Ottawa Tulips

The tradition of Ottawa’s magnificent bloom began with the historic royal gift of tulips by Queen Juliana of the Netherlands in 1945. Experience the beauty of impressive tulip displays, including Commissioners Park alongside Dow’s Lake – one of the most popular spots to enjoy the beautiful displays. We will stay at the historic Lord Elgin Hotel, just steps away from downtown. We’ve included lots of activities to fill your time including a city tour, RCMP Stables, a dinner show at “Oh Canada Eh!”, the Canadian Agriculture & Food Museum, the War Museum, the Byward Market and much more. Additionally, there will be a stop in Perth on the way home. Don’t miss your chance to celebrate Ottawa’s love affair with tulips!
Please note that this is an active tour and involves some walking tours that would be not suitable for those with difficulty walking or with mobility constraints.


Departure & Return Location
All Locations


Departure Time

TBD


Price
Double: 1,095
Single: 1,275
Triple: 1,075
Quad: 1,055


Price Includes
2 Night’s Accommodation @ the Lord Elgin Hotel
Guided Tour of Ottawa including Dow’s Lake and Commissioner’s Park
RCMP Stables
Canadian Aviation Museum
Dinner and a Show at the Oh Canada Eh! Dinner Theatre
Shopping in Byward Market and Perth
Entry to the War Museum
Deluxe Highway Motorcoach Transportation Throughout
Cardinal/Lakeshore Tour Director & Driver


Itinerary
Day 1 – May 12, 2025 | Depart for Ottawa
Board our motor coach at one of our pre-determined pickup locations to head to the Nation’s Capital! Along the route, we’ll have comfort breaks including a stop for lunch. On arrival in Ottawa, we’ll enjoy an exciting city tour, making stops at popular tulip locations including Dow’s Lake and Commissioners Park! After our city tour, we’ll check in to the Lord Elgin Hotel for 2 nights. The day concludes with free time to relax, explore and enjoy dinner on your own!
 
Day 2 – May 13, 2025 | Ottawa (B, D)
The day begins with an included breakfast at the hotel! We’ll start our morning with a visit to the RCMP Stables for a short tour. The adventure continues with an included visit to the Canadian Agriculture & Food Museum, which offers visitors a unique opportunity to see diverse breeds of farm animals—important to past and present Canadian agriculture—and to learn about the food they eat. For lunch, we’ll have the opportunity to explore the diverse options at Byward Market. After lunch we will return to the hotel or you can remain in Byward shopping and return to the hotel at your own pace. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure. This evening we will attend the famed Oh Canada Eh! Theatre Show – a family friendly musical production celebrating all things Canadian with an included dinner served by the performers.
 
Day 3 – May 14, 2025 | Ottawa to Perth & Return Home (B)
Begin your day with an included breakfast at the hotel before checking out of the Lord Elgin Hotel. On our way out of town, we’ll visit the intriguing War Museum, where you can discover Canada’s rich military history through artifacts, personal accounts, works of art, photographs and interactive presentations. The journey continues with a visit to Perth, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch at your leisure and explore this charming little village. After lunch, our coach will return you to your original pickup locations bidding you farewell.