2 centres: Ottawa Walkley and Ottawa Canotek
By the Canada Exam Prep Editorial Team ·
Ottawa has 2 full-time DriveTest centres: Ottawa Walkley and Ottawa Canotek. They do not all offer the same tests. All of them offer the G2 and G road tests. Only Ottawa Walkley offers M2 motorcycle road tests. Only Ottawa Walkley offers commercial (classes A to F) road tests. Only Ottawa Walkley offers air brake (Z) road tests.
Full-time centre
Eastern Ontario
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Eastern Ontario
| Test | In Ottawa (fee) | Nearest centre outside Ottawa |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge tests (G1, M1, commercial) | Yes, walk-inG1 $159.75 · M1 $78.75 · Commercial $23.75 | — |
| G2 road test | Yes (2/2)$53.75 | Winchester41 km |
| G road test | Yes (2/2)$91.25 | Smiths Falls67 km |
| M2 motorcycle road test | Ottawa Walkley$53.75 | Smiths Falls67 km |
| M motorcycle road test | Ottawa Walkley$91.25 | Smiths Falls67 km |
| Moped / limited-speed motorcycle (L) | Ottawa Walkley | Smiths Falls67 km |
| Commercial road tests (A to F) | Ottawa Walkley$99.00 | Smiths Falls67 km |
| Air brake (Z) practical | Ottawa Walkley$66.00 | Smiths Falls67 km |
| Service in French | Yes (2/2) | Winchester41 km |
| Location | Distance | Compared with Ottawa |
|---|---|---|
| RocklandTravel point (from Hawkesbury) | 29 km | No G, M2, M, L, A–F, Z |
| WinchesterCentre | 41 km | No G, M2, M, L, A–F, Z |
| CasselmanTravel point (from Hawkesbury) | 43 km | No G, M2, M, L, A–F, Z |
| Carleton PlaceTravel point (from Smiths Falls) | 51 km | No G, M2, M, L, A–F, Z |
| ArnpriorTravel point (from Renfrew) | 58 km | No G, M2, M, L, A–F, Z |
| Smiths FallsCentre | 67 km | Same road tests as Ottawa |
| CornwallCentre | 79 km | Same road tests as Ottawa |
| HawkesburyCentre | 81 km | Same road tests as Ottawa |
| RenfrewCentre | 83 km | Same road tests as Ottawa |
| BrockvilleCentre | 90 km | Same road tests as Ottawa |
Straight-line distances between DriveTest's map points.
When you book you give three locations. If Ottawa is your first choice, the closest full-time centres for your second and third choices are Winchester (41 km) and Smiths Falls (67 km).
Book online on drivetest.ca, by phone (647-776-0331 or 1-888-570-6110) or at any centre, with your licence number and expiry date. Cancel at least 48 hours ahead to avoid a fee.
Book a road test on drivetest.ca
Source: ontario.ca G licence
G1 package $159.75: knowledge test, G2 road test, five-year licence. Knowledge retake $16.00.
Taxes included; the same at every centre.
Source: DriveTest fees · ontario.ca G licence · DriveTest road tests (cars)
FAQ
Ottawa Walkley: 1570 Walkley Rd, Ottawa, ON K1V 6P5; Ottawa Canotek: 5303 Canotek Rd., Unit 14, Ottawa, ON K1J 9M1.
Ottawa Walkley (M2, M, Moped (L)). Motorcycle road tests run only in season, from mid-May to mid-October, weather permitting.
Ottawa Walkley (A, B, C, D, E, F, Z). The other Ottawa centres do not offer truck or bus road tests.
No. Knowledge tests are walk-in at a Ottawa centre; arrive at least an hour before closing.
Yes: Ottawa Walkley and Ottawa Canotek are in a French-designated area. G1 knowledge tests are available in French at every centre.