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Recommended activities in Ottawa

Tours & day trips

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Ottawa: Rideau Canal Cruise

Ottawa: Rideau Canal Cruise

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
8.6 out of 10 with 27 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $53 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Ottawa City centre Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

Ottawa City centre Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 10 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $11 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Oh Canada Eh!? Dinner Musical

Oh Canada Eh!? Dinner Musical

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Price is CA $105 per adult
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Cruises & boat tours

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Ottawa: Rideau Canal Cruise

Ottawa: Rideau Canal Cruise

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
8.6 out of 10 with 27 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $53 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Ottawa: 4-Hour Bike Rental

Ottawa: 4-Hour Bike Rental

Free cancellation available
Price is CA $40 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Parliament Hill which includes heritage architecture and an administrative building

Parliament Hill

4.5/5(2,315 reviews)

Parliament Hill is just one of the places to see in Ottawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this walkable area.

Parliament Hill
Carleton University

Carleton University

4.5/5(353 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Carleton University during your stay in Ottawa. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Carleton University
Canadian War Museum which includes modern architecture and a city

Canadian War Museum

4.5/5(527 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Canadian War Museum during your travels in Ottawa. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this walkable area.

Canadian War Museum
Canadian Museum of History showing modern architecture and skyline

Canadian Museum of History

4.5/5(586 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Canadian Museum of History during your travels in Gatineau. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Canadian Museum of History

Canadian Tire Centre

4.5/5(574 reviews)

Catch an event at Canadian Tire Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.

Canadian Tire Centre

University of Ottawa

4.5/5(640 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of Ottawa as part of your travels around Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

University of Ottawa

Ottawa sightseeing tours & attractions