Explore what Ottawa has to offer
Points of Interest
| Rideau Canal A 200 km man-made waterway running from the Ottawa River to Lake Ontario. Experience a Rideau Canal Boat Cruise, an Ottawa River Cruise, or kayaking at Dows Lake. |
Rideau Hall (Governor General’s Residence) 1 Sussex Drive The official residence and workplace of every governor general since 1867. Experience the grounds historic architecture, beautiful greenhouses and a variety of free activities. |
| Mooney’s Bay Beach & Hogs Back Falls 2926 Riverside Drive Experience one of Canada’s capital city waterfalls at Hogs Back Falls. Mooney’s Bay beach is one of Ottawa’s popular summer destinations for swimmers, rowers and volleyball players. |
Royal Canadian Mint 320 Sussex Drive, Daily: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM See the facility produce handcrafter collector and commemorative coins, gold bullion coins, Olympic medals, and more. |
| Lansdowne Park 1525 Princess Patricia Way Stadium home of the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League, host of the Lansdowne open air Farmer’s Market, and filled with exciting Ottawa eats and shopping this is a great destination to check out on a sunny Sunday morning. Located on Bank Street adjacent to the Rideau Canal you can walk or bike to this destination along the canal path. |
Parliament Hill 90 Wellington St. Visit the nation’s capital hill. Experience the mesmerizing neo-gothic architecture of Canada’s parliamentary precinct. |
| Casino du Lac-Leamy 1 Boulevard du Casino, Gatineau, QC Open 24/7, Casino du Lac-Leamy is the premier casino in the Nation’s Capital. Casino du Lac-Leamy houses over 1800 clot machines and more than 65 tables including roulette, blackjack, baccarat, craps, and Texas hold ’em poker. |
Gatineau Park 33 Scott Road, Chelsea, QC Experience natural habitats and ecosystems, breathtaking views and unique natural features. Popular activities include hiking, cycling, swimming, boating, and geocaching. Visit the Mackenzie King Estate or Carbide Wilson Ruins for a unique historical experience. |
| ByWard Market The ByWard Market is Ottawa’s number one tourist attraction and is the premier destination for shopping, dining, arts, and entertainment. Don’t forget to grab a Beaver Tail pastry from it’s iconic Beaver Tail stand! |
Take some time to learn
Museums
| The Canadian Museum of Nature 240 McLeod Street Filled to the brim with artifacts of natural history this museum holds collections of fossils, mammals, and human heritage. Click here to learn more. |
The Canadian War Museum 1 Vimy Place Presents Canada’s rich military history and how it has shaped the country from the battlefield to home. Click here to learn more. |
| The National Gallery of Canada 380 Sussex Drive A large, and varied collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures and photographs that celebrate past, present, and future. Click here to learn more. |
Canadian Aviation and Space Museum 11 Aviation Parkway Soar through the history of aviation from the earliest planes to high-powered jets, this museum offers a fascinating glimpse into aviation history. Click here to learn more. |
| The Canadian Museum of History 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau Learn about Canada’s rich history from early civilizations to popular culture this museum will bring you up to date on all things Canada. Click here to learn more. |
Canada Science and Technology Museum 1867 St Laurent Blvd Discover and experience how people’s curiosity has shaped Canada. This immersive museum is fun for the whole family. Click here to learn more. |
| Canada Agriculture and Food Museum 901 Prince of Wales Drive The worlds only working farm in the heart of a capital city, learn about Canada’s agriculture heritage, food literacy and more. Click here to learn more. |
The Ottawa Art Gallery 50 Mackenzie King Bridge Home of Art and Artist’s of the Ottawa-Gatineau region, this gallery is always free to visit! Click here to learn more. |