About Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, home to around 1,017,449 people.
Best time
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures
Weather
Diverse — temperate to subtropical
Experiences
Things to do in Ottawa
1
Parliament Hill
2
Bank of Canada Currency Museum
3
Bytown Museum
4
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
5
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
6
Canadian Museum of Nature
7
Canadian War Museum
8
Carleton University Art Gallery
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Parliament Hill
- Visit Bank of Canada Currency Museum
- Visit Bytown Museum
- Eat at BeaverTails
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
- Visit Canada Aviation and Space Museum
- Visit Canadian Museum of Nature
- Eat at Ahora Mexican Cuisine
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Canadian War Museum
- Visit Carleton University Art Gallery
- Visit The National Arts Centre
- Eat at La Bottega Nicastro
Where to eat
BeaverTails
Ahora Mexican Cuisine
La Bottega Nicastro
Di Rienzo
Elgin Street Diner
Rangoon
Warehouse
Pho Bo Ga 2
Where to stay
- Barefoot Hostel
- Ottawa Backpackers Inn
- University of Ottawa
- Auberge King Edward Bed and Breakfast
- Australis Guest House
Shopping
- Rentabike
- Escape Bicycle Tours & Rentals
- Bike Dump
- RightBike/Cycle Salvation
- ByWard Market
- Sparks Street
Nightlife
- Clocktower Brewhouse
- Clocktower New Edinburgh
- Clocktower Westboro
- Pub Italia
- The Royal Oak
- Royal Oak Bank at Gloucester
Museums & culture
- Bank of Canada Currency Museum
- Bytown Museum
- Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
- Canada Aviation and Space Museum
- Canadian Museum of Nature
- Canadian War Museum
In pictures
Ottawa gallery
Keep exploring
