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Quirky Adventures

Quirky Adventures

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One package is recommended for 1-5 people.

For trips with a PDF option available, the PDF is sent in the confirmation email.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Quirky cafes, funky little shops and adventures for everyone. Quirky Adventures is definitely the fan favourite within the Ottawa area.

Trip Highlights

  • A boardwalk with a beautiful view
  • A couple of old mill ruins (get the cameras out)
  • Quirky and cute shops
  • Some ‘forest bathing’ opportunities

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

Available to depart any day throughout the year, with some closures on Mondays.

SUGGESTED FOR

  • Adventurous families and couples
  • Girlfriend getaways
  • Couples
  • Active seniors

Itinerary

STOP 1

We've recommended a variety of 'hidden gems' for you to explore at the first stop. Drive time to the second stop is 25 minutes.

STOP 2

Your next stop takes you on an 'Irish Adventure.' Drive time to your third stop is 15 minutes.

STOP 3

We've rounded up a great lunch spot within walking distance to a historic photo opp. Drive time to your fourth stop is 20 minutes.

STOP 4

Your fourth stop takes you through more 'quirks and forests' with a couple of cool pit stops along the way.

Region

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Can depart from

Kingston Area, Ottawa Area, Montreal Area

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

  • Camera
  • Cash
  • Hiking Shoes
  • Money
  • Outdoor Gear
  • Reusable Shopping Bags
  • Road Trip Snacks
  • Water

Additional Details

  • Kid-Friendly

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We're here to help!

Please see the approximate driving distances below. Please note this just includes round-trip driving distances and not time spent at stops.

  • From Ottawa: 2 hours and 37 minutes / 211 km
  • From Kanata: 2 hours and 23 minutes / 190 km
  • From Barrhaven: 2 hours and 15 minutes / 166 km
  • From Gloucester: 2 hours and 43 minutes / 229 km
  • From Orleans: 2 hours and 57 minutes / 243 km
  • From Winchester: 2 hours and 5 minutes / 150 km
  • From Gatineau: 2 hours and 57 minutes / 228 km

It can be used any day of the week, with some closures on Mondays. We recommend doing this trip while there's no snow on the ground (as it can be difficult to hike).

We recommend leaving anytime between 8 am - 9 am.

You can bring your pup on Quirky Adventures! The trip includes patio options for when it's warm & takeaway that work well for your pet. There will also be at least one dog-friendly activity at each stop. If you bring your furry friend, you will be unable to bring them into any indoor suggestions.

We recommend bringing between 2- 5 people on your surprise road trip adventure.

None of the stops require an entrance fee.

After booking your trip, we'll send you a confirmation email with a few recommended accommodation options.

Customer Reviews

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L.M.
Overall, how would you rate this trip?:
Excellent! I would definitely recommend this trip
I would not recommend this trip
Rate how active the trip was::
Very active
Male
Rate how accessible the trip was::
Very accessible
40 to 60 years old
Rate how 'unique' the stops were::
Somewhat unique
Yes, very unique!
Great trip, but a few things to know

I did this trip with my husband and we had a great time, but had a few notes for people doing this trip in the future. The biggest thing is the fourth stop has something that closes at 4 PM - by the time we opened the last envelope it was too late for us to visit. I'd recommend trying to arrive at the first stop by 9 AM so you have time to enjoy all the stops. Also, BRING BUG SPRAY. We got devoured by mosquitoes at one of the stops and skipped another activity because we couldn't take any more mosquitoes. The second stop also doesn't have cell service so make sure you print the map from your package or have it saved on your phone if you use the PDF option.

We loved all the places we did go, though, and will definitely do another Guess Where trip in the future!

J
J.
Overall, how would you rate this trip?:
Excellent! I would definitely recommend this trip
I would not recommend this trip
Rate how active the trip was::
Very active
Male
Rate how accessible the trip was::
Very accessible
40 to 60 years old
Rate how 'unique' the stops were::
Somewhat unique
Yes, very unique!
Loved this trip!

I did this trip with my best friend and we had so much fun!
There were a few things that made us feel like we went back in time, like ruins and a museum. The suggested lunch spot was good and you get a discount if you show your trip book. All around great day ... looking forward to doing more trips

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Carolyn
Overall, how would you rate this trip?:
Excellent! I would definitely recommend this trip
I would not recommend this trip
Rate how active the trip was::
Very active
Male
Rate how accessible the trip was::
Very accessible
40 to 60 years old
Rate how 'unique' the stops were::
Somewhat unique
Yes, very unique!
Best day trip from Ottawa

I've done a couple of GWT trips within Ottawa and this has been my favourite so far. Loved the hikes, a few hidden gems and some really cute towns. Bring bug spray in the summer time! 5/5