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Ottawa: Historic Tour of the Ottawa Jail Hostel
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Ottawa War Museum + ByWard Market + Parliament Hill + Rideau Canal day tour in Canada
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Ottawa Rideau Canal + Art Gallery + ByWard Market + War Museum Day Tour in Canada
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Duration: 12 hrs
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Ottawa Parliament Buildings + Canadian Museum of Nature + ByWard Market + Rideau Canal day tour
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Ottawa Notre-Dame Cathedral + Parliament Hill + Nature Museum Day Tour
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Ottawa The National War Memorial + Supreme Court of Canada + Parliament Hill + ByWard Market 1-day tour
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Ottawa Rideau Canal + Art Gallery + Parliament Hill + Aviation Museum Day Tour in Canada
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Ottawa Capital Day Tour: Parliament Hill + National Gallery of Canada + Canadian War Museum
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Parliament Hill Audio Tour: Canada's Capital
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Ottawa Audio Tour: Canada's Icons, Stories, and Surprising Secrets
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Ottawa: Small-Group Tour with Rideau Canal Cruise
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The Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa
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Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
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Ottawa City One-Day Tour
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YoYo_1I8Q7O5O1 October 2026
5.0
Visiting the Canadian Parliament was a great experience. The building's exterior is exquisite with delicate stone carvings, and the interior chambers feature spectacular dome paintings. The guided tours provided clear explanations of federal history, and the free reservation system made it easy to book admission.

Parliament Hill

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_TI***dv12 October 2026
5.0
A must see and do if you are in Ottawa. It is very relaxing and peaceful stroll. We are here in the fall and with the colourful leaves, it felt fresh and beautiful scenery.

Rideau Canal

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M25***4012 December 2020
4.0
Byward Market is very interesting. Friends who like to visit the market and see local life should not miss it. There are many things on sale here, fresh and inexpensive. It is very interesting and you can buy a lot of delicious and fun things.

ByWard Market

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圣热尔韦昂瓦列尔周勃27 December 2022
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The National Gallery of Canada is not very large, with two floors, divided into modern art, indigenous culture and art, American, French, and Dutch galleries; even if you just want to browse, it is best to set aside 3 hours. The gallery houses works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet, and Renoir.

National Gallery of Canada

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BetTerDAY28 July 2020
4.0
I went to the Governor General's Palace of Canada twice. The first time was just to check in, and the second time was because I saw in a travel note that there were trees planted here by two Chinese leaders, so I went there specifically to look for them one by one, but still couldn't find them.

Rideau Hall

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小思文17 May 2021
4.0
The Royal Mint is also a place you can visit. It is an important coinage place in Canada. It cannot be visited here. The external buildings are quite old. Currently, paper money is the main currency. The previous metal currency is becoming less and less common inside this foundry.

Royal Canadian Mint

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zhulei8312306 August 2020
3.0
This church is really large, and the space inside is also spacious, but for some reason there are very few people, even tourists. You can quietly visit the beautiful arrangements inside.

Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica

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tedbaker3316 April 2020
5.0
This is not the first time I have played here. I feel different every time.

Canadian Museum of Nature

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西溪老翁2 March 2020
4.0
Canadian Museum of Civilization The Canadian Museum of Civilization is also known as the Canadian History Museum. The museum introduces the human history of North America spanning thousands of years. It is the museum with the most visitors in Canada. The museum adopts a unique modern design with smooth wave curves, which can inspire visitors' creativity and imagination. Behind the museum, you can see the Parliament Building and the St. Lawrence River in the distance, and the scenery is very beautiful.

Canadian Museum of History

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_TS***zc2 August 2019
4.0
Spring time is the best time to go! Bring along your friends and families to visit the Peace Tower. Welcome to Ottawa!

Peace Tower

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Don't miss these attractions in Ottawa: Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal, and ByWard Market. If you like Day tours, try Ottawa: Historic Tour of the Ottawa Jail Hostel. If you enjoy City sightseeing, try Parliament Hill Audio Tour: Canada's Capital.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Ottawa: Historic Tour of the Ottawa Jail Hostel, Ottawa War Museum + ByWard Market + Parliament Hill + Rideau Canal day tour in Canada, and Ottawa Rideau Canal + Art Gallery + ByWard Market + War Museum Day Tour in Canada. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 4 November 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Ottawa is around NZD 30.26 – NZD 1,146.29. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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