Best Weekend Getaways From Ottawa
From Ottawa, the St. Lawrence, the Laurentians and Ontario cottage country are all an easy weekend drive. These are the best weekend getaways from Ottawa.
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Why goBilingual metropolis of Old Montreal, the Plateau and some of Canada's best dining.
Things to doWalk Old Montreal, eat on the Plateau, visit the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
Where to stayBoutique hotels in Old Montreal or the Plateau.
Recommended hotelHotel Nelligan — Old Montreal boutique.
Day 1: Old Montreal, dinner. Day 2: Plateau brunch, museum, drive home.
Why goLimestone city on Lake Ontario — Kingston's waterfront, markets and nearby Thousand Islands.
Things to doCruise the Thousand Islands, walk the waterfront, explore Fort Henry.
Where to stayDowntown Kingston inns near the waterfront.
Recommended hotelDelta Hotels Kingston Waterfront — lake views.
Day 1: Thousand Islands cruise, waterfront dinner. Day 2: Fort Henry, market, home.
Why goOntario's iconic wilderness — canoe routes, moose and fall colour.
Things to doCanoe the lakes, hike the Lookout Trail, drive for fall colour.
Where to stayCabins and lodges on the park's east and west gates.
Recommended hotelArowhon Pines — lakeside lodge in the park.
Day 1: canoe, dock dinner. Day 2: Lookout Trail, drive home.
Why go1,864 islands scattered across the St. Lawrence — castles, cruises and riverside dining.
Things to doCruise the islands, tour Boldt Castle, fish the St. Lawrence.
Where to stayRiverside inns around Gananoque and Brockville.
Recommended hotelThe Gananoque Inn — river-side heritage inn.
Day 1: islands cruise, riverside dinner. Day 2: Boldt Castle, drive home.
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