Ottawa's Free Shuttle Bus Will Bring You To Gatineau Park Just In Time For Fall Rhapsody

See the Champlain Lookout, Pink Lake and more! 🍂

Ottawa's Free Shuttle Bus Will Bring You To Gatineau Park Just In Time For Fall Rhapsody
Gatineau Park | Facebook, @_briannadeavila_ | Instagram
Staff Writer

This October, the NCC will have a free shuttle bus from Ottawa that will take you to Gatineau Park.

It will run on weekends from October 2 to 24 and Monday, October 11.

The red line will depart from the Supreme Court of Canada and run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with trips every 25 to 35 minutes.

Along the route, it will stop at some of the top sights in Gatineau Park like Pink Lake, Mackenzie King Estate, and King Mountain.

While onboard, you'll be able to get off at any stop where you want to visit the nearby lookout points and hiking trails to see the colourful leaves.

No tickets are required to use this free service, and seats will run on a first-come, first-served basis.

NCC Free Fall Rhapsody Shuttle Bus

Price: Free

When: October 2-24 (weekends only), and Monday, October 11

Address: Supreme Court of Canada, 301 Wellington St., Ottawa, ON and various locations in Gatineau Park

Why You Need To Go: The service is perfect for anyone who doesn't have a car or doesn't want to worry about parking.

Website

Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

From Your Site Articles
gatineau parkfall activities in ottawa
OttawaCanadaThings To DoThings To Do
  • Stephanie White
    Stephanie White was an Ottawa-based Associate Editor for Narcity Canada. She has been writing mouthwatering food and wanderlust-inspiring articles for Canadians since 2012. She has a B.A. and B.Ed. from Ottawa University. When she isn't writing, you can find her travelling the globe and trying new restaurants. Stephanie has previously been published on Insider, Flight Network, Apartment Therapy, Faces Magazine, Daily Hive, Dished and The Spruce.

8 romantic fall dates around Ottawa to enjoy with your boo for $30 or less

The perfect fall date doesn't have to cost a lot. 🧡🎃

This breathtaking park near Ottawa is one of the 'best' spots in Canada for fall colours

It's a must-visit this autumn. 🍂

This 2 hr train ride from Ottawa takes you to a magical waterfront city with autumn charm

The journey is just as pretty as the destination. 🍁

7 majestic waterfall hikes near Ottawa that are even more beautiful in the fall

Catch them before the season ends. 🍂

8 Ontario snow laws you might not know you can get fined up to $2,000 for breaking

Some of them also have time limits — so you'd better get shovelling. ❄️⏳

CSIS is hiring for these jobs in Canadian cities and you can make up to $106,000 a year

Some positions don't require a degree.

This picturesque Ontario town nestled between 2 lakes is one of Canada's 'best' spots to live

It offers quaint streets and scenic surroundings.

This Ontario destination with Caribbean-hued water is totally underrated, according to readers

It's a magical spot for a getaway.

This new Canadian coin is a loonie with a different design and here's how to get it

It's called the "Lucky Loonie."

Northern lights could shine across most of Canada tonight, including southern Ontario

Some places are forecast to see a "more intense" aurora!

Ontario's 'best' provincial park has sparkling beaches and 10 km of powdery shores

It's a summer paradise.

Ontario has a hidden gem town with dreamy canals and quaint streets that feel like Scotland

It's a magical spot to explore.

8 bucket-list destinations Canadians are actually urged to avoid in 2026

Your 2026 bucket list might need some editing. 👀

Readers say this Ontario riverside town is one of the most beautiful places in all of Canada

It has storybook streets and old-world charm.