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Best things to do in Ottawa

The top 3 according to 40 votes from people: Parliament Hill · Bytown Museum · Canadian War Museum. (Updated Oct 10, 2024.)

Parliament, a skating canal and national museums: Canada's capital at its best according to TripAdvisor and travel writers.

Kyle M. · · 12 items · 40 votes · 0 comments

Top 10

  1. 1

    Parliament Hill

    Gothic Revival parliament buildings with the summer Changing of the Guard.

    ▲ 6 ▼ 0

    6
  2. 2

    Bytown Museum

    Ottawa's history beside the canal locks.

    ▲ 4 ▼ 0

    4
  3. 3

    Canadian War Museum

    Canada's military history in a striking modern building.

    ▲ 3 ▼ 0

    3
  4. 4

    Rideau Canal

    UNESCO-listed canal that becomes a giant skating rink in winter.

    ▲ 3 ▼ 1

    2
  5. 5

    Diefenbunker

    Cold War bunker turned museum.

    ▲ 3 ▼ 1

    2
  6. 6

    Canadian Museum of History

    Totem poles across the river in Gatineau.

    ▲ 2 ▼ 0

    2
  7. 7

    Rideau Hall

    Governor General's residence with free tours.

    ▲ 2 ▼ 0

    2
  8. 8

    Gatineau Park

    Lakes and trails minutes from downtown.

    ▲ 3 ▼ 2

    1
  9. 9

    ByWard Market

    Historic market district with BeaverTails pastries.

    ▲ 2 ▼ 1

    1
  10. 10

    National Gallery of Canada

    Glass gallery with Louise Bourgeois's giant spider outside.

    ▲ 2 ▼ 1

    1

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  1. 11

    Canadian Museum of Nature

    Fossils and wildlife in a castle-like building.

    ▲ 2 ▼ 1

    1
  2. 12

    Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica

    Silver-spired cathedral with a blue starry ceiling.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1

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