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🌍 Exploring Eastern Canada: Ottawa, Montreal, Québec

Niral Sarvaiya

Niral Sarvaiya

17 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through Ottawa, Montreal, and Québec. Discover captivating history, stunning architecture, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Join me as I explore these vibrant cities and immerse myself in their unique cultures.

Trip to Ottawa

Day 1Ottawa's Coffee, Culture, and History
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$505

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$ 58

Bridgehead Coffee House
Fairly traded and organic coffees and teas from small-scale farmers.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$66
6 - 8 min

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Jacques-Cartier Park
23-hectare park, site of the Winterlude festival (Feb), offering recreational paths & river views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Canadian Museum of History
Museum chronicling Canadian culture & history, with an IMAX theater & separate children's museum.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$56
7 - 9 min

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Bridgehead Coffeehouse
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$93
6 - 9 min

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Parliament Hill
Grand, neo-Gothic complex hosting Canada's legislature, with artworks, lush grounds & tours.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$102
13 - 20 min

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Canadian War Museum
Set in a modern building, this museum is dedicated to documenting Canadian military history.
8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
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$56
8 - 10 min

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National Gallery of Canada
This spacious museum focused on Canadian art also has global artworks, 2 cafes & a seasonal lounge.
No time set
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$56
15 - 22 min

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Bank of Canada Museum / Musée de la Banque du Canada
Renovated museum presenting interactive exhibits on economy & bank's role in Canada's economy.
No time set
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Royal Canadian Mint
Castle-like 1908 Mint headquarters with guided tours & world's biggest coin & gold bars on display.
No time set
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Free
17 - 26 min

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Canadian Children's Museum
Playful children's museum offering hands-on exhibitions, costumes, artifacts, toys & games.
No time set
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$38
6 - 8 min

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Centennial Flame
Fountain-&-flame landmark dedicated in 1967 to honor Canada's 100th anniversary of confederation.
No time set
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Bytown Museum
Museum on the the Rideau Canal featuring exhibits & an audio tour on Ottawa's history.
No time set
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$38
8 - 12 min

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Library of Parliament
No time set
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Kìwekì Point
Riverfront park on a cliff, popular for its views of Parliament Hill, plus sunset vistas.
No time set
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica
Dating to the 19th century, this church features a colourful interior & skyline-dominating spires.
No time set
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa
Manually operated locks on a 19th-century canal popular for kayaking & cycling tours, plus camping.
No time set
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Ottawa Museum Network | Réseau des musées d'Ottawa
No time set
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Ottawa City Hall
Two-building city hall, with a "heritage" section built around 1875 connected to a modern wing.
No time set
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1505 In total

Activities & Food:$1402
Transport:$103

Trip to Montreal

Day 1Ottawa's Coffee, Culture, and History
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$430

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$ 31

Hoche Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$66
5 - 6 min

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Montreal Botanical Garden
75 hectares of native & exotic flora, with 10 themed greenhouses & a Chinese lantern garden.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$56
19 - 23 min

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Ming Tao Xuan
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$93
1 - 2 min

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Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
Dating from 1824, this massive church features vibrant stained glass & hosts concert performances.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$38
13 - 16 min

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The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Spacious museum showcasing Québec & Canadian visual works, plus international contemporary art.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$75
4 - 6 min

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Chez Hailar
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8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$102
11 - 14 min

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Mount Royal Park
Sizable green space featuring trails, a lake with boat rentals & striking city panoramas.
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1505 In total

Activities & Food:$1402
Transport:$103

Trip to Québec

Day 1Ottawa's Coffee, Culture, and History
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$468

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$ 15

Manoir Montmorency
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$66
1 - 2 min

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Montmorency Falls
Towering waterfall with scenic views from trails, steps, a suspension bridge & a tram.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$38
17 - 21 min

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Don Vegan
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$93
4 - 5 min

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Museum of Civilization
Exhibits on ancient & current world societies, including First Nations, New France & modern Quebec.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$56
12 - 17 min

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Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
Historic, high-end hotel offering plush quarters, plus fine dining, a spa, a wine bar & river views.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$113
4 - 5 min

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Resto Tony Beyrouth Cite
Restaurant style moyen-orient, ouvert 24h, centre-ville de québec. Middle Eastern style restaurant, open 24h, downtown quebec.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$102
7 - 10 min

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Plains of Abraham
Set in a historic park, this battle site in the Seven Years' War features gardens & an ice rink.
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1505 In total

Activities & Food:$1402
Transport:$103