Taking a road trip from Montreal to visit Ottawa is a great idea to experience Canada’s capital
When visiting & renting our cars, make sure to check out some of our recommendations below
Ottawa Activities
Things to see & things to do when visiting Ottawa
Adrenaline Activities
Whitewater Rafting
Gatineau Park & Greenbelt Hiking
Eardley Escarpment Rock & Ice Climbing
Petrie Island Fishing
Arbraska Lafleche Cave Exploring
Perth Outfitters Canoeing
Sightseeing Cycling Routes
Sightseeing Activities
Parliament Hill & Peace Tower
Rideau Hall & Rideau Falls
Jacques Cartier Park
Canadian Museum of History
Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica
Royal Canadian Mint
Byward Market for food & Shopping
Family Activities
Confederation Park
Calypso Water Park
Logos Land Water Park
Ottawa Insectarium
Dominion Arboretum Gardens
Rideau Canal Ice Skating
Britannia Ottawa Beaches & Parks
Shows & Spectacles
Eco Odyssey Water Maze
Escapade Eskimo
Ottawa Senators Hockey
Ottawa Redblacks Football
The Happening – Art, Music, Food
Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend
National Arts Centre & Mayfair Theatre
Ottawa Activities
Things to see & things to do when visiting Ottawa
Adrenaline Activities
Whitewater Rafting
Gatineau Park & Greenbelt Hiking
Eardley Escarpment Rock & Ice Climbing
Petrie Island Fishing
Arbraska Lafleche Cave Exploring
Perth Outfitters Canoeing
Sightseeing Cycling Routes
Sightseeing Activities
Parliament Hill & Peace Tower
Rideau Hall & Rideau Falls
Jacques Cartier Park
Canadian Museum of History
Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica
Royal Canadian Mint
Byward Market for food & Shopping
Family Activities
Confederation Park
Calypso Water Park
Logos Land Water Park
Ottawa Insectarium
Dominion Arboretum Gardens
Rideau Canal Ice Skating
Britannia Ottawa Beaches & Parks
Shows & Spectacles
Eco Odyssey Water Maze
Escapade Eskimo
Ottawa Senators Hockey
Ottawa Redblacks Football
The Happening – Art, Music, Food
Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend
National Arts Centre & Mayfair Theatre
Ottawa Events
Visit when an event is happening for more fun but more traffic
Ottawa River Rafting & Skiing
Drive to one of many lakes & ski resorts around the city
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River Run Rafting & Wilderness Adventure Resort (1 hr 30 min from Ottawa)
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OWL Rafting on Ottawa River (1 hr 30 min from Ottawa)
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Rafting Momentum (1 hr from Ottawa)
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Calabogie Peaks Ski Resort (1 hr from Ottawa)
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Gatineau Park Camp Fortune Ski Resort (30 min from Ottawa)
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Ski Vorlage (30 min from Ottawa)
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Mont Cascades Ski Resort (30 min from Ottawa)
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Mount Pakenham Ski Resort (45 min from Ottawa)
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Edelweiss Valley Ski (20 min from Ottawa)
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Mooney’s Bay Park Ski Centre (15 min from Ottawa)
These are estimated times. They do not account for Supercharging time
Ottawa is a 2 hr drive from Montreal
Ottawa Food
Try some of the restaurants that have sprung up in Ottawa’s under rated food scene
Snacks, Coffee, Coffee Shops:
1. Bluemenstudio
2. The Ministry of Coffee
3. Suzy Q Doughnuts
4. Scone Witch
5. Little Victories Coffee
6. Pressed
7. Le Moulin de Provence Desserts
Local Restaurants:
1. Play
2. Datsun – Asian
3. Riviera
4. Carben Food+Drink
5. Bar Laurel – Spanish Influenced
6. North & Navy – Modern Italian
7. Edgar | El Camino | Fauna | Fairouz
Treat Yourself to Bliss
Nordik Spa Nature | Holtz Spa | ISO Spa Floatation Therapy
Ottawa Charging
There are 3 Destination Chargers & 3 Superchargers
Use Superchargers on your trip and destination chargers for when you arrive
Local DC FAST | Level 3 Chargers:
1. DCFC Ottawa – 141 Clarence St.
2. Les Promenades Gatineau – 1100 Blvd Maloney W.
3. DCFC Ottawa Chinatown – 687 Somerset St. West
* Normally 1 or 2 stalls available
* ~90 minutes to charge
Driving to Ottawa – Superchargers
Use the Supercharger Network on your way to to Ottawa – 50 min to charge
Arriving in Ottawa – Destination Chargers
Stay at a destination charging hotel as they are reserved only for patrons – 6 to 12 hours to charge
Ottawa Destination Hotels & Establishments
There are only 3 Destination Chargers in Ottawa at the moment, but more are being added
1. Westin Hotel Ottawa
On 11 Colonel By Dr
2. Brookstreet Hotel
On 525 Legget Dr
3. Centurion Events Center
On 170 Colonnade Rd
We suggest you still call to confirm that the chargers are working before you book
Some may be unaware of what a Destination Charger is
