Best of Ottawa Driving Tour: Beyond the City Center

Escape the downtown core and discover Ottawa’s iconic outer highlights on a comfortable 4-hour private driving tour! Designed to complement a downtown walking tour, this driving experience takes you along scenic parkways and riverfronts to explore Canada's capital beyond the city center. ​We will drive along Sussex Drive past prestigious embassies, explore the serene grounds of Rideau Hall (the Governor General's residence), and witness where the rivers collide at Rideau Falls. We’ll then venture to the War Museum grounds and Chaudière Falls, visit the National Holocaust Monument, and finish with a drive past the picturesque Dows Lake and the Rideau Canal. Enjoy a personalized pace with convenient stop-and-photo opportunities at every major sight!

Rideau Hall Grounds: Walk through the beautiful gardens and wooded paths of the Governor General's official residence. ​Rideau Falls and Sussex Drive Drive-by: Stop to admire the cascading waterfalls where the Rideau River meets the Ottawa River, passing prestigious diplomatic embassies. ​War Museum Grounds and Chaudière Falls: Explore the dramatic architecture of the War Museum from the outside and walk the path to view the powerful Chaudière Falls. ​National Holocaust Monument: Pause for a quiet moment at this striking, open-air architectural monument. ​Dows Lake and Scenic Canal Drive: Enjoy a drive along the Rideau Canal and Dows Lake waterfront, learning about Ottawa's green spaces and history. ​End of Tour / Drop-off: The tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel or preferred location in Ottawa, where we will say goodbye and I'll share local tips.