An expert guide will highlight historic features as the bus passes through the well-known neighborhoods of downtown, Little Italy, Chinatown, Sandy Hill, Vanier, the cemeteries of Notre-Dame and Beechwood, Manor Park, Lowertown West, Gatineau’s Hull district (Museum and Portuguese neighbourhoods), the Portage bridge, downtown Ottawa’s Parliamentary Precinct and the picturesque Byward Market. (Departure Point: Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive)

Tour Guide’s Biography: Jean Yves Pelletier is a founding member of the historical and genealogical societies in Ottawa and Ontario. Author, genealogist and historical resource consultant, he has conducted guided tours of the Notre-Dame Cemetery since 2003.