Ottawa International Airport 6 min
Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature (15 min)
Natural history exhibits in a Scottish baronial-style building, with fossils, insects & dioramas. Canadian Museum of History (18 min)
Museum chronicling Canadian culture & history, with an IMAX theater & separate children's museum. Canadian War Museum (18 min)
Set in a modern building, this museum is dedicated to documenting Canadian military history. Rideau Hall (22 min)
This historic 1830s structure with landscaped grounds is the official home of the Governor General. Jacques-Cartier Park (19 min)
23-hectare park, site of the Winterlude festival (Feb), offering recreational paths & river views. Prince of Wales Falls (13 min)
Powerfall waterfalls tumbling over rocks & ledges, with a lookout in neighboring Hog's Back Park. Major's Hill Park (21 min)
Leafy city park offers striking river views, walking paths, seasonal events & gardens. National Gallery of Canada (20 min)
This spacious museum focusing on Canadian art also features some international art & a cafeteria. Mooney's Bay Park and Beach (11 min)
Riverfront park offering beach swimming, playgrounds & a sled hill, plus family events & festivals. Bytown Museum (22 min)
Museum on the the Rideau Canal featuring exhibits & an audio tour on Ottawa's history. Parliament Hill (17 min)
Grand, neo-Gothic complex hosting Canada's legislature, with artworks, lush grounds & tours. Casino du Lac-Leamy (25 min)
Vibrant casino with slots & table games, plus sophisticated restaurants & a lineup of entertainment. Canada Aviation and Space Museum (20 min)
Large musuem for aeronautical exhibits, including military & civilian aircraft, plus biplane rides. Canada Science and Technology Museum (16 min)
Striking, modern museum with exhibits & programs devoted to Canadian science & technology. Dow's Lake (9 min)
Artificial lake with a pavilion offering boat rentals, plus a spring tulip display & ice in winter. | 
