About Ottawa
Ottawa, as Canada’s capital, offers some of the country’s top sights, events, and flavours.
A short walk away, you can embark on an adventurous paddle, boat, or skate along the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore other national museums and the historic Parliament Hill. At every point along the Ottawa River’s banks in Ontario and Quebec, vibrant districts are teeming with delectable craft beer, fresh local fare, and unmatched shopping choices.
In the city and surrounding area, unspoiled outdoor environments are ideal for riding, rafting, trekking, and skiing. Winterlude, the Canadian Tulip Festival, and Bluesfest infused the city with beauty and excitement throughout the year.
In Ottawa, Canada’s capital, live the ultimate authentic Canadian experience and make amazing memories!
Explore the neighbourhoods of Ottawa and the Ottawa Tourism Blog for additional information.
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Things To See & Do
Parliament Hill
Description Neo-Gothic home of Canada’s legislature. Grand, neo-Gothic complex hosting Canada’s legislature, with artworks, lush grounds & tours. Website https://www.parl.ca/ Address Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A9, Canada Phone +1 613-992-4793 Category Tourist attraction
Major’s Hill Park
Description Park with winding paths & river views. Leafy city park offers striking river views, walking paths, seasonal events & gardens. Website https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/majors-hill-park Address Mackenzie Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 1G8, Canada Phone +1 613-239-5000 Category Tourist attraction
The National War Memorial
Description 7-story arch honoring Canadian war vets. Confederation Square war memorial with a 70-ft. arch & statue, built from granite & bronze. Website https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/memorials/national-inventory-canadian-memorials/details/9429 Address Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5A4, Canada Phone (866) 522-2122 Category Tourist attraction
National Gallery of Canada
Description Art museum with many Canadian works. This spacious museum focusing on Canadian art also features some international art & a cafeteria. Website http://www.gallery.ca/ Address 380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4, Canada Phone +1 613-990-1985 Category Tourist attraction
Canadian War Museum
Description Exhibits on Canadian military history. Set in a modern building, this museum is dedicated to documenting Canadian military history. Website https://www.warmuseum.ca/ Address 1 Vimy Pl, Ottawa, ON K1A 0M8, Canada Phone (800) 555-5621 Category Tourist attraction
Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature
Description Collections exploring the natural world. Natural history exhibits in a Scottish baronial-style building, with fossils, insects & dioramas. Website http://nature.ca/ Address 240 McLeod St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2R1, Canada Phone (800) 263-4433 Category Tourist attraction
Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum
Description Underground bunker with artifacts. Cold War museum in a massive underground bunker featuring military artifacts, exhibits & events. Website http://www.diefenbunker.ca/ Address 3929 Carp Rd, Ottawa, ON K0A 1L0, Canada Phone +1 613-839-0007 Category Tourist attraction
Bytown Museum
Description Ottawa history exhibits & an audio tour. Museum on the the Rideau Canal featuring exhibits & an audio tour on Ottawa’s history. Website https://bytownmuseum.com/plan-your-visit/ Address 1 Canal Ln, Ottawa, ON K1P 5P6, Canada Phone +1 613-234-4570 Category Tourist attraction
Commissioners Park
Description Lakeside park & Tulip Festival site. Tranquil park along Dows Lake, home to a famed spring Tulip Festival, offering paths & picnic areas. Website https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/commissioners-park Address Preston Street and, Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa, ON K1S 4N7, Canada Phone +1 613-239-5000 Category Tourist attraction
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Description Educational exhibits & various aircraft. Large musuem for aeronautical exhibits, including military & civilian aircraft, plus biplane rides. Website https://ingeniumcanada.org/casm Address 11 Aviation Pkwy, Ottawa, ON K1K 2X5, Canada Phone +1 613-991-3044 Category Tourist attraction
Rideau Canal, Locks 1 – 8 – Ottawa
Description Paddling tours of an historic waterway. Manually operated locks on a 19th-century canal popular for kayaking & cycling tours, plus camping. Website http://www.pc.gc.ca/rideau Address Ottawa, ON K1A 0A4, Canada Phone +1 613-283-5170 Category Tourist attraction
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Description Museum devoted to Canadian innovation. Striking, modern museum with exhibits & programs devoted to Canadian science & technology. Website https://ingeniumcanada.org/cstm Address Scientique, 1867 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1G 5A3, Canada Phone +1 613-235-7053 Category Tourist attraction
Confederation Park
Description Urban park with sculptures & fountains. City retreat with memorial monuments, sculptures & fountains, hosting festivals & national events. Website https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/parks Address Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5J2, Canada Phone +1 613-239-5000 Category Tourist attraction
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
Description Towering, 19th-century church. Dating to the 19th century, this church features a colourful interior & skyline-dominating spires. Website http://www.notredameottawa.com/ Address 385 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 1J9, Canada Phone +1 613-241-7496 Category Tourist attraction
Bank of Canada Museum
Description Interactive exhibits exploring economy. Renovated museum presenting interactive exhibits on economy & bank’s role in Canada’s economy. Website http://www.bankofcanadamuseum.ca/ Address 30 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1A 0G9, Canada Phone +1 613-782-8914 Category Tourist attraction
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Description Working farm with animals & exhibits. Working farm in a large barn with live animals, demonstrations & educational exhibits. Website https://ingeniumcanada.org/cafm Address 901 Prince of Wales Dr, Ottawa, ON K2C 3K1, Canada Phone +1 613-991-3044 Category Tourist attraction
Saunders Farm
Description Festivals & events in a seasonal setting. Family-owned, 100-acre farm since 1976, with seasonal events, hedge mazes, hayrides & a splash pad. Website http://www.saundersfarm.com/ Address 7893 Bleeks Rd, Ottawa, ON K0A 3P0, Canada Phone +1 613-838-5440 Category Tourist attraction
Stanley Park
Description Park with sports, a playground & more. Riverside park featuring soccer, tennis & baseball, plus a playground & an off-leash area for dogs. Website https://ottawa.ca/en/residents/recreation-and-parks/parks-and-green-space Address 183 Stanley Ave, Ottawa, ON K1M 1P2, Canada Phone +1 613-580-2400 Category Tourist attraction
Rideau Hall
Description Landmark house of the Governor General. This historic 1830s structure with landscaped grounds is the official home of the Governor General. Website https://www.gg.ca/ Address 1 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A1, Canada Phone (866) 842-4422 Category Tourist attraction
