Things to Do in Ottawa

There are 2 attractions in Ottawa. Parliament Hill, seat of canada's government with gothic revival architecture, is the most popular.

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Parliament Hill

Seat of Canada's government with Gothic Revival architecture

Building

2

Rideau Canal

Historic canal in Ottawa famed for winter skating

Historical Site

3

Canadian Museum of History

Museum presenting Canadian history and cultural exhibitions

Museum

4

Canada Science and Technology Museum

Ottawa science museum focused on Canada's technological history

Museum

5

National Gallery of Canada

Canada's national gallery with extensive Canadian and international art

Museum

6

Carleton University

Public university in Ottawa, Canada's capital region

Museum

7

Canadian Museum of Nature

National natural history museum with extensive fossil collections

Museum

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Canadian War Museum

National museum of Canada's military history

Museum

9

National Capital Region (Canada)

Canada's federal capital region encompassing Ottawa and Gatineau

Area

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National War Memorial (Canada)

Ottawa memorial honoring Canada's military sacrifices

Monument

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Rideau Hall

Official Ottawa residence and ceremonial site of Canada

Palace

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Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica

Roman Catholic cathedral in Ottawa, Gothic Revival architecture

Church

13

Canada Aviation and Space Museum

Museum preserving Canada's aviation and space heritage

Museum

14

Pink Lake (Canada)

Meromictic lake in Gatineau Park with unique ecology

Lake

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Bank of Canada Museum

Museum in Ottawa about Canada's currency history

Museum

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Chaudière Falls

Major waterfalls on the Ottawa River

Waterfall

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Lower Town

Historic Ottawa neighborhood with 19th-century architecture

Area

18

Confederation Park

Urban park in Ottawa with war memorials and events

Park

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Manotick

Historic village on Rideau River near Ottawa

Area

20

Cumberland, Ontario

Historic rural community near Ottawa, Ontario

Area

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Osgoode Township

Rural township in Ottawa region with agricultural lands

Area

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Navan, Ontario

Rural village near Ottawa

Area

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Sarsfield, Ontario

Small rural community in eastern Ontario

Area

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National Arts Centre (building)

Large performing arts centre and cultural landmark in Ottawa

Theater

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North Gower

Rural community southwest of Ottawa with agricultural heritage

Area

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Vernon, Ontario

Small rural community in eastern Ontario

Area

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Eardley Escarpment

Limestone escarpment and natural area in Quebec

Cliff

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Fallowfield Station

Former railway station in Ontario, Canada

Area