What You Will Do
This tour is a perfect blend of biking through Ottawa’s beautiful waterfront pathways and green scenery, visiting some of the city’s trendiest and vibrant neighbourhoods and stopping to capture some of the street and public arts. Ebike add-on is available upon request!
Biking beyond Ottawa’s downtown on our super comfortable bikes, you'll truly experience nature in the heart of the city as we take you through Dows’ Lake, the lush green spaces of the Arboretum trees and experimental farm.
Get a sense of local life and culture as our storyteller guides bike with you through quaint streets of Centretown, the Glebe, Little Italy, and Hintonburg neighbourhoods and show you some of the most interesting buildings, street arts and local eateries and shops. This tour is refreshing and fun and will satisfy your curiosity about locals and beyond the touristic scene of Ottawa!
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Arrive at Escape Bicycle Tours and Rentals at 65 Sparks St. 20 minutes before the tour starting time.
Where to park: We recommend finding a private parking lot nearby or using the following underground parking lots:
National Arts Centre (1 Elgin St.)
City Hall (110 Laurier Ave W)
1
Escape Bicycle Tours and Rentals - Ottawa
5 minutes
Arrive at Escape Bicycle Tours and Rentals at 65 Sparks st. 20 minutes prior to the tour start time.
2
The Glebe
10 minutes
A quick stop to check out the trendy Glebe!
3
Lansdowne Park
5 minutes
Check out the lively shopping/eating arena with beautiful old and new buildings!
4
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
Enjoy a scenic ride on the historic Rideau Canal!
5
Central Experimental Farm
Visit the vast farmland in the heart of the city!
6
Fletcher Wildlife Garden
5 minutes
A quick peak to admire this quaint garden in the heart of the city!
7
Arboretum (Experimental Farm)
Enjoy a magic ride though scenic bike paths surrounded by trees!
8
Remic Rapids Park
10 minutes
Enjoy the spectacular rock sculptures and have a chat with artist!
9
Canadian War Museum
10 minutes
a brief stop to see and admire powerful Chaudière Falls and the museum architecture!
10
Parliament Hill and Buildings
Passing by through scenic route to see the best views of the Hill!
11
Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway
Breath the fresh air while riding through this truly gorgeous waterfront pathway!
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