What Best Things to Do are there in Ottawa?

These are all Best Things to Do in Ottawa:Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill, Thousand Islands, National Gallery of Canada, ByWard Market

What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Ottawa?

Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Ottawa include:Rideau Canal:4.4, Parliament Hill:4.5, Thousand Islands:4.7, National Gallery of Canada:4.3, ByWard Market:4.7

At what locations in Ottawa can Best Things to Do in Ottawa be found?

The Best Things to Do in Ottawa are mainly located in:Rideau Canal:Ottawa, Parliament Hill:Ottawa, Thousand Islands:Leeds and Grenville United Counties, National Gallery of Canada:Ottawa, ByWard Market:Ottawa

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Rideau Canal
4.4/5
󰺂6.5
Ottawa
2.9 km from downtown
Recommended winter activities in Ottawa | Jan 2026-Mar 2026
No. 2 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Ottawa
Highlights:
󱓊World-class outdoor ice rink
󰋄Historic canal replaces St. Lawrence
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Parliament Hill
4.5/5
󰺂6.2
Ottawa
371m from downtown
No. 1 of Night Attractions in Ottawa
Highlights:
󰀆Summer daily guard change ceremony
󱓊Watch daily summer guard ceremony
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Thousand Islands
4.7/5
󰺂6.2
Leeds and Grenville United Counties
>100 km from downtown
No. 1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Ottawa
Highlights:
󱓊5-language tours on cruise
󱨜Over 1800 islands create unique lakescape
󱨠25% positive reviews
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National Gallery of Canada
4.3/5
󰺂5.7
Ottawa
900m from downtown
Highlights:
󱨜Canadian & European art treasures
󱓊Piano & orchestral vocal performances
5
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ByWard Market
4.7/5
󰺂5.6
Ottawa
942m from downtown
Strolling Through ByWard: A Market Full of Canadian Charm
Highlights:
󱨜Historic district market by Ottawa River
󱨜Vibrant nightlife & fresh produce
󱨠42% positive reviews
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Rideau Hall
4.2/5
󰺂5.4
Ottawa
2.7 km from downtown
No. 3 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Ottawa
Highlights:
󱓊79-acre park with seasonal beauty
󰋄Governor's Mansion tour experience
7
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Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica
4.0/5
󰺂5.1
Ottawa
936m from downtown
Highlights:
󱓊Blue dome & golden stained glass
󰀆Stained glass windows & Bible stories
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The National War Memorial
4.6/5
󰺂5.1
Ottawa
311m from downtown
Highlights:
󰋄Join rallies at Federation Square
Honoring Canadian martyrs' sacrifices
󱨠36% positive reviews
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Canadian Museum of Nature
4.8/5
󰺂4.9
Ottawa
1.2 km from downtown
No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Ottawa
Highlights:
󱨜Dinosaur fossils & ancient relics
Victorian architecture & Canadian history
󱨠33% positive reviews
10
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Royal Canadian Mint
4.5/5
󰺂4.8
Ottawa
1.1 km from downtown
Highlights:
󱨜Pure gold maple leaf coin
󰀆Make & take home coins
󱨠28% positive reviews