Centre Block on Parliament HillPhoto by Krishnan Vaitheeswaran, Australia
Montreal Convention CentrePhoto by Krishnan Vaitheeswaran, Australia
A gargantuan spider at the National Gallery of Can...Photo by Krishnan Vaitheeswaran, Australia
A mounty at the RCMP stablesPhoto by Krishnan Vaitheeswaran, Australia
The Byward Market (Marche By)Photo by Krishnan Vaitheeswaran, Australia
Ottawa
Attractions
Ottawa Attractions
Our list of noteworthy Ottawa attractions and places to see in Ottawa, from the must-see tourist landmarks to the top local attractions.
Ottawa Parliament Hill
Canada’s political heart focuses on Ottawa’s Parliament Hill, crowned with a flurry of grand government buildings. The most impressive building is the ... Continue Reading »
Ottawa Locks
The Ottawa Locks 1 to 8 regulate the flow of the city’s signature Rideau Canal as it flows south from the Ottawa River. The hand-cranked locks provide a ... Continue Reading »
Rideau Canal
The Rideau Canal is a signature Ottawa landmark, dividing the city’s downtown into eastern and western segments. Opened in 1832, it’s the oldest still ... Continue Reading »
ByWard Market
Canada’s oldest market, operating since 1826, the ByWard Market is one of the most entertaining attractions in Ottawa. Come here year-round, rain or shine ... Continue Reading »
Canadian Museum of Civilization
The grand-sounding Canadian Museum of Civilization takes an up-close look at Canada’s history and culture with an entertaining and educational array of ... Continue Reading »
National Gallery of Canada
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 ... Continue Reading »
Ottawa Notre Dame Basilica (Basilique-Cathédrale Notre-Dame)
Ottawa’s Roman Catholic Notre Dame Basilica is the largest and oldest church in the city, dating back to 1839. The building has a somewhat austere ... Continue Reading »
Gatineau Park
Sprawling across the Ottawa River from downtown Ottaway, Gatineau Park is an amazingly huge stretch of parklands, circling 179 km (110 miles) of summertime ... Continue Reading »
Royal Canadian Mint
Ottawa has a swag of museums, and the Royal Canadian Mint is housed in one of the city’s most historic buildings. The castellated building was built in ... Continue Reading »
