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Canada: Ottawa to Montreal

Summary

Ride from Canada’s beautiful Capital City of Ottawa to French-speaking Québec’s vibrant city of Montréal. This unique vacation features delightful bike paths, country roads, and a collection of premiere lodgings. Enjoy a fascinating blend of history and culture on this Ottawa to Montreal cycling trip.

Recreational, Road bike

7 days

388 km / 241 mi

$ 3,799.-

Delightful bike paths,free of vehicular traffic, and country roads.

Deposit for this tour $ 500.- pp.

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Details

Type

Recreational, Road bike

Duration

7 days

Level

Easy

Support

Guided

Daily distance

60-80 km / 37-50 mi

Total distance

388 km / 241 mi

Lodging

Deluxe, full board

Luggage transport

Daily luggage transfers

Bicycle

Included

Dates

08 Jul 2023 - 14 Jul 2023
12 Aug 2023 - 18 Aug 2023

Start

Burlington

Finish

Burlington

Airport at start

Internationale luchthaven Burlington

Airport at finish

Internationale luchthaven Burlington

Prices Please note the prices are subject to change depending availability

Price per person / please note the prices are subject to change depending availability

The tour price per person

$ 3,799.-

E-bike rental

E-bikes available at an added cost of $150

$ 150.-

Optional

Single supplement

If you travel alone a single supplement is charged. With some group tours you can avoid a single supplement by sharing a room with another rider.

$ 950.-

Itinerary

Included / Not Included – lodging

Day 1:

Start your Ottawa to Montreal cycling trip by meeting your tour leaders in Burlington, VT for the drive to Ottawa. Tour Canada’s capital city along 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.
19 miles, meals: L, D

Day 2:

Ride 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.
24, 37 miles, meals: B

Day 3:

Wind 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.
32, 52, 61 miles, meals: B,L, D

Day 4:

Relax and enjoy the amenities at the Château Montebello or choose from a selection of loop rides through the surrounding countryside.
21 miles, meals: B

Day 5:

Country 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.
47 miles, meals: B, L, D

Day 6:

Wind 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.
56 miles, meals: B, D

Day 7:

Enjoy 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 Burlington in the afternoon.
11 Mile, Meals B

* This is a general itinerary. Tour itineraries are subject to change based on the group, available accommodations and other unforeseen circumstances such as the weather, local conditions, government intervention, that may affect the quality of the trip and/or safety of the participants. Please view this itinerary as an outline as to what to expect on this tour.

Included:

Support of experienced tour leaders from start to finish
Full van support for a variety of route options
6 nights at boutique hotels
All meals except 3 lunches and 2 dinner
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Complimentary use of equipment and bikes: Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105, Customized Fuji Absolute 2.0 A limited number of Electric Assist or E-bikes are available
Canadian Tulp Festival on the May 12th tour.
Guided tour of Old Montreal’s
Tasting at a renowned Canadian brewery
Baggage transfers and porterage
Daily route directions, maps, and a downloadable GPS

Not Included:

Flights to and from the tour
Night before and after the tour
Gratuity guides

Lodging

Hotel Vermont, Burlington
PRE TOUR – A room at Burlington’s most upscale boutique hotel can be reserved through us for the night prior to the tour start. (1 night)
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)
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)
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
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)

A significant amount of health safety measures and trip modifications are currently in place and will continue into 2022. Out of an abundance of caution, we are requiring a proof of vaccination from our fully vaccinated guests and requiring non-vaccinated guests to get tested before traveling with us on any trip regardless of regional entry requirements within 48 hours prior to travel.

Map & Routes

Map

Satellite

Bicycle

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.
A limited number of Electric Assist or

E-bikes

are available.

Our bikes are issued with flat pedals. If you ride with clip-less pedals (SPD or similar), we suggest that you remove your pedals from your bike and bring them with you. Your tour leaders will install your pedals on your bike for use during your bike trip.

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A Typical Day