Attractions & Family Activities

If you're looking for Ottawa Attractions and things to do, you've come to the right place. Some of Ottawa's best known highlights include:

• The Rideau Canal, Ontario's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, winds its way through the city. In winter it becomes the world's largest naturally frozen skating rink.
• Historic Parliament Hill is the seat of Canada's national government and the setting for pomp, ceremony and celebration.
• Gatineau Park offers hiking, biking and cross-country skiing.
• Ottawa's ByWard Market offers one-of-a-kind shops and boutiques, over 80 restaurants and cafés, a thriving nightlife, and Canada's oldest continuously operating farmers' market.