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Ottawa attractions are some of the top-rated, essential stops in all of Canada. Jointly they make up an unsurpassed lineup of cultural, historic and natural experiences and attractions in Ottawa.
Explore this section to learn more about what there is to do and see in Ottawa. Take advantage of the great savings available from each Ottawa Attraction and visit the individual sites for even more information on special events and seasonal activities.
Don't forget to take a look on the FREE THINGS TO DO IN OTTAWA, if you are on a limited budget! |
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Ottawa Festivals
Ottawa Theatres
Ottawa Museums
Ottawa Markets
Ottawa Shopping Malls
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Ottawa City tours
Ottawa Art galleries
Ottawa Historic sites
Ottawa Sight seeing
Free things to do in Ottawa |
Yearly Ottawa Festivals
Canadian Tulip Festival, May 2 to 19, 2008
Canada Dance Festival, June 7 to 14, 2008
Festival Franco Ontarien, June 13 to 15, 2008
Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival, August 29 to September 1, 2008
Ottawa Fringe Festival, June 19 to 29, 2008
Ottawa International Animation Festival, September 18 to 21, 2008
Ottawa International Writers Festival, Spring Edition, April 12 to 19, 2008
Miscellaneous events
Other Ottawa Festivals
Alcatel-Lucent Ottawa International Children's Festival, May 30 to June 3, 2008
Canada Day, July 1, 2008
Caribe-Expo, August 8 to 17, 2008
CHEO BBQ, June 14, 2008
Classic Air Rallye, August 23 to 24, 2008
Doors Open Ottawa, June 7 to 8, 2008
Muslim Summer Festival, August 2, 2008
Odawa Pow Wow
Pride Ottawa-Gatineau, August 15 to 24, 2008
SuperEx - Central Canada Exhibition, August 14 to 24, 2008
Winterlude, February 1 to 17, 2008
Ottawa Musical events
Festival Franco Ontarien, June 13 to 15, 2008
Ottawa Bluesfest, July 3 to 13, 2008
Ottawa Chamber Music Festival, 15th Anniversary, July 26 to August 9, 2008
Ottawa Folk Festival, August 14 to 17, 2008
The Ottawa International Jazz Festival, June 20 to 29, 2008
Outdoor Music and Theatre Series
Westfest, June 13 to 15, 2008
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Sporting Events
Alcatel HOPE Volleyball SummerFest, July 12, 2008
National Capital Race Weekend, May 23 to 25, 2008
Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival, June 20 to 22, 2008
9th Annual Bell Capital Cup, December 28, 2007 to January 1, 2008
Ontario Games 2008, August 13 to 16, 2008
Orléans Soap Box Derby, June 7, 2008
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Opera Lyra Ottawa
110-2 Daly Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2
Tel. (613) 233-9200 |
Fax (613) 233-5431
Ottawa Little Theatre
400 King Edward Ave.
Ottawa, ON K1N 7M7
Tel. (613) 233-8948 |
Fax (613) 233-8027
The National Arts Centre
53 Elgin Street
P.O Box 1534, Stn B.
Ottawa, ON, K1P 5W1
Ph: (613) 996-5051
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Arts Court:
2 Daly Avenue
613-564-7240
More than 20 local art groups hold various exhibits throughout the year. The building was actually built in the 1800's and was a provincial courthouse.
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex Drive
613-990-1985
The Gallery has an extensive collection of art and features paintings by the Group of Seven, Rembrandt and many others.
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Byward Market
613-244-4410 fax: 244-4416
The Farmers Market has been the hub of Ottawa's commercial activity since 1826. Lots of shops, cafes and nightclubs in Ottawa's historic old Lowertown, streets built wide enough for horse-drawn carts to bring produce to market 175 years ago provide plenty of parking in modern times. Most of the city's museums and public buildings close by, not to mention more shopping on Sussex Drive, Rideau Street (and Rideau Centre Mall). Public Parkade at 70 Clarence (between Williams and Byward)
Capital Flea Market
613-513-5000 2230 Gladwin Cresc, Ottawa, K1B4S6 Saturday & Sunday 9-5
New Flea Market opened come down and see our new indoor/outdoor flea market. capital flea market situated off St. Laurent Blvd. behind the Mcdonalds'. Variety of products, and new vendors welcome.
Stittsville Flea Market
This flea market on the outskirts of Ottawa has been running since 1974. It closed permanently in the Fall on 2004
Bentley Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market
7 Cleopatra Dr, Nepean, ON K2G 3M9 (613) 225-5613
Cobden Farmers Market
This weekly flea market is held each Saturday in Cobden (Memorial hall parking lot), about an hours west of the city (halfway between Kanata and Pembroke). Saturdays 8:30 amd to 11:30 from May 19 to Oct 6.
Market Square Flea Market
5669 Main, Osgoode, ON K0A 2W0 (613) 826-3907
Masson Flea Market
110 Georges, Masson Angers, QC J8M 1A2 (819)986-3552
Ottawa Antique Market
1179 Bank St
613-730-6000
Fifty independent antique and collectible dealers gather daily, year-round. Merchandise includes china,. Antiques, jewellery, and country furniture.
Pembroke Farmes Market
Held Thrudsdays and Saturdays from May 24th to Octo 13th,. At Lake & Victoria St from 9 am to 1 pm.
Smiley's Flea Market
6559 Bank, Greely, ON K0A 1Z0 (613) 821-0224
Watson's Mill Growers & Crafters Market Dickenson Square, Manotick
613-692-2500
Every Saturday from May to October
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St. Laurent Centre
195 shops and services fill the St.Laurent Shopping Centre. Shoppers can get their fill from 9:30am to 9pm Mondays through Saturdays and 11am to 5pm on Sundays.
1200 St. Laurent Boulevard Ottawa ON CAN K1K 3B8
Rideau Centre
This large enclosed shopping complex is centrally located in downtown Ottawa. Visitors will find a range of shops, services and eateries including The Bay, Sears, Shoppers Drug Mart, Banana Republic, Aerosoles, Mexx, Old Navy, Roots and much more. The mall includes over 180 stores in total.
50 Rideau Street Ottawa ON K1N 9J7
Carlingwood Mall
Carlingwood Mall in the west section of Ottawa features 120 stores as well as three banks and a number of fast food options in the food courts. Sears in the main anchor department store and visitors will also find music, shoe, clothing and accessories shops.
2121 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K2A 1H2
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Ottawa Sugar Bushes
Lanark County (west of Ottawa) is known as the Maple Syrup Capital of Ontario.
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Royal Canadian Mint
320 Sussex Drive
1-800-267-7000 (Canada)
1-800-242-9071 (U.S.)
Canadian money is made here.
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Central Experimental Farm:
613-759-1837
Hundreds of acres of farm land just a short distance from downtown features the Arboretum which is breathtaking and has thousands of different varieties of trees and shrubs. It is so nice to take a short walk and then sit down and take in all the beauty.
Hog's Back Falls
This is the area where the Rideau Canal and the Rideau River separate. You can get here by car or you can walk or bike along the trails.
Jacques-Cartier Park
This beautiful park is located in Gatineau and offers great views of the Ottawa skyline. Don't forget your camera!
Laurier House
335 Laurier Avenue East
1-613-992-8142
Former residence of two former Prime Ministers (Laurier and Mackenzie King).
Major's Hill Park
1 Rideau Street (behind Chateau Laurier)
This is Ottawa's oldest park. Many events take place here throughout the year.
Mackenzie-King Estate
In Gatineau Park
It used to be the summer home of one of Canada's Prime Ministers, William Lyon Mackenzie King.
National Peacekeeping Monument
Across from the National Gallery
It is the world's only monument to peacekeepers.
National War Memorial
At Confederation Square
Dedicated to King George VI in 1939.
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Rideau Canal
It is over 200 kilometres long. A 7-kilometre section of it makes up the world's longest skating rink in the winter months. In the summertime you can bike or walk along the paths or take a boat down the canal.
Gatineau Park
This unbelievable park is a 363-square kilometre park that offers activities for the entire family. You can drive through the park and stop at the various lookouts overlooking the Ottawa valley or you can get out and try one of the many walking or hiking trails which vary in difficulty.
Parliament Hill
This houses Canada's Parliament. The architecture of the different blocks is quite amazing and is definitely worth a visit..
Canada and the World Pavilion - closed its doors in 2005.
Casino du Lac Leamy
1 Boulevard du Casino
1-819-772-2100 or 1-800-665-2274
Large casino & hotel complex situated right over the Quebec border in Gatineau (a short drive from downtown). It has slot machines, game tables, restaurants and bars.
Dow's Lake and Pavilion
1001 Queen Elizabeth Drive
1-613-232-1001
Perfectly situated off of the Rideau Canal. There are restaurants with spectacular views.
Lafleche Caves
Val-des-Monts, Quebec
1-819-457-4033
Large, natural underground caves.
National Arts Centre
53 Elgin Street
1-613-947-7000
Performing Arts Centre that presents operas, dance, theatre and musicals.
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National Library and National Archives
395 Wellington Street
613-996-5115
The library, which was established in 1953 collects, preserves and promotes the published literature of Canada. The National Archives has acquired more than 60 million manuscripts and government records.
Nepean Point
Concerts are held here at the Astrolabe Theatre in the summer months. The point is a great place for taking pictures.
Notre Dame Basilica
Sussex Drive
613-241-7496
This is the oldest church in Ottawa.
Ottawa International Hostel
75 Nicholas Street
613-235-2595
This used to be the local jail but is now the Hostel. Even if you aren't staying here you can still take a tour.
Rideau Falls
Along Sussex Drive and can sometimes be overlooked by tourists to the city. The falls are quite spectacular to look at due to the volume of the water that flows over the rocks.
Rideau Hall
Sussex Drive
613-991-4422
Home to the Governor General this magnificent residence is situated on over 70 acres. You can come here and take a tour of the house itself, the grounds and the gardens.
Supreme Court of Canada
301 Wellington Street
1-613-995-4330
The courtroom and lobby are open to visitors on weekdays.
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