Ottawa Tulips

Join us for a journey to Ottawa, the nation’s capital, during the enchanting tulip time.

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, the Aviation & Space Museum, a dinner show at “Oh Canada Eh!”, the Diefenbunker Museum, the Byward Market and much more. Additionally, there will be a stop in the quaint town of Merrickville 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.

Day 1 – May 13, 2027 | 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 with a step on guide, 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 14, 2027 | 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 the Aviation & Space Museum, home to many of Canada’s rich aviation and space history. Here you can indulge in an impressive collection of aircraft, spacecraft, artifacts, and interactive exhibits. For lunch (which will be on your own), 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 15, 2027 | Diefenbunker Museum, Merrickville, 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 the Diefenbunker Museum, a four-story underground nuclear bunker about 75 feet below ground. It was built during the Cold War to keep Canada’s government functioning if a nuclear attack hit the country. Here you will tour the bunker learning all about Canada during the Cold War, the bunker’s development and more in this incredible museum. Following the Diefenbunker, the journey continues with a visit to Merrickville, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch at your leisure and explore this quaint little village. After lunch, our coach will return you to your original pickup locations bidding you farewell.

A $100 per person non-refundable deposit due at time of booking. Final payment will be due 45 days prior to departure. Cancellation insurance is highly recommended. Please call our office for a quote. This itinerary is only a guide and is subject to change. Please visit our website for our full terms and conditions: http://www.cardinallakeshore.ca/our-policy