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For strollers Ottawa ’ s one-of-a-kind walking tours offer a refreshing perspective on well-visited monuments , buildings , and parks across the nation ’ s capital . See the city through an Indigenous lens via Indigenous Walks , which includes stops such as the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights Monument on Elgin Street , and the totem pole in Confederation Park .
Walk back in time through the Time Travel Trail Adventure tour by Haunted Walks Inc ., and take a stroll down Ottawa ’ s memory lane — or take the classic Haunted Walk . Ottawa Walking Tours have a variety of options to help you navigate a wide range of landmarks and attractions – from a downtown art walk to their Path of Heroes tour .
For active adventurers Find the right guide for your preferred mode of transportation . RentABike offers a breezy , fun way to visit local landmarks . Travel the city ’ s extensive bike paths to expand the reach of your journey through local history , architecture , and parks . Multilingual tours are also available from Escape Bicycle Tours . These leisurely rides stop for photo ops , stories , and snacks . You can also cycle the city on your own terms via VeloGo .
Gray Line Tours offer the classic hop-on , hop-off bus expeditions , as well as a boat outing on the Ottawa River . In Québec ’ s Gatineau Park , Tours Expédition Ottawa navigates the rugged wilderness via cross-country skiing , canoeing , mountain biking , or hiking .
Want an aerial or water view ? Ottawa Biplane Adventures gives you a top-down vision of the capital in an open-cockpit plane ride , and Lady Dive Tours can offer up an almost 360 ° perspective of Parliament Hill in a vehicle that travels both land and water with ease . Rideau Canal Cruises navigates the city ’ s famous canal , offering
scenic views of downtown on its bilingual tours . For those who want to navigate whitewater rapids , there ’ s a wealth of rafting options inside the city and beyond ( p . 28 ).
For tastemakers Ottawa Tasting Tours serve up a selection of food and drink tours — staying abreast of the newest and best restaurants . If craft brew gets you hopping , Brew Donkey Tours can take you behind the scenes for some of the city ’ s best craft breweries that are consistently bottling deliciousness . Ottawa Free Tours offer a capital city tour , as well as a historical tavern tour that focuses on everything local : history , bars , and beer !
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