Chartered Buses

As part of Open NCC, we are happy to offer free rides to Gatineau Park, LeBreton Flats, NCC River House and Major’s Hill Park.

Hop on the free chartered bus of your choice. This is a great way to get to Open NCC activities on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

To go to Gatineau Park, you can either hop on the chartered bus at Pīndigen Park (LeBreton Flats), in Ottawa, or take the free Transcollines bus from Montcalm Station in Gatineau.

Ottawa ↔ Gatineau Park

From Pīndigen Park to Gatineau Park Visitor Centre

From Gatineau Park Visitor Centre to Pīndigen Park

*If you miss the last bus, you are responsible for finding your own way back from Gatineau Park. The following taxi company serves Gatineau Park: Taxi Loyal (819-663-5252).

Gatineau ↔ Gatineau Park

Transcollines

A free* Transcollines bus can drop you off at Gatineau Park from Montcalm Station. For details, consult the Line 924 schedule. *Note that the route to get to Montcalm Station is not free.

A chartered bus runs between the Canadian War Museum (next to the Open NCC site at LeBreton Flats), the National Gallery of Canada (next to the Open NCC site at Major’s Hill Park) and the NCC River House. This chartered bus is operated by Lady Dive.

From the Canadian War Museum to the National Gallery of Canada and NCC River House

From NCC River House to the National Gallery of Canada and the Canadian War Museum

• Bikes: Bike racks are available on the Gatineau Park chartered bus and Transcollines buses, but not on the chartered bus operating within Ottawa. Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bicycles are not permitted inside the bus.
• Dogs: Only guide dogs and service dogs are allowed on the chartered buses.
• Water: Drinking water is available at the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre and the NCC River House (for purchase). Bring your own bottle.
• Accessibility: Chartered buses to Gatineau Park, LeBreton Flats, NCC River House and Major’s Hill Park are accessible for people with reduced mobility. However, Transcollines buses are not accessible. Paratransit is available free of charge (reservation required).