Travel Guide to Parliament: the Virtual Experience

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car from anywhere in the Ottawa Valley, you will want to head towards Ottawa. Take Highway 416 South, which will merge into Highway 401. Follow signs for Ottawa and continue until you reach the city. Once you arrive in downtown Ottawa, follow signs for the Parliament buildings. The address is 211 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON K1P 5B9. Parking is available nearby, but may incur a fee depending on the location.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  For those using public transportation, you can take a bus to Ottawa. If you're in a smaller town in the Ottawa Valley, you may first need to take a local transit bus to a larger hub (such as Pembroke or Renfrew) that connects to the Ottawa public transit system. Once you arrive in Ottawa, you can take the OC Transpo bus routes that head towards downtown. Routes 1 and 7 will get you close to Parliament Hill. The nearest bus stop is a short walk from the building.

• Train

  You can also consider taking a train if available from your location in Ottawa Valley. VIA Rail operates services to Ottawa from various locations. Check their schedule and book tickets in advance. Upon arriving at the Ottawa train station, you can take a taxi or use public transit (OC Transpo bus routes) to get to Parliament Hill at 211 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON K1P 5B9.

• Bicycle

  For the more adventurous, consider biking to Parliament. Ottawa has a network of bike paths that connect the city. From various locations in the Ottawa Valley, you can cycle along the Ottawa River pathway. Once in downtown Ottawa, look for bike parking near 211 Sparks St., as cycling is a great way to explore the city.