AviaSim Ottawa: Airbus A320 Flight Simulator at Brookstreet Hotel

Flight Simulator Ottawa — Airbus A320 at AviaSim, Brookstreet Hotel

AviaSim Ottawa brings Canada’s leading leisure flight simulator experience to the nation’s capital, located inside the prestigious Brookstreet Hotel at 525 Legget Drive in Kanata — one of Ottawa’s most acclaimed hotels, home to a championship golf course and one of the city’s finest restaurants. The simulator is an Airbus A320, open to everyone aged 10 and above with no prior experience required. Free parking is available at the hotel, and after your session the Brookstreet’s bar and restaurant provide the perfect setting for a debrief over drinks.

Ottawa is a city of iconic backdrops — Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, Gatineau Park, and the Ottawa River all visible from the air in this distinctly Canadian capital. Flying a departure from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport over the city, the Gatineau Hills, and the Quebec countryside before returning for an approach is a route experience that no other AviaSim city in Canada can replicate. For government employees, diplomats, conference visitors, and the many aviation-minded residents of the National Capital Region, AviaSim Ottawa is the most original and memorable experience in the city.

The Airbus A320 Simulator

The simulator is a 1:1 scale replica of the Airbus A320 flight deck — authentic fly-by-wire sidestick controls, ECAM displays, throttle quadrant, and autopilot all operational, combined with a 180° HD visual system covering 24,000 airports worldwide. Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier (YOW) is a natural departure point, but participants regularly choose destinations with personal significance — flying to their hometown, a dream destination, or a technically challenging airport like Innsbruck, Kai Tak, or Sint Maarten. Your instructor adapts the session entirely to your level, from a first-time introduction through to advanced instrument approaches and emergency procedures.

Up to three guests can join you as observers at no additional charge — watching from the rear of the cockpit and taking photos throughout your flight.

Session Options and Pricing

Discovery Package — CAD $135 (sale, regular $159) for 60 minutes, 1 person. Take the controls and fly from takeoff to touchdown at the destination of your choice. The most popular package and AviaSim’s best-selling gift option.

Duo Package — CAD $169 (sale, regular $199) for 60 minutes, 2 people. Share the cockpit — one as captain, one as co-pilot. Perfect for couples, colleagues, and parent-child sessions. Particularly fitting in a city where so many residents work in government and policy — the CRM and teamwork dynamics of a shared cockpit carry a natural resonance.

Escape Package — CAD $169 (sale, regular $199) for 80 minutes, 1 person. More time in the air for advanced manoeuvres, systems exploration, and the complete nose-to-tail experience.

All packages available as gift vouchers instantly by email — no name, date, or price shown. The recipient books their own slot at their convenience.

Fear of Flying Programme

AviaSim Ottawa offers a structured fear of flying programme with a 10-year track record of helping anxious passengers. For the many Ottawa residents who fly regularly for work — to Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and international destinations — understanding the flight experience from the cockpit can be genuinely transformative. Contact AviaSim’s customer service team to discuss how best to structure a fear of flying session.

Corporate and Team Building

AviaSim Ottawa at Brookstreet Hotel is an outstanding corporate venue — combining the simulator experience with the hotel’s meeting rooms, event facilities, and restaurant. For Ottawa’s government, public service, defence, and technology sectors, a simulator team building day provides a genuinely engaging shared experience with natural teamwork and communication themes. Contact AviaSim for corporate group pricing and event packages.

Plan Your Visit

Arrive at the Brookstreet Hotel reception 15 minutes before your scheduled session. Free parking is available at the hotel. Book online at aviasim.ca or call 1-888-831-5423, Monday to Sunday 10am–5pm EST. After your flight, enjoy the Brookstreet’s bar and restaurant for a perfect conclusion to the experience.