🦅 Toronto to Ottawa Road Trip
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
Kingston, ON
2 hoursKingston, ON
Canada's first capital — Fort Henry National Historic Site and a thriving waterfront market.
Gananoque, ON
2.5 hoursGananoque, ON
Gateway to the Thousand Islands — take a boat cruise to see Boldt Castle and 1,864 islands.
Brockville, ON
1 hourBrockville, ON
The city of the Thousand Islands — the Brockville Railway Tunnel is the oldest in Canada.
Parliament Hill
2–3 hoursOttawa, ON
Tour the Centre Block, watch the Changing of the Guard (summer), and walk Major's Hill Park.
ByWard Market, Ottawa
1.5 hoursOttawa, 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, ONOpen in TripNav →
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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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