3 Days in Ottawa: Canada's Capital Itinerary
Three days in Ottawa covers Parliament Hill, the national museums, the Rideau Canal and the ByWard Market — the best of Canada's walkable, green capital.
Three days in Ottawa covers Parliament Hill, the national museums, the Rideau Canal and the ByWard Market — the best of Canada's walkable, green capital.
The full plan
Tour Parliament Hill and the Centre Block (book ahead).
Lunch at ByWard Market.
Walk or skate the Rideau Canal depending on the season.
Dinner in the ByWard Market.
Stroll the illuminated Parliament grounds.
Downtown Ottawa
Visit the Canadian Museum of History across the river in Gatineau.
Lunch at the museum café.
Visit the Canadian Museum of Nature or the National Gallery.
Dinner in the Glebe or downtown.
Catch a show at the National Arts Centre.
Downtown Ottawa
Drive to Gatineau Park for a hike or the Champlain Lookout.
Lunch in Gatineau or back in Ottawa.
Shop in the ByWard Market or visit the Royal Canadian Mint before departure.
Optional farewell dinner downtown.
Depart from Ottawa airport or by train.
Downtown Ottawa or onward
Where to stay
Downtown Ottawa near the canal and ByWard Market for walkability.
Stay in the heart of Ottawa
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Canada's largest, most diverse city.
The capital — museums, canals and politics.
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