Top 6 Museums in Ottawa 2021 - Best Ottawa Museums

Canadian Museum of History

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The best view of Parliament Hill.

Canadian Museum of History

Aside from being a great museum with displays that cover the breadth of Canadian history, a children's museum, and an IMax cinema this museum is located in a lovely place on the Ottawa River. On rainy days the children's museum is a great place to take children of all ages for lots of hands on activities.

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Remic Rapids

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A balancing act like no other

Remic Rapids

Located beside Remic Rapids alongside the Ottawa River Parkway an amazing sight is reborn every spring beside the Ottawa river. Every year John Felice Ceprano make unique balanced rock art with stones from the area. Each piece is unique and is made with only the stones themselves.

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Watson's Mill

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Want really fresh Whole Wheat Flour?

Watson's Mill

Watson's Mill in the (former) Village of Mannotick still grinds wheat the way it was done in the 1860's. It is away from the crowded tourist haunts but is a nice outting for adults and children. Guided tours during the summer explain not only the process but the areas history.

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Memorial Hall in The Canadian War Museum

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Headstone of Canada's Unknown Soldier

Memorial Hall in The Canadian War Museum

This quite sanitary has the feel of a shrine. It contains only one object the headstone from Plot 8, Row E, Grave 7 at Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, France. The hall has only one window which is aligned so that, at 1100 on November 11th the headstone is illuminated by a beam of natural light (clouds permitting).

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Rideau canal

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Rideau Canal

Rideau canal

The Rideau canal is one of Ottawa’s most beautiful attractions. Whether you like walking or skating, summer or winter, daytime or sunset, the Rideau canal is the place to be for anyone. It’s a great way of exploring the city because by walking near the canal, you are surrounded by stunning architectural building that build up Ottawa.

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Ottawa City Hall

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More than just City Hall

Ottawa City Hall

Who would think of going to City Hall for a festival? Yet many festivals and event take place at City Hall or across the street in Confederation Park. These have included RibFest, PoutineFest, and the Jazz Festival It has a free outdoor skating rink in the winter. Inside it is great place to warm up, (and use the restrooms) during Winterlude.

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