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Ottawa Has A 'Jingle Bus' That Is A Moving Holiday Party & You Can Ride It For Free

Inside there is festive celebration with music & games! 🎅

Staff Writer

Ottawa's Jingle Bus is back! This December, you can get in the holiday mood on this free Christmas-themed activity.

You'll have so much fun aboard the bus, which is decked out in festive decorations, and you can listen to music and play games inside.

It runs every day from December 13 to December 19, between 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The ride begins at Centretown United Church and ends at the Bank of Canada Museum. There is a halfway pickup and drop-off point at Wallack's on Bank Street.

While on the Jingle Bus, you'll get to play different games, like a trivia challenge where if you think you know the answer you'll have to ring a bell.

For the first time this year, the holiday event is first come, first serve.

The Jingle Bus

Ottawa Has A \u2018Jingle Bus\u2019 That Is A Moving Holiday Party & You Can Ride It For Free

@_finn | Instagram via Downtown Bank Street

Price: Free

When: Daily from December 13 - December 19, departing at 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Address: 507 Bank St., Ottawa, ON

Why You Need To Go: New this year, you'll be able to tour this popular Ottawa street for free while enjoying festive activities and games.

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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.

  • Ottawa Staff Writer Megan Johnson was an Ottawa Staff Writer for Narcity Canada. Prior to joining the Narcity team she founded Ottawa River Lifestyle, a blog to promote the Capital Region and small towns along the Ottawa River. In addition to writing about Canadian businesses, local events and outdoor adventures, Megan has created content for Canadian brands and tourism boards. She has her B.Sc. in Honours Biochemistry and has always enjoyed various forms of writing and travel.

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