Best of Ottawa Neighbourhoods & Nature Bike Tour

A ride through scenic waterfront pathways for the best views!

A ride through the famous spider at the National Art Gallery!

Rideau Hall; one of Ottawa's political hubs nit to mention home to great gardens!

Catching a glimpse of Cricket game at Rideau Hall!

Rock Sculpture site, a truly magic site!

Scenic Alexandria bridge and crossing to Quebec province!

Aberdeen Pavilion; home of Ottawa's farmers' market!

Duration3h

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

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!

What's included

Power Bar
Bicycle
Helmet
Use of bicycle

Transportation to/from attractions
Gratuities

What to expect

5m · Admission ticket not included

Arrive at Escape Bicycle Tours and Rentals at 65 Sparks st. 20 minutes prior to the tour start time.
The Glebe
10m

A quick stop to check out the trendy Glebe!
Lansdowne Park
5m

Check out the lively shopping/eating arena with beautiful old and new buildings!
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
Pass by

Enjoy a scenic ride on the historic Rideau Canal!
Central Experimental Farm
Pass by

Visit the vast farmland in the heart of the city!
Fletcher Wildlife Garden
5m

A quick peak to admire this quaint garden in the heart of the city!
Central Experimental Farm
Pass by

Enjoy a magic ride though scenic bike paths surrounded by trees!
Remic Rapids Park
10m

Enjoy the spectacular rock sculptures and have a chat with artist!
Canadian War Museum
10m

a brief stop to see and admire powerful Chaudière Falls and the museum architecture!
Parliament Hill and Buildings
Pass by

Passing by through scenic route to see the best views of the Hill!
Kichi Zibi Mikan
Pass by

Breath the fresh air while riding through this truly gorgeous waterfront pathway!

Meeting and pickup

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)

End 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)

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Arrive at Escape Bicycle Tours and Rentals at 65 Sparks St. 20 minutes prior to the tour departure time for bike fitting and tour and safety review.
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)
We are located at 65 Sparks St. which is a pedestrian street between Elgin and Metcalfe. We are a few steps away from the Parliament Hills and the National War Memorial.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

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