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Parliament Hill
Canada’s political heart, famed for Gothic Revival architecture, free guided tours, national celebrations, and landmark views beside the Rideau Canal locks.
Rideau Canal
UNESCO-listed waterway running through downtown, beautiful for boating and cycling in warm months and home to the famous winter Skateway.
Peace Tower
Parliament Hill’s signature clock tower, admired for its striking silhouette and role in Ottawa’s most iconic skyline.
Rideau Canal Skateway
The world’s largest skating rink, offering a quintessential Ottawa winter experience on the frozen historic canal.
National Gallery of Canada
A world-class museum showcasing outstanding Canadian and Indigenous art, instantly recognizable by the giant Maman spider sculpture outside.
Canadian War Museum
A major national museum with powerful exhibitions exploring Canada’s military history through immersive artifacts, architecture, and storytelling.
National Arts Centre
Ottawa’s premier performing arts venue, hosting major theatre, music, and dance productions in a prominent downtown setting.
Fairmont Château Laurier
Ottawa’s castle-like landmark hotel, beloved for grand architecture and a photogenic location near Parliament Hill and the canal.
ByWard Market
Ottawa’s oldest public market, popular for local artisans, food, and lively atmosphere close to the city’s main landmarks.
Maman
The National Gallery’s monumental spider sculpture is one of Ottawa’s most photographed public artworks and a striking contemporary landmark.
Shenkman Arts Centre
A major east-end cultural venue presenting theatre, music, film, and community arts programming in Orléans.
Vanier Museopark
A distinctive urban heritage site known for cultural programming and seasonal sugar shack experiences during the Vanier Sugar Festival.
Ottawa Public Library Main Branch
A central civic landmark that hosts talks, screenings, and cultural events tied to Ottawa’s history and community life.
Ottawa School of Art
A respected art institution in the ByWard Market, valued for exhibitions, workshops, and special cultural events.
Gladstone Theatre
A well-known local theatre offering intimate live performances and a taste of Ottawa’s vibrant independent stage scene.
Downtown Ottawa
Central, highly walkable area with major landmarks, museums, and convenient transit for first-time visitors.
ByWard Market
Lively central district known for restaurants, nightlife, historic buildings, and easy access to major attractions.
Centretown
Balanced, walkable neighborhood with local character, dining streets, and good access to central sights.
Glebe
Relaxed residential area with tree-lined streets, shops, parks, and a family-friendly local atmosphere.
Westboro
Modern, low-key neighborhood with cafes, shops, river pathways, and a strong local feel.
Saint George's Day
National Patriots' Day
Victoria Day
National Aboriginal Day
Discovery Day
National Holiday
Canada Day
Orangemen's Day
Natal Day
Civic Holiday
British Columbia Day
Heritage Day
New Brunswick Day
Saskatchewan Day
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