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Include saving a few bucks in your plans with these discount coupons, and value-packed passes and tickets for Ottawa tourism attractions.

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Visit the Ottawa Groupon page and you’ll find savings of anywhere from 40-90% on attractions, tours, boat cruises, theatre tickets, dinner spots and accommodations.

The Groupon Ottawa page is a smart place to check out when you’re first planning your trip and even when you’re in the middle of your Ottawa visit because new deals get added weekly and even daily many times.

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Free or Nearly Free Ottawa Attractions, Activities and Museums

While there currently is no discount pass available to purchase in Ottawa, Ottawa Tourism has put together a list of attractions, activities and museums that you can access for free or nearly free.

This list includes Parliament Hill, Rideau Hall, walking tours and the must-see museums in town.

Tickets to Popular Ottawa Activities

Strolling through museums isn’t the only thing people do when they visit Ottawa.

Here are some more popular options to consider when planning your escape to Canada’s capital.

Book early as these memorable Ottawa activities and outings can sell out fast, especially during peak tourist season.

• Rideau Canal Cruise in Ottawa
• Best of Ottawa Bike Tour
• Ultimate Adventure Whitewater Rafting Ottawa River
• By Ward Market Tasting Experience

Be thrifty and practical! This information was accurate when published, but can change without notice. We recommend you confirm all details with the provider in question before planning your excursion.

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Get $200 off activities and restaurants with two nights’ accommodation in Ottawa

After generating a lot of interest last summer with its $100 VISA prepaid card promotion when you spent two nights at a hotel , Ottawa is doing it again with another promo to boost domestic tourism.

How to benefit from the promotion: Let us pay you a visit!

Receive a total of $200 in coupons for attractions, museums and dining experiences when you visit Ottawa.

Here’s what to do:

• Visit the promotion homepage on the Ottawa Tourism website to book a 2-night stay between July 05 and October 09, 2021.
• You will receive the Ottawa Experience Passport which contains 4 vouchers worth up to $50 each.
• Register your Ottawa Experience Passport starting July 05.
• Use your passport as instructed by the businesses listed on the Ottawa Tourism website.

Here are the highlights of the promotion. For more details, please refer to the Ottawa Tourism website :

• Book your stay through the Ottawa Tourism website promotion landing page only.
• You will receive an email from Ottawa Tourism inviting you to register and claim your Ottawa Experience Pass.
• For reservations made June 18, 2021, through July 4, 2021 , for stays during the promotional period (July 5 – October 9, 2021), you will receive your email with a link to register for your pass from Ottawa Tourism on July 5, 2021.
• For reservations made on or after July 5, 2021 , for stays during the promotional period (July 5 – October 9, 2021), you will receive an email from Ottawa Tourism with the Ottawa Experience Pass information upon making your reservation.
• The Ottawa Experience Pass will be activated upon arrival.
• If you cancel your accommodation reservation, your Ottawa Experience Pass will be deactivated immediately, and any attraction reservations will be cancelled.
• The Ottawa Experience Pass savings vouchers are provided and redeemed via mobile device only.

Examples of activities and discounts

During these two days, you could:

• Rent a bike for a trip for two people ($50 discount).
• Get a free family admission to the Canadian Museum of History ($50 value).
• Dine at Zak’s Diner and get $50 off your bill.
• Hop on an 1,000 Islands Helicopter Tour ($50 off two adult admissions to the 1,000 Islands or Boldt Castle).

Don’t forget to check the cost of the room with the promotion against the cost without the promotion. There may be some differences, but I was pleasantly surprised when comparing prices.

However, because you are booking from a third party site, you may not be able to enjoy the benefits of your hotel loyalty program.

Come and share your findings with our community of over 10,000 members on the milesopedia Facebook group . Have a good trip!

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Ottawa Tourism on Wednesday launched a free digital “passport” of discounts from more than 60 local businesses that is meant to spark the city’s pandemic-ravaged economy.

The passport’s offers, which are downloadable at ottawatourism.ca/myottawa-pass , are valid through July 31. The discounts are to be redeemed directly through smartphone technology as part of contactless interactions in line with COVID-19 best practices.

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“With the #MyOttawa Pass, Ottawa Tourism is switching gears and focusing on Ottawans as the first ones to help get Ottawa’s tourism industry back on its feet. We are promoting the #MyOttawa Pass as a way to rediscover our city and start spending money again at local tourism businesses, particularly at a time when, for them, every dollar counts,” Michael Crockatt, Ottawa Tourism’s president and CEO, said in a statement.

Some of the businesses represented in the discount collection are Holtz Spa, Ottawa Biplane Adventures, Saunders Farm, the Bytown Museum and the Ottawa Art Gallery.

In an average year, roughly 11 million visitors come to Ottawa and spend $2.2 billion. The comparable figure in 2020 will drop by more than 60 per cent to just $800 million because of COVID-19, Ottawa Tourism estimates.

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THE 10 BEST Cheap Things to Do in Ottawa

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1. Parliament Hill and Buildings

2. Canadian War Museum

3. Rideau Canal National Historic Site

4. Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum

5. National Gallery of Canada

6. Canadian Museum of Nature

7. Notre Dame Basilica

8. Canada Aviation and Space Museum

9. Royal Canadian Mint

10. Peace Tower

11. National War Memorial

12. Ottawa Locks

13. Rideau Hall

14. Major's Hill Park

15. Bank of Canada Museum

16. Hog's Back Falls

17. Domaine Perrault Vineyard

18. Canada Science and Technology Museum

19. Arboretum (Experimental Farm)

20. Supreme Court of Canada / Cour Suprême Du Canada

21. Humanics Sanctuary & Sculpture Park

22. Laurier House National Historic Site

23. Ottawa Art Gallery

24. Kichi Zībī Mīkan

25. Famous Five Monument

26. Canada Agriculture and Food Museum

27. ByWard Market

28. CF Rideau Centre

29. Valleyview Little Animal Farm

30. Alexandra Bridge

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How to make the most of a four-day getaway in Ottawa

Whether it's on two wheels, by foot or cruising the canal, there are many ways to discover Ottawa in a new light. Ottawa Tourism

Your last visit to Ottawa might have been for Canada Day, or in the winter for a skate on the Rideau Canal. But that delightful stretch of time between late summer and early fall delivers some of the city’s best weather, when there’s ample green space to enjoy. And, the city is making it extra sweet for visitors to explore the country’s capital right now.

With the 3rd Night on Us hotel promotion, visitors who book a stay at a participating hotel between now and Oct. 10, 2022 will get their third consecutive night free (conditions apply). History lovers can’t go wrong with a stay at the Fairmont Château Laurier , which is located in the city’s downtown core right between the ByWard Market and the Rideau Canal.

For design fans, the Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market is an ultra-contemporary hotel about 10 minutes from Parliament Hill. And the Westin Ottawa is a family-friendly and dog-friendly spot; there’s a delicious kids’ menu and the hotel welcomes each child with a travel journal, so they can keep track of their adventures.

Day 1: Must-dos with a twist

Check into your hotel, then get your bearings. Start by knocking the city’s must-dos off your list: Rideau Canal , Parliament , Rideau Hall and the ByWard Market . Even if you’ve visited before, there are still plenty of surprises to discover: At Parliament Hill, make sure to check out the Parliament Hill Escarpment Stairway , which connects the Hill to the Ottawa River. It offers spectacular views of the escarpment – and, since it winds through the trees, you’ll get beautiful shots of the changing leaves when the fall season hits.

When at Rideau Hall, make sure to stop by the Tent Room , a ballroom added to the Hall during the tenure of Canada’s third governor general, Lord Dufferin. Until the 1960s, it did double duty as an indoor tennis court by day, before being festooned with red-and-white striped fabric at night to host dinner parties and receptions. These days, the fabric stays up 24/7, so the room feels a little like you’re at the circus, in the most Instagrammable way.

Then, combine sightseeing with dinner and sign up for one of C’est Bon Cooking ’s guided food tours of the ByWard Market. The Taste of Lowertown tour focuses on hidden gems on Dalhousie and Murray Streets, which sit on the outskirts of the ByWard Market neighbourhood. The range of flavours you’ll enjoy run from northern Canadian to Southern barbecue, with some sweet stops to top it off.

Day 2: Shop ‘til you drop

In the morning, head back to ByWard Market for brunch (and maybe a haircut!) at Headquarters . The multipurpose space is part café, part restaurant, part cocktail bar and yes, part hair salon. Brunch is served seven days a week and the offerings are decadent: Think, waffles served with spiced rum cherries jubilee or brunch poutine, featuring shoestring fries topped with maple bacon, cheese and a fried egg.

From there, plan to hit some of the coolest shops in the city. Splurge on a new outfit at Victoire , which has been championing independent Canadian fashion designers since 2006. Then, head to The Record Centre . Owner John Thompson has created a space where music lovers can browse his massive collection – he says he has about 100,000 records stored in the basement of the shop – while musicians swing by to connect with one another, and sometimes even play a tune or two. The savviest shoppers will plan their trip to coincide with 613flea , a huge, not-for-profit monthly flea market that features over 200 vendors from the city’s creative community.

Have a leisurely dinner at La Terrasse in the Fairmont Château Laurier. The massive surf and turf Caesar is a must, and can be shared with a friend. The over-the-top garnishes include shrimp and local charcuterie.

Day 3: Thrill rides

One of the best ways to see Ottawa is by bike. Spend your morning on a guided tour with Escape Bicycle Tours & Rentals – there’s an option for just about every interest, from a bike and spa tour that includes an hour-long massage, to Bike & Bites, a 3.5-hour long tour of Ottawa’s most delicious spots.

On the Mountain Coaster at Camp Fortune, you can hit speeds of up to 40 kilometers per hour. Supplied

For lunch, return to the ByWard Market to visit Lollo , a chic, European-inspired all-day café where you can munch on a hearty salad and fresh juice while people-watching along vibrant George Street . Then, head to Camp Fortune, about 25 minutes outside of Ottawa and into Quebec, to ride the Mountain Coaster , a gravity-fed mountain pipe coaster that zips down a 1-kilometre monorail track that winds through the forest. You’ll hit speeds of up 40km/h!

Then, back in the city, put on your thinking cap for a visit to one of the city’s three Escape Manor locations, which each offer guests their choice of themed rooms to beat, from spooky to silly. Their Diefenbunker location, which is a decommissioned Cold War-era bunker-turned-military museum, offers puzzle masters the opportunity to save Parliament Hill from a nuclear strike.

Starling Restaurant and Bar, in Byward Market, has a bird-inspired cocktail list. Supplied

End your day at Starling . This recently opened restaurant features plush velvet seating, chevron wood floors and booths adorned with oversized bird cages. But diners aren’t just there for the space’s good looks. The menu features modern twists on classic dishes, including duck confit, steak frites and Cobb salad, while the cocktail menu is inventive and, of course, bird-themed. Goldfinch sour, anyone?

Day 4: Culture club

After breakfast at Oat Couture , a cafe devoted to all things oatmeal, from traditional bowls to overnight oats and baked oatmeal, immerse yourself in art at either Imagine Monet or Van Gogh 360 °. In these exhibits, artwork, archival photos and snippets of journal entries are projected on all the surfaces in the room, so that visitors feel like they’re walking through the art itself.

Continue the art experience with lunch at Drip House . Part café, part art gallery, this is the spot to score Instagram-famous Korean Corn Dogs, as well as shakshuka, breakfast bowls and your pick of baked goods, including homemade cinnamon buns.

Before heading home, unwind a little more by relaxing at Nordik Spa-Nature . With 41,500 square feet of indoor space and 80,000 square feet of outdoor space, it’s the largest spa in North America. After doing a couple rounds in the water circuit, enjoy a deep-tissue massage or one of the spa’s indulgent body treatments, which include a Himalayan salt scrub, facial or foot massage. A blissful end to a busy extended long weekend.

Learn more about all that Ottawa has to offer this season at heretoinspire.ca .

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Media release: Ottawa Tourism launches incentive program aimed to boost recovery for group travel

OTTAWA, JULY 11, 2023 — Ottawa Tourism has launched a program for tour operators to incentivize new bookings in Ottawa. Upon registering for Ottawa VIP (“Visitor Inspiration Program”), tour operators receive a box of local gifts to share with tour participants, elevating the in-destination experience and showcasing more of our local culture. This incentive program is paired with a $35 credit per room night to be used on a qualified tour operator’s next visit to Ottawa, further encouraging more travel trade business. Ottawa VIP has been created as a multi-year incentive program, with the $35 credit being offered until December 1, 2023.

“Group travel is an important segment of Ottawa’s tourism mix, and innovative ideas like Ottawa VIP will help us regain market share in this space as all destinations rebuild from the pandemic-years,” says Michael Crockatt, President and CEO of Ottawa Tourism. “We know visitors are seeking personal connections to the destinations they visit, so our Travel Trade team is constantly looking for ways to elevate the Ottawa experience and show off our beautiful city and foster relationships with operators that bring visitors back year after year.”

“We are excited to participate in this program led by Ottawa Tourism which lessens our overall cost to bring visitors to town as well as creates a special opportunity to share local products with our participants,” says Carole Carley, Director of Operations for Brightspark Travel. “In my mind, participation in this is a no-brainer. It benefits us, our guests, future guests, and the Ottawa community!”

Ottawa VIP launched June 5, 2023. Tour operators interested in taking part in this opportunity can register on the Ottawa VIP webpage by December 1, 2023 and may spend the $35/ room night credit at participating attractions or hotels by May 31, 2024, with credits rolling over to upcoming visits, with the ability to earn and use credits multiple times throughout the duration of the program. In addition to the credit, gifts for participants include either one small gift for each person or 3-4 medium gifts that can be raffled. All gifts are locally sourced such as chocolates, maple products, wellness soaps, locally-made Indigenous products, and more.

About Ottawa Tourism

Through its values of inclusivity, trust, collaboration, and innovation, Ottawa Tourism pursues its vision to be one of Canada’s most visited, sustainable, vibrant, and appealing urban destinations, as well as the tourism authority for key economic development and city-building decisions in Ottawa. Before the pandemic, the industry welcomed an estimated 11 million visitors annually and generated $3 billion in economic output.

For more information, please contact: Julia Thomson Manager, Destination Development [email protected]

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Tours and promotions

From single to multi-day tours, let these tour operators plan your next Ontario short getaway while you relax and enjoy the experience.   

Guided group tours

Whether you’re travelling with family, friends, your significant other or solo, guided bus tours are great options to explore new places and share experiences with others looking to see or do the same thing. The following tour companies provide a variety of guided tours and experiences, many of which you can cater to fit your interest and plans. 

Travelling Chicken

Passenger van travel for up to 15 people on seasonal tours include activities such as hiking, camping and skiing or customize a private tour. Multi-language tours are available. Perfect for solo travellers. Specific Toronto and Mississauga pick-up locations and schedules vary for each tour. Book online or email for private tour planning.

Queen Tour Niagara Falls Tours

Book day tours from Toronto to get whisked around Niagara in a comfortable minivan that seats up to 24 people for a full, narrated itinerary to the best attractions in the region, including Niagara City Cruises, Journey Behind the Falls, Clilfton Hill, Niagara Power Station and more. Hotel pick-ups are usually between 7:45 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. and drop-off at 5 p.m.

Chariots of Fire Ltd.

Personalized or group tours to Niagara Falls from Toronto from a travel company with 20 years of experience. Enjoy scenic drives, picturesque stops and the opportunity to add extras such as a helicopter tour or boat cruise.

Take single-day and weekend getaway trips to stunning destinations like Haliburton, Tobermory or the 30,000 Islands in modern air-conditioned motorcoaches led by knowledgeable tour guides. Departure and pickup locations are at various locations in the Greater Toronto Area. 

Redback Tours

The recipient of the Gold Award for Hamilton’s favourite Bus Charter in 2021, Redback provides tours to key Ontario attractions including Niagara Falls or local breweries and wineries. Tours depart from Toronto, Oakville, Burlington and Hamilton.

Get connected to Ontario’s rugged and beautiful outdoors with bus transportation that depart from various city locations. Experience ActiveDays programs to experience outdoor activities like hiking, paddling and nature viewing in some of Ontario’s most iconic provincial parks.

See Sight Tours

Join small group tours to enjoy a flexible, curated itinerary of attractions and experiences, including the CN Tower in Toronto, Parliament Hill Ottawa and the mighty falls in Niagara Falls. 

Deals, coupons and gift certificates

Whether you’re searching for outdoor adventures with your friends, family-friendly activities with your kids or a romantic trip for two, there are savings available for everyone. Find travel deals, special promotions or gift certificates.

Attractions Ontario coupons

Each summer Attractions Ontario offers an exciting list of Ontario deals and discounts at popular places like African Lion Safari, Casa Loma, Science North, Scenic Caves, Ontario Science Centre, Rockport Cruise, Royal Ontario Museum and more. Gift certificates are also available for purchase.

Check out Attraction Ontario’s Passport Magazine and Coupons Book for even more Ontario coupons. Browse through this tourism guide online or pick up a copy from one of Ontario’s Travel Information Centres .

Resorts of Ontario packages and deals

Resorts of Ontario features getaway packages and deals at many resorts, hotels, inns, cottages and spas in the province. Getaway packages include perks such as complimentary breakfasts, spa treatments, golf lessons, fishing, tickets to local theatres, free access to nearby museums and walking trails and much more. You can also buy gift certificates for resort vacations and resort services and activities available around Ontario.

GO Transit promotions

Save money on your Ontario travel plans while using GO Transit, where there are many promotions available to GO patrons, including the popular unlimited weekend travel saving promotions.

Additionally, the following groups can save even more with GO Transit: 

• Families: Kids 12 and under always ride for free on GO trains and buses.
• Seniors: People 65 and older save 55% on GO train and bus fares when they use a PRESTO card. 

If you have a PRESTO card , you can get discount savings at top attractions like the Aga Khan Museum, Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls, Art Gallery of Hamilton, Royal Botanical Gardens, Toronto FC and Argonauts home games and more.

More tourism promotions in Ontario

Multiple cities in Ontario offer promotions ranging from coupons for restaurants, discounts on attractions, travel packages and deals on hotel stays. Explore Ontario deals in the following cities: 

• Destination Toronto
• Niagara Falls Tourism
• Visit Mississauga
• Tourism Barrie
• Tourism Sault Ste. Marie
• Ottawa Tourism
• Destination Markham
• Discover Muskoka
• London Tourism
• The Heart of Ontario (Hamilton, Halton, Brant)
• Discover Sarnia-Lambton

As you’re planning your trip, check regularly for new packages and promotions with the various operators and accommodations that you’re booking with.

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Ottawa Tourism launches new 'savings passport' to encourage local tourism

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OTTAWA -- The local tourism industry is hoping you will vacation in your own city this summer, and take in the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of Ottawa.

Ottawa Tourism has launched what it's calling the "#MyOttawa Pass", a free, mobile-exclusive book of savings for a variety of local business.

"There has never been a better time to be a tourist in your own backyard, so let’s help kickstart our local economy by getting out in support of our local businesses as they reopen, all while finding deals and exploring the city," Ottawa Tourism says on its website.

You simply sign up on Ottawa Tourism's website and you'll be sent a link to the digital passport. There are no apps to download, as the passport opens in your phone's web browser. The redemption process is hands-free using smartphone technology to ensure contact-less interactions with participating businesses.

Deals include discounts and free gifts.

Tourism is a multi-billion dollar industry in Ottawa, but the COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact. Ottawa Tourism estimates a loss of more than $1.4 billion to the local economy because of COVID-19.

“Tourism was, after healthcare, the industry first hit, hardest hit, and the industry which could take the longest to recover, but initiatives like this will play an important role in that recovery," Ottawa Tourism president and CEO Michael Crockatt said in a press release.

The pass is managed by Bandwango, a leading digital visitor passport creation company, and is free to download at www.ottawatourism.ca/myottawa-pass with offers valid through July 31, 2020.

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What’s better than finally being able to travel again? Getting $200 worth of experiences—including attractions, tours and restaurants—when you book a 2-night stay at Alt Hotel Ottawa or Le Germain Hotel Ottawa through OttawaTourism.ca for a stay between July 5 and October 9, 2021.

When booking the promotional offer "Let us pay you a visit", get access to an exclusive Ottawa Experience Pass that provides up to $200 in value towards some of the region’s best restaurants, tours, attractions and activities.

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Redemption Instructions: You will receive a separate text message and email upon completing your accommodation reservation containing redemption access to the Ottawa Experience Pass. The $200 in Ottawa activities can be used directly from your smartphone. Peruse a selection of restaurant and attraction offers, pick which four to redeem for a total value of up to $200 in Ottawa activities.

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A Little Incentive For Groups From Ottawa Tourism

July 31, 2023

Ottawa Tourism has launched a program for tour operators to incentivize new bookings in Ottawa.

Upon registering for Ottawa VIP (“Visitor Inspiration Program”), tour operators receive a box of local gifts to share with tour participants, elevating the in-destination experience and showcasing more of our local culture.

This incentive program is paired with a $35 credit per room night to be used on a qualified tour operator’s next visit to Ottawa, further encouraging more travel trade business. Ottawa VIP has been created as a multi-year incentive program, with the $35 credit being offered until December 1, 2023.

Michael Crockatt, President and CEO of Ottawa Tourism, said: “Group travel is an important segment of Ottawa’s tourism mix, and innovative ideas like Ottawa VIP will help us regain market share in this space as all destinations rebuild from the pandemic-years.”

Crockatt continued: “We know visitors are seeking personal connections to the destinations they visit, so our Travel Trade team is constantly looking for ways to elevate the Ottawa experience, show off our beautiful city, and foster relationships with operators that bring visitors back year after year.”

Ottawa VIP launched June 5, 2023. Tour operators interested in taking part in this opportunity can register on the Ottawa VIP webpage by Dec. 1, 2023 and may spend the $35/ room night credit at participating attractions or hotels by May 31, 2024, with credits rolling over to upcoming visits, with the ability to earn and use credits multiple times throughout the duration of the program.

In addition to the credit, gifts for participants include either one small gift for each person or 3-4 medium gifts that can be raffled. All gifts are locally sourced such as chocolates, maple products, wellness soaps, locally-made Indigenous products, and more.

Go to www.ottawatourism.ca for more.

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