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Ottawa: National Gallery of Canada (left) and Ottawa Cathedral
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Destination template · 9 days

Ottawa & Halifax in 9 days

4 sightseeing days in Ottawa, a dedicated relocation day, then 4 days in Halifax. Includes Bytown Museum and Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, with guide-listed dining suggestions.

Adapted from community travel guides · Researched Sources & notes

The stops are drawn from the guides below; daily order, times and durations are our suggested adaptation. Available map pins are approximate, not provider-verified; missing coordinates remain unset. Prices are left unknown; check tickets, opening hours and transport before booking.

Route data adapted from Wikivoyage contributors, with our own selection and suggested timing; shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. Source pages link to contributor histories. This is an editorial multi-day schedule; the source community has not rated this itinerary.

  • Stay in Ottawa for the first 4 sightseeing days; move to Halifax on day 5, then stay for 4 sightseeing days. Book accommodation in both bases rather than returning each night.
  • The 955 km figure is approximate straight-line separation, not transit distance. The relocation day reserves room for travel and check-in without promising a direct service or a same-day connection. Verify the journey before booking this two-base plan.
  • City visits and restaurants are adapted from the linked retained community-guide material, not newly verified opening hours, live menus or first-hand visits. Suggested times are editable planning blocks. Check closures, reservations, accessibility and dietary needs.
  • Cover photo shows the first city. Original source and photo credits remain attached. Adapted community route selections retain CC BY-SA 4.0 attribution; source research dates remain in the individual stop and dining notes.
6 local dining picks added to this itineraryDining sources

These picks have positive travel-guide coverage or a named professional recommendation; they are not live customer ratings. Suggested times are not reservations. Confirm service days, dietary needs and prices. Other days remain open for your own food discoveries.

  • Day 1 · Di Rienzo — Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s local popularity. Wikivoyage contributors ↗
  • Day 2 · Beckta — Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Wikivoyage contributors ↗
  • Day 3 · Signatures — Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Wikivoyage contributors ↗
  • Day 6 · Willy's — Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Wikivoyage contributors ↗
  • Day 7 · Shiraz — Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s local popularity. Wikivoyage contributors ↗
  • Day 8 · Da Maurizio's — Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s local popularity. Wikivoyage contributors ↗

Sources checked 2026-10-30. Community-guide dining data is adapted from Wikivoyage contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; source pages link to contributor histories.

Ottawa & Halifax itinerary: 9 days at a glance

Review the original daily plan before editing below. Times and durations are suggested planning blocks; dining stops are not reservations. Your personal edits appear in the editor and downloads.

Day 1: Ottawa: Bytown Museum & National Gallery

  • · Bytown Museum · 120 min
  • · Transfer to National Gallery · 30 min
  • · National Gallery · 120 min
  • · Dinner: Di Rienzo (Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties) · 75 min

Day 2: Ottawa: Canada Agriculture and Food Museum & Carleton University Art Gallery

  • · Canada Agriculture and Food Museum · 120 min
  • · Transfer to Carleton University Art Gallery · 30 min
  • · Carleton University Art Gallery · 120 min
  • · Dinner: Beckta (Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties) · 75 min

Day 3: Ottawa: Canada Aviation and Space Museum & Strathcona Park

  • · Canada Aviation and Space Museum · 120 min
  • · Transfer to Strathcona Park · 30 min
  • · Strathcona Park · 120 min
  • · Dinner: Signatures (Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties) · 75 min

Day 4: Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature & Confederation Park

  • · Canadian Museum of Nature · 120 min
  • · Transfer to Confederation Park · 30 min
  • · Confederation Park · 120 min

Day 5: Ottawa → Halifax: travel and check-in

  • · Relocate: Ottawa → Halifax · 600 min

Day 6: Halifax: Art Gallery of Nova Scotia & The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

  • · Art Gallery of Nova Scotia · 120 min
  • · Transfer to The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic · 30 min
  • · The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic · 120 min
  • · Dinner: Willy's (Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties) · 75 min

Day 7: Halifax: Museum of Natural History & Halifax Public Gardens

  • · Museum of Natural History · 120 min
  • · Transfer to Halifax Public Gardens · 30 min
  • · Halifax Public Gardens · 120 min
  • · Dinner: Shiraz (Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties) · 75 min

Day 8: Halifax: Point Pleasant Park & Pier 21

  • · Point Pleasant Park · 120 min
  • · Transfer to Pier 21 · 30 min
  • · Pier 21 · 75 min
  • · Dinner: Da Maurizio's (Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties) · 75 min

Day 9: Halifax: Province House & The Halifax Citadel

  • · Province House · 75 min
  • · Transfer to The Halifax Citadel · 30 min
  • · The Halifax Citadel · 75 min

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Day 1
  • 09:30120m
    1 Canal Ln

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ottawa (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Ottawa

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (0.41 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:00120m
    380 Sussex Dr

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ottawa (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 18:0075m
    Dining
    111 Beech Street

    Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s local popularity. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Guide-listed service: Mon-Fri 7:30AM-9PM, Sat Sun 8AM-7PM. Recheck with the restaurant. About 3.5 km straight-line from the preceding stop; allow transit or taxi time as needed, not a measured walking route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ottawa (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5385939; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 2
  • 09:30120m
    861 Prince of Wales Dr

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  • 12:0030m
    Ottawa

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (0.86 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:00120m
    St. Patrick's Building, 1125 Colonel By Drive

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ottawa (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 18:0075m
    Dining
    226 Nepean Street

    Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Service hours need confirmation. About 3.2 km straight-line from the preceding stop; allow transit or taxi time as needed, not a measured walking route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ottawa (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5385939; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 3
  • 09:30120m
    11 Aviation Parkway

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ottawa (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Ottawa

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (4.15 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:00120m
    25 Range Rd

    Check weather and access conditions; arrange any required ferry or return transport separately. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ottawa (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 18:0075m
    Dining
    453 Laurier Ave. East

    Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Guide-listed service: Tue-Sat 5:30–10PM. Recheck with the restaurant. About 0.2 km straight-line from the preceding stop; allow transit or taxi time as needed, not a measured walking route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ottawa (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5385939; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 4
  • 09:30120m
    240 McLeod St. K2P2R1

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ottawa (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Ottawa

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (1.08 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:00120m
    Elgin St

    Check weather and access conditions; arrange any required ferry or return transport separately. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ottawa (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 5
  • 08:00600m
    Ottawa → Halifax

    Dedicated relocation day from Ottawa to Halifax; no transport is booked. The city centres are approximately 955 km apart in a straight line, not a measured road or rail route. Choose and book a suitable flight, train, bus or ferry; confirm operating days, total door-to-door time, luggage rules and arrival before making reservations. This full-day block is reserved time, not a timetable. Move the following day if your journey needs longer.

Day 6
  • 09:30120m
    1723 Hollis St

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Halifax (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Halifax

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (0.14 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:00120m
    1675 Lower Water Street

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Halifax (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 18:0075m
    Dining
    5239 Blower St

    Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Guide-listed service: Mon 10PM-4AM, Tue-Sat noon-4AM, Sun 6PM-4AM. Recheck with the restaurant. About 0.4 km straight-line from the preceding stop; allow transit or taxi time as needed, not a measured walking route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Halifax (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5404114; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 7
  • 09:30120m
    1747 Summer Street

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Halifax (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Halifax

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (0.38 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:00120m
    Spring Garden Rd and South Park St

    Check weather and access conditions; arrange any required ferry or return transport separately. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Halifax (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 18:0075m
    Dining
    1240 Hollis St

    Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s local popularity. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Guide-listed service: Daily 11AM-8:30PM. Recheck with the restaurant. About 1 km straight-line from the preceding stop; allow transit or taxi time as needed, not a measured walking route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Halifax (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5404114; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 8
  • 09:30120m
    Halifax

    Check weather and access conditions; arrange any required ferry or return transport separately. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Halifax (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Halifax

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (1.72 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:0075m
    1055 Marginal Rd

    Use this as a flexible sightseeing stop; check current visitor access before setting dates. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Halifax (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 18:0075m
    Dining
    1496 Lower Water St

    Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s local popularity. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Service hours need confirmation. About 0.8 km straight-line from the preceding stop; allow transit or taxi time as needed, not a measured walking route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Halifax (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5404114; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 9
  • 09:3075m
    1726 Hollis St

    Use this as a flexible sightseeing stop; check current visitor access before setting dates. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Halifax (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Halifax

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (0.54 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:0075m
    Halifax

    Use this as a flexible sightseeing stop; check current visitor access before setting dates. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Halifax (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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