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What to do this winter in Ottawa's centretown
From heated cocktails to “glowing” attractions and haunted walks, discover all the exciting winter activities in Ottawa's centretown.
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Destination:Ottawa, ON
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Take advantage of our daily offers to begin your journey to Ottawa. Rest your head comfortably in your seat, get some shuteye and listen to some tunes while relaxing en route to discovery.
The train offers you a travel experience that allows you to relax and enjoy various entertainment services thanks to its Wi-Fi on board. You’ll arrive at your destination fresh and ready to start exploring.
Ottawa train station gives you easy access to downtown, and several other destinations are accessible by public transit.
What to do in Ottawa
What to do this winter in Ottawa's centretown
From heated cocktails to “glowing” attractions and haunted walks, discover all the exciting winter activities in Ottawa's centretown.
Our suggestions for things to do in Ottawa
The House of Commons and the Senate in Ottawa offers free guided tours that delve into Canadian history and explain the workings of the political system.
- All year long
The Canadian War Museum of Ottawa is more than a museum that is internationally renowned for its symbolic architecture; it is synonym for inspiring and touching stories.
- All year long
Discover contemporary and historical artworks - including paintings, sculptures, photographs and multimedia installations - in this Ottawa landmark site located near the vibrant ByWard Market area.
- All year long
Onboard Services
We offer various services on board VIA Rail trains: meals, free Wi-Fi and children's activities.
Ottawa train station
The Ottawa trains station is well located. From here you can access public transportation, grab a snack, find out how to get around or withdraw money through bank machines in just a few minutes.
Ottawa train station
Need transport to destination?
Ottawa train station provides you access to public transport, car rental or taxis to ensure your trip is hassle-free once at your destination.
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Walk Score
The Walk Score tallies points according to the distance from the main amenities (grocery store, restaurants, laundry, hairdressing, etc.) up to a maximum of 30 minutes of walking. The higher the score, the easier it is to get a hold of everyday goods by walking.
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Using the train means choosing a mode of transportation that respects the environment. Traveling by train means a smaller carbon footprint than traveling by car or plane. More and more people choose this transportation deliberately in order to reduce their carbon footprint.
289,177
tonnes of CO 2-e of carbon avoided by VIA Rail trains in 2019 when compared to car travel.
4x
less energy used on average by trains when compared to road transport.
Travel packages
Looking for an all-inclusive package? Through partners, we give you access to a vast selection of train/hotel/activity packages. Enjoy the comfort of VIA trains and an all-inclusive vacation package.
*VIA Rail is responsible for only the rail transportation it provides in connection with the tour package. VIA Rail disclaims liability and is not responsible for any accommodations, services, or features provided or sold by the tour operator or other transportation included in the tour package.
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