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Top 17 Things To Do in Ottawa

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#1Canadian Museum of History

Breathtaking setting. Majestic architecture. Fascinating exhibitions. Welcome to Canada’s national museum of history, exploring this country’s rich cultural ...

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$18
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Canadian Museum of History

#2Ultimate Ottawa Tour

Ottawa has so much to see and do that it is hard to pack it all in one day, but somehow, we managed it. The Ultimate Ottawa Tour is a half day tour that allo...

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$93
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Ultimate Ottawa Tour

#3Amphibious Vehicle Water & Land City Tour

Grab a seat on the Lady Dive for an amphibus exploration of Ottawa and Gatineau. Pass by the capital region’s architecture by land, and then get a view of th...

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$28
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Amphibious Vehicle Water & Land City Tour

#4Epic Ottawa Night Tour

Surprises aplenty lie ahead when you choose to spend an evening on the Epic Ottawa Night Tour. Uniquely designed to show you that the nightlife in Canada’s c...

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$85
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Epic Ottawa Night Tour

#5Hop-On Hop-Off Open Top Double-Decker Bus Tour

Tour Canada’s capital city at your own pace, hopping on and off at your leisure as you cruise through town on a London-style open top double-decker bus.. Div...

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$29
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Hop-On Hop-Off Open Top Double-Decker Bus Tour

#6Canadian War Museum

Canada’s military history comes to life at the Canadian War Museum. See artifacts from Canada’s wartime past and explore exhibits that delve into the experie...

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$15
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Canadian War Museum

#7One Game of Zombie Scavengers of Ottawa, ON

Can you survive the zombie apocalypse… Zombie Scavengers leads you into the city to collect supplies to survive during this interactive scavenger game...

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One Game of Zombie Scavengers of Ottawa, ON

#8Ghosts and the Gallows

We take you inside the old Carleton County Jail (now the HI Ottawa Jail Hostel) one of the most haunted buildings in North America! The wrong man may have be...

$21
per adult
Ghosts and the Gallows

#9Ottawa Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

With our customized tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the w...

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$27
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Ottawa Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

#10Ottawa City & Cruise Day Tour

Set sail on a 75-minute historic sightseeing cruise aboard the Empress of Ottawa. Enjoy incredible views of the city, waterways, and scenic highlights. Admir...

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$98
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Ottawa City & Cruise Day Tour

Things To Do in Ottawa

Ottawa is the capital of Canada and is located on the map of eastern Ontario near the Quebec border, and it was formerly known as Bytown named after its founder Colonel John By in 1826. The name was changed to Ottawa in 1855, and now in addition to being the center of the Canadian government, it also is a tourist hub you can visit any time of the year and expect to find entertainment and relaxing spots to spend your time. Among fun things to do in Ottawa, the following places are by far the best to visit when you travel here.

One must see attraction in Ottawa is the Canadian Museum of Civilization, a museum that takes you way back in history to the early days of the native people who inhabited the country before the Europeans came, through to the the French settler periods, and all the way to the time in which Canada became a nation. From artifacts and profiles of famous Canadian founders to even a children's museum section, these features make this place a top location for Ottawa excursions.

There are many local festivals taking place throughout the year you may add to the list of Ottawa activities such as the Festival of India, the Nevan Fair, the Carp Fair, and the Ottawa Egyptian Festival. These festivals are great for the family to enjoy together, while kids also get a chance to dress up in costumes and participate in other activities to give them an insight to different cultures.

Among other attractions in Ottawa is the Fitzroy Provincial Park, a place where you can go to enjoy the Canadian outdoors and view wildlife on the Ottawa River. The park also hosts outdoor concerts sometimes where you can add the tune of music to the sights and sounds of your visit.

Other Ottawa tours are available from Expedia, so use our packages to discover Canada's capital and see how you can plan for your trip there. With lots to do and more to see, Expedia.com is your ticket for traveling to Ottawa.