Ottawa, Canada

What to do in Ottawa, Canada

Tour Ottawa

Take a narrated double-decker trolley tour to get an overview of the city, with special attention to historic sights, scenic waterways, and parks. Hop on and off at your leisure with a pass that's good for all day!.

Tour the National Gallery of Canada

View the finest collection of Canadian and European art in the country, from locally-renowned artists to classic masters including Rembrandt and Monet. The Gallery also hosts touring exhibits and performing arts. Take a break in two restaurants with panoramic views of the Parliament Buildings and the Ottawa River.

Byward Market

A colorful mosaic of farmers markets, galleries, cafés and clubs inhabit beautiful stone buildings and tranquil cobblestone courtyards. Pause between browsing to listen to street musicians in this casually upscale setting.

Rideau Hall

This is the grand, historic home and workplace of every Governor Ggeneral since the Confederation. Visitors are welcome and arrive down a winding, tree-lined entrance flanked by sprawling lawns and forests. In the winter, greenhouses are filled with fragrant, exotic flowers, and a lighted outdoor skating rink is open to all. In the summer, there are concerts, picnics, and children's events. Year-round guided tours take you through the residence.

Canada Science and Technology Museum

This is a hands-on experience and a great place to bring the kids. A view through their 15-inch refracting telescope is amazing, and other highlights include the Crazy Kitchen, and the SimEx Virtual Voyages simulator. There are displays of antique cars, giant steam locomotives, space technology, and much more!.

Tour Centre Block

This is the central government location, with guided tours through the House of Commons, Senate, Hall of Honor, and Library of Parliament.

Currency Museum of the Bank of Canada

Engaging exhibits take you back to eras when currency included shells, teeth, and cocoa beans. They showcase the evolution of international currency through the ages.

Parc Omega

For nature-lovers, these 1,500 acres of woodland provide an escape from the city within the city! You can join the free-roaming animals such as bison, deer, wild boars, beavers, raccoons, bears and an endless variety of wild birds. Buy a bag of carrots at the main gate and feed the animals!.