Attractions in Ottawa

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.

You won't want to miss this unforgettable cultural experience! Discover the wealth of Canada’s cultural heritage as you travel across 1,000 years of history through life-size reconstructions at Canada’s national museum of human history. Take in the beauty of this architectural jewel and stunning riverside setting. Get acquainted with some of the remarkable individuals who have shaped our nation. Explore the traditions and achievements of its First Peoples. Marvel at the world’s largest collection of totem poles. Tour our many special and permanent exhibitions, and be a kid (again) at the Children’s Museum and learn about nature and culture at our IMAX® 3D Theatre.

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.......

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"Produced in collaboration with Standing Room Only and the Ottawa Swing Dance Society the 2nd Annual Canadian Tulip Festival Swing Dance kicks off at 7:30 PM with a one-hour beginner swing dance lesson with live music provided by the SRO Snippets Sextet. Vintage big band, Standing Room Only with vocalist Pauline Proulx, take the stage for the evening at 8:30pm. Tickets are $15 (inclusive) available online or at the door and include admission to the Lansdowne Park Tulip Gallery, encompassing Aberdeen Pavilion and Great Lawn gated areas, for the entire day (10 am- 5 pm) plus free OC Transpo to and from Lansdowne Park upon presentation of your ticket. This is an all-ages event with a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and food available for sale inside Aberdeen Pavilion Swing dancers are encouraged to wear WWII period dress, as a number of participants in the WWII Vintage Military Displays in WWII military garb are likely to attend."

Laurier House Tea time by Signatures Restaurant / Le Cordon Bleu  -  Saturday afternoon tea on the verandah is a Laurier House tradition. Enjoy tea on the veranda of Laurier House just as the former Prime Ministers, Laurier and Mackenzie King would have!  In partnership with the Cordon Bleu, a light tea and pastries are served on Saturdays throughout the summer. Join us for tea.

Reservations required 24 hours in advance with Kate or Elizabeth from the Signatures Restaurant (613-236-2499)

Explore Canada's natural treasures in an historic "castle"! Come enjoy some magnificent close encounters of the natural kind in our world-class galleries, featuring spectacular exhibits of dinosaurs, mammals, birds and more. The Canadian Museum of Nature is fun for the whole family.

Click here for hours of operation. Please note that general admission to the museum's permanent galleries is free on Thursday evenings from 5 pm - 8 pm.

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

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.

Some are colourful, some bizarre, and some are downright dangerous. But they’re all extraordinary. Experience the mystery and wonder of LIVE lizards, snakes, turtles and alligators from around the world.

Canada is all about nature. The beautiful vistas and wildlife you expect to see, you WILL see at the Canadian Museum of Nature. Just minutes from Parliament Hill, the Museum features world class galleries representing Canada’s diverse nature. See iconic mammals of Canada shown in their natural habitats; Canada’s original collection of dinosaur fossils; an enormous blue whale skeleton and much more. Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2015.

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.

Enjoy a sumptuous dinner at Signatures Restaurant, located within the famed Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute. Executive Chef Yannick Anton's creative and flavorful menus are rich with local ingredients and artistic inspiration. Reservations essential (613) 236-2499.

Wednesday through Saturday 5:30-9:30pm. Voucher value $100.00 towards any dinner for 2 - taxes, gratuities & beverages not included.

This activity is meant to be enjoyed outdoors. Those who practice it benefit from a renewed sense of energy and total stress release, in order to recapture the body's equilibrium. Nordik Spa-Nature invites you to enjoy the Nordic baths and a wine and cheese at the restaurant. Tip included.

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.

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.

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 –

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.

Cancellation notice must be received within a minimum of 24 hours of game time. Parking is not included.

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.

Tickets to the National Arts Centre