Gatineau Tours and Tickets

Maximize your time in Ottawa and Gatineau on a whirlwind sightseeing tour by land and water in an amphibious vehicle! Aboard the outrageous "amphibus," pass main city attractions like Parliament Hill, the National Gallery of Canada, the National War Memorial Monument and more. When cruising along the street gets dry, plunge into the Ottawa River to see the city from a different angle. Fun for the whole family!

See the sights in Canada’s Capital from the Ottawa River during this narrated tour onboard the Paula D. Look out at Canada’s Parliament Buildings from the river and snap photos of the spectacular city views. Marvel at the mix of natural beauty and modern, urban development while enjoying refreshments or cocktails from the boat’s canteen.

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.

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.

Make the most of your time in Ottawa on this full-day tour of the city. Enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle as you travel between highlights such as Parliament Hill with its Gothic Revival buildings; the Canadian Museum of History; and Rideau Hall, home to the Governor General of Canada. Enjoy a boat cruise on the Ottawa River to get a new perspective on the landmarks of the city.

Take your kids on a global adventure at the Canadian Children’s Museum in Gatineau. The hands-on venue offers a variety of exhibits and activities that are sure to keep kids entertained. It's the perfect place to foster their interest in culture, history, and art. Recreated Indian, Indonesian, and Mexican homes teach kids about daily life around the world. Kids can also climb onto a Thai rickshaw and colorful Pakistani bus.

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.

Cruise the Ottawa River aboard the Empress of Ottawa (Available May–October 10) and spot the Parliament of Canada from the deck. This guided tour (available in both French and English) lets you see the monuments of Ottawa from a different angle. From October 11 to May, visit the Canadian War Museum to learn about Canada’s military—past and present.

No one else in Ottawa offers this kind of tour in the region. With an amazing surround sound system, great tunes, top-notch service, you're sure to have a great, fun time. Sit back, dangle your feet over the edge and enjoy the feeling of bliss on the water while seeing the spectacular views from a yacht. DURATION Tours are 1.5 hours long. offered everyday from May 15 to Oct 15. START TIMES Afternoon Tours (7 days/week) start @ 11AM, 1PM, 3PM, 5PM Sunset Tours (7 days/week) starts @ 8PM (on & before July 17) starts @ 7:30PM (after July 17) Nocturnal Tours (Thu, Fri, and Sat only) starts @ 10PM (on & before July 17) starts @ 9:30PM (after July 17) PASSENGER CAPACITY With 12 passengers max /yacht, and 2 yachts, space is limited to 24 passengers per tour. Each yacht offers plenty of room for everyone. ALCOHOL We are fully licensed to serve alcohol. Drinks are sold onboard.

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.

Discover Ottawa’s historic locations and the people who left their mark there by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of a private investigator uncovering a disappearance. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure? Highlights include: • Explore City Hall, Senate of Canada, Piazza del Duomo and other lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers. • Find some of Ottawa’s most “instagrammable” sights! • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game and treasure hunt. • Learn how Ottawa became the capital of Canada. 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.

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.

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 on trail #70 up to the Healey Shelter 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 7.5 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.

Join one of our experience and knowledgeable guides on an awesome hike in the Gatineau Park during the best time of the year, the fall season! Appreciate all the fall colours with a 5.5 km hike on the King Mountain Trail which overs some of the best views of the Gatineau Park. Catch a sunset and enjoy breathtaking views of Ottawa and Gatineau from on top of the King Mountain! Afterwards, enjoy a relaxing night hike back to the minibus with nothing more that our headlamps and the moon's light! While King Mountain Trail is considered moderate in difficulty, we will be there to guide you the entire way and provide you with the proper equipment (hiking poles and headlamps) as well as techniques to complete this trail!

Microbreweries are not just great places try out amazing artisanal beers, but are usually the pillars of our communities. This cannot be truer with the breweries in Gatineau, Quebec! Home to an ever growing and impressive brewing scene, Gatineau has so many fantastic microbreweries to be explored, each offering something unique to their guests. Join Aventure Outaouais on this ultimate Gatineau Beer Tour and visit 4 incredible establishments in the heart of Gatineau! Discover Quebec’s beer scene while tasting some awesome local beers, learning about their production, and uncover Gatineau's rich brewing history! This tour includes not only includes 13 tastings of beer from 4 awesome locations, but also an amazing poutine and beer from one of the most well-known beer institutions in Gatineau, the Bistro L’Autre Oeil! Plus, your tour includes free transportation (pickup and drop-off) from Ottawa and Gatineau, your guide, behind-the-scenes tours of the breweries, and unlimited snacks!

The Gatineau Park is the second most visited park in Canada. With the help of electric assisted bicycles and our incredible guides, guests will be able to visit some the most popular attractions the park has to offer, including some hidden gems like the Dunlop Falls. Because this tour is offered in the late afternoon, guests will be able to enjoy incredible views of a sunset from the Champlain Lookout. Discover the park in an all new and unique way during which your guide will share his knowledge about the history of the park. With 3 different levels of electronic assistance, these electric bikes allow guests to have direct control on their effort and speed.