Destination:

Ottawa, Ontario

Dates:

Family Day Weekend

Friday February 17 to Monday February 20, 2012

Suitable for all levels of XC skiing and Snowshoeing

Bus Departure Time:

4:00 pm at the green "P" public parking, north side of the Miller Tavern,

Yonge Street (east side), one and a half blocks south of York Mills Road.

Accommodation: 

Holiday Inn & Suites

111 Cooper St Ottawa On

www.hiottawa.ca

Cost:

$325 per person (includes taxes) Credit card $335.

Booking Deadline:

If paying by cheque, the deadline is December 31, 2011.

If paying by credit card, the deadline is January 2, 2012.

Trip Leader: Please log in and see table

Application form: Click here.  Can be typed directly into form.  Print 3 copies

Trip Includes:

• Round trip transportation to Ottawa via luxury coach
• 3 nights accommodation, kitchenette, double occupancy
• HPSC reception Sat night

Ski Lessons:

Nordic ski instruction on Saturday and Sunday.

Guided Snowshoeing 

Trip Description:

Gatineau Park is a conservation area which features over 200km of groomed trails for both classic and skating, which wind through stunning scenic forests and valleys. Snowshoers can choose from 45kms of breath taking trails which wind through the park. There are cabins and shelters located throughout the trails which are ideal to stop and have lunch or just take in the beauty of the park.

Winterlude celebrations are taking place throughout Ottawa during our stay and there is no shortage of things to see and do. Our hotel is located right downtown on the Rideau Canal, in the heart of all the activities. The International Ice Sculpting Competition takes place around the corner from our hotel and is absolutely breathtaking to see at night. The National Snow Sculpture Competition takes place on Parliament Hill and worth the short walk up to the hill. Skating on the world’s largest skating rink is highly recommended followed by the honourable tradition of a Beaver Tail and hot chocolate.

Ottawa also has some of the most spectacular museums such as the Aviation Museum, Museum of Nature and the Museum of Civilization. A visit to the National Gallery is a must for any art enthusiast and for the avid shopper Sparks Street Mall and the Rideau Centre will have just about everything you need. The Byward Market is also worth a visit featuring cafes, specialty shops, boutiques, galleries and restaurants.

You may also want to join this trip if you just want to visit Ottawa for the Family Day long weekend and look around. There is a lot to do and see in the capital and you do not have to participate in XC skiing or snowshoeing with the others. You can have a great time sightseeing during the day, perhaps skate on the Rideau, then dine and party with the skiers afterward.

This trip always sells out - book early to avoid disappointment!

Cancellation:

Check the HPSC cancellation policy. here

All applicable fuel surcharges and taxes in effect as of August 2011 have been included in the package price. However in these volatile times HPSC reserves the right to charge for unanticipated increases in the cost of fuel and taxes imposed by the resort or bus company.