Explore Ottawa’s hidden history with a self-guided audio tour. Relive its turbulent past, from rioters to rogues, at your own pace.
Explore Ottawa’s hidden history with a self-guided audio tour. Relive its turbulent past, from rioters to rogues, at your own pace.
- Statue of John By - The tour begins at Major’s Hill Park, where visitors can pay tribute to Colonel John By, the visionary behind the Rideau Canal, at his statue overlooking the Ottawa River.
- Rideau Canal - The route passes by the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a remarkable feat of 19th-century engineering that connects Ottawa…
- Statue of John By - The tour begins at Major’s Hill Park, where visitors can pay tribute to Colonel John By, the visionary behind the Rideau Canal, at his statue overlooking the Ottawa River.
- Rideau Canal - The route passes by the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a remarkable feat of 19th-century engineering that connects Ottawa to Lake Ontario.
- Major’s Hill Park - Visitors can explore Major’s Hill Park, a scenic green space offering panoramic views of the Ottawa River and Parliament Hill.
- York Steps - The walk continues down York Street, passing the York Steps, which played an important role in the early development of Bytown.
- York Street Millennium Fountain - The tour passes the York Street Millennium Fountain, a modern landmark symbolizing Ottawa’s ongoing growth and progress.
- ByWard Market - Visitors can discover the historic ByWard Market, one of Canada’s oldest and largest public markets, bustling with vendors, restaurants, and artisans.
- Hôpital Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital - The tour highlights the legacy of Élisabeth Bruyère, who founded Ottawa’s first hospital to serve the community’s healthcare needs.
- LaSalle Academy - The route passes LaSalle Academy, a historic educational institution that has contributed to Ottawa’s intellectual and cultural landscape since its establishment.
- Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica - The tour concludes on Sussex Drive, where visitors can see the Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, a magnificent example of Gothic Revival architecture and a testament to Ottawa’s rich religious heritage.
- Unlimited, lifetime use of the tour before and after booking date
- Virtual playback option to listen like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Self-guided GPS tour for flexible exploration
- Directions to the starting point for automatic tour start
- Unlimited, lifetime use of the tour before and after booking date
- Virtual playback option to listen like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Self-guided GPS tour for flexible exploration
- Directions to the starting point for automatic tour start
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Transportation
- Food and Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Transportation
- Food and Drink
Interested in discovering Ottawa at your own pace? This self-guided audio tour allows you to experience Ottawa’s dramatic early history when the city was rife with rioters and rogues.
Ottawa’s importance goes beyond its Parliament Buildings and renowned museums. Before it became the capital of Canada, it was a wild, lawless area in the wilderness. During…
Interested in discovering Ottawa at your own pace? This self-guided audio tour allows you to experience Ottawa’s dramatic early history when the city was rife with rioters and rogues.
Ottawa’s importance goes beyond its Parliament Buildings and renowned museums. Before it became the capital of Canada, it was a wild, lawless area in the wilderness. During this walking tour of old Bytown, trace the city’s transformation from a modest lumber town to Queen Victoria’s selection as Canada’s capital, and uncover Ottawa’s intriguing backstory.
Stroll along York Street and delve into the beginnings of the iconic Byward Market. Ottawa’s history will come alive in the peaceful Jeanne d’Arc Courtyard, where you’ll learn about the religious and spatial divisions that sparked conflicts among Bytown’s residents. On Sussex Drive, explore popular sites from fresh perspectives and journey back to a time when rogues, rioters, and disease made the streets perilous.
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
