Travelling to OTTAWA From TORONTO with Friends

Canada is a country which is home to many tourist attractions across its length and breadth. Toronto and Ottawa are the two most sought after tourist destination of Central Canada.The two cities are 278 miles apart and are well connected by all means of transport. So if you’re in Toronto and travelling with your friends to explore Canada’s capital Ottawa then you have a number of options to choose from. You can take a flight, travel by train, hire a bus or drive down yourself. However, renting a party bus from Party Bus Toronto Rentals will be a good option if you want to have some added amusement during the trip.

The time taken to reach Ottawa from Toronto by road is approximately 4-4.5 hours which may vary a little depending upon the route you choose to take. The highway routes are scenic lined by lush green trees, beautiful rock structures and open fields. You can also stop your Party Bus at small quaint towns on the way and explore them with your friends.

Highway 416 takes you directly into Ottawa, and once you’re in the city you should start exploring it right away since the list of tourist attractions in Ottawa is pretty long. The Parliament Hill is one of the major attractions in the city. It’s a historical monument with many statues depicting a rich history and the pathway behind its Central Block gives you breathtaking views of the Ottawa River. A little distance away from the Parliament Hill is the National War Memorial which commemorates the Canadian soldiers. It has a brilliant sculpture and the Confederation Park nearby where you can relax with your friends.

You can opt for a guided tour on a boat cruise on the Ottawa River and see places like Rideau Hall. Afterwards you can head to the ByWard Market Area where the Rideau Canal and Bytown museum are located. Rideau Canal along with the Ottawa Lockstation is a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site and is Ottawa’s prime attraction. You can go for boating with your friends in the waterways in summer and do ice skating on it during winter. The National gallery of Canada is must visit attraction. It has a large spider structure in front and the building is adorned with beautiful glass panes. It houses a broad range collection of Canadian art.

You should not miss the Canadian Museum of History which is just across the river. It contains a number of galleries which display material objects highlighting the cultural diversity of the region and gives you a glimpse of the Canadian human history. You should also wander along the pathways of the ByWard Market since it offers a lot of things to eat, drink, see and do. You can spend the evening at Major’s Hill Park or choose to stay in the ByWard Market area and enjoy the night life coupled with music, drinks and light shows.

If you have more time on your hands you can explore more in Ottawa. It’s a great city to visit and enjoy your friends with the entire experience upgraded by booking from a Party Bus Toronto Rentals.