Why You Should Go...

Ottawa, Canada's capital, is a dynamic city of impressive national sites and famous landmarks, including the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Steeped in culture, Ottawa features world-class museums and galleries displaying stunning collections and special exhibitions from Canada and abroad.

Ottawa is a city alive with celebration, beginning each year with February's Winterlude, through May's Canadian Tulip Festival, heating up with summer music festivals and the biggest Canada Day celebration in the country on July 1st.

Ottawa is an urban centre on the edge of nature where you can enjoy the great outdoors.

There is an easy cosmopolitan vibe, both welcoming and walkable. Explore the distinctive local neighbourhoods, including the historic ByWard Market.

With a culinary community earning wide acclaim, Ottawa offers visitors unique boutiques and shopping districts, a lively local music and art scene, and an always-exciting nightlife.

Why You Should Go...

Ottawa, Canada's capital, is a dynamic city of impressive national sites and famous landmarks, including the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Steeped in culture, Ottawa features world-class museums and galleries displaying stunning collections and special exhibitions from Canada and abroad.

Ottawa is a city alive with celebration, beginning each year with February's Winterlude, through May's Canadian Tulip Festival, heating up with summer music festivals and the biggest Canada Day celebration in the country on July 1st.

Ottawa is an urban centre on the edge of nature where you can enjoy the great outdoors.

There is an easy cosmopolitan vibe, both welcoming and walkable. Explore the distinctive local neighbourhoods, including the historic ByWard Market.

With a culinary community earning wide acclaim, Ottawa offers visitors unique boutiques and shopping districts, a lively local music and art scene, and an always-exciting nightlife.

What You Should Know...

Open: Year-Round

Access: Wheelchair, Public Transportation, Service Animals, Bicycle

Ottawa hosts dozens of festivals each year, including the Canadian Tulip Festival in May. Over one million tulips bloom during the festival, including 300,000 blooms in Commissioners Park alone.

Ottawa is home to Ontario's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Completed in 1832, the Rideau Canal is the oldest continuously operated canal system in North America. In winter, it turns into the world's largest skating rink at 7.8 km (4.8 miles) long.

Ottawa is home to some amazing outdoor activities. With over 300 km of outdoor pathways, the highest bungee jump in North America, as well as the largest spa in North America, there is something for everyone in Canada's Capital.