3 Days / 2 Nights at the Lord Elgin Hotel

Ottawa Tulip Festival Weekend


Step outside your hotel and into the blooms — the Lord Elgin is your

front-row seat to Ottawa in full color.


💐 Book Now & Save $50!

Limited rooms during festival—don’t miss out.

$859 CAD

💵 Price per person  ✔️ Taxes included

🛏️ Double occupancy 🧳 Solo traveller rate: $999

📅  May 14-16, 2026

🌷Stay Downtown at the Lord Elgin  — Steps from the Tulips

🚤 Enjoy a 1.5-Hour Ottawa River Cruise  with Parliament Views

🌷 Early Bird Special – Save $50 when

you book by February 15!

🛣️ View Pick-Up Locations
The Lord Elgin Hotel, Ottawa
🌷Your Tulip Festival weekend includes deluxe coach travel from Toronto, guided city sightseeing, and two unforgettable nights in downtown Ottawa.wa.

🌷🌷 Stay at the Historic Lord Elgin Hotel — just steps from the tulips!

Step outside your hotel and into the blooms — the Lord Elgin Hotel is your front-row seat to Ottawa in full color. Perfectly positioned across from Confederation Park and just minutes from the Rideau Canal, this landmark hotel places you at the very heart of the Canadian Tulip Festival.

Wake up to the charm of historic Ottawa, stroll among the vibrant flower gardens, and return each evening to timeless elegance and comfort at one of the city’s most storied addresses.


The Lord Elgin Hotel, Ottawa
🌷Your Tulip Festival weekend includes deluxe coach travel from Toronto, guided city sightseeing, and two unforgettable nights in downtown Ottawa.wa.

🌷🌷 Stay at the Historic Lord Elgin Hotel — just steps from the tulips!

Step outside your hotel and into the blooms — the Lord Elgin Hotel is your front-row seat to Ottawa in full color. Perfectly positioned across from Confederation Park and just minutes from the Rideau Canal, this landmark hotel places you at the very heart of the Canadian Tulip Festival.

Wake up to the charm of historic Ottawa, stroll among the vibrant flower gardens, and return each evening to timeless elegance and comfort at one of the city’s most storied addresses.


🌷 What’s Included on Your 3-Day Ottawa Tulip Weekend

  • Stay at the landmark Lord Elgin Hotel, your front-row seat to Ottawa’s Canadian Tulip Festival, right in the heart of downtown.
  • Experience the Canadian Tulip Festival at peak bloom (Commissioners Park & Dow’s Lake)
  • Guided Ottawa Panoramic Tour — Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal, ByWard Market & more
  • Ottawa River cruise
  • Comfortable deluxe motorcoach travel with a professional Tour Director

📜 Guided Tours & Experiences

🚌 2-Hour Ottawa City Tour — discover the stories behind Parliament Hill, heritage architecture, and Ottawa’s best photo stops

🌷 Tulip Walk & Photo Time — stroll among sweeping tulip beds with curated viewpoints

👑 Tulip Legacy Story — uncover the heartwarming story behind Ottawa’s tulips — a living symbol of friendship and freedom gifted by the Netherlands.

🖼️ Free time in the ByWard Market for cafés, boutiques, and local treats

🏛️ Optional museum visit: Canadian Museum of History or National Gallery of Canada

🌷   Seasonal Highlights

📸 Iconic bloom displays at Commissioners Park / Dow’s Lake

🚶 Easy, senior-friendly pacing with plenty of rest stops and benches

🛍️ Browse cheerful festival stalls, meet local artisans, and pick up a few spring treasures to take home.


Tour Itinerary

🌷 Day 1: Travel & Ottawa City Highlights

📌 Note: Itinerary may change due to weather, traffic, local events, or attraction availability.

6:30 AM — Board the Coach (Toronto)
Settle into your deluxe motorcoach for a comfortable journey to Canada’s capital.

9:30 – 10:00 AM — Stretch Break at The Big Apple
Take 30 minutes to stretch, grab a coffee, and browse the country shop for a sweet treat.

12:00 – 12:45 PM — Lunch Stop in Mallorytown (on your own)
Enjoy a casual lunch at your own pace before we continue to Ottawa.

3:00 – 5:00 PM — Ottawa Panoramic City Tour
Meet your local guide on arrival for a narrated tour featuring Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, ByWard Market, and springtime tulip views along the route.

5:15 PM — Check In: Lord Elgin Hotel
Your elegant downtown base—steps from Confederation Park and just a short drive to Commissioners Park (Dow’s Lake), home to Ottawa’s most spectacular tulip displays.

Evening at Leisure
Stroll Elgin Street’s cafés and patios, watch sunset by the Canal, or relax in the hotel’s classic lobby surrounded by spring colors.

Overnight: Lord Elgin Hotel, Ottawa

🌷 Day 2:  Tulips & River Views

7:00 – 8:30 AM — Breakfast at the Lord Elgin Hotel
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a relaxed start to your day before setting off to explore Ottawa in full bloom.

10:15 AM — Depart for the Ottawa River Cruise
Board the coach for a short 10-minute drive to the cruise dock at 1 Canal Lane, just behind the Fairmont Château Laurier.

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Ottawa River Cruise
Set sail on a 1.5-hour narrated cruise showcasing Parliament Hill, Rideau Falls, and the Prime Minister’s Residence.
Breathe in the fresh spring air, enjoy open-air decks, and capture postcard-perfect photos of Ottawa from the water.

12:45 PM – 2:15 PM — Lunch at Dow’s Lake Pavilion (at your own expense)
After the cruise, rejoin the coach for a short drive to Dow’s Lake Pavilion, surrounded by tulip gardens in full color.
Choose from lakeside cafés and restaurants — the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the view.

2:15 PM — Canadian Tulip Festival & Commissioners Park Walk
Stroll through Commissioners Park, home to over 300,000 tulips in every shade imaginable.
Enjoy free time to explore the festival exhibits, take photos, and experience the cheerful atmosphere along the lakefront.

Evening at Leisure
Enjoy dinner at one of Ottawa’s cozy downtown bistros or take a gentle evening stroll along Confederation Park or the Rideau Canal.

Overnight: Lord Elgin Hotel, Ottawa

 🌷 Day 3: Farewell Ottawa – Sweet Stop at The Big Apple

7:00–8:00 AM — Breakfast at the Lord Elgin Hotel
Enjoy your final breakfast in Ottawa before boarding the coach. Take a moment for a last walk by the tulips outside Confederation Park — they’re always hard to leave behind.

8:30 AM — Depart Ottawa for Toronto
Relax on board as we travel through scenic Eastern Ontario, reflecting on the beauty of the Canadian Tulip Festival.

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Lunch Stop in Mallorytown
Enjoy a casual lunch at your own pace (cost not included).

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM — The Big Apple Stop
Stretch your legs, browse the country shop, or take home one of their famous pies — the perfect sweet ending to your spring getaway.

6:30–7:00 PM — Arrive in Toronto
Return home refreshed, with new memories of tulips, laughter, and the beauty of Ottawa in bloom.

Wake Up to Ottawa in Bloom — just steps from the tulips!🌷

✅ Limited seats during peak bloom — don’t miss out

✅ Perfect for solo travelers & seniors — easy pacing, central hotel

✅ Walk to parks & sights from the Lord Elgin (Dow’s Lake/ByWard nearby)

✅ Guided city tour + river cruise for the best views of Ottawa

✅ 3 days / 2 nights — simple, scenic, stress-free

✅ Photo stops & free time to wander the tulip beds

💐 Book Now & Save $50!

3 Days / 2 Nights at the Lord Elgin Hotel

Ottawa Tulip Festival Weekend

Step outside your hotel and into the blooms

💐 Book Now & Save $50!

Limited rooms during festival—don’t miss out.

$859 CAD

💵 Price per person  ✔️ Taxes included

🛏️ Double occupancy 🧳 Solo traveller rate: $999

📅  May 14-16, 2026

🌷Stay Downtown at the Lord Elgin  — Steps from the Tulips

🚤 Enjoy a 1.5-Hour Ottawa River Cruise  with Parliament Views

🌷 Early Bird Special – Save $50 when

you book by February 15!

🛣️ View Pick-Up Locations
The Lord Elgin Hotel, Ottawa

🌷🌷 Stay at the Historic Lord Elgin Hotel — just steps from the tulips!

Step outside your hotel and into the blooms — the Lord Elgin is your front-row seat to Ottawa in full color. Perfectly positioned across from Confederation Park and minutes from the Rideau Canal, this landmark hotel brings you closer to the heart of the Canadian Tulip Festival than anyone else. Wake up to the charm of historic Ottawa, stroll to the festival gardens, and return each evening to classic elegance and comfort at one of the city’s most storied addresses.

🌷  Tour Highlights

  • Stay at the landmark Lord Elgin Hotel in the heart of downtown Ottawa
  • Experience the Canadian Tulip Festival at peak bloom (Commissioners Park & Dow’s Lake)
  • Guided Ottawa Panoramic Tour — Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal, ByWard Market & more
  • Optional Rideau Canal / Ottawa River cruise
  • Comfortable deluxe motorcoach travel with a professional Tour Director

📜 Guided Tours & Experiences

🚌 2-Hour Ottawa City Tour —  discover the stories behind Parliament Hill, heritage architecture, and Ottawa’s best photo stops.

🌷 Tulip Walk & Photo Time — stroll among sweeping tulip beds with curated viewpoints

👑 Tulip Legacy Story — uncover the heartwarming story behind Ottawa’s tulips — a living symbol of friendship and freedom gifted by the Netherlands.

🖼️ Free time in the ByWard Market for cafés, boutiques, and local treats

🏛️ Optional museum visit: Canadian Museum of History or National Gallery of Canada

🌷   Seasonal Highlights

📸 Iconic bloom displays at Commissioners Park / Dow’s Lake

🚶 Easy, senior-friendly pacing with plenty of rest stops and benches

🛍️ Browse cheerful festival stalls, meet local artisans, and pick up a few spring treasures to take home.

Tour Itinerary

🌷Day 1: Travel & Ottawa City Highlights

📌 Note: Itinerary may change due to weather, traffic, local events, or attraction availability.

6:30 AM — Board the Coach (Toronto)
Settle into your deluxe motorcoach for a comfortable journey to Canada’s capital.

9:30 – 10:00 AM — Stretch Break at The Big Apple
Take 30 minutes to stretch, grab a coffee, and browse the country shop for a sweet treat.

12:00 – 12:45 PM — Lunch Stop in Mallorytown (on your own)
Enjoy a casual lunch at your own pace before we continue to Ottawa.

3:00 – 5:00 PM — Ottawa Panoramic City Tour
Meet your local guide on arrival for a narrated tour featuring Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, ByWard Market, and springtime tulip views along the route.

5:15 PM — Check In: Lord Elgin Hotel
Your elegant downtown base—steps from Confederation Park and just a short drive to Commissioners Park (Dow’s Lake), home to Ottawa’s most spectacular tulip displays.

Evening at Leisure
Stroll Elgin Street’s cafés and patios, watch sunset by the Canal, or relax in the hotel’s classic lobby surrounded by spring colors.

Overnight: Lord Elgin Hotel, Ottawa

🌷 Day 2:  Tulip & River Views

7:00 – 8:30 AM — Breakfast at the Lord Elgin Hotel
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a relaxed start to your day before setting off to explore Ottawa in full bloom.

10:15 AM — Depart for the Ottawa River Cruise
Board the coach for a short 10-minute drive to the cruise dock at 1 Canal Lane, just behind the Fairmont Château Laurier.

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Ottawa River Cruise
Set sail on a 1.5-hour narrated cruise showcasing Parliament Hill, Rideau Falls, and the Prime Minister’s Residence.
Breathe in the fresh spring air, enjoy open-air decks, and capture postcard-perfect photos of Ottawa from the water.

12:45 PM – 2:15 PM — Lunch at Dow’s Lake Pavilion (at your own expense)
After the cruise, rejoin the coach for a short drive to Dow’s Lake Pavilion, surrounded by tulip gardens in full color.
Choose from lakeside cafés and restaurants — the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the view.

2:15 PM — Canadian Tulip Festival & Commissioners Park Walk
Stroll through Commissioners Park, home to over 300,000 tulips in every shade imaginable.
Enjoy free time to explore the festival exhibits, take photos, and experience the cheerful atmosphere along the lakefront.

Evening at Leisure
Enjoy dinner at one of Ottawa’s cozy downtown bistros or take a gentle evening stroll along Confederation Park or the Rideau Canal.

Overnight: Lord Elgin Hotel, Ottawa

 🌷 Day 3: Farewell Ottawa – Sweet Stop at The Big Apple

7:00–8:00 AM — Breakfast at the Lord Elgin Hotel
Enjoy your final breakfast in Ottawa before boarding the coach. Take a moment for a last walk by the tulips outside Confederation Park — they’re always hard to leave behind.

8:30 AM — Depart Ottawa for Toronto
Relax on board as we travel through scenic Eastern Ontario, reflecting on the beauty of the Canadian Tulip Festival.

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Lunch Stop in Mallorytown
Enjoy a casual lunch at your own pace (cost not included).

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM — The Big Apple Stop
Stretch your legs, browse the country shop, or take home one of their famous pies — the perfect sweet ending to your spring getaway.

6:30–7:00 PM — Arrive in Toronto
Return home refreshed, with new memories of tulips, laughter, and the beauty of Ottawa in bloom.

Ottawa in Full Color: Stay at the Lord Elgin for the Tulip Festival

✅ Limited seats during peak bloom — don’t miss out

✅ Perfect for solo travelers & seniors — easy pacing, central hotel

✅ Walk to parks & sights from the Lord Elgin (Dow’s Lake/ByWard nearby)

✅ Guided city tour + river cruise for the best views of Ottawa

✅ 2 nights / 3 days — simple, scenic, stress-free

✅ Photo stops & free time to wander the tulip beds

💐 Book Now & Save $50!

Frequently Asked Questions

✅ Is this Tulip tour suitable for seniors or solo travelers?
Absolutely! This 3-day guided bus tour to Ottawa is crafted for comfort, ease, and cultural immersion. Many of our guests are seniors and solo travelers who enjoy the friendly group atmosphere and seamless planning from start to finish.

🚌 Where are the pickup locations for this bus tour?
We offer convenient pickup points in the Greater Toronto Area (e.g., Scarborough, Etobicoke, Mississauga). Final pickup details will be confirmed 2–3 days before departure. Please arrive 15 minutes early to your location.

🚶‍♀️ How much walking is involved?
Gentle walking on paved, mostly flat paths at Commissioners Park / Dow’s Lake during the Tulip Festival and short strolls downtown. The pace is relaxed with plenty of benches and rest breaks.

🏨 Where will we stay in Ottawa?
At the landmark Lord Elgin Hotel, steps from parks, cafés, and central sights—an ideal base for the Tulip Festival.

🍽 Are meals included?
You’ll enjoy daily hotel breakfasts at the Lord Elgin. Other meals (such as lunch at Dow’s Lake Pavilion) are at your own expense so you can choose what you like. (If your package differs, we’ll note it on your confirmation.)

⛴ Is the Ottawa River Cruise included?
Yes—an 11:00 AM, 1.5-hour narrated Ottawa River Cruise is included on Day 2 (weather and river conditions permitting).

📦 Is luggage handling included?
Yes. One suitcase per guest will be delivered to your room upon arrival. A small carry-on can stay with you on the coach.

🌷 Will we have free time at the Tulip Festival?
Yes. You’ll have time to wander the tulip beds, browse festival vendors, and take photos at your own pace.

🚻 Is there a restroom on the bus?
Yes. Our deluxe motorcoach has an onboard washroom, and we schedule regular comfort stops.

🧳 Can I bring more than one bag or a mobility aid?
Each traveler may bring one suitcase (under-coach) and a small carry-on. If you use a walker or mobility aid, let us know in advance so we can reserve space and assist with boarding.

🌦 What if the weather or bloom timing changes?
Bloom peak can vary with spring weather. We adjust timing (festival visit vs. cruise vs. city sights) to give you the best color at the best moments. Light rain gear and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

💸 Do you offer early-bird savings?
Yes! Book by May 1 and save $100 per person on the 2026 Tulip Festival tour. Limited seats during peak bloom.