March Break with OC Transpo
Monday, March 13 to Friday, March 17
Minor service reductions will be made on some bus routes during March Break (March 13 to 17), since many people are on holidays and schools are closed.
Buses and O-Train Line 1 will operate on a reduced weekday schedule. Rural shoppers' Routes 301, 302, 303, 304, and 305 will operate a regular schedule.
School routes numbered in the 600s and special trips on regular routes to elementary schools will not operate.
OC Transpo Customer Service Centres, information telephone lines, and Para Transpo services are open regular hours.
Family DayPass
Do you have a full day of activities planned for your family? Consider purchasing a Family DayPass. It is currently available for purchase and use during the March Break.
- Travel with up to 6 members (maximum of two members aged 13 years or older)
- Use on OC Transpo buses and trains
- Eligible for use on Saturdays, Sundays, and select holidays
- Valid all day with unlimited transfers
- Purchase from a ticket machine or on the bus
On STO routes, the Family DayPass is only accepted to pay a single person’s fare.
Get your March Break travel plan
Here are 10 fun destinations you can enjoy this week using OC Transpo.
It’s March Break, which means the kids are off school and everyone is looking for ways to get out of the house.
Before hopping on the bus or train with your family, don’t forget that you can buy a Family DayPass for just $11.25. That allows up to six people (maximum of two people ages 13 years or older) unlimited transfers on the bus, train or ParaTranspo for the whole day. You can buy a Family DayPass from any ticket machine, or even right on the bus by asking the operator!
That’s enough about how you’re going to get to your destination. Let’s talk about what that destination is going to be!
Canadian Museum of Nature
The Canadian Museum of Nature is a fun and educational experience for adults and kids alike. OC Owl encourages everyone to visit his friends at the museum’s live owl exhibit! Find out what they have planned for March Break by checking out their website. Click here to plan your trip to the Canadian Museum of Nature.
Lansdowne Park
There’s always so much to do at Lansdowne Park. It’s home to an 18-acre park, restaurants, shopping and much more. Click here to plan your trip to Lansdowne Park.
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
At the Canada Aviation and Space Museum kids can learn about airplanes, outer space and much more while enjoying educational arts and crafts. Find out what you they have planned for March Break by checking out their website. Click here to plan your trip to the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.
Little Italy
Take a walk through one of Ottawa’s historic districts, Little Italy. Learn about the history of the area through murals, do some shopping, and stop in to sample some authentic Italian cuisine at one of the many restaurants. Click here to plan your trip to Little Italy.
National Arts Centre
The National Arts Centre has something for everyone. Take part in a free group dance class, buy tickets for one of the plays being performed, or bring the little one for crafts, singing, dancing, stories, and more on Tuesdays. Click here to plan your trip to the National Arts Centre.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
The Canada Science and Technology Museum has plenty of hands-on demonstrations for kids to enjoy. Find out what you they have planned for March Break by checking out their website. Click here to plan your trip to the Canada Science and Technology Museum.
Hog’s Back Park
Hog’s Back Park is gorgeous all year round. In winter the parking lot is closed to cars, but with a little help from OC Transpo you can get there no problem! Enjoy the trails, stay safe near the falls, and have fun. Click here to plan your trip to Hog’s Back Park.
Carlington Park
You could spend hours at Carlington Park with family and friends. There are trails to walk, open space to play games, and of course a very large hill that is ideal for sledding. Bundle up and stay warm if you go, you might want to stay all day! Click here to plan your trip to Carlington Park.
Parliament Hill
A trip to Parliament Hill can be educational, or it can be a chance to just enjoy the beautiful view. If you want to go on a guided tour of the Senate or the House of Commons, make sure you reserve your tickets in advance as they can fill up quickly! Click here to plan your trip to Parliament Hill.
National Gallery of Canada
The National Gallery of Canada has lots to do over March Break, including Family Art Adventures, a musical puppet theatre performance, and a workshop where kids create underwater creatures which can then become part of the room-sized exhibit. Click here to plan your trip to the National Gallery of Canada.
Looking for more March break adventures in Ottawa? Visit our destinations page.
