Timeline
06:53
Grab a hot coffee and a pastry to keep warm.
07:18
Walk to Parliament Hill and find a spot near the edge facing west. The 16-minute walk from your starting point gets you there with time to spare.
07:38
Watch the sun rise over the Ottawa River. The golden light hits the buildings just before the sun clears the horizon.
08:18
Head back for a full breakfast. The diner is open 24/7, so it is ready for you as soon as you are done watching the city wake up.
Local tip
It gets cold in Ottawa in January. Dress warmly for the 16-minute walk to Parliament Hill.
Check before you go
- Elgin Street Diner is open 24/7.
- Sunrise is at 07:38 on 15 January.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ottawa (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).