Canada Cycling Trips: Ottawa to Montréal
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| Jul 08, 2023 - Jul 14, 2023 |
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Tour Overview
Canada's Ottawa and Montreal
Bike Paths | Country Roads | History | Culture
Our bike tour from Ottawa to Montreal departs from Burlington, Vermont, with a drive up into Canada, or you may meet the group at the hotel in Ottawa. Before setting out, explore Canada’s capital city via its extensive network of bike paths. Watch as boats navigate the Rideau Canal below the impressive Parliament Building. Ride along the car-free Gatineau Parkway before visiting the National Gallery or exploring the lively Byward Market. Cycle out of the city and along the river, which you’ll cross by ferry to the largest log cabin in the world, the Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello. From here, there are a number of scenic loop rides from which to choose, revealing eastern Ontario’s historic villages, rural farmland, and even an interesting microbrewery. Wind your way along bike paths parallel to the St. Lawrence River, stopping at the bustling Atwater Market for lunch. Continue to Montreal’s historic port, where you can settle in at your chic hotel. Take a stroll through Old Montreal before a fabulous French dinner.
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Canada's Ottawa to Montreal
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1Start your Ottawa to Montreal cycling trip by meeting your tour leaders in Burlington, VT for the drive to Ottawa, or meet up with your group at your hotel in Ottawa. Tour Canada’s capital city along with its extensive network of scenic bike paths. Watch boats navigate the locks on the Rideau Canal below the impressive Parliament Building, Canada’s government seat. on the Rideau Canal below the impressive Parliament Building, Canada’s government seat.
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2Ride free of vehicular traffic on beautiful Gatineau Parkway – two lanes, one way, no vehicles! Tour the Parliament Building, visit the National Gallery, or explore lively Byward Market in the afternoon.
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3Wind your way on a bike path along the river out of the city into rolling farmland. Cross the river by ferry to the Fairmont Le Château Montebello, the largest log cabin in the world. Enjoy a delicious evening meal at the Château.
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4Relax and enjoy the amenities at the Château Montebello or choose from a selection of loop rides through the surrounding countryside.
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5Country roads and small towns of eastern Ontario rule the day as you continue east. Enjoy a picnic lunch at an interesting microbrewery in the midst of a historic village. Rural farmland and gently rolling terrain make the miles fly by.
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6Wind your way to bike paths paralleling the St. Lawrence River and stop for lunch at the bustling Atwater Market. Continue to Montréal’s historic old port and the chic St-Sulpice Hotel. Stroll through Old Montréal’s narrow streets. Enjoy a fabulous dinner at a wonderful French restaurant this evening.
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7Enjoy a scenic ride within the city before visiting Parc de la Cité du Havre with stunning views back over the St. Lawrence to downtown Montreal. Continue over the Concordia Bridge to Île Notre-Dame. We will transfer you back to the airport in Montréal or ride with us to be dropped off at the airport in Burlington, VT in the afternoon.
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Distinctive lodging, carefully selected to complement your tour.
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Hotel Vermont, Burlington
PRE TOUR - A room at Burlington's most upscale boutique hotel can be reserved through Sojourn for the night prior to the tour start. (1 night)
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Lord Elgin Hotel, Ottawa
Intimate full-service hotel centrally located between the Byward Market and the Parliament Buildings. Direct access to bike paths along the canal. (2 nights)
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Fairmont Le Château Montebello
Magnificent and historic log structure gracing the bank of the Ottawa River. Luxurious spa, swimming pools, tennis courts and dining room. (2 nights)
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Auberge des Gallant Sainte-Marthe
Delightful, family owned inn nestled in the midst of a bird and deer sanctuary. Featuring botanical gardens, walking trails and gourmet, regional cuisine. (1 night)
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Le Saint Sulpice Hotel, Montreal
Charming and sophisticated boutique hotel located in the heart of historic Old Montreal. Spacious rooms and private courtyard. Steps from shops and restaurants. (1 night)
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What's Included
- Support of experienced tour leaders from start to finish
- Full van support for a variety of route options
- Custom Sojourn jersey and water bottles – both yours to keep
- Guided tour of Old Montreal
- Tasting at a renowned Canadian brewery
- 6 nights at boutique hotels
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Baggage transfers and porterage
- All breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 4 dinners
- Complimentary use of Sojourn’s equipment and bikes: Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105, Customized Fuji Absolute 2.0, and tandem Custom Built Cannondales or Co-Motions.
- Limited E-bikes available on a first come-first serve basis
- Daily route directions, maps, and a downloadable GPS
- 5% Past Traveler Discount to use on your next Sojourn Tour
- Start & End: The tour starts in Ottowa at 1 PM at the Lord Elgin Hotel. Tour conclusion is at 12 PM in Montreal. There is an optional shuttle which allows for the tour to start and end in Burlington, Vermont. For this option, the tour starts at 8 AM and concludes at 5 PM.
- Meals: All breakfasts and most dinners and lunches are covered. We leave a few evenings and afternoons open for you to explore the variety of restaurants in the area. We strongly recommend a reservation for the restaurants you pick.
- Routes: Although most of the riding is on trails and bike paths we do sometimes will share the road with traffic. While in the bigger cities, roads might be more traffic heavy. Though it is relatively safe, we encourage guests who feel nervous to get in the van.
- E-Bike: Limited number of E-bikes are offered on a first come first serve basis.
- Van support: There are a few longer ride days and you can choose to ride as much or as little as you want. Our vans are always there to offer you a break.
- Flexibility: Our trips are designed to be flexible, giving you the freedom to experience it the way YOU want. So if you want some downtime or to do things on your own, our leaders will work to find you the best days to do it.
- Routing and Scheduling: The itinerary we provide can change on a certain day in terms of restaurant time, road closures, and weather conditions. Our leaders are fully trained at offering alternate plans and solutions. We seek your cooperation and promise to deliver the best vacation experience regardless.
Private Trips
Reserve one of our regularly scheduled trip dates for your private group and qualify for reduced pricing. The larger your group, the lower the per person price. Gather your friends and we’ll do the rest to provide your group with a truly personalized and memorable vacation. Smaller groups can join published trips and receive reduced pricing on trips that aren’t reserved as private trip dates.
For groups of 16-18 people traveling together on a published tour date, a 10% discount on the double occupancy trip price will apply.
For groups of 12-15 people traveling together on a published tour date, a discount of 8% on the double occupancy trip price will apply.
For groups of 8-11 people traveling together on a published date, a discount of 6% on the double occupancy trip price will apply.
Group discounts may not be combined with other offers.
