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Looking for things to do in Ottawa? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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ByWard Market
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The National War Memorial
4.6/529 Reviews
Royal Canadian Mint
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Discover the most popular places to stay in Ottawa, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Don’t be fooled. When visiting Quebec, you must stay in the old town!
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Quebec + Ottawa Twin City Tour: Watch the Royal Changing of the Guard and Discover North America's French and European Charm
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Living in Canada was stunning, a perfect blend of city and nature
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This quietly unassuming capital, Ottawa, is quite hidden!
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Welcome to Ontario, Canada
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From Mtl to Jaspé via Québec City
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![[Fantastic Church] A highlight of Montreal's beautiful cathedral](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/1mi3f324x8vlan0jt7520_W_320_0_R5.jpg?proc=source/trip)
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[Fantastic Church] A highlight of Montreal's beautiful cathedral
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Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
4.4/5147 Reviews
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
4.3/571 Reviews
Centre Bell
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Plateau Mont-Royal
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Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral
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Chinatown
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Popular Types of Attractions in Ottawa
Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Beaches and shores | Mountain climbing | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Exhibitions | Historical attractions | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Sightseeing tours | Boat tour | Night view | Cultural institutions | Themed exhibition halls | Museums | Outdoor activities | Skybound experiences
Popular Attractions in Ottawa
Rideau Hall | Bearbrook Golf Club and Swing Restaurant | Superdome at Ben Franklin Park | Kichi Zībī Mīkan | Popsilos | Royal Canadian Mint | Vincent Massey Park | Canadian Tribute to Human Rights | Centennial Flame | Dominion City Brewing Co. | Cumberland Heritage Village Museum | Walking Discoveries | Shirleys Bay Park | Rideau Falls | Nepean Sailing Club | Arnott Park | Maple Hill Urban Farm | The Log Farm | Colony VR | Somerset Square Park | Jetty Park | Sephardi Association of Ottawa | SNMC Mosque | Memorial Arch (Memorial Colonnade Pedestrian Bridge) | Major Ross Chamberlain Park | Ottawa French Adventist Church | SANTINI GALLERY | Guinness Park | Ottawa Public Library - Sunnyside | Crossingbridge Park
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Popular Restaurants in Ottawa
Tavern on the Falls | Atelier | The Shore Club | THE ALBION ROOMS RESTAURANT | Luxe Bistro | D'Arcy McGee's | Jadeland | Social Restaurant + Lounge | Pili Pili Charcoal Grilled Chicken | Aiana Restaurant | The Laff | Mahal Tanjore (Previously Thanjai Ottawa) Restaurant | Gitanes | 1 Elgin Restaurant | Rabbit Hole | The Manx Pub | Al's Steakhouse | Le Moulin de Provence | Ironstone Grill at The Marshes Golf Club | Cocotte Bistro | Back to Brooklyn Restaurant | 10Fourteen | ZOE'S | Perspectives Restaurant at Brookstreet | Big Rig Kitchen & Brewery - Ogilvie | The Waverley Elgin | Moxies Gloucester Restaurant | Charlotte | State & Main | Elgin Street Diner
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