Ottawa International Airport 25 min
Gatineau Park Visitor Center (15 min)
361-sq.-km. conservation area offering hiking, biking & skiing amid woods, lakes & waterfalls. Parliament Hill (8 min)
Grand, neo-Gothic complex hosting Canada's legislature, with artworks, lush grounds & tours. Canada Aviation and Space Museum (16 min)
Large musuem for aeronautical exhibits, including military & civilian aircraft, plus biplane rides. Major's Hill Park (6 min)
Leafy city park offers striking river views, walking paths, seasonal events & gardens. Canadian Museum of History (10 min)
Museum chronicling Canadian culture & history, with an IMAX theater & separate children's museum. Canadian War Museum (7 min)
Set in a modern building, this museum is dedicated to documenting Canadian military history. Rideau Hall (10 min)
This historic 1830s structure with landscaped grounds is the official home of the Governor General. Casino du Lac-Leamy (10 min)
Vibrant casino with slots & table games, plus sophisticated restaurants & a lineup of entertainment. National Gallery of Canada (5 min)
This spacious museum focusing on Canadian art also features some international art & a cafeteria. Jacques-Cartier Park (14 min)
23-hectare park, site of the Winterlude festival (Feb), offering recreational paths & river views. Canadian Children's Museum | Musée canadien des enfants (10 min)
Playful children's museum offering hands-on exhibitions, costumes, artifacts, toys & games. Parliament of Canada (10 min)
Venerable Gothic Revival building & national government hub. Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature (15 min)
Natural history exhibits in a Scottish baronial-style building, with fossils, insects & dioramas. Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica (7 min)
Dating to the 19th century, this church features a colourful interior & skyline-dominating spires. Bytown Museum (8 min)
Museum on the the Rideau Canal featuring exhibits & an audio tour on Ottawa's history. | 
