Bus Stops & Schedule
Plan your Ottawa sightseeing tour with our hop-on hop-off route map, stop locations and daily departure times. See where to board, when the next bus arrives and how to explore Ottawa’s top attractions at your own pace.
Starting Location
Our main departure point is located at 44 Sparks Street, Ottawa. Along the pedestrian street, you’ll see our red, blue, and green kiosks — simply make your way to any of them and our team will be happy to help you.
Please arrive approximately 15 minutes before your selected departure time.
📍44 Sparks Street, Ottawa Ontario.
Ottawa Hop-On Hop-Off Route Map
Our route connects Ottawa’s top landmarks, museums, neighbourhoods and attractions. Hop off whenever you’d like to explore, then rejoin the tour at any designated stop.
See more than 75 sights and attractions along the route.
Discover some of Ottawa’s most famous landmarks, museums, neighbourhoods and scenic attractions along our hop-on hop-off route.
Privy Council Office / Office of the Prime Minister
Supreme Court of Canada
Confederation Building
Bank of Canada
National Press Gallery
West & East Memorial Buildings
Lester B. Pearson Building
Rideau Hall
24 Sussex Drive
RCMP Stables
National Research Council of Canada
National Defence Headquarters
City Hall
Ottawa Police Station
British High Commission
French Embassy
Multiple Embassies
- Rideau Canal
- Ottawa River
- Rideau Falls
- Jacques-Cartier Park
- Commissioners Park
- Dow’s Lake
- Lansdowne Park
- Central Experimental Farm
- Scenic parkways and green spaces along the route
- National War Memorial
- National Gallery of Canada
- Canadian Museum of History
- Canada Aviation and Space Museum
- Canadian Museum of Nature
- Bytown Museum
- Royal Canadian Mint
- National Arts Centre
- Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
- Christ Church Cathedral
- The Château Laurier
- Old Ottawa Train Station
- Former Ottawa Teachers’ College
- Human Rights Monument
- Home of Sir John A. Macdonald
- National Arts / cultural landmarks along the route
- Sparks Street Mall
- ByWard Market
- Rideau Centre
- Elgin Street
- The Glebe
- University of Ottawa
- Lansdowne
- Lansdowne Park
- Confederation Park
- Ottawa River / downtown viewpoints
- Dow’s Lake area
- Embassy neighbourhoods
- Downtown Ottawa landmarks
Ottawa Hop-On Hop-Off: Daily Schedules
Buses operate throughout the day, allowing you to hop on and off at your own pace. Departure times vary by stop and by weekday/weekend schedule. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
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Weekday Schedule
Weekend Schedule
Please check each partner’s website for current opening hours before your visit. While we regularly monitor our stops and do our best to avoid dropping guests off at closed attractions, hours and ticket availability can change and are not guaranteed.
Every Gray Line Ottawa ticket also includes access to our Golden Ticket, giving you even more ways to explore Ottawa and make the most of your visit at no extra cost.
Click below to discover everything included with your Golden Ticket and explore our full range of tours and services.
Parking Near us
Driving to the tour? Several public parking lots and garages are located within walking distance of our 44 Sparks Street departure point.
The map below highlights World Exchange Plaza, one of the closest and most convenient parking options nearby.
We recommend allowing a little extra time for parking and arriving approximately 15 minutes before your selected departure time.
Ready to Explore Ottawa?
See the capital at your own pace with unlimited hop-on hop-off access throughout your ticket period.
