Flights from Stephenville to Ottawa
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Architecture and culture run the capital
When you fly from Stephenville to Ottawa, you’ll be treated to architectural wonders and national attractions in Canada’s political centre. Parliament Hill, the Peace Tower, and the Rideau Canal deserve a spot at the top of your must-visit list, but Ottawa’s top attractions also include its vast collection of museums and galleries.
All ages will enjoy exploring the curiosities of the natural world at the Canadian Museum of Nature. Here you can examine Canada’s original collection of dinosaur fossils and a 66-foot blue whale skeleton up close. Kids will also love the interactive workshops and 3D movies.
Take flight at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum with a collection of around 130 aircraft and a full motion flight simulator. For a great adventure, visitors can even soar above the city in a 1939 open cockpit biplane. The artifacts and other marvels overhead at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum will capture the imagination of visitors of all ages.
You’ll also want to pay attention to what’s overhead at the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica. With its celestial ceilings, ornate arches and intricate interiors, this historic cathedral will dazzle even the most casual architecture fans.
More dazzling beauty awaits at the National Gallery of Canada, which features over 40,000 works of art, and houses the world’s largest collection of Canadian art as well as impressive displays of international art. Artwork by the Group of Seven, pieces by Picasso, and the reconstructed Rideau Chapel are a few of the gallery’s most popular attractions.
Venturing away from the city centre, you’ll find even more art in the creative havens and communities in the neighbourhoods of The Glebe and Wellington West. Both of these neighbourhoods along with ByWard Market are worth a visit for their wide and diverse dining selections.
Remember to also squeeze in some outdoor fun. One of Ottawa’s coolest attractions, the Rideau Canal, is best enjoyed in chilly weather. The Canal is the largest naturally frozen rink in the world, many residents even use it to get to work and school, but you don’t have to be a local to navigate it.
Tourists love spending time out on the ice at the Rideau Canal. There are plenty of stops along the way where you can warm up and grab a hot chocolate and a BeaverTail. These warm, delicious, cinnamon and sugar-coated pastries were invented in Ottawa and are appropriately shaped like the tail of a beaver, one of Canada’s most known inhabitants.
Fly from Stephenville to Ottawa for capital adventures, an impressive collection of cultural institutions and incredible sights.
Hintonburg
Creative spaces and tight-knit communities
Book a flight from Stephenville to Ottawa and venture west of downtown’s main tourist attractions to discover a neighbourhood full of warmth, creativity, and unique establishments.
From oyster bars to taco bars, organic vegetable tables, to some of the city’s best burgers, Hintonburg is always cooking something delicious. Local beer and specialty coffee are a Hintonburg specialty along with record stores and shops where delicious doughnuts and cute cupcakes are always baking.
Parkdale Market is open air market that has been offering local produce to residents since 1924. Handmade holiday crafts and more are an extra special treat available at Parkdale Market at the end of every year.
Hintonburg is just one of the neighbourhoods that proves there are plenty of things to do in Ottawa outside of the city centre. Visit this hip neighbourhood just west of downtown for tasty treats and a flourishing creative community.
Public art decorates the streets of Hintonburg while unique shops line the sidewalks. Hintonburg is the birthplace of The QUAD, Ottawa’s premier arts organization. Since the inception of The QUAD, Ottawa has seen significant additions to its collection of galleries, theatres, and live-work studios.
Hintonburg offers easy access to Centretown, trendy Wellington West, and Westboro. Your next Ottawa adventure is just minutes away.
Book a flight from Stephenville to Ottawa and find out what makes Hintonburg one of the city’s most desirable and loved neighbourhoods.
Lower Town
Visit Lower Town to bring up your energy
When you fly from Stephenville to Ottawa, you’ll want to make your way down to Lower Town. This central and diverse area is quiet but surprising with its noteworthy attractions.
Getting around is easy in this bike and pedestrian-friendly neighbourhood, and shopaholics will be glad to know that the shops of ByWard Market and chain stores of Rideau Street are mere minutes away.
Like most of Ottawa’s public spaces, Lower Town’s Bordeleau Park has a bit of history. It was once one of Ottawa’s oldest cemeteries. Today, the peaceful landscape is filled with trees and winding paths leading to scenic views overlooking the Rideau River.
Venture off the beaten path of Ottawa attractions for a visit to the Royal Canadian Mint. For an unique experience, sign-up for an interactive guided tour where you just might have the rare opportunity to hold a solid gold bar in your hands.
The Ottawa branch of the Royal Canadian Mint has been active since 1908. This location is where all of the commemorative coin casts are made. Learn how Canadian coins are made, and get a close up with some Vancouver 2010 Olympic medals.
Before you go, you can add to your own coin collection at the Royal Mint’s boutique. Here you’ll find lots special edition gold and silver coins designed by Canadian artists.
When you’re ready for your next adventure, The National Gallery of Canada and Major’s Hill Park are just steps away.
When you fly from Stephenville to Ottawa remember to visit the quiet, but worthwhile neighbourhood of Lower Town and lift your spirits.
Fly from Stephenville International Airport (YJT) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), with a connection in Halifax. Stephenville to Ottawa flight time is 3 hours on average. Connection times vary. The distance from Stephenville to Ottawa is around 1,515 km / 940 mi.
Enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks along the way.