Ottawa Guide
Best Historic Sites in Ottawa
A guide to Ottawa's most significant historic sites, from a UNESCO World Heritage canal to National Historic Sites spanning nearly 200 years. Most are free to visit.
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23 Oct ~ 30 Oct
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Ghosts of the Mackenzie King Estate
Mackenzie King Estate, Gatineau Park
Join us for a moonlight walk around the mysterious Mackenzie King Estate nestled deep inside Gatineau Park, exploring the former Prime Minister's property and passion for spiritualism.
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18 Oct ~ 29 Nov
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The Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa
Downtown Ottawa Historic Sites · Downtown
Experience Ottawa's most iconic ghost tour! This 75-minute outdoor walking tour visits haunted locations including Grant House, Château Laurier, and the city's infamous haunted high school.
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Places (6)
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AttractionGrounds free. Agriculture Museum has paid admission
Central Experimental Farm
The Glebe
A 427-hectare National Historic Site in the heart of Ottawa, home to ornamental gardens, a free tropical greenhouse, the Fletcher Wildlife Garden, and the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum. Active agricultural research farm since 1886 with year-round free access to grounds.
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Dominion Arboretum
The Glebe
A 26-hectare arboretum on the Central Experimental Farm, home to over 1,700 species of trees and shrubs. Free to visit, with scenic lookouts over Dow's Lake and the Rideau Canal. Connected to the canal pathway network.
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Remic Rapids Park
Westboro
A scenic park along the Ottawa River known for its balanced rock sculptures by artist John Felice Ceprano, panoramic river views, and year-round outdoor activities including the Kichi Sibi Winter Trail.
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Rideau Falls
Rockcliffe
Twin 11-metre waterfalls where the Rideau River drops into the Ottawa River, divided by the 12-acre Green Island. The falls gave the Rideau River its name — Samuel de Champlain thought they resembled a curtain (rideau in French). Free to visit year-round with walking paths, monuments, and river views.
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Rockcliffe Park Lookout
Rockcliffe
A panoramic lookout over the Ottawa River and Gatineau Hills in the historic village of Rockcliffe Park, designated a National Historic Site in 2023. The adjacent Rockcliffe Rockeries bloom with daffodils and flowering trees in May. Connected to the Ottawa River Pathway.
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AttractionFree
Tunney's Pasture
Westboro
A 49-hectare federal government campus being transformed into a mixed-use neighborhood with parks, housing, and transit. Home to Tunney's Pasture LRT station on the Confederation Line.
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Things to Do (4)
Outdoors
Dog-Friendly Things to Do in Ottawa
A guide to Ottawa's best off-leash dog parks, dog-friendly trails, swimming spots, and pet events. Includes leash law details for both City of Ottawa and NCC land.
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Ottawa Public Art Guide
A guide to Ottawa's best public art, from the giant Maman spider and balanced rock sculptures to street murals, monuments, and hidden bronze cats. All freely accessible.
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Downtown Ottawa Walking Tour - Must-See Landmarks
Explore Ottawa's most iconic landmarks on foot. From the historic Rideau Canal to world-class museums, this walking tour covers the best of downtown Ottawa.
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