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Interactive Ottawa Tourist Map: Find The 17 Best Things To Do

Last Updated: November 6, 2026

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Canada's capital combines national institutions with a relaxed, green feel. Tour Parliament Hill, walk or skate along the Rideau Canal and its locks, visit the National Gallery of Canada, eat in the ByWard Market and cross the river to Gatineau.

Parliament HillRideau RiverJacques Cartier ParkOttawa RiverRideau CanalLac de la CarrièreLeBreton Flats ParkStanley ParkSANDY HILLCENTRETOWNLOWERTOWNHINTONBURG10. Rideau Hall10Rideau Hall12. Royal Canadian Mint12Royal Canadian Mint13. Canadian Museum of History13Canadian Museumof History8. Ottawa Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica8Ottawa Notre-DameCathedral Basilica4. National Gallery of Canada (Musée des Beaux-Arts du Canada)4National Galleryof Canada5. ByWard Market5ByWard Market1. Rideau Canal1Rideau Canal6. Ottawa Locks6Ottawa Locks17. Peace Tower17Peace Tower15. Confederation Square15Confederation Square2. Ottawa Parliament Hill2Ottawa Parliament Hill11. Canadian War Museum11Canadian War Museum9. Canadian Museum of Nature9Canadian Museumof Nature16. Preston Street (Little Italy)16Preston Street3. Gatineau (8 km away)3. Gatineau 8 km7. Gatineau Park (13 km away)7. Gatineau Park 13 km14. Canada Aviation and Space Museum (6 km away)14. Canada Aviation and Spa... 6 km
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List of all 17 things to do in Ottawa and where to find them

  1. Rideau Canal ★ 4.4 (2,676 reviews) Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
  2. Ottawa Parliament Hill ★ 4.5 (2,019 reviews)Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A9 Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
  3. Gatineau ★ 4.3 (2,062 reviews)163 Rue d'Hadera, Gatineau, J8P 3W2 Website Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
  4. National Gallery of Canada (Musée des Beaux-Arts du Canada) ★ 4.2 (1,857 reviews)380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada K1N 9N4 Tickets and tours on Viator
  5. ByWard Market ★ 4.6 (1,464 reviews)55 ByWard Market Square, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 9C3 Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
  6. Ottawa Locks ★ 4.2 (1,796 reviews)Canal Lane, Ottawa, K1A 0A3 Tickets and tours on Viator
  7. Gatineau Park ★ 4.5 (88 reviews)33, Chemin Scott, Chelsea, Les Collines-de-l'Outaouais Website Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
  8. Ottawa Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica ★ 4.1 (19 reviews)385 Sussex Drive Website Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
  9. Canadian Museum of Nature ★ 4.3 (1,804 reviews)240 McLeod Street Website Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
  10. Rideau Hall ★ 4.7 (1,191 reviews)1 Sussex Drive Website Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
  11. Canadian War Museum ★ 4.6 (911 reviews)1 Vimy Place Website Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
  12. Royal Canadian Mint ★ 4.3 (1,056 reviews)320 Sussex Drive Website Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
  13. Canadian Museum of History ★ 4.1 (1,878 reviews)100 rue Laurier, Gatineau, QC K1A 0M8 Website Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
  14. Canada Aviation and Space Museum ★ 4.3 (516 reviews)11 Aviation Pkwy, Ottawa, ON K1K 2X5 Website Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
  15. Confederation Square ★ 4.4 (225 reviews)Wellington Street, Ottawa, K1P 5K6 Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
  16. Preston Street (Little Italy)Little Italy, Centretown, Somerset, Ottawa Tickets and tours on Viator
  17. Peace Tower ★ 5.0 (2 reviews)111 Wellington Street, Ottawa, K1P 5C7 Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia

Official websites and travel guides

  • Official Ottawa website: ottawa.ca
  • Ottawa on Wikipedia
  • All Ottawa tours and activities on Viator

Where To Stay In Ottawa: Interactive Ottawa Hotel Map

The ByWard Market area is lively and close to Parliament Hill, Centretown suits business travellers, and the Glebe offers a quieter, residential base near the canal. Browse hotels on the map below.

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