Holiday Overview
Get caught up in an enchanting winter escapade exploring the vibrant city of Ottawa during the annual Winterlude festival. During the first three weeks of February, Ottawa turns into a winter wonderland as everyone celebrates Winterlude! Enjoy ice skating on the Rideau Canal, viewing the spectacular ice sculptures and exploring the local markets. To heat up in the winter chill enjoy the famous Beaver Tails pastries with a hot chocolate. Winterlude Festival is a true Canadian winter experience and is a must do when visiting eastern Canada!
2027 dates to be announced, speak to our Canada Experts for more details.
Ottawa Winterlude Festival includes:
- Return Flights
- 5 Nights Hotel Accommodation
Day 1 - UK to Ottawa
Arrive in Ottawa making your own way to your downtown hotel.
Day 2 - Winter in Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada situated in Ontario near the border of Quebec, rich in heritage Ottawa is home to a variety of heritage sites and famous landmarks including the Rideau Canal. During the winter months the Rideau Canal freezes over and becomes the world’s largest naturally frozen ice rink! Open in January and February depending on the weather the rink is free to skate on and ice skates can be booked locally.
Staying at Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Day 3 - Winterlude Festival
Experience the best of winter in Canada at Ottawa’s Winterlude Festival. The festival takes place annually in the first three weeks of February, there is something for everyone to enjoy from family friendly adventures, group adventures and date nights!
Staying at Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Day 4 - Explore Ottawa
Ottawa has lots to offer why not ask your consultant to book you an excursion! Ottawa is home to a range of museums and galleries including Canadian Museum of History featuring 218,000 artefacts from 200,000 years of history, Canadian Museum of Nature where you can learn about the natural history of Canada or enjoy a walking tour through Byward Ottawa’s most famous neighbourhood tasting a variety of local cuisines including the famous Beaver Tails!
Staying at Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Day 5 - Ottawa
A free day to explore Ottawa!
Staying at Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Day 6 - Ottawa to the UK
Your Ottawa winter experience has come to an end, ask your consultant about adding on the VIA Rail train and explore the surrounding cities including Montreal, Quebec City and Toronto!
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Ice Skating on Rideau Canal
ByWard Market at Winterlude Festival
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Beaver Tail
Winterlude Ice Dragon Boat
Ottawa Rideau Canal at Night
Alternative Holidays That May Interest You
Below you will find a small selection of 2027, 2028 holidays that may interest you. Remember, we tailor-make each holiday to your exact needs, so please call us on 0800 917 5729 and let one of our Holiday experts design the perfect trip for you
Rockies Snow Train
- Vancouver
- Jasper
- Lake Louise
- Banff
- Calgary
- Receive a free festive hamper
- Save £100 per person book by 30 November
- VIA Rail journey
- Maligne Canyon Ice Walk
- Sleigh Ride at Lake Louise
9 Nights from £3359pp
Northern Lights and Winter Adventure
- Calgary
- Banff
- Whitehorse
- Vancouver
- Receive a free festive hamper
- Save £100 per person book by 30 November
- Yukon Northern Lights
- Snow shoeing
- Frozen Lake Louise
- Winter Wildlife
12 Nights from £4359pp
Quebec Winter Wonderland
- Montreal
- Quebec City
- Receive a free festive hamper
- Save £100 per person book by 30 November
- Stay at an ice hotel 'Hotel de Glace'
- Travel onboard VIA Rail from Montreal to Quebec City
- Visit two of Quebec's cities Montreal & Quebec City
7 Nights from £2159pp
Winter City Explorer by Rail
- Montreal
- Quebec City
- Ottawa
- Toronto
- Receive a free festive hamper
- Save £100 per person book by 30 November
- Ice Skate on the Rideau Canal
- Travel onboard the VIA Rail
- Experience Winter in 4 of Canada's Cities
10 Nights from £2999pp
Ottawa Winterlude Festival
- Ottawa
- Receive a free festive hamper
- Save £100 per person book by 30 November
5 Nights from £1689pp
Edmonton to the Rockies
- Edmonton
- Jasper
- Lake Louise
- Banff
- Calgary
- Receive a free festive hamper
- Save £100 per person book by 30 November
- Maligne Canyon Ice Walk
- Sleigh ride at Lake Louise
- Snowshoeing through the Vermilion River to Marble Canyon
9 Nights from £2809pp






