The following is a list of attractions in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and surrounding area.
Permanent attractions
Museums
Billings Estate National Historic Site Bytown Museum Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Museum Canada Agriculture Museum Canada Aviation and Space Museum Canada Science and Technology Museum Canadian Museum of History - located in Gatineau, includes the Canadian Children's Museum Canadian Museum of Nature Canadian War Museum City of Ottawa Art Galleries - includes ASP, Barbara Ann Scott, Centrepointe Theatre, City Hall, Gallery 112, Karsh-Masson, Studio and Trinity galleries Currency Museum - in the Bank of Canada Diefenbunker - at CFS Carp Governor General's Foot Guards Regimental Museum Laurier House Muséoparc Vanier Museopark National Gallery of Canada Nepean Museum Ottawa Art Gallery Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame Pinhey's Point Historic Site Portrait Gallery of Canada Swords and Ploughshares Museum Watson's Mill Workers’ History Museum
Defunct museums Canada and the World Pavilion Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography - closed in 2006, collections now at the National Gallery of Canada Canadian Postal Museum - closed in 2012 Canadian Ski Museum - moved to Mont Tremblant, Quebec 2013 Wheelhouse Maritime Museum (1968-1976) - collection transferred to Canadian Museum of Science and Technology from 1976-1990, then Marine Museum of the Great Lakes in 1990
Children attractions Canadian Children's Museum
Other public areas Byward Market Canadian Tribute to Human Rights Capital Pathway Dominion Arboretum Dow's Lake Lansdowne Park - home of the Aberdeen Pavilion and TD Place National Arts Centre National War Memorial - also called "The Response", home of the Canadian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Parliament Hill Peacekeeping Monument Rideau Canal Royal Canadian Navy Monument
Notable buildings and private areas Some of these places allow members of the public to visit, but are not completely open to everyone.
24 Sussex Drive Britannia Yacht Club Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat Global Centre for Pluralism Library and Archives Canada Nepean Sailing Club Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club Rideau Hall Royal Canadian Mint STV Black Jack Supreme Court of Canada
Festivals and other events
Canada Dance Festival Canadian Tulip Festival Capital Hoedown Capital Idea! Capital Pride Carnival of Cultures Festival of India, Ottawa Inside Out Film and Video Festival International Folkloric Festival Juno Awards of 2012, 2017 Latin Sparks Festival Maple Sugar Festival Music and Beyond Ottawa Bluesfest Ottawa Chamberfest Ottawa Dragon Boat Race Festival Ottawa Folk Festival Ottawa Fringe Festival Ottawa International Animation Festival Ottawa International Children's Festival Ottawa International Film Festival Ottawa International Hockey Festival Ottawa International Jazz Festival Ottawa International Writers Festival Ottawa Irish Festival Ottawa Reggae Festival Rideau Canal Festival Westfest Winterlude
Map of major buildings
A map of downtown Ottawa, including parts of Lower Town, Sandy Hill, and downtown Hull. Click on the stars to read articles on individual buildings.
References
External links
National Capital Commission - Discover the Capital Ottawa Festivals d’Ottawa ottawakiosk.com: Ottawa attractions