history by deciphering clues on your phone. Immerse yourself in the role of a detective solving a disappearance mystery. With each challenge solved, the story unravels, leading you to the next location. If you get stuck, help is available 24/7.

Are you looking for what to do in Gatineau? A stroll through the Hull sector is an opportunity to learn about its history and discover all its attractions. You must solve challenges at each step to know your next destination. Walk from the Maison du Citoyen to Jacques-Cartier Park, passing by the Canadian Children’s Museums and History Museum, as well as Fontaine Park, several monuments, and other sites. You will have fun taking on challenges. The Gatineau Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 3.1 km/1.9 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 2 hours to complete. - A fun learning experience - See the sights! 20 locations - Learn some local history - Challenge your knowledge - 24 varied challenges - Fun for all ages, kids included - Walk at your own pace: 3.1 km/1.9 mi - Pets allowed throughout the tour - Wheelchair and stroller accessible throughout - Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule - Also available in French.

Embark on an enriching journey aboard our spectacular coach tour, beginning from Toronto and journeying to Ottawa, Kingston, Montreal, and Quebec. Relax in our deluxe coaches and immerse yourself in captivating tales of history, culture, and the wonders of each region. Let our knowledgeable tour guide bring these destinations to life, painting vivid pictures with their stories as you sit back and enjoy the remarkable landscapes passing by.

Discover Ottawa’s most prestigious neighborhood, by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of Jackson, an Ottawa native who lost his memory. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure? Highlights include: • Explore The Rockeries, Dutch Ambassador’s Residence, Rockcliffe House and other lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers. • Learn about the origin of Ottawa’s famous tulips • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. • Discover the origin of Ottawa’s famous tulips. After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

Want to experience the very best of Ottawa and the surrounding region but short on time? This 4-hour premium private small-group (maximum 10 guests) guided tour is the perfect way to see Ottawa’s top attractions without missing a thing. Led by a local expert guide and historian, you’ll explore many of the National Capital Region’s most iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and best photo locations—while learning the fascinating stories that bring the city to life. Enjoy free pickup in downtown Ottawa and Gatineau and travel comfortably in an air-conditioned minivan or minibus as you visit highlights such as: -Parliament Hill -Rideau Canal -Rideau Hall -Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica -ByWard Market -Canadian Museum of History -Château Laurier -Rockcliffe Park -Kìwekì Point Lookout -and many more historic locations. To top it all off, you’ll even get to enjoy a delicious Canadian classic — a BeaverTail! This guided experience goes far beyond the typical tourist highlights.

Explore Hull's intriguing back story on this self-guided audio tour across the river from downtown Ottawa. Once Canada's crime capital known as 'le petit Chicago', Hull supplied liquor and late-night vices to Ottawa revelers while growing as a lumber town with a rocky, co-dependent relationship with Canada's capital. Walk from the Canadian Museum of History along Ottawa River shores discovering Wright's Town founded by settler Philemon Wright, learning about entrepreneur Ezra Butler Eddy who built his fortune making fire matches, and strolling Hull's infamous 'Strip' where young people from Ottawa came to party. Hear about the catastrophic Great Fire of 1900, timber slides, lumber barons' massive timber operations, meet Algonquin Chief Tessouat who ruled the Ottawa River in the 1600s, and enjoy spectacular views of Ottawa and Chaudiere Falls on this 75-minute circular tour that reveals Hull's dramatic past and its significance to indigenous peoples, explorers, and lumber barons alike.

For 400 years of recorded history, the Ottawa Valley has been home to heroes and villains, triumphs and tragedies, lives and deaths notable for how they've affected the land. And that land and those buildings still bear the trace of the past, and sometimes, the past doesn't stay in the past. From spectres on the river, to the ghost that talked, to unexplained phenomena and indigenous folklore - there's something unearthly in this historic and beautiful community. This tour includes your transportation from Ottawa & Gatineau, a guided haunted tour of 4 historical villages with multiple stops along the route 148 in the Outaouais region of Quebec with a local storyteller, as well as some delicious apple pie and warm apple cider at the Coronation Hall Cider Mills in Bristol! Plus, this tour comes with unlimited free snacks in our minibus.

Experience the beauty and history of Ottawa on a half-day bike tour in and around the city. See the major attractions and must-see sites while enjoying the natural pathways and waterways of Canada’s capital city.