Discover Ottawa’s thriving wine and cider scene on a guided full-day tour that combines tastings, local insights, and delicious food pairings. Perfect for enthusiasts and newcomers alike!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; comfortable walking and standing required.
Wildlife
History
Ottawa's wine and cider scene has grown significantly since the early 2000s, reflecting a broader local focus on sustainability and artisanal production.
Conservation
Many producers emphasize eco-friendly practices, such as organic farming and minimal intervention, helping preserve local ecosystems.
Ottawa Tours
Discover Ottawa’s thriving wine and cider scene on a guided full-day tour that combines tastings, local insights, and delicious food pairings. Perfect for enthusiasts and newcomers alike!
Ottawa Tours, based in Ottawa, Ontario, specializes in guided boat and bus sightseeing experiences across Canada’s capital. The company offers a diverse lineup of tours and combo packages, including the Tulip Festival Canal Cruise — a 45-minute boat tour from Dows Lake that explores the history of the Rideau Canal and the Tulip Festival — and the Ottawa River Tour, a scenic 1.5-hour cruise departing from multiple river docks.
Bus offerings include multilingual guided options such as the Round Trip Tour and hop-on, hop-off passes like the One Day Pass and Two Day Pass on double-decker buses. Combo packages pair river or canal cruises with Grayline city tours for one- or two-day sightseeing flexibility. The Rideau Canal cruises operate aboard North America’s largest electric vessel, and several experiences highlight bilingual or multilingual narration for English and French speakers.
The Amphibus tour delivers a unique land-and-water route showcasing over 75 historic sites with bilingual commentary. Combo offerings that include the Paula D river cruise provide upper-deck seating and scenic views along the Ottawa River. Departures and durations vary by product, from short 45-minute cruises to guided tours spanning multiple days.
Ottawa Tours cites clear schedules, multiple departure points, and documented tour formats — boat, bus, amphibious, and combo — that make planning straightforward. With bilingual narration, electric-vessel cruising, and established Grayline city tour integrations, Ottawa Tours provides verifiable sightseeing options for visitors seeking curated views of Ottawa and Gatineau. Booking details, schedules, and departure locations are available through official tour listings and ticket providers online.
Location
Ottawa, Ontario
Tours operate across the capital
Tours Offered
10 experiences
Boat, bus and combo tours
Durations
45 min to 2 days
Short and multi-day options
Languages
English & French
Bilingual narration on many tours
Reserve seats on canal cruises, river tours, Amphibus rides, or hop-on, hop-off Grayline passes.
Book in advance
Reserve your spot early to secure your place in this popular tour.
Arrive early
Get to the meeting point at least 15 minutes early to avoid missing the start.
Dress comfortably
Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothes suitable for walking around vineyards and tasting rooms.
Stay hydrated
Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay refreshed during tastings.
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for walking between tasting rooms and vineyard grounds.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during the tour with a personal water bottle.
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Protect yourself from the sun during outdoor tasting stops.
summer, spring
Light jacket or sweater
Layer clothing for varying outdoor temperatures.
fall, winter,spring