Ride the Sno-Bus for free to Winterlude events!
Ride the Winterlude Sno-Bus for free to Winterlude Events
Weekends in February and Family Day
The Winterlude Sno-Bus will connect Winterlude destinations across Ottawa and into Gatineau. Look for OC Transpo buses signed “Sno-Bus” at designated Sno-Bus stops.
On Saturday, February 1, you can catch a shuttle from downtown to Rideau Hall for the Rideau Hall Winter Celebration.
Click the image above for a closer look.
Sno-Bus and Rideau Hall shuttle dates and schedules
| Service | Date | Hours of operation | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rideau Hall shuttle Queen Street at Metcalfe Street to Rideau Hall |
Saturday, February 1 | 12:10 pm - 4:30 pm | Every 30 minutes. |
| Winterlude Sno-Bus Elgin Street at Sparks Street to Jacques-Cartier Park North |
February 1-2, 8-9, and 15-16 (Saturdays and Sundays) |
10:00 am – 5:30 pm | Every 15 minutes. |
| Monday, February 17 | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm | Every 15 minutes. | |
| Gatineau Sno-Bus Robert-Guertin Park and Ride and Jacques-Cartier Park North |
February 1-2, 8-9, and 15-17 (Saturdays, Sundays) No service on Monday, February 17 |
9:00 am – 9:00 pm (Saturday) 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (Sunday) |
Every 15 minutes. |
Reminder
You cannot board the bus wearing skates. When carrying your skates, please use skate guards or carry them at your side to avoid injuries.
Getting downtown
To get downtown during Winterlude, take the O-Train or any bus route that serves the downtown area. Park & Ride lots across the city offer FREE parking and frequent service with connections to Lines 1 and 2.
Line 2 and 4 are open Monday to Saturday, and parallel bus service operates all week. Use the Travel Planner to help plan your trip.
Fare options for everyone
Kids 10 and under ride for free every day! 11- and 12-year-olds now qualify for the NEW low-cost Pre-Teen fare. With the 2-for-1 DayPass, two customers aged 11 or older can ride all day on Family Day, and every Saturday, Sunday and statutory holiday. Seniors ride FREE on Wednesdays and Sundays.