As the capital of Canada ‘Ottawa’ is known for its mind-blowing Victorian Architecture. Ottawa was once called ‘Bytown’, but its name was changed to Ottawa in 1854. Situated on the bank of the Ottawa river, there are various astonishing places to visit in Ottawa. If you are planning to visit Ottawa then you must not miss these mesmerizing places in Ottawa. Here are the TOP 10 PLACES TO VISIT IN OTTAWA, CANADA.
1. PARLIAMENT HILL
One of the best places to visit in Ottawa is Parliament Hill (Colline du Parlement). Along with being a good tourist attraction, it is also a workplace for the Canadian Government. This political monument was constructed between 1859 and 1876. Approximately 3 million visitors come to see Parliament Hill every year.
Parliament Hill basically constitutes 3 main blocks: East Block, West Block, and Centre Block. It is built in ancient Gothic-style architecture. You can have a breathtaking view of the city, and the Ottawa river as well, on the top of Parliament Hill. It is located at Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A9, Canada.
2. RIDEAU CANAL
The second most astonishing place to visit in Ottawa, after Parliament Hill is Rideau Canal. This canal has a length of 200km, and a depth of 1.6m. This canal is located on Lake Ontario and connects Ottawa with Kingston. The most favorable time to visit this canal is in the season of winter, where the canal entirely freezes and people from all over the world come here for skating and celebrating.
It is undeniably the most memorable phase for any tourist. Rideau Canal’s epic urban skating rink is the biggest skating trail in the world. If you are a skating fan, then you must visit here once in your life. It is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
3. CANADIAN WAR MUSEUM
Canada War Museum (Musée Canadien de la Guerre), is yet another famous place to visit in Ottawa. This museum is a huge collection of the past Canadian Military, the museum constitutes over 3 million artifacts of the Canadian military which fought various battles in its past including World War I and World War II.
There are various military vehicles displayed in the museum such as tanks, jeeps, armored trucks, armored vehicles, motorcycles, etc. The most famous of them is Adolf Hitler’s bullet-proof Mercedes Benz limo, which is heavily modified with immense armor plating. It is located at 1 Vimy Pl, Ottawa, ON K1A 0M8, Canada.
4. NATIONAL GALLERY OF CANADA
The National Gallery of Canada (Musée des Beaux-Arts du Canada), is a perfect example of Modern-day architecture. The National Gallery of Canada constitutes the biggest collection of the past. The history of Canada is recorded in this national gallery since the 18th century, there are also certain artifacts that are even older than the 15th century. It is one of the biggest art museums in North America.
The Museum displays the Canadian art development from religious works to the Group of Seven. The museum also contains two fascinating courtyards and an amazing Rideau Street Convent Chapel. The entry to this National Gallery of Canada is absolutely free on Thursdays from 5-8 pm. It is located at 380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4, Canada.
5. CANADIAN MUSEUM OF NATURE
The Canadian Museum of Nature (Musée Canadien de la Nature), is yet another fascinating museum to visit. It displays the Canadian history of plants and animals from the era of Dinosaurs and even before to the modern-day era. The museum offers 3D movies, guided tours, exhibitions, and workshops for visitors.
The Canadian Museum of Nature is also the National Museum for Natural Science and History. Situated a few distances away from Parliament Hill, this museum was once the main headquarters of the Canadian government. It is located at 240 McLeod St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2R1, Canada.
6. NATIONAL WAR MEMORIAL
The National War Memorial (Monument Commémoratif de Guerre), is built with an aim to honor the Canadian Military Forces, who sacrificed their lives for their country in various wars. A very famous statue called Canada’s Tomb of Unknown Soldier has been built in the National War Memorial to honor the sacrifice of soldiers who served their country in World War I.
It is also among the Top Places to Visit In Ottawa, as rated by the tourists who come to Ottawa. It is located at Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5A4, Canada.
7. NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL BASILICA
Situated adjacent to the National Gallery of Canada, Notre Dame Cathedral is an astonishing Catholic Basilica. It was built in 1846 and is the biggest and the oldest church still functioning in Ottawa. This church is an excellent specimen of Canadian religious art and culture. It is famous for its interior mahogany carvings by Philippe Parizeau.
It is also famous for the sculpture of apostles, prophets, and evangelists, crafted by Louis Philippe Hébert. It is located at 385 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 1J9, Canada.
8. CANADA AVIATION AND SPACE MUSEUM
Depicting the story from Canada’s first flight to the World Wars to this modern era, the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum, (Musée de l’Aviation et de l’Espace du Canada), is
situated at Rockcliffe Airport. It has a collection of more than 120 military, civilian, and transport aircraft.
The most famous among them is the replica of the famous Silver Dart, which made the first flight in Canada in the year 1909, and the famous Avro Arrow and the Lancaster bomber, which gave their services in World War II. It is located at 11 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa, Canada.
9. PEACE TOWER
The Peace Tower (Tour de la Paix), is the highest point in Ottawa. It is situated at Parliament Hill. From here the breathtaking scenes of the Ottawa city, the Ottawa river, Rideau Canal, the Northern Hills, and the Gatineau can be seen. It is also called the ‘Tower of Victory and Peace.’
The entry to this Peace Tower is absolutely free but you will have to buy the tickets for the entry to Parliament Hill, as Peace Tower is situated in Parliament Hill. It is located at Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A9, Canada.
10. ROYAL CANADIAN MINT
Once the Royal Canadian Mint (Monnaie Royale Canadienne), was manufactured mint, back in the year 1908. Now it is a manufacturing hub of hand-made coins and medallions. It also manufactures Olympic Medals. The tour of the Canadian Mint is very amazing, especially on the working days.
Therefore, these are the Top 10 must-go places to explore in Ottawa. I hope you enjoyed the article and made up your mind about visiting Ottawa. Believe me, there are more fascinating places to visit in Ottawa like Diefenbunker, Canada’s Cold War Museum, Canadian Tulip Festival, Byward Market, Dows Lake Pavilion, and many more ….
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