Weekend🇨🇦 Canada

🦅 Toronto to Ottawa Road Trip

Distance: 450 kmDuration: 1–2 daysStops: 5

Drive from Toronto to Ottawa with stops at Kingston's limestone district, the Thousand Islands, and Brockville. 450 km, perfect for a long weekend.

Trip Highlights

  • Gananoque Boat Line cruise through the Thousand Islands
  • Kingston's UNESCO-bid limestone architecture
  • Parliament Hill in Ottawa
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Itinerary — 5 Stops

1

Kingston, ON

2 hours

Kingston, ON

Canada's first capital — Fort Henry National Historic Site and a thriving waterfront market.

2

Gananoque, ON

2.5 hours

Gananoque, ON

Gateway to the Thousand Islands — take a boat cruise to see Boldt Castle and 1,864 islands.

3

Brockville, ON

1 hour

Brockville, ON

The city of the Thousand Islands — the Brockville Railway Tunnel is the oldest in Canada.

4

Parliament Hill

2–3 hours

Ottawa, ON

Tour the Centre Block, watch the Changing of the Guard (summer), and walk Major's Hill Park.

5

ByWard Market, Ottawa

1.5 hours

Ottawa, ON

Ottawa's oldest and most vibrant neighbourhood — local food, Beaver Tails, and galleries.

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Toronto to Ottawa Road Trip

Stop 1: Kingston, ON
Stop 2: Gananoque, ON
Stop 3: Brockville, ON
Stop 4: Parliament Hill, Ottawa, ON
Stop 5: ByWard Market, Ottawa, ON
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the toronto to ottawa road trip take?

Driving time alone is typically 1–2 days. With stops at all 5 points in the itinerary, plan for 1–2 days.

What's the best time of year for this road trip?

Late June through September offers the best weather. Some routes (like the Icefields Parkway) may have road closures October–May due to snow.

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