It's difficult planning out the day. You research, make reservations, buy tickets, and do…read moreeverything you can. Then the traffic takes longer than anticipated, you got lost on the way, the card was declined because you forgot to call your credit card company. For some people, these little disasters ruin trips. Me? Just roll with it. For our schedule we wanted to do a canal tour, but it wasn't going to work for itinerary, so we opted for the river cruise instead. I am very glad we had done so. Rolling down the Ottawa river was a welcome break from all the walking, and you get to see these beautiful views of the city from the water that you otherwise would be completely unknown to you, like who really shot JFK. Our guide was a sweet and cheery girl, she enjoyed talking with guests and answering questions. The other staff were quite friendly, the boat was clean, and even had a bar (thank you sweet baby Jesus!) which allowed for my wife and I to enjoy a glass of wine on the river. Definitely recommend.

If you are in Ottawa and don't have much time this is the way to see the city, the boat is not the…read moremost beautiful but is big and they have food and drink on board, I really enjoy the tour on this boat, they guy explaining everything was awesome he was funny and he new a lot of stuff so I learn a lot about Ottawa and we know that a lot of Canadian history is in Ottawa, take the tour of u wanna see the city from another perspective, this was my favourite boat ride tour ever!!!!

Not recommended to french speakers. It was not a good experience for us. We are a mixed language…read moregroup and specifically wanted a double language tour (it is advertised as such). The guide wants to speak english only and will ask to do so 2 minutes into the tour. The tour is short and very uninformative, mostly jokes about how bad the streets in Quebec are or how lazy the canadian politicians are. The bus is very loud which makes understanding the few informations given a challenge. I can guarantee you any ferry or bus tour i had in my life was better than this.

This is a fun way to see Ottawa. You get a nice overview of sites on land then you head into the…read moreriver which gives you a great view of the city. We had an informative host. It was a fun way to start our visit in Ottawa. Thanks!

We tried a new tour called Hidden Ottawa. It's Not a haunted tour. It's a history based tour that…read morehighlights things even most locals don't know or have never noticed about the town. Our group were all locals and we all enjoyed the tour and didn't know the majority of what was talked about. Get ready to learn some real colourful stories of Ottawa! I also appreciated the path the tour takes. It's very scenic and uses areas none of us had been before which was also super cool to learn about and made for some amazing photo locations too!

Walking through downtown Ottawa and came across the sign for a ghost tour. They tend to be fun. So…read morewe inquired and wound up taking the 8pm haunted prison tour. Cost me for 2 adults, 2 kids just under 100 cad. Our guide was Hanna and she was excellent. Overall she seemed extremely knowledgeable about the area and added a little theatrical approach to her story telling. It's a short walk to the prison but once inside it's a throw back to 100+ years in the past. Spooky and fun. Not overly scary for my 10 and 7 yo. If I'm ever back in the area I'll definitely be checking out one of their other tours. My kids loved it.

I did not have fun because my ride was slow. The lady in front of me was going so slow, it was like…read moreshe was walking in the park. When we got to the bottom, I told the crew that I did not enjoy myself because the lady in front was so slow. The lady said, "I need to enjoy the view for the $20 I paid." Lady, if you want to enjoy the view, go for a walk in the park. Don't take the mountain coaster.

I went here skiing on a perfect Friday afternoon. Pro's :…read morenice friendly site, nice variety of runs, great vegetarian food selection. Con's: too expensive, the runs are pretty short. I think next time I will go for another site, however this is not a bad option only too expensive than what I expect to pau for a ski pass.

The camp wasn't a corporate resort but had everything we needed: friendly hosts, 30…read moreamp/water/sewer, laundry with change available in the office, bathhouses ($1 for 7 minutes), and was near all amenities we needed. CHH was a quiet escape from the city without being too far. Our friendly bilingual hosts helped us explore with travel maps and brochures, and the pool and playground made the stay kid-friendly. Pick up an Ottawa bike map, ask about the underground, and enjoy! In all, a cozy stay, home away from home.

Friendly staff, and great Wi-Fi. Very well-maintained and great trailer hook ups. friendly to the…read morenewer people that are camping with easy pull in sites and back in sites. highly would recommend.

We stayed her for 4 nights this summer. We stayed in a suite, which was a little more pricier than…read moreour budget, but worth the money. We enjoyed all the space that our kids could stretch out. I really appreciated the full sized fridge. If you decide to eat it, it comes with a lovely kitchenette with a sink, microwave and large fridge. The beds were super comfortable. Really great location. Our only issue was that the underground parking lot, which was full. We stayed in an above lot from a private parkade, and they said that they would compensate, but they didn't for the full days that we were there...because they claimed there was parking in their underground area, but we couldn't find it. It wasn't like we checked every hour, we were out exploring but my husband checked when we first got up, before we left to go explore for the day, right before supper and in the evening. I dislike the pettiness that happened, when really, it shouldn't have had a big deal to compensate for the couple of days. Staff was friendly. Complementary breakfast was good. I would stay here again

Very pleasant stay!…read more Even though French was not the receptionist's native tongue, he managed to explain everything in detail. We were lucky to get an upgrade which was unexpected but very much appreciated. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The only catches would be the bathtub that was slightly stained and the soundproofing. If you're unlucky that we were, you'll hear everything that's happening next door. But the price is more than decent for what you get.

Budget traveling often requires some sacrifice as to what is basic comfort and security to name…read morebrand properties and the bells and whistles that come with the $$/night rate. For this recent travel to Ottawa, Canada during May 2016, I decided to stay about 10 minutes north of downtown Ottawa, across the provincial lines up in Gatineau, Quebec. I checked out Hotels.com and Priceline to find this gem called Motel Montcalm. Sure, it's not the Marriott or the Hyatt by any means, but to me, it's affordable and very much budget friendly for multiple days and it makes for a nice extended stay worth enjoying. I would say that this property, like most motels, mirrors the Motel 6 or Red Roof brands in the states. The rooms are typically small, but they are worth their rates, since it's very much an attraction for us budget minded travelers to look for in a good nights rest after a day of traveling. The hotels in downtown Ottawa was fairly outside my price range for an extended 5 night stay, so I decided to spend 3 nights here in Gatineau and the rest in downtown Ottawa. I was in town for a nice long holiday (vacation) and to run the 2016 Ottawa marathon for fun. I arrived here on a random Wednesday night around 9:15pm via Uber and it was nice. The service at the front counter was nice, fast, and pleasant. The lady at the counter seemed like she was the owner, but I could be wrong. I received room #108 and I'm glad that it didn't smell like cigarette smoke. The property itself was separated 3 buildings with 2 stories each on them. Thank goodness that I had gotten a ground floor unit, since I didn't feel the need to climb stairs - especially when there's no elevator when it came to these hotel categories. The property had a small swimming pool, which was pretty good. I took a dip in the pool on Thursday afternoon and it was nice having it all to myself. Motel Montcalm is located conveniently at 175 Boulevard Greber, one of the main thoroughfares in Gatineau. They accept major credit cards, which is nice. Hotels.com has properties where you can book the hotel online, but do not pay till you actually stay there, which is really good, when you want to budget things out. Motel Montcalm, as you would imagine, has its own parking lot for registered guests. It's small enough to where you can park your rental car to the door of your unit for ease. While the television did not seem to cooperate with me, the remotes didn't really do much for me either, I didn't bother with it, since the wifi hotspot here is very killer. Strong wifi and it's not spotty at all. Very very good! For the most part, the room is small and very well maintained by the housekeeping staff here at the motel Montcalm. It's like being in my own home, spacious yet, not too big to be a bother cleaning it when you have to. :) The bed itself was kind of comfortable, although you'd need a couple of nights sleep to really make it conform to your body. It's not as comfortable to other beds used at higher tier properties, but it's as adequate as you can get. The surrounding area is very much like small town USA, with surrounding residential neighborhoods, which makes Gatineau a good choice for my stay here. Just be fare warned that the Quebec side has its share of French speaking citizens. I've had my fare share of that experience already. I felt like being in Paris again, but it ain't. The overall experience was decently good. Good room rate for a comfortable basic stay. I don't need all the bells and whistles, but it's always nice to have them! 5 stars for sure. Support local! A+

I found myself needing to find a quick place to stay on short notice during an unexpected trip to…read moreOttawa. I headed to take a chance on the Hotel Montcalm. I wad pleasantly surprised to find a clean room that had quality wireless internet & cable TV. The room was also equipped with a fridge and microwave and was newly renovated. The hotel staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and the room was very clean. The hotel is located near the border to Ontario near Ottawa. It was only a short drive to Rideau street. We stayed in room 311 in the rear of the building. I suggest asking to stay in this section of the hotel. A leather jacket was left in the broom, and we realized this after returning home. We called the hotel and they had found the jacket. We were able to arrange pickup of the leather jacket at the front office. It is a simple hotel but was a quality place to stay for two nights. I recommend staying here for trips to nearby Ottawa attractions.

Was very pleased with my stay at Avalon. Christine is a gracious host and great cook. The room…read morewas spacious and clean and great location. Easy walk to the central part of town and close to bus stops for easy access to other areas. Did a fair amount of walking and the location of this B&B was just perfect. Would recommend this spot to anyone visiting Ottawa, not only for the location but also for the exceptional food served.

The Avalon Bed and Breakfast is a wonderful place to stay when you are visiting Ottawa. It is…read morelocated on a quiet side street just minutes walk from downtown and historic Ottawa. The rooms are lovely with all the amenities that you might need and the breakfasts are wonderful: eggs benedict, banana pancakes, homemade waffles with cinnamon apple compote and fresh fruit. Christine is very helpful from finding just the right restaurant for dinner to great sight-seeing tips, to having off-street parking available. We came for the Ottawa Marathon and the Avalon B&B made the stay perfect. Can't wait for the next one!