Parliament, Historic building, Lookout, Library

The heart of Canadian democracy, a symbol of the country and one of the most famous places for Canadians and tourists. Plus, with beautiful views of the river and the town of Gatineau across the river. This is Parliament Hill, the seat of Canada's federal parliament and the centre of Ottawa. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Ottawa" https://www.booking.com/city/ca/ottawa.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-ottawa-parliamenthill] A neo-Gothic architectural…

Water Canal

The Rideau Canal is one of Canada's most famous historic landmarks, and one end of it is right in downtown Ottawa, where it empties into the Ottawa River. The total length of the canal is 202 km and connects the Ottawa River to Lake Ontario. The Rideau Canal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [btn "View downtown Ottawa hotels" https://www.booking.com/city/ca/ottawa.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-ottawa-zdymadla] The oldest water canal This is the…

City Quarter, Market

The most vibrant neighbourhood with a huge variety of restaurants, cafes, bistros, as well as shops and entire shopping malls is called ByWard Market, located right in the heart of downtown Ottawa. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Ottawa" https://www.booking.com/city/ca/ottawa.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-ottawa-byward] Traditionally, the ByWard Market neighbourhood was the hub of Ottawa's French and Irish community, but over time it has transformed…

Museum

The Canadian Museum of History was known as the Canadian Museum of Civilization until 2013 and is the most visited museum in all of Canada. The museum aims to bring Canada's complex history to the public in an engaging way and to promote research related to these topics. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Ottawa" https://www.booking.com/city/ca/ottawa.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-ottawa-muzeumcivilizace] A magnificent museum building The building…

Museum

The modern and extensive Canadian War Museum is located on the western edge of downtown Ottawa and is, in our opinion, one of the finest museums of its kind in the world. It describes the history of the wars in which Canada has been involved in some way through engaging exhibits, and also serves as a war memorial. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Ottawa" https://www.booking.com/city/ca/ottawa.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-ottawa-warmuseum] What will…

Museum

The popular Bank of Canada Museum is located in the Bank's headquarters, directly across from the East Block building on Parliament Hill. [btn "View hotels in downtown Ottawa" https://www.booking.com/city/ca/ottawa.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-ottawa-bank] An extensive collection of currencies from around the world Inside the museum, you'll discover over 100,000 artifacts related to currencies from around the world. Most interesting, of…

Waterfall

Although the falls on the Ottawa River are nowhere near the size and glory of Niagara Falls, they are definitely one of the most interesting places in the city and should not escape your notice. Chaudière Falls is a set of small waterfalls and cascades where the Ottawa River narrows significantly and flows past Chaudière, Victoria and Albert Islands. The falls are also sometimes referred to by the Aboriginal names "Kana:tso" or "Akikodjiwan". …

Cathedral

Ottawa's main Roman Catholic cathedral stands right in the city centre, across from the National Gallery in Major's Hill Park. The Basilica of Notre-Dame is the oldest and largest church in Ottawa, although it cannot compare in size to cathedrals in European cities, for example. The church was built between 1841 and 1865. Despite this, don't skip a visit. We were absolutely enchanted by the interior of the church! [btn "The 10 best hotels in…

Gallery

The National Gallery of Canada is one of the largest of its kind not only in Canada, but in America. It exhibits over 100,000 art objects of many kinds, but especially paintings, pictures, but also photographs and sculptures. [btn "View hotels in downtown Ottawa" https://www.booking.com/city/ca/ottawa.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-ottawa-gallery] The gallery is located in the heart of the city opposite the Notre-Dame Basilica. The Gallery's…

Museum

One of the most popular museums, especially among children, is located on the southern edge of downtown Ottawa and is dedicated to natural history. The Canadian Museum of Nature is very engaging because inside you'll find plenty of skeletons and models of dinosaurs as well as interactive displays. [btn "View hotels in downtown Ottawa" https://www.booking.com/city/ca/ottawa.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-ottawa-nature] Collections or what to see…

Lookout, Park

Kiweki Point is a hill that sits on a 55-metre-high cliff above the Ottawa River and the Alexander Bridge, just next to the National Gallery. Kiweiki Point Park is one of the best views of Ottawa and the city of Gatineau on the opposite shore. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Ottawa" https://www.booking.com/city/ca/ottawa.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-ottawa-kiweki] Kiweki Point has two covered lookouts and several animal sculptures typical of…

Park, Palace

Rideau Hall is the official residence of the Governor General of Canada, the person who represents the British monarch, who is the formal monarch of Canada. The unassuming grey building is surrounded by a beautiful, peaceful park and is located in the Rockcliffe area of Ottawa's suburbs. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Ottawa" https://www.booking.com/city/ca/ottawa.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-ottawa-rideauhall] Enjoy the tranquillity of a…

Hotel

Château Laurier is an iconic hotel and one of the most famous in all of Canada. The lavish luxury building sits in the heart of downtown Ottawa overlooking the Rideau Canal locks, Parliament Hill and Major's Hill Park. The hotel was constructed between 1909 and 1912 by the Grand Trunk Railway and has been one of the most luxurious in Canada since its inception. The ornate Neo-Gothic architectural style transitions into monumental and opulent…

Waterfall

Rideau Falls is a much-touted attraction, and considering it's only a few minutes' walk from the Rideau Hall residence, it's definitely a fun place to visit. However, we think these falls are quite overrated and if you're not going to Rideau Hall, we'd skip visiting them and focus more on the much more interesting Chaudiere Falls. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Ottawa" https://www.booking.com/city/ca/ottawa.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-ottawa…