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Tours & day trips
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Popular places to visit
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
Carleton University
Explore the campus of Carleton University as part of your travels around Ottawa. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Byward Market Square
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
Canadian Museum of History
Traverse 20,000 years of Canadian history in just one day at Ottawa’s treasure house of culture.
Canadian War Museum
The country’s museum of military history features collections of weapons and vehicles that cover hundreds of years of conflict.
Rideau Canal
This engineering and scenic marvel fills with pleasure craft in summer and transforms into the world’s longest naturally frozen skating rink in winter.
National Gallery of Canada
Explore art through the ages in this impressive collection of national and international works of art.
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Sit at the controls of beautifully preserved vintage aircraft, take off in a flight simulator and discover Canada’s contribution to space exploration.
National Arts Centre
You can get tickets for a performance at National Arts Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Areas of Gatineau
Hull
Hull is a destination visitors seek out for its interesting museums, casinos and stunning river views. You might want to check out attractions like Canadian Museum of History or Casino du Lac Leamy while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Downtown Gatineau
You'll enjoy the gardens and festivals in Downtown Gatineau. You might want to make time for a stop at Les Promenades Gatineau or Gatineau Sports Centre.
Aylmer
The abundant dining options and pristine golf courses are top of the list for many visitors to Aylmer. A stop by Kōena Spa or Gatineau Park might round out your trip.
District Saint - Raymond - Vanier
While District Saint - Raymond - Vanier may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Casino du Lac Leamy and Jacques Cartier Park.
District Wright - Parc - de - la - Montagne
While District Wright - Parc - de - la - Montagne may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Casino du Lac Leamy and Maison du velo.
District des Promenades
When in District des Promenades, you can plan a visit to Les Promenades Gatineau and Gatineau Sports Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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