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". …

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…

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…