Unique Experiences In Ottawa

Parliament Hill

Grand, neo-Gothic complex hosting Canada's legislature, with artworks, lush grounds & tours.

Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A9, Canada

Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature

Natural history exhibits in a Scottish baronial-style building, with fossils, insects & dioramas.

240 McLeod St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2R1, Canada

Canadian Museum of History

Museum chronicling Canadian culture & history, with an IMAX theater & separate children's museum.

100 Laurier St, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0M8, Canada

National Gallery of Canada

This spacious museum focused on Canadian art also has global artworks, 2 cafes & a seasonal lounge.

380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4, Canada

Canadian War Museum

Set in a modern building, this museum is dedicated to documenting Canadian military history.

1 Vimy Pl, Ottawa, ON K1A 0M8, Canada

Canada Science and Technology Museum

Striking, modern museum with exhibits & programs devoted to Canadian science & technology.

1867 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1G 5A3, Canada

Canada Aviation and Space Museum

Large musuem for aeronautical exhibits, including military & civilian aircraft, plus biplane rides.

11 Aviation Pkwy, Ottawa, ON K1K 2X5, Canada

Mooney's Bay Park and Beach

Riverfront park offering beach swimming, playgrounds & a sled hill, plus family events & festivals. · Dogs allowed

2960 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, ON K1V 8N4, Canada

Rideau Canal National Historic Site

Historic canal connecting the Ottawa River & Lake Ontario with ice skating & canoeing, plus trails.

1 Second Ave, Ottawa, ON K1S 2H2, Canada

The National War Memorial

Confederation Square war memorial with a 70-ft. arch & statue, built from granite & bronze.

Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5A4, Canada

Hog's Back Park

Celebrated park featuring impressive waterfalls & a dam, picnic areas, hiking trails & green space. · Dogs allowed

600 Hog's Back Rd, Ottawa, ON K1V 1H8, Canada

Funhaven

1050 Baxter Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 3P2, Canada

Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum

Cold War museum in a massive underground bunker featuring military artifacts, exhibits & events.

3929 Carp Rd, Ottawa, ON K0A 1L0, Canada

Major's Hill Park

Leafy city park offers striking river views, walking paths, seasonal events & gardens. · Dogs allowed

Mackenzie Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 1G8, Canada

Confederation Park

City retreat with memorial monuments, sculptures & fountains, hosting festivals & national events. · Dogs allowed

Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5J2, Canada

Royal Canadian Mint

Castle-like 1908 Mint headquarters with guided tours & world's biggest coin & gold bars on display.

320 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1A 0G8, Canada

Ottawa Sign, ByWard Market

Series of block letters spelling the city's name, popular for photos & close to restaurants & shops.

6 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Z6, Canada

Strathcona Park

Easygoing riverfront park with paths, benches, clusters of shade trees & a seasonal splash pad. · Dogs allowed

25 Range Rd, Ottawa, ON K1N 8J3, Canada

Mer Bleue Bog

This 1.2km looping interpretive boardwalk trail passes through the Mer Bleue Bog.

Ridge Rd, Ottawa, ON K0A 1K0, Canada

Haunted Walk of Ottawa

The spooky past of the city is covered in this guided walking tour aimed at groups.

46 1/2 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON K1P 5K6, Canada

Dominion Arboretum

Visitors can explore many gardens at the country's oldest arboretum, home to 10,000 kinds of plants. · Dogs allowed

Arboretum, Ottawa, ON K1A 0C6, Canada

Petrie Island Beach

Supervised public beach for swimming & water activities, plus a park with play & picnic areas. · Dogs allowed

795 Tweddle Rd, Ottawa, ON K4A 3P4, Canada

Bank of Canada Museum / Musée de la Banque du Canada

Renovated museum presenting interactive exhibits on economy & bank's role in Canada's economy.

30 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1A 0G9, Canada

Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa

Manually operated locks on a 19th-century canal popular for kayaking & cycling tours, plus camping.

Ottawa, ON K1A 0A4, Canada

Remic Rapids Park

Riverfront park known for its collection of balanced rock sculptures by artist John Felice Ceprano. · Dogs allowed

Kichi Zībī Mīkan, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9, Canada

Ottawa Art Gallery

Sleek gallery with paintings, sculptures & photos by Canadian artists, including the Group of Seven.

50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, ON K1N 0C5, Canada

Stanley Park

Riverside park featuring soccer, tennis & baseball, plus a playground & an off-leash area for dogs. · Dogs allowed

183 Stanley Ave, Ottawa, ON K1M 1P2, Canada

Dundonald Park

Tree-lined park featuring a playground & paved walking paths, plus memorial plaques. · Dogs allowed

516 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 5J9, Canada

Jigsaw Escape Rooms

12 Byward Market Square #2, Ottawa, ON K1N 7A1, Canada

Lady Dive Tours

44 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON K1A 0R7, Canada

Fletcher Wildlife Garden

Picturesque park featuring wildflowers, tranquil paths & wildlife in a butterfly meadow & frog pond. · Dogs allowed

near 865, Prince of Wales Dr, Ottawa, ON K2C 3K1, Canada

Ornamental Gardens

Botanical garden at the Central Experimental Farm featuring many plant collections, seating & paths. · Dogs allowed

75 National Capital Commission Scenic Driveway, Ottawa, ON K1A 0Z2, Canada

VRAdventures.ZONE

1642 Merivale Rd Unit 300, Nepean, ON K2G 4A1, Canada

Bytown Museum

Museum on the the Rideau Canal featuring exhibits & an audio tour on Ottawa's history.

1 Canal Ln, Ottawa, ON K1P 5P6, Canada

The Corktown Footbridge

Corktown Footbridge, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Lockdown Ottawa Escape Room

1080 Ogilvie Rd, Gloucester, ON K1J 7P8, Canada

Minto Park

This long, narrow park features tree-shaded picnic tables & walking paths lined with benches. · Dogs allowed

102 Lewis St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0S7, Canada

Lago

1001 Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa, ON K1S 5K7, Canada

Guided Tours of Parliament

111 Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6, Canada

Billings Estate National Historic Site

Heritage museum preserving the stately early 19th-century residence of an early prosperous settler.

2100 Cabot St, Ottawa, ON K1H 6K1, Canada

Pirate Life

588 Hog's Back Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 1N5, Canada

Humanics Sanctuary and Sculpture Park

3468 Ch. Old Montreal Rd, Ottawa, ON K4C 1C8, Canada

Ottawa Aviation Adventures

11 Aviation Pkwy, Ottawa, ON K1K 4Y5, Canada

Immersive Experience

211 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON K1P 5B9, Canada

Ottawa Walking Tours & Step-On Guide Services

Mama Bear Catching Fish Statue Corner of Sparks &, 89 Sparks Street, Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5A5, Canada

The Memorial Chamber

111 Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6, Canada

Parliament: the Virtual Experience

211 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON K1P 5B9, Canada

The Orb

Donald St, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Ottawa Turbo Tubing

50 Island Park Dr, Ottawa, ON K2B 5L7, Canada

Indigenous Experiences

100 Laurier St, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0M8, Canada