National Gallery of Canada

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  • Address: 330 Sussex Dr, Ottawa
  • Hours: Closed Mondays October through April
  • Admission: Free

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National Gallery of Canada
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Canada’s premier art collection is housed in the National Gallery of Canada, a strikingly modern building of glass and pink granite overlooking the Ottawa River.

The collection focuses on Canadian and European works, both classical and contemporary. The chronological display of art in the Canadian galleries is especially illuminating, providing a cultural overview of Canada’s history in paintings.

You’ll also find photography exhibits, Asian collections and the art of indigenous and Aboriginal Canadians in the Inuit Gallery.

The gallery also prides itself on the quality and energy of its ongoing contemporary collection.

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5 star rating: Highly Recommended Review by Danny E, Canada, September 2012
Doing what: Ottawa City Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Excellent!!

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5 star rating: Highly Recommended Review by David S, August 2012
Doing what: Ottawa City Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Great. The best way to see Ottowa you must go on it.

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5 star rating: Highly Recommended Review by Nathan S, June 2012
Doing what: Ottawa City Hop-on Hop-off Tour

My one regret is that I did not get to Ottawa earlier in the day so that I could do more hopping on and hopping off. It is a beautiful city and deserves a little time for discovery.

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The National Gallery of Canada is a 15-minute stroll from downtown, beside Alexandra Bridge overlooking the Ottawa River.

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