Top 20 Best Things to Do in Ottawa
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Top 20 Best Things to Do in Ottawa

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  • National Gallery of Canadatop_1
    4.3/5
    󰺂6.6
    Ottawa900m from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Canadian & European art treasures
    󱓊Piano & orchestral vocal performances
  • Rideau Canaltop_2
    4.5/5
    󰺂6.4
    Ottawa2.9 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊World-class outdoor ice rink
    󰋄Historic canal replaces St. Lawrence
  • Parliament Hilltop_3
    4.5/5
    󰺂6.3
    Ottawa371m from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Night Attractions in Ottawa
    Highlights:
    󰀆Summer daily guard change ceremony
    󱓊Watch daily summer guard ceremony
  • Thousand Islands
    4
    4.7/5
    󰺂6.3
    Leeds and Grenville United Counties>100 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Ottawa
    Highlights:
    󱓊5-language tours on cruise
    󱨜Over 1800 islands create unique lakescape
    󱨠27% positive reviews
  • ByWard Market
    5
    4.7/5
    󰺂5.6
    Ottawa942m from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoStrolling Through ByWard: A Market Full of Canadian Charm
    Highlights:
    󱨜Historic district market by Ottawa River
    󱨜Vibrant nightlife & fresh produce
    󱨠42% positive reviews
  • Rideau Hall
    6
    4.2/5
    󰺂5.4
    Ottawa2.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Ottawa
    Highlights:
    󱓊79-acre park with seasonal beauty
    󰋄Governor's Mansion tour experience
  • Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica
    7
    4.0/5
    󰺂5.1
    Ottawa936m from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Blue dome & golden stained glass
    󰀆Stained glass windows & Bible stories
  • The National War Memorial
    8
    4.6/5
    󰺂5.1
    Ottawa311m from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Join rallies at Federation Square
    Honoring Canadian martyrs' sacrifices
    󱨠39% positive reviews
  • Canadian Museum of Nature
    9
    4.8/5
    󰺂4.9
    Ottawa1.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Ottawa
    Highlights:
    󱨜Dinosaur fossils & ancient relics
    Victorian architecture & Canadian history
    󱨠40% positive reviews
  • Royal Canadian Mint
    10
    4.6/5
    󰺂4.8
    Ottawa1.1 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Pure gold maple leaf coin
    󰀆Make & take home coins
    󱨠32% positive reviews

What Best Things to Do are there in Ottawa?
These are all Best Things to Do in Ottawa:National Gallery of Canada, Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill, Thousand Islands, ByWard Market
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Ottawa?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Ottawa include:National Gallery of Canada:4.3, Rideau Canal:4.5, Parliament Hill:4.5, Thousand Islands:4.7, 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:National Gallery of Canada:Ottawa, Rideau Canal:Ottawa, Parliament Hill:Ottawa, Thousand Islands:Leeds and Grenville United Counties, ByWard Market:Ottawa
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