Get $200 off activities and restaurants with two nights’ accommodation in Ottawa

Updated May 31, 2024
Parliament Hill City Scape Credit Ottawa Tourism
To the point This summer, get up to $200 off attractions, tours and restaurants when you book a two-night stay at an Ottawa hotel!

After generating a lot of interest last summer with its $100 VISA prepaid card promotion when you spent two nights at a hotel, Ottawa is doing it again with another promo to boost domestic tourism.

How to benefit from the promotion: Let us pay you a visit!

Receive a total of $200 in coupons for attractions, museums and dining experiences when you visit Ottawa.

Here’s what to do:

  • Visit the promotion homepage on the Ottawa Tourism website to book a 2-night stay between July 05 and October 09, 2021.
  • You will receive the Ottawa Experience Passport which contains 4 vouchers worth up to $50 each.
  • Register your Ottawa Experience Passport starting July 05.
  • Use your passport as instructed by the businesses listed on the Ottawa Tourism website.
  • Earn 5x the points on eligible Marriott purchases*
  • Earn 2 points for every $1 in all other Card purchases.
  • Enjoy an Annual Free Night Award after your Card anniversary each year*
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  • Earn 5 points for every dollar in eligible Card purchases at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy®.
  • Earn 2 points for every $1 in all other Card purchases.
  • Receive an Annual Free Night Award for up to 35,000 points at eligible hotels and resorts worldwide every year after your first anniversary.
  • No annual fee on Additional Cards.
  • Redeem points for free nights with no blackout dates at over 7,000 of the world’s most desired hotels.
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Annual Fee
  • Primary card $120
  • Additional card $0
Annual Income Required
  • Individual $0
  • Household $0
Conversion fees
  • 2.5 %
Interest Rates
  • Purchase Rates 21.99 %
  • Cash Advance Rates 21.99 %
  • Balance Transfer Rates
Earning Rate
  • All Spending2Marriott Bonvoy points
  • Groceries2Marriott Bonvoy points
  • Gas2Marriott Bonvoy points
Value
  • Year 1 $762
  • Year 2+ $312
Best For
Transfer Partners
  • Marriott Bonvoy

Advantages

  • Annual Credit
  • VIP Lounges
  • Concierge
  • Wifi
  • Travel credit

Travel Insurance

Insurance Name
Included
Amount
Duration
Travel Medical Insurance
Travel medical insurance up to 54 years old
Travel medical insurance up to 64 years old
Travel medical insurance 65+
Trip Cancellation Insurance
Trip Interruption Insurance
Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance
$500,000
Flight Delay Insurance
$500
Delayed Baggage Insurance
$500
Lost/Stolen Baggage Insurance
$500
Auto Rental Loss/Insurance
$85,000
48 day(s)
Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
$500

Conditions

Here are the highlights of the promotion. For more details, please refer to the Ottawa Tourism website :

  • Book your stay through the Ottawa Tourism website promotion landing page only.
  • You will receive an email from Ottawa Tourism inviting you to register and claim your Ottawa Experience Pass.
  • For reservations made June 18, 2021, through July 4, 2021, for stays during the promotional period (July 5 – October 9, 2021), you will receive your email with a link to register for your pass from Ottawa Tourism on July 5, 2021.
  • For reservations made on or after July 5, 2021, for stays during the promotional period (July 5 – October 9, 2021), you will receive an email from Ottawa Tourism with the Ottawa Experience Pass information upon making your reservation.
  • The Ottawa Experience Pass will be activated upon arrival.
  • If you cancel your accommodation reservation, your Ottawa Experience Pass will be deactivated immediately, and any attraction reservations will be cancelled.
  • The Ottawa Experience Pass savings vouchers are provided and redeemed via mobile device only.
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Examples of activities and discounts

During these two days, you could:

  • Rent a bike for a trip for two people ($50 discount).
  • Get a free family admission to the Canadian Museum of History ($50 value).
  • Dine at Zak’s Diner and get $50 off your bill.
  • Hop on an 1,000 Islands Helicopter Tour ($50 off two adult admissions to the 1,000 Islands or Boldt Castle).

Conclusion

Don’t forget to check the cost of the room with the promotion against the cost without the promotion. There may be some differences, but I was pleasantly surprised when comparing prices.

However, because you are booking from a third party site, you may not be able to enjoy the benefits of your hotel loyalty program.

Come and share your findings with our community of over 10,000 members on the milesopedia Facebook group. Have a good trip!

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Earning Rate
  • Groceries5Membership Rewards
  • Dining and Food delivery5Membership Rewards
  • Convenience Stores5Membership Rewards
Value
  • Year 1 $1,054
  • Year 2+ $799
Best For
Transfer Partners
  • AeroplanAsia MilesBritish Airways ClubEtihad GuestFlying BlueHilton HonorsMarriott BonvoyAmerican Express Membership Rewards

Advantages

  • Annual Credit
  • VIP Lounges
  • Concierge
  • Wifi
  • Travel credit

Travel Insurance

Insurance Name
Included
Amount
Duration
Travel Medical Insurance
Travel medical insurance up to 54 years old
$5,000,000
15 day(s)
Travel medical insurance up to 64 years old
$5,000,000
15 day(s)
Travel medical insurance 65+
Trip Cancellation Insurance
Trip Interruption Insurance
Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance
$250,000
Flight Delay Insurance
$500
Delayed Baggage Insurance
$500
Lost/Stolen Baggage Insurance
$500
Auto Rental Loss/Insurance
$85,000
48 day(s)
Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
$500
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Caroline Tremblay
Caroline Tremblay
Caroline, a loyalty program specialist, helps families maximize their points to travel more frequently and affordably. With expertise in Disney, AIR MILES, and Costco, she travels the world with her partner and two children through rewards. Passionate about the latest in loyalty programs, Caroline shares tips to help you earn more points and turn your travel dreams into reality.
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