Ottawa Attractions

If you're visiting Ottawa for the first time, you will probably find that there are more things to do than you will have time for. You can't skip Parliament Hill, as it is a symbol of Canada and is a fascinating place. But there's much more to Ottawa than politics. Check out the art collection at the stunning National Gallery of Canada, browse for food and fashions in the historic Byward Market, and explore the Rideau Canal by boat or on skates. You can also explore one of our many museums, particularly the Canadian Museum of Civilization or the Canada Science and Technology Museum. Or check out one of our seasonal festivals. For example Winterlude is the most fun you can have in Ottawa in February, while the Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest is a popular summertime blues celebration. Nature lovers will appreciate Gatineau Park, a wonderful place for hiking or driving, particularly in the autumn. Just don't forget to check the weather before making a decision about what things to do: temperatures swing from sweltering in summer to bone chilling in winter.

Parliament Hill

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Off Wellington Street

The Heart of Canada...
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National Gallery of Canada

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380 Sussex Dr
At St. Patrick St

Canada's Artistic Legacy...
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Byward Market

55 Byward Market Square
Area bounded by Sussex, Rideau, St. Patrick, and King Edward sts

Unique Gathering Place...
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Rideau Canal

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Colonel By Drive

UNESCO World Heritage Site...
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Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest

Le Breton Flats Park

One of the top-ranked music festivals in the world (Billboard Magazine)...
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Paul's Boat Lines

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219 Colonnade Road

Sightseeing from the Water...
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Canadian Museum of Civilization

100 Laurier St
Gatineau

Learn About Canadian Heritage...
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Canada Science and Technology Museum

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1867 St. Laurent Blvd
At Lancaster Rd

Interesting Interactive Museum...
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Winterlude

Ottawa's Winter Festival...
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Gatineau Park

Parc de la Gatineau

Natural Beauty in Quebec...
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A Putt Above

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3825 Richmond Rd

3D Glow in the dark entertainment for everyone...
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RCMP Musical Ride Centre

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1 Sandridge Road
RCMP Rockcliffe Stables

Mounties Up Close & Personal...
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Major's Hill Park

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525 Mackenzie Avenue

Ottawa's Oldest Park...
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Bytown Museum

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1 Canal Lane
At Commissioner St

Historical Exhibit of Canal Rideau...
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Rideau Falls

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Rideau Falls

Scenic Waterfall...
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Currency Museum (Musee de la monnaie)

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245 rue Sparks Street

Evolution of Currency Tour...
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Supreme Court of Canada (Cour Suprême du Canada)

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301 Wellington Street

Highest Court in the Land...
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Gray Line Ottawa

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265 Catherine Street

Take a Tour of Ottawa...
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Canadian Tribute to Human Rights

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Corner of Lisgar and Elgin Street

Human Rights Monument...
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National War Memorial

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Corner of Elgin Street and Wellington Street
Confederation Square

Powerful War Monument...
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