Overview

Places of interest in Ottawa

Overview
1 Parliament Hill
Canada's Iconic Political Heart
Highlights:
  • 🔔 Listen to the 53-bell carillon from Peace Tower
  • 🏛️ Take a guided tour of the historic Senate and Commons
  • 🎖️ Watch the iconic Changing of the Guard ceremony
1 Rideau Canal
Historic Waterway and Skating Wonderland
This historic waterway winds through Ottawa's heart, offering serene boat tours and winter skating on its frozen surface. The canal connects Rideau Lake to the Ottawa River, surrounded by charming bridges and lush greenery that change with every season.
Highlights:
  • 🚴‍♀️ Bike or walk the waterfront trails in summer
  • 🚤 Cruise along the historic locks and scenic canal
  • ⛸️ Skate the world’s longest outdoor rink in winter
2 Canadian Museum of Nature
Museum
1 The Glebe
Place
1 Hog's Back Falls
Waterfall
2 Dominion Arboretum
Park
3 NCC Greenbelt
Nature Reserve
4 Fletcher Wildlife Garden
Tourism Information
2 St. Laurent Shopping Centre
Shopping Mall
3 Bank Street Bridge
Bridge
2 Little Ray's Nature Centre
Zoo
3 National Gallery of Canada
Canada's Premier Art Destination
Highlights:
  • ⛪ Visit the Rideau Street Chapel recreated inside the museum
  • 🎨 Explore the Canadian and Indigenous art galleries
  • 🕷️ Admire the iconic spider sculpture, Maman, outside
4 Canadian Museum of History
Museum
3 Gatineau Park
Museum
5 Royal Canadian Mint
Historic Building
5 Rideau Falls
Waterfall
6 Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
Place of Worship
7 Canadian War Museum
Canada's Premier Military History Museum
Highlights:
  • 🌺 Reflect in the Hall of Honour and Remembrance
  • 🚜 Marvel at the extensive collection of military vehicles
  • 🪖 Walk through the immersive WWI trench exhibit
6 Constance Bay
Village
4 Camp Fortune
Winter Sports
7 Mud Lake
POI
4 The West Village
POI
5 Bayshore Shopping Centre
Shopping Mall
6 ByWard Market
Ottawa’s Historic Culinary and Cultural Hub
Highlights:
  • 🛍️ Shop handmade crafts and unique souvenirs
  • 🎶 Enjoy live music and street performances
  • 🍓 Taste fresh local produce and artisanal foods
5 Ottawa Art Gallery
Art Gallery
8 Rideau Hall
Park
7 Rideau Centre
Shopping Mall
6 National Arts Centre
Art Centre
8 Petrie Island
Tourism Information
8 Place d'Orléans
Shopping Mall
1 Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
Canada’s Capital Airport Gateway
Serving Canada’s capital region, this airport connects to major North American hubs and offers modern facilities, efficient security and convenient access to downtown Ottawa via public transit and a range of dining options.
7 Canadian Tire Centre
Stadium
8 Saunders Farm
Theme Park
9 Pinhey Sand Dunes
POI
9 Tanger Outlets
POI
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