Guidebook for Ottawa
Sightseeing
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Wellington StreetThe Market is the hub of downtown Ottawa with historic buildings and neighborhoods. A dense area offering restaurants, shopping, site seeing, and nightlife. Take the day to wander and explore and enjoy the occasional street performer.
The Market
1125 Colonel By DrThe Market is the hub of downtown Ottawa with historic buildings and neighborhoods. A dense area offering restaurants, shopping, site seeing, and nightlife. Take the day to wander and explore and enjoy the occasional street performer.
Entertainment & Activities
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the canal offers the world's largest skating rink at 8km.
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Rideau-Kanal
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the canal offers the world's largest skating rink at 8km.
Parks & Nature
A rare example of a farm within a city, the CEF was established in 1886 as a scientific and agricultural research centre. Visit the Arboretum and the Ornamental Gardens, and the demonstration farm including farm animals and season events fun for families. Sledding in the Arboretum in winter is fun for everyone.
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Central Experimental Farm
960 Carling AveA rare example of a farm within a city, the CEF was established in 1886 as a scientific and agricultural research centre. Visit the Arboretum and the Ornamental Gardens, and the demonstration farm including farm animals and season events fun for families. Sledding in the Arboretum in winter is fun for everyone.
Enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, rock climbing, and scenic drives. Famous for its fall foliage. A short drive across the provincial border.
Gatineau Parkway
Gatineau ParkwayEnjoy hiking, biking, skiing, rock climbing, and scenic drives. Famous for its fall foliage. A short drive across the provincial border.
Arts & Culture
Enjoy live music, theatre, and an array of other performing arts in the heart of the nation's capital. The NAC has recently undergone an extensive renovation and now boasts a stunning settting to enjoy a lovely meal in the cafe overlooking the Rideau Canal.
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National Arts Centre
1 Elgin StEnjoy live music, theatre, and an array of other performing arts in the heart of the nation's capital. The NAC has recently undergone an extensive renovation and now boasts a stunning settting to enjoy a lovely meal in the cafe overlooking the Rideau Canal.
Home to the world's most comprehensive collection of Canadian art. Take part in guided tours, workshops, and lectures. Enjoy a bite to eat in the cafe while marvelling at the architecture of the structure. Offers stunning views overlooking the Ottawa River.
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National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrHome to the world's most comprehensive collection of Canadian art. Take part in guided tours, workshops, and lectures. Enjoy a bite to eat in the cafe while marvelling at the architecture of the structure. Offers stunning views overlooking the Ottawa River.
Shopping
Tanger Outlets Ottawa
8555 Campeau DrRideau Centre
Closeby - 3 minute drive, 15 minute walk; has banks, diner, and drug store.
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Westgate Shopping Centre
1309 Carling AveCloseby - 3 minute drive, 15 minute walk; has banks, diner, and drug store.
Hampton Park
Groceries, pet store, drug store, LCBO
Getting Around
Discount Car & Truck Rentals
40 Bd MontclairEnterprise Rent-A-Car
1615 Laperriere Ave