What to do in Ottawa

Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.

Explore the campus of Carleton University as part of your travels around Ottawa. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.

The country’s museum of military history features collections of weapons and vehicles that cover hundreds of years of conflict.

Traverse 20,000 years of Canadian history in just one day at Ottawa’s treasure house of culture.

This engineering and scenic marvel fills with pleasure craft in summer and transforms into the world’s longest naturally frozen skating rink in winter.

Explore art through the ages in this impressive collection of national and international works of art.

Sit at the controls of beautifully preserved vintage aircraft, take off in a flight simulator and discover Canada’s contribution to space exploration.

You can get tickets for a performance at National Arts Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.