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Ottawa is the capital city of Canada and it is the fourth largest city in Canada. Toronto, Montreal & Calgary are higher. It stands on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of southern Ontario.
Ottawa is home to The Canadian War Museum which houses over 3.75 million artifacts, The Canadian
Museum of Nature, the Canadian Museum of History, Canadian Children's Museum, the Canadian Postal
Museum, 3D IMAX theatre, Canada Agriculture Museum, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum,
the Canada Science and Technology Museum, Billings Estate Museum, Bytown Museum, Canadian Museum of
Contemporary Photography, Canadian Ski Museum, Currency Museum, and the Portrait Gallery of Canada.
There are so many world famous events and festivals take place in Ottawa. The majour ones are
Winterlude, the largest festival in Canada, and Canada Day celebrations, Bluesfest, Canadian Tulip
Festival, Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival, Ottawa International Jazz Festival, Fringe Festival and Folk Music Festival.
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| | | Canadian War Museum - FAMILY PASS (2 Adults & 3 Children) | Discover the military history of Canada through a vast collection of artifacts, moving personal stories, works of art, and unforgettable photography. Explore the human conflicts that have shaped Canada, Canadians and the world.
A must-see is the panoramic LeBreton Gallery, which houses a Voodoo jet, tanks, artillery, and a wide range of military vehicles. The highlight of any visit is the Museum’s extensive permanent exhibition, which chronicles Canada’s military past from ancient times to the contemporary period.
With its prize-winning, richly symbolic architecture, the War Museum, located near downtown Ottawa, provides a spectacular setting for exhibitions, public programs and other events that illustrate the way in which human conflict, in Canada and around the globe, has changed the face of the world.
Click here for hours of operation. Please note that general admission to the museum is free on Thursday evenings from 5 pm - 8 pm.
Free on July 1st.
Closed on December 25th and January 8 to 12, 2018 | | |
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| | | Canadian Museum of History - General Admission | Breathtaking setting. Majestic architecture. Fascinating exhibitions. Welcome to Canada’s national museum of history, exploring this country’s rich cultural heritage, including the outstanding achievements of First Peoples.
Starting July 1, 2017, discover our new signature exhibition, the Canadian History Hall. Explore Canada’s history through the diverse experiences and perspectives of the real people who lived it. Discover our collective story of conflict, struggle and loss,
as well as success, achievement and hope. This new signature exhibition illuminates the enduring legacy of Canada’s past — a legacy that is alive, relevant and continually unfolding.
Also home to the Canadian Children's Museum and CINÉ+.
See our website for hours of operation. Please note that general admission to the museum is free on Thursday evenings from 5 pm - 8 pm.
www.historymuseum.ca
Free on July 1st.
Closed December 25th.
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| | | Gananoque Boat Line 1000 Islands Cruises | Offering the most comprehensive tours of the 1000 Islands. Explore island culture as our vessels glide past opulent cottages, natural landmarks, elaborate castles and more. Discover The "Lost Ships of the 1000 Islands" on our 2.5 hour Canadian Signature Experience tour, as we delve into the mystery and history of the 1000 Islands underwater landscape and the many ships lost to the Might St. Lawrence River. Immerse yourself in a time of romance and magnificence on our Boldt Castle Stopover tour where you will experience the tragic love story of George and Louise Boldt.
Weekends bring out the night life as we offer Friday night dinner cruises with live entertainment and Saturday night live music, party cruises. There is nothing more breathtaking than a 1000 Islands sunset while cruising on the pristine St. Lawrence River.
2017 brings another year of creating traditions with family and friends as we sail through summer in the 1000 Islands.
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| | | Canadian War Museum - General Admission | Discover the military history of Canada through a vast collection of artifacts, moving personal stories, works of art, and unforgettable photography. Explore the human conflicts that have shaped Canada, Canadians and the world.
A must-see is the panoramic LeBreton Gallery, which houses a Voodoo jet, tanks, artillery, and a wide range of military vehicles. The highlight of any visit is the Museum’s extensive permanent exhibition, which chronicles Canada’s military past from ancient times to the contemporary period.
With its prize-winning, richly symbolic architecture, the War Museum, located near downtown Ottawa, provides a spectacular setting for exhibitions, public programs and other events that illustrate the way in which human conflict, in Canada and around the globe, has changed the face of the world.
Click here for hours of operation. Please note that general admission to the museum is free on Thursday evenings from 5 pm - 8 pm.
Free on July 1st.
Closed December 25th and January 8 to 12, 2018
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| | | VOLTA by Cirque du Soleil |
| VOLTA tells a spellbinding story about the freedom to choose and the thrill of blazing your own trail. Inspired in part by the adventurous spirit that fuels the culture of action sports, the show weaves acrobatics in a visually striking world driven by a stirring melodic score. Under the Big Top at the Zibi site in Gatineau from August 3 to 27. Ticket starting at $39. |
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| | | National Gallery of Canada - Collection and Bell Audio Tour (not valid for special exhibitions) | As the country’s finest art museum, the National Gallery is home to the world’s best collection of Canadian art. Located in Ottawa’s historic ByWard Market, its award-winning architecture, featuring the luminous Great Hall, spacious galleries and interior gardens and courtyards, is in itself worth the visit. A wonderful selection of more than 40,000 works by over 6,000 artists are displayed on rotation making every visit unique. The Gallery makes art accessible, meaningful, and vital to diverse audiences of all ages. Visit the boutique, stay for lunch and enjoy the spectacular views both inside and out! See www.gallery.ca for a full listing of exhibitions and activities.
Click here for hours of operation. Please note that general admission to the museum is free on Thursday evenings from 5 pm - 8 pm.
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| | | Lady Dive Tours | Let us drive you by land and water through the National Capital area of Ottawa and Gatineau. A unique historical adventrue awaits you. Let our bilingual guides take you through the important sites of this picturesque area. The bilingual tour with fully narrated humorous anecdtoes, will last 1 hour and takes you along an entertaining and educational journey. Discover over 75 preferred sites, :Parks, musuem, embassies, Rideau hall, Parliament Hill.......
www.ladydive.com
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| | | National Gallery of Canada, Collection - FAMILY PASS (2 Adults & 3 Children) | As the country’s finest art museum, the National Gallery is home to the world’s best collection of Canadian art. Located in Ottawa’s historic ByWard Market, its award-winning architecture, featuring the luminous Great Hall, spacious galleries and interior gardens and courtyards, is in itself worth the visit. A wonderful selection of more than 40,000 works by over 6,000 artists are displayed on rotation making every visit unique. The Gallery makes art accessible, meaningful, and vital to diverse audiences of all ages. Visit the boutique, stay for lunch and enjoy the spectacular views both inside and out! See www.gallery.ca for a full listing of exhibitions and activities. | | |
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| | | | BYTOWN MUSEUM - FAMILY PASS (2 Adults & unlimited Children under the age of 18) | Located in the heart downtown Ottawa, the BYTOWN Museum explores the stories of an evolving city and its residents from its early days as Bytown to present day Ottawa. Housed in Ottawa's oldest stone building, the Museum is located along the Rideau Canal locks between Parliament Hill and the Château Laurier—one of the most picturesque sites in the city. The ideal place to begin your discovery of the Nation’s Capital, come explore the “Ottawa Story” through our permanent and new exhibitions, family events, daily programming and guided tours. A six-language audio-tour, available in English, French, German, Spanish, Mandarin and Japanese, is included with the admission ticket.
Please note that only mobility-impaired parking is available onsite. Please call 613 234-4570 to make parking arrangements. The closest parking lot to the BYTOWN Museum is at the National Arts Centre. The BYTOWN Museum close to several major bus routes and is a five-minute walk from the Rideau Centre and Parliament Hill. | | |
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| | | BYTOWN MUSEUM - General Admission | Located in the heart downtown Ottawa, the BYTOWN Museum explores the stories of an evolving city and its residents from its early days as Bytown to present day Ottawa. Housed in Ottawa's oldest stone building, the Museum is located along the Rideau Canal locks between Parliament Hill and the Château Laurier—one of the most picturesque sites in the city. The ideal place to begin your discovery of the Nation’s Capital, come explore the “Ottawa Story” through our permanent and new exhibitions, family events, daily programming and guided tours. A six-language audio-tour, available in English, French, German, Spanish, Mandarin and Japanese, is included with the admission ticket.
Please note that only mobility-impaired parking is available onsite. Please call 613 234-4570 to make parking arrangements. The closest parking lot to the BYTOWN Museum is at the National Arts Centre. The BYTOWN Museum close to several major bus routes and is a five-minute walk from the Rideau Centre and Parliament Hill.
The Museum will be open by appointment in January 2016. Call 613-234-4570 x226 to arrange your visit.
Click here for hours of operation. Please note that admission to the museum is free on Thursday evenings from 5 pm onward.
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| | | Ottawa Insectarium | The Ottawa Insectarium is a museum that houses hundreds of beautiful, exotic mounted insects and arachnis collected from all over the world. Specimens include butterflies, cicadas, moths, beetles, praying mantis, stick insects, leaf insects, spiders, scorpions and many more. We also have live tarantulas, scorpions, beetles, giant African millipedes, cockroaches, praying mantis, stick and leaf insects. If you're brave enough, you can even hold some of them! We have a great gift shop with insect related items: t-shirts, mugs, candy, stuffed toys, games, jewellery, framed specimens and much more.
For more information see website.
www.ottawainsectarium.com
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| | | | National Gallery of Canada - FAMILY PASS (2 Adults & 3 Children), Collection and Bell Audio Tour (not valid for special exhibitions) | As the country’s finest art museum, the National Gallery is home to the world’s best collection of Canadian art. Located in Ottawa’s historic ByWard Market, its award-winning architecture, featuring the luminous Great Hall, spacious galleries and interior gardens and courtyards, is in itself worth the visit. A wonderful selection of more than 40,000 works by over 6,000 artists are displayed on rotation making every visit unique. The Gallery makes art accessible, meaningful, and vital to diverse audiences of all ages. Visit the boutique, stay for lunch and enjoy the spectacular views both inside and out! See www.gallery.ca for a full listing of exhibitions and activities. | | |
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| | | Grayline Ottawa | Hop aboard one of our authentic London style double-decker. The excitement begins daily at the corner of Sparks and Elgin Street and runs in a continuous circle from:
Non-peak Times: 10am to 4pm (May 1 to June 22 and from September 4 to October 15)
Peak Times: 10am to 6pm (June 23 to September 3)
Your ticket may be valid for two consecutive days, thus allowing you to visit our city and attractions at your own pace. Let our professional award winning tour guides introduce you to the historical heritage and beauty of the National Capital famous landmarks.
Closed July 1, 2017
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| | | | Canadian Museum of History - FAMILY PASS (2 Adults & 3 Children) | Breathtaking setting. Majestic architecture. Fascinating exhibitions. Welcome to Canada’s national museum of history, exploring this country’s rich cultural heritage, including the outstanding achievements of First Peoples.
Do not miss our new signature exhibition, the Canadian History Hall. Explore Canada’s history through the diverse experiences and perspectives of the real people who lived it. Discover our collective story of conflict, struggle and loss,
as well as success, achievement and hope. This new signature exhibition illuminates the enduring legacy of Canada’s past — a legacy that is alive, relevant and continually unfolding.
Also home to the Canadian Children's Museum and CINÉ+.
See our website for hours of operation. Please note that general admission to the museum is free on Thursday evenings from 5 pm - 8 pm.
www.historymuseum.ca
Free on July1st.
Closed December 25th and January 8 to 12, 2018 | | |
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| | | | | Nordik Spa-Nature - Access to the thermal experience (Ages 16+). Located in Chelsea, Gatineau. | Discover the power of regenerating baths, an ancestral relaxation technique that alternates hot and cold.
Wrapped in your bathrobe, you breathe in the pure air of nature, contemplate the forest, and listen to the sound of the great waterfall. You think to yourself that if heaven exists, it must be like this. And you're right! Saunas, whirlpools and multiple pools with crystal clear waters invite you to a ritual dating back two thousand years. A magical ritual that will make you forget the stress of your daily life and live a dream-like moment. So go ahead, close your eyes and rediscover the good life.
Access to the 7 saunas, outdoor pools and relaxation areas. | | |
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| | Calypso Theme Waterpark | Visit Canada’s Biggest and Best Theme Waterpark! Enjoy more than 35 waterslides, over 100 water games, heated pools and Canada’s largest wave pool! Discover our theme river Kongo Expedition and enjoy Summit Tower, the highest free-standing waterslide tower in North America. It includes 4 serpentines slides for the entire family, 4 high speeds slides with toboggan boats and double inner tubes and 2 AquaLoops for the thrill seekers. Get carried away in a tropical river or dive into the fantastic | | |
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| | | | 2017 Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings | The Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings, scheduled for Dec. 2-10, 2017, at Ottawa’s Canadian Tire Centre, will feature nine men’s and nine women’s teams (up from eight of each gender in 2013) battling for the right to represent Canada at the 2018 Winter Games in hopes of repeating the gold-medal victories of Canada’s Brad Jacobs and Jennifer Jones in Sochi, Russia, in 2014. There’s already a hometown team for Ottawa fans to cheer for as two-time Scotties Tournament of Hearts champion Rachel Homan has qualified. | | |
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| | | Ottawa REDBLACKS | The Ottawa REDBLACKS are a CFL expansion team, owned by the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group - a partnership of five Ottawa business and community leaders. The partners; Roger Greenberg, John Ruddy, Jeff Hunt, William Shenkman and John Pugh, each own successful business enterprises and are well-known in Ottawa for distinguished community service. The League conditionally awarded a franchise to OSEG in March of 2008. | | |
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| | | The Haunted Walk of Ottawa | The Haunted Walk offers guided walking tours focusing on the city's ghost stories and off-beat history. Tour guides are hand-picked from the best of local storytellers, dramatists and amateur historians. | | |
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| | | Hockey - Ottawa Senators | Cancellation notice must be received within a minimum of 24 hours of game time. Parking is not included. | | |
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| | | RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest | Choose the first date of your 2-day pass with your order. Your order will be processed and you will receive a wristband to allow you entry to the festival site for your selected dates. Your order confirmation will not be accepted for entry. RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest headliners include: July 4 – Tiësto; July 5 – LMFAO, July 6 – City and Colour; July 7 – Iron Maiden; July 8 – Norah Jones; July 9 – Nickelback; July 10 – Snoop Dogg; July 11 – TBD; July 12 – John Mellencamp; July 13 – | | |
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| | Calypso Theme Waterpark | Visit Canada’s Biggest and Best Theme Waterpark! Enjoy more than 35 waterslides, over 100 water games, heated pools and Canada’s largest wave pool! Discover our theme river Kongo Expedition and enjoy Summit Tower, the highest free-standing waterslide tower in North America. It includes 4 serpentines slides for the entire family, 4 high speeds slides with toboggan boats and double inner tubes and 2 AquaLoops for the thrill seekers. Get carried away in a tropical river or dive into the fantastic | | |
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| | | | Ottawa REDBLACKS | The Ottawa REDBLACKS are a CFL expansion team, owned by the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group - a partnership of five Ottawa business and community leaders. The partners; Roger Greenberg, John Ruddy, Jeff Hunt, William Shenkman and John Pugh, each own successful business enterprises and are well-known in Ottawa for distinguished community service. The League conditionally awarded a franchise to OSEG in March of 2008. | | |
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| | | The Haunted Walk of Ottawa | The Haunted Walk offers guided walking tours focusing on the city's ghost stories and off-beat history. Tour guides are hand-picked from the best of local storytellers, dramatists and amateur historians. | | |
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| | | Hockey - Ottawa Senators | Cancellation notice must be received within a minimum of 24 hours of game time. Parking is not included. | | |
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| | | RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest | Choose the first date of your 2-day pass with your order. Your order will be processed and you will receive a wristband to allow you entry to the festival site for your selected dates. Your order confirmation will not be accepted for entry. RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest headliners include: July 4 – Tiësto; July 5 – LMFAO, July 6 – City and Colour; July 7 – Iron Maiden; July 8 – Norah Jones; July 9 – Nickelback; July 10 – Snoop Dogg; July 11 – TBD; July 12 – John Mellencamp; July 13 – | | |
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