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Things to Do in Ottawa / Activités à Ottawa
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🏛️ Museums
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Canadian War Museum
Explore Canada's military history through powerful artifacts and immersive exhibits.
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Canadian Museum of History
Discover the stories of Canada's peoples and cultures, plus a wonderful Children's Museum inside.
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Canada Science and Technology Museum
Hands-on science and technology exhibits for all ages.
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Canadian Museum of Nature
Natural history from dinosaurs to geology to the wonders of the animal kingdom.
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National Gallery of Canada
World-class art collection including Canadian and Indigenous art in a stunning building.
gallery.ca
⛵ Boat Tours
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Ottawa Boat Cruise
Canal boat tours, river tours past Rideau Falls, and a fun amphibious boat tour that goes on both land and water!
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Ottawa Palapa Tours
A unique open-air boat experience — perfect for a relaxed cruise on the water.
ottawapalapa.tours
🚶 Walking Tours
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Ottawa Walking Tours
The best way to experience Ottawa on foot — knowledgeable guides and great routes through the city.
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The Haunted Walk
Ghost tours and paranormal adventures through Ottawa's most haunted sites — spooky fun for all!
hauntedwalk.com
🌲 Nature
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Gatineau Park
A vast wilderness park just across the river in Québec — great for hiking, swimming, and scenic lookouts.
ncc-ccn.gc.ca
🚲 Bicycle Rental
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RentABike Ottawa
Rent a bike and ride along the beautiful Rideau Canal bike path — a classic Ottawa experience.
rentabike.ca
🎉 Festivals
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Ottawa Ribfest on Sparks Street
A beloved annual festival with mouth-watering BBQ ribs, live music, and great outdoor vibes on Sparks Street.
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Ottawa Chinatown Night Market
A vibrant night market in Ottawa's Chinatown — street food, vendors, and lively atmosphere after dark.
ottawachinatown.ca
🫖 High Tea
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Zoe's at the Château Laurier
Afternoon tea at Ottawa's most iconic hotel — a refined, elegant experience with classic sandwiches, scones, and pastries.
fairmont.com
🌇 Rooftop Patio
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Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market
Enjoy drinks and views from the rooftop patio at the Andaz Hotel in the lively ByWard Market neighbourhood.
hyatt.com
🍟 Ottawa Specialty Foods
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BeaverTails (ByWard Market)
A Canadian icon — fried dough pastry stretched into the shape of a beaver's tail, topped with your choice of sweet toppings. The original location is right here in Ottawa's ByWard Market!
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Poutine
The quintessential Québécois comfort food — french fries topped with cheese curds and smothered in rich gravy. Available practically everywhere: restaurants, food trucks, and diners throughout the city.