A Self Guided Audio Tour of Ottawa's Hidden History
Ottawa, Canada
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Product ID: 3180
1 hour 10 minutes
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Offered in: English and 1 more
Are you looking for a way to explore Ottawa at your own pace? On this self-guided audio tour, you will relive Ottawa‘s turbulent early history when rioters and rogues ran rampant.
Ottawa‘s significance extends beyond its Houses of Parliament and famous museums. Before becoming Canada‘s capital, it was a rough, lawless place in the wilderness. On this walking tour through old Bytown, you’ll trace the city’s evolution from a small lumber town to Queen Victoria‘s choice as Canada‘s capital and discover Ottawa‘s hidden backstory.
You’ll stroll down York Street and learn about the early days of the iconic Byward Market. Ottawa‘s past will come to life in the serene Jeanne d‘Arc Courtyard, where you‘ll hear about the religious and spatial divisions that fueled the feuding Bytown residents. On Sussex Drive, you‘ll explore popular sites from new perspectives and travel back to when rogues, rioters, and disease made the streets unsafe.
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Smartphone and headphones
Meeting point
Major's Hill Park, Mackenzie Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 1G8, Canada
This tour is self guided. Download the On This Spot app for free to access to this tour and over 60 other tours globally.
End point
Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa, Byward Market - Parliament Hill, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A4, Canada
The tour ends at Sapper's Bridge.
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Statue of John By
Begin your tour at Major's Hill Park, where you'll pay tribute to Colonel John By, the visionary behind the Rideau Canal, at his statue overlooking the Ottawa River.
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Rideau Canal
Pass by the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a marvel of 19th-century engineering connecting Ottawa to Lake Ontario.
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Major's Hill Park
Explore Major's Hill Park, a scenic green space offering panoramic views of the Ottawa River and Parliament Hill.
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York Steps
Walk down York Street, passing by the York Steps, which played a significant role in the early development of Bytown.
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York Street Millennium Fountain
Pass by the York Street Millennium Fountain, a modern landmark symbolizing Ottawa's ongoing evolution and progress.
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ByWard Market
Discover the historic ByWard Market, one of Canada's oldest and largest public markets, bustling with vendors, restaurants, and artisans.
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Jeanne-d'Arc Boulevard
Enter the serene Jeanne d'Arc Courtyard, where you'll hear about the religious and spatial divisions that shaped Bytown's early community.
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Rochon House
Learn about Rochon House, a historic building with ties to Ottawa's early lumber industry and cultural heritage.
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Hôpital Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital
Discover the legacy of Élisabeth Bruyère, who founded Ottawa's first hospital to serve the community's healthcare needs.
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LaSalle Academy
Pass by LaSalle Academy, a historic educational institution contributing to Ottawa's intellectual and cultural landscape since its establishment.
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Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica
End your tour at Sussex Drive, where you'll see the Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, a magnificent example of Gothic Revival architecture and a testament to Ottawa's rich religious heritage.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
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