Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
You can enjoy retail therapy at Sparks Street during your visit to Ottawa. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
The country’s museum of military history features collections of weapons and vehicles that cover hundreds of years of conflict.
At this museum, one of the most visited in Canada, discover the events, experiences, people and objects that have shaped the nation’s history.
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
One of Ottawa’s icons is a tower that represents the city’s wartime and political history. Explore the building while looking out over the city centre.
Discover Ottawa’s modest origins as the settlement of Bytown in this historical museum located within the city’s oldest building.
