Private tour in Ottawa John I
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Have a fun day touring in Ottawa and environs. I am a lifelong resident, and I love the city and the region. My background includes being a former History teacher, community activist, ardent skier, sailor, and traveler. I promise not to give the conventional "stay on the bus and look at the scenery" kind of tour. Learn about my city and its people, from the time of First Nations to the present. Find out what we do for fun, what we like to eat, the things we've learned, and how we became a significant part of the Canadian landscape. See the places most people miss, enjoy the fun like the locals do. Visit nearby towns and attractions that make Ottawa and the Valley attractive and interesting. We are on unceded and unsurrendered land of the Algonquin Nation of Kitigan zibi''. Three people (or two adults with younger children) are comfortable in my Subaru Outback equipped with air, sunroof, handicapped parking pass . Our daily activities will be tailored to your group's interests and activity level. A holiday is not a marathon! Don't see a tour you like? I can design a custom tour for whatever interests you and your group. just ask! Ottawa-Gatineau is a bilingual region and I am comfortable in both languages. My knowledge of local history, architecture, events and politics should let me answer all your questions. If not, I know where to find out! Please join me in Canada's beautiful capital. Bonjour! - History specialist - Certified ski instructor - Certified Boating instructor - Experienced tour guide -Widely travelled - open to client suggestions No smoking during the tour, please.
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From your hotel we will be en route to Merrickville by the "back way"which takes us through hamlets along the Rideau canal. Get a feel for the country and see the beautiful stone homes built by the Scottish masons who were the original builders of the canal. Stop at Merrickville. Visit craftsmen - the foundry, a glass blower, a leather maker. Do some antiquing if you wish or visit unique boutiques. Choose from a variety of restaurants for lunch, but leave room for some homemade ice cream. Embark for Perth, about 40 minutes away. This was the county seat for Lanark county, more developed than Merrickville. Visit the site of Canada's last duel. Museum, local artisan shops, fascinating streetscape. Brief driving tour emphasising architectural variety. Chocolate factory open in Code's Mill. Let's visit the Tea Room before returning to Ottawa, again by the "back way".
Pick up at your hotel. Drive secondary roads for the most part in order to see older homes, the Rideau Canal, scenic and historic locations. Morning in Merickville with time for lunch. Drive to Perth via Smith's Falls. Afternoon in Perth, the Lanark County seat. Perth Museum, Last Duel Park, spectacular Victorian homes. A visit to the tea room for a break before returning to Ottawa, again mostly by secondary roads. Return to your hotel. Duration up to 8 hours.
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Subaru Outback Wagon, air conditioned, handicapped parking pass.
1 Rideau Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 8S7, Canada
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