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Canada’s capital city as well as the cultural and historical hub of Ontario, Ottawa remains a tourist-friendly city boasting an array of impressive national sites and famous landmarks presenting the proud heritage of the country.
Parliament Hill
Parliament Hill is a complex of historic, neo-Gothic Parliament buildings overlooking the Ottawa River. The buildings are open to the visitors for guided tours that take them through the historic complex, around the lush gardens and monuments covering the grounds. National celebrations such as the Canada Day take place here.
Canadian War Museum
The national museum of military history of Canada, Canadian War Museum is an interesting tourist attraction on the shore of the Ottawa River visited by a large number of history and architecture lovers. The collection in the museum includes works of art, military artillery, medals as well as a CF-Voodoo jet fighter; the major public exhibition space of the museum is devoted to Canadian Experience Galleries drawing the attention of all age groups.
Byward Market
One of the oldest and the largest farmers’ markets in Canada, Byward Market is just one block away from the Parliament Hill. From a simple market, it has now transformed into an exciting hub of shopping, food and entertainment. So along with checking out flowers, fresh fruits and vegetables and local art work, you can explore unique shops, boutiques, restaurants and nightclubs surrounding the market.
Rideau Canal
Ontario’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rideau Canal is a 200 kilometre long canal connecting Ottawa with Kingston on Lake Ontario. Also known as Rideau Waterway, it is a chain of lakes and waterways that turns into the world’s biggest skating rink during the freezing winters. During the summers you can enjoy walks or cycle along its banks!
National Gallery of Canada
Known for its distinctive architecture highlighted by prism-like glass towers, National Gallery of Canada is a popular tourist attraction. Home to Canadian and international works of art, the art gallery impresses visitors who come here in large numbers. Along with a permanent collection, a number of seasonal exhibitions take place here. Notre-Dame, Major’s Hill Park and the Canadian War Museum are nearby places of interest for people to explore.
