Ottawa 
Events Description
Every fall, as the days get shorter and temperatures drop, vibrant colours take over Ottawa–Gatineau. This spectacular show lasts only a few weeks, but attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to the parks and natural spaces in Canada’s Capital Region.
From the heart of the Capital to the peaceful Greenbelt and beyond, there are many unique and fascinating places to enjoy the fall colours in the Capital Region. In addition to the popular spots in Gatineau Park, there are plenty of hidden gems tucked away from the crowds, especially outside of Gatineau Park.
The NCC offers several options to help you plan your fall outings.
Free NCC Gatineau Park Shuttle
If you plan on visiting popular areas in Gatineau Park on a weekend this fall, we strongly recommend taking the free NCC shuttle to access some of the Park’s sites. Due to the high volume of visitors, the shuttle is the best way to get to popular destinations in the parkways area.
Board the shuttle from one of several stops and get ready to enjoy the beautiful views near Pink Lake, Mackenzie King Estate and Champlain Lookout!
NCC shuttle service will be operated by local school bus providers. Our regular partner, the Société de Transport de l’Outaouais (STO), is unable to provide services due to ongoing staffing shortages.
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
September 30 to October 22, 2023
Venue & Address :
Various Venues, Ottawa & Gatineau.
Shuttle Stops
Pīndigen Park
Canadian Museum of History South Entrance (P3)
Pink Lake
Mackenzie King Estate
Lauriault/Mulvihill
King Mountain
Champlain Lookout
Camp FortuneVisitor Centre
