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OTTAWA TOURISM – 1800‐130 Albert St., Ottawa, ON, K1P 5G4, Ph.(613)237‐5150, Fax 613‐237‐7339 – www.ottawatourism.ca
OTTAWA TOURISM – 1800‐130 Albert St., Ottawa, ON, K1P 5G4, Ph.(613)237‐5150, Fax 613‐237‐7339 – www.ottawatourism.ca
OTTAWA TOURISM WELCOMES YOU TO THE
POST‐SYTA FAM TO CANADA’S CAPITAL, AUGUST 26‐29, 2014
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2014
3:00PM Group arrives in Ottawa by coach, at the Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa East
3:00PM – 3:30PM
Group checks‐in to hotel
3:30PM – 4:30PM
Welcome and site inspection at the Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa East Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa East 200 Coventry Rd, Ottawa, ON K1K 4S3 (613)741‐9862 ext. 2154 Contact: Alyssa Bignell [email protected]
4:30PM – 5:30PM
Meet your double decker Gray Line bus outside the hotel for a city tour (end at Real Sports in the ByWard Market) Hop aboard one of our authentic London‐style double deckers or turn‐of‐the‐century trolley for a one‐day guided city tour. Enjoy this bilingual guided city tour on our open or close top Double Decker buses or Trolley bus of over 75 preferred sites of Ottawa‐Gatineau on this fun, educational and historical tour.
5:30PM – 6:25PM
Enjoy a beverage at Real Sports Bar and Grill Real Sports Bar and Grill 90 George St, Ottawa, ON K1N 0A8 (613)680‐7325 Contact: Andrea Saikeley [email protected]
6:25PM – 6:30PM
Walk to the Lone Star Texas Grill Whether it’s fajitas or anything else on the menu, Lone Star serves that bold Tex‐Mex taste everyone loves.
6:30PM – 8:00PM
Enjoy a delicious fajita dinner at the Lone Star Texas Grill Lone Star Texas Grill 128 George Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 9N9 (613)562‐9865 Contact: Danielle Walford‐Davis [email protected]
8:00PM – 8:15PM
Meet your guide outside of the Lone Star Texas Grill for your Haunted Walk Haunted Walk Inc. 46 ½ Sparks Street, Ottawa,ON, K1P 5A8 (613) 232‐0344 Contact: Glen Shackleton [email protected]
OTTAWA TOURISM – 1800‐130 Albert St., Ottawa, ON, K1P 5G4, Ph.(613)237‐5150, Fax 613‐237‐7339 – www.ottawatourism.ca
8:15PM – 9:45PM
Haunted Tour of Ottawa (end at Patty Boland’s) Ghosts, hangings, graveyards and haunts. Haunted Walks will take you on a walking tour of Ottawa’s darker past.
9:45PM Drinks at Patty Boland’s Irish Pub & Eatery An Irish Pub & Eatery located in the heart of Ottawa's ByWard Market. Good food and good beer creating great memories. Patty Boland's Irish Pub & Eatery 101 Clarence St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5P5 (613) 789‐7822 Contact: Jack Bisson [email protected]
TBA Transfer back to the Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa East
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2014
7:00AM – 7:15AM
Meet in the lobby and transfer to the Lord Elgin Hotel
7:15AM – 8:30AM
Breakfast and site inspection of the Lord Elgin Hotel Lord Elgin Hotel 100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5K8 (613)563‐6408 Contact: Maxine Lapointe [email protected]
8:30AM – 8:45AM
Walk to Parliament Hill
8:45AM – 10:00AM
Guided tour of the Parliament Hill Centre Block The seat of Canada's federal government and the setting for national celebrations the year round. Parliamentary Tour Program Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A9 Tel: 613‐996‐9998 Tour Reservations Office: 613‐996‐0896 Contact: Kali Prostebby [email protected] Website: www.parl.gc.ca
10:00AM – 10:15AM
Catch the second half of Parliament Hill’s Changing The Guard The ceremonial Changing The Guard began as a morning routine on the Hill in 1959, and has turned into an annual tradition. This large‐scale production includes a regimental band and pipers.
10:15AM – 10:30AM
Transfer to the Canadian Museum of Nature
OTTAWA TOURISM – 1800‐130 Albert St., Ottawa, ON, K1P 5G4, Ph.(613)237‐5150, Fax 613‐237‐7339 – www.ottawatourism.ca
10:30AM – 11:15AM
Guided tour of the Canadian Museum of Nature This castle‐esque Victoria Memorial Building features awe‐inspiring exhibits that bring everything from the ocean to dinosaurs into focus. Lots of interactive features, including a limestone cave and life‐size dioramas, ensure that visitors of all ages will be entertained. Canadian Museum of Nature 240 McLeod St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2R1, Canada (613)566‐4721 Contact: Lorna Sierolawski lsierolawski@mus‐nature.ca
11:15AM – 11:30AM
Transfer to the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
11:30AM – 12:15PM
Guided tour of the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum Canada Agriculture and Food Museum 901 Promenade Prince of Wales, Ottawa, ON K2C 3J9 (613) 991‐3044 Contact: Ciara Cronin [email protected]
12:15PM – 12:45PM
Lunch at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, houses a modern working farm. Its purpose is to illustrate how advances in farming science and technology have transformed the lives of Canadians.
12:45PM – 2:00PM
Mini‐Marketplace at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum Meet some of our partners one‐on‐one to learn about new group and FIT products offered in Ottawa.
2:00PM – 2:30PM
Transfer to the Camp Fortune Aerial Park
2:30PM – 4:30PM
Ziplining and aerial fun at Camp Fortune Camp Fortune’s Zip lines and Aerial Experience is the Ottawa and Gatineau region’s premiere zip lining and aerial park adventure, offering outdoor activities for kids and adults, this Ottawa attraction is certain to thrill the entire family. Camp Fortune Ski and Aerial Experience 300 Chemin Dunlop, Chelsea, QC J9B 2N3 (819)827‐1717 ext 2241 Contact: Erin Boucher [email protected]
4:30PM – 5:00PM
Transfer to Eco‐Odyssee
5:00PM – 6:00PM
Discover by paddleboat at Eco‐Odyssee Located on an enchanting site, Eco‐Odyssée is a water maze that comprises an estimated 60 intersections spread out over more than 6km. Eco‐Odyssée 52 Chemin des Sources, La Pêche, QC J0X 3G0 (819)775‐0781 Contact: Michel Leclerc [email protected]
OTTAWA TOURISM – 1800‐130 Albert St., Ottawa, ON, K1P 5G4, Ph.(613)237‐5150, Fax 613‐237‐7339 – www.ottawatourism.ca
6:00PM – 6:30PM
Transfer to back to Ottawa city centre
6:00PM – 9:00PM
Evening Activity
9:00PM – 9:30PM
Transfer back to the Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa East
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28th, 2014
7:30AM – 7:45AM
Check out of the Courtyard By Marriott Ottawa East, load luggage on to the coach
7:45AM – 8:00AM
Meet in the lobby and transfer to Radisson Inn Parliament Hill
8:00AM – 9:15AM
Breakfast and site inspection of the Radisson Inn Parliament Hill Radisson Inn Parliament Hill 402 Queen St, Ottawa, ON K1R 5A7 (613)566‐2311 Contact: Oscar Rodriguez [email protected]
9:15AM – 9:30AM
Walk to RentABike
9:30AM – 9:45AM
Get outfitted with your bicycle Rent‐a‐bike Plaza Bridge, East Arch, 2 Rideau Street (Rideau St. at Colonel By Dr.) 613.241.4140 Contact: Harry Musson [email protected]
9:45AM – 10:30AM
Take the scenic route to the Canadian Museum of History What better way for groups to explore the nation's capital? Ottawa/Hull boasts some of the best recreational pathways in North America! Join us for our tours on safe and scenic pathways and side roads.
10:30AM – 11:15AM
Guided tour of the Canadian Museum of History Explore 1000 years of human history and marvel at the world’s largest indoor collection of totem poles and see for yourself why this is Canada’s most visited museum. Canadian Museum of History 100 Laurier St Gatineau, QC K1A 0M8 (819) 776‐7000 Contact: Stephanie Fortin [email protected]
11:15AM – 11:30AM
Bicycle to the National Gallery of Canada
11:30AM – 12:15PM
Guided tour of the National Gallery of Canada Located just steps from Parliament Hill in downtown Ottawa, the National Gallery of Canada is the country's showcase of the visual arts and a spectacular architectural
OTTAWA TOURISM – 1800‐130 Albert St., Ottawa, ON, K1P 5G4, Ph.(613)237‐5150, Fax 613‐237‐7339 – www.ottawatourism.ca
landmark. National Gallery of Canada 380 Sussex Dr Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4 (613) 990‐1985 Contact: Sophie St. Pierre [email protected]
12:15PM – 12:30PM
Return bicycles to RentABike
12:30PM – 12:40PM
Walk to Coasters Gourmet Grill
12:40PM – 2:00PM
Lunch at Coasters Gourmet Grill Our friendly gourmet grill has a great overview of the bustling Byward Market. Located above The Fish Market Restaurant, an Ottawa landmark our quaint cosy grill awaits your visit. Coasters Gourmet Grill 54 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5T1 (613)241‐3474 Contact: Barbara Mireault [email protected]
2:00PM – 2:10PM
Walk to Beavertails
2:10PM – 2:30PM
Enjoy a delicious Beavertail for dessert If you’re craving a delicious snack, head to the ByWard Market for a Beavertail ‐ a whole wheat pastry treat unique Canadian tradition. Beavertails: http://www.beavertailsinc.com/
2:30PM – 4:30PM
Enjoy some free time in the ByWard Market The ByWard Market: Within an area roughly four blocks square, you'll find 350 cafés, specialty food shops, boutiques, galleries, restaurants and pubs all easily accessible by foot. www.byward‐market.com The Rideau Centre features 180 stores and services, including movie theatres, restaurants and a currency exchange. Visitor Savings Directory available at the Customer Service Centre on the 3rd floor by showing one’s passport. www.rideaucentre.net Rideau Centre Contact: Lisa Rochon, Customer Service Coordinator 300‐50 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 9J7 Tel: (613) 236‐6565 Fax: (613) 236‐5728 E‐mail: [email protected] www.rideaucentre.net
4:30PM – 5:00PM
Transfer to Rideau Hall
OTTAWA TOURISM – 1800‐130 Albert St., Ottawa, ON, K1P 5G4, Ph.(613)237‐5150, Fax 613‐237‐7339 – www.ottawatourism.ca
5:00PM – 6:00PM
Guided tour of Rideau Hall Rideau Hall is, since 1867, the official residence in Ottawa of both the Canadian monarch and the Governor General of Canada. Rideau Hall 1 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A1 (613)993‐0311 Contact: Dominique Bergeron [email protected]
6:00PM – 6:30PM
Transfer back to the Courtyard By Marriott Ottawa East
6:30PM – 7:00PM
Change for the evening
7:00PM – 7:30PM
Meet in the lobby and transfer to FunHaven
7:30PM – 10:00PM
Dinner and evening entertainment at Funhaven Funhaven is Ottawa's premiere family entertainment centre destination with attractions and events for all ages. Funhaven Prime Entertainment Inc. 1050 Baxter Road, Ottawa, ON K2C 3P1 (613)276‐4412 Contact: Elaine Scovill [email protected]
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29th, 2014
7:30AM – 8:00AM
Meet in the lobby and transfer to the Holiday Inn and Suites Downtown
8:00AM – 9:15AM
Breakfast and site inspection of the Holiday Inn and Suites Downtown Holiday Inn and Suites Ottawa Downtown 111 Cooper Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P 2E3 (613) 238‐0772 Ext. 1308 Contact: Mascia Michalakos [email protected]
9:15AM – 9:30AM
Transfer to the Supreme Court of Canada
9:30AM – 10:15AM
Guided tour of the Supreme Court of Canada The Supreme Court of Canada is the highest court of Canada, the final court of appeals in the Canadian justice system. Supreme Court of Canada 301 Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1A 0J1
10:15AM – 10:30AM
Transfer to Britannia Beach
10:30AM – 11:45AM
Wilderness Tours Ottawa City Adventures Rafting Experience From the sweep of the river, the Ottawa looks as majestic as when Champlain viewed it four centuries ago. This trip has everything ‐ fun, education and just enough excitement to be thrilled at the end of the run.
OTTAWA TOURISM – 1800‐130 Albert St., Ottawa, ON, K1P 5G4, Ph.(613)237‐5150, Fax 613‐237‐7339 – www.ottawatourism.ca
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We hope you had a great visit and look forward to seeing you again in the Capital!
Wilderness Tours Ottawa City Adventures Ron Kolbus Center, 102 Greenview Ave, Ottawa, ON K2B 5Z6 (888)723 8669 Contact: Dave Stibbe [email protected]
11:45AM – 12:00PM
Transfer to Victoria Island
12:00PM – 1:30PM
Aboriginal Experiences for lunch and activity Witness a truly authentic experience that illustrates both the diversity of the Aboriginal cultures originating in Canada, and how they've progressed through the ages. Aboriginal Experiences achieves this through including both traditional and contemporary foods, performances, and displays of visual art from a variety of these unique cultures. Aboriginal Experiences Victoria Island, 100 Middle Street, Ottawa, ON Direct : (613) 878‐2922 Fax: 613‐564‐0220 Aboriginal Experiences Main Telephone: 613‐564‐9494 Contact: Linda Sarazin [email protected]
1:30PM Transfer to drop‐off location
END OF FAM. Thanks for joining us, see you soon!
