Areas Served
Ottawa & Gatineau
Parliament Hill, the Byward Market, YOW and Gatineau across the river.
Ottawa & Gatineau at a glance.
- Area codes613 · 343 · Gatineau 819
- From MontréalAbout 2 hours
- RouteA-40 west then ON-417
- AirportYOW Macdonald-Cartier
Two hours west on the 40 and the 417 puts you in Ottawa without an airport at either end, which is why so much of our government and diplomatic work runs this route.
It crosses a provincial line, which occasionally matters for scheduling and always matters for knowing which side of the river you are actually going to.
We serve Ottawa including Parliament Hill, the Byward Market and YOW, plus Gatineau and Hull across the river.
Frequently asked
- Do you cross into Ontario?Yes, regularly. Ottawa is a standard route for us.
- How long is the drive?About two hours in clear conditions.
- Can you do a same-day return?Yes, with waiting time quoted in the journey.
The route
Getting there, and back.
West on the A-40 across the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge; at the Ontario line it becomes Highway 417 and runs into downtown Ottawa. About 200 km, no tolls, close to two hours. The corridor in detail — what slows it, and when — is on the Montréal to Ottawa page.
