Guidebook for Ottawa

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Guidebook for Ottawa

Parks & Nature

180km of ski/hiking trails. Three lakes to swim in. Boat rentals.
522 locals recommend
Gatineau Park
33 Chem. Scott
522 locals recommend
180km of ski/hiking trails. Three lakes to swim in. Boat rentals.
Live music in the summer, food available. Roped swimming for children.
34 locals recommend
Westboro Beach
34 locals recommend
Live music in the summer, food available. Roped swimming for children.
Best beach in town... Great for picnics, groups. Walking distance to Hogsback park with its scenic rapids.
59 locals recommend
Mooney's Bay Park and Beach
2960 Riverside Dr.
59 locals recommend
Best beach in town... Great for picnics, groups. Walking distance to Hogsback park with its scenic rapids.

Arts & Culture

World class music dance and theatre.
346 locals recommend
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin St
346 locals recommend
World class music dance and theatre.
History for adults, children's museum for kids. Unique building, beautiful setting, nice restaurant.
545 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue Laurier
545 locals recommend
History for adults, children's museum for kids. Unique building, beautiful setting, nice restaurant.
Canadian creatures, dinos, rocks, special exhibits, videos - great for kids.
468 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod St
468 locals recommend
Canadian creatures, dinos, rocks, special exhibits, videos - great for kids.

Shopping

Close to the market, national arts centre, beautiful historic buildings etc - if you get tired of shopping. Cinemas on the top floor too.
589 locals recommend
Rideau Centre
589 locals recommend
Close to the market, national arts centre, beautiful historic buildings etc - if you get tired of shopping. Cinemas on the top floor too.

Essentials

Open from about 7am to 11pm most days of the year.
52 locals recommend
Real Canadian Superstore
190 Richmond Rd
52 locals recommend
Open from about 7am to 11pm most days of the year.

Sightseeing

This is where Canada's government sits. Hot air central - for your entertainment... Live Senate Debates!, guided tours! Carillon concerts! Changing of the Guard's underwear. Watch hot air balloons leap into the stratosphere when they float overhead!
891 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Wellington Street
891 locals recommend
This is where Canada's government sits. Hot air central - for your entertainment... Live Senate Debates!, guided tours! Carillon concerts! Changing of the Guard's underwear. Watch hot air balloons leap into the stratosphere when they float overhead!