Québec . Alcohol is served between 11 a . m . and 2 a . m . There are stiff penalties for drinking and driving in both provinces . Smoking is not permitted in any enclosed public space , in City of Ottawa parks or beaches , or on restaurant patios . |
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Parking : On-street parking is permitted at meters and for free where indicated by signage . The maximum parking time on streets with no signs is three hours . Many high-volume streets become nostopping zones during rush hours , read the signs carefully . Special parking regulations come into effect from November to April to allow overnight snow removal when needed . For more information about parking call the City of Ottawa at 1-866-261-9799 or 613- 580-2400 .
telephones : For local calls , dial the area code and then the number . Ottawa and the surrounding area codes are 613 or 343 and 819 in Gatineau .
Emergency calls : Dial 911 for ambulance , fire , and police services in life-threatening situations , crimes in progress , or to report a fire in Ottawa and Gatineau . For other police services in Ottawa , call 613- 236-1222 .
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By car Several routes lead to Ottawa : Highways 174 and 417 from the east , Highways 416 , 16 , and 31 from the south , Highway 7 from the west , and Highway 17 from the northwest , as well as Highway 148 ( Québec ) from the northeast and northwest .
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mobile rentals from the Ottawa Airport . https :// yow . ca / en / parkingtransportation / car-rentals . Ottawa is serviced by 11 major carriers , including Air Canada offering award-winning service and the most flights to Ottawa .
By train Daily passenger service to the Ottawa region from Toronto and Montréal is provided by VIA Rail ( 1-888-842-7245 ; www . viarail . com ). The main train station is located 4 km ( 2.5 miles ) southeast of downtown at 200 Tremblay Road , off Highway 417 . A second station , Fallowfield , is located west of downtown . Taxis and public transit are available from the station .
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By Bus The Ottawa region is serviced by Ontario North and Greyhound Canada from bus stations at 265 Catherine Street in Ottawa ( www . ottawacentralstation . com , 613-238-5900 ) and 238 St-Joseph Boulevard in Gatineau ( 819-771-2442 ). There is hourly service from Montréal , several daily runs from Toronto , and daily service from many other destinations .
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Public transit There are two city bus systems in Canada ’ s Capital Region . OC Transpo ( 613-741-4390 , www . octranspo . com ) operates on the Ontario side of the Ottawa River and the Société de Transport de l ’ Outaouais ( 819-770-3242 , www . sto . ca ) operates on the Québec side . You can transfer between these systems along Rideau and Wellington Streets
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in Ottawa , around the Portage Bridge and at the Place d ’ accueil on Maisonneuve Boulevard in Gatineau .
By taxi Visitors can choose from many cab companies in Ottawa . Blue Line Taxi 613-238-1111 Capital Taxi 613-744-3333 West Way Taxi 613-727-0101
By rideshare Uber ’ s ridesharing service is available in Ottawa and offers designated pick-up zones for travellers at Ottawa International Airport as well as at the Canadian Tire Centre during Ottawa Senators home games .
By Bike Canada ’ s capital is home to more than 170 km ( 105 mi .) of paved recreational pathways linking the city ’ s green spaces , attractions , residential areas , and more . Bike rentals available .
By Boat Au feel de l ’ eau ( 819-329-2413 , www . aufeeldeleau . ca ) offers an accessible eco-friendly electric water shuttle / taxi service with bike rack on the Ottawa and Gatineau Rivers . Boarding : Casino du Lac-Leamy docking facilities , Canadian Museum of History , Ottawa locks behind Parliament . Pay as you embark .
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By air The Ottawa International Airport ( code YOW , 613-248-2000 , www . yow . ca ), is located approximately 16 km ( 10 miles ) south of the city centre . An average oneway taxi trip to the downtown core costs approximately $ 35 . Public transit , OC Transpo route 97 available from airport arrivals level . Several major international companies offer auto- |
By Foot Ottawa ’ s downtown core is very walkable . Capitalize on the short distances between some of the city ’ s most popular attractions by taking a tour on foot with knowledgeable guides .
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