Ottawa residents have been told they won't get a chance to see Barack Obama during his visit, but they'll still spot some road closures and flight delays.Ottawa residents have been told they won't get a chance to see Barack Obama during his visit, but they'll still spot some road closures and flight delays. (CBC)

Obama's itinerary:

10:30 a.m.

  • Arrives at the Ottawa International Airport.
  • Greeted by Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean.

11:40 a.m.

  • Motorcade arrives on Parliament Hill.
  • Short welcoming ceremony at the Centre Block rotunda with Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
  • Private meeting with PM and staff in Centre Block.

12:05 p.m.

  • Press photo opportunity with Obama and Harper in the prime minister's office.

12:10 p.m.

  • Obama meets with Harper and officials.

12:55 p.m.

  • Lunch in Senate speaker's dining room.

2:40 p.m.

  • Obama and Harper walk down Parliament's Hall of Honour to the reading room.
  • Photo opportunity.

2:45 p.m.

  • Joint Obama-Harper news conference.
  • Two questions from Canadian reporters (English and French).
  • Two questions from American reporters.
  • After the news conference, the two leaders walk down the Hall of Honour to view the Library of Parliament.

3:40 p.m.

  • Motorcade departs Centre Block for Ottawa International Airport.

4 p.m.

  • Obama arrives at the airport.
  • Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff to meet with him for about 20 minutes.

4:30 p.m.

  • Approximate departure time for Obama aboard Air Force One.

(Source: Prime Minister's Office)

Here's what you need to know about getting around Ottawa Thursday during the presidential visit.

When he's here:

Air Force One should arrive in the capital with U.S. President Barack Obama on board around 10:30 a.m.

Obama will be in Canada's capital approximately six hours.

Flight delays:

The airport authority is asking travellers to call their airlines 24 hours in advance to find out about possible delays.

During Obama's arrival and departure, the air space over Ottawa will be closed.

Road closures:

There will be temporary road closures and traffic and transit detours beginning around 7:30 a.m. Road closures will include:

  • Wellington Street between Lyon and Rideau streets.
  • Elgin Street (northbound) between Laurier Avenue and Wellington Street.
  • Elgin Street (southbound) between Wellington Street and Queen Street.
  • Colonel By Drive between Main and Wellington streets.
  • MacKenzie Avenue between St. Patrick and Wellington streets.
  • Sussex Drive between George and Rideau streets.
  • Daly Avenue between Nicholas Street and Colonel By Drive.

Best spot for a possible Obama sighting:

  • Parliament Hill

For more information about traffic disruptions, contact the City of Ottawa at 311.