Tips for an Ottawa vacation

Ottawa is worth a trip. We have been to the capital of Canada several times and got to know it in summer and winter. In the summer months, trips along the rivers and the Rideau Canal are just as worthwhile as the sights in the city. In winter we recommend the museums. Among them are many of the top museums in Canada. It's also a great experience Winterlude Festival, which takes place in February every year. There is always something new to discover on an Ottawa vacation.

Experiences for your Ottawa vacation

National Gallery of Art Ottawa Famous Museums in America

National Gallery of Art in Ottawa: Architecture

The National Gallery of Art Actually we wanted to see the paintings of the Group of Seven in the National Gallery of Art in Ottawa. Of course we did, but we didn't expect that the architecture of the art museum would still ...

Carillon Ottawa: Schubert Winterreise

The Ottawa carillon is operated by Dr. Andrea McCrady On our trip to Ottawa, we had the honor of meeting Dr. Meet Andrea McCrady, the carillonist of the Ottawa carillon in Parliament's Peace Tower. Since 2008 she has been the official bell player of the ...

Ottawa Food Tour - Good food in Ottawa

Ottawa Food Tour On an Ottawa Food Tour you will experience the city from its culinary side. Good food in Ottawa is definitely varied. Ottawa's Byward Market is just steps away from Parliament Hill, the center of power...

A must when vacationing in Ottawa - the Parliament and its library

questions

If you are planning an Ottawa vacation, you want to know a few things beforehand. So here we answer frequently asked questions.

Is Ottawa beautiful?

With its location on the Ottawa River, into which the Rideau Canal flows, Ottawa definitely offers a beautiful city center. On one side of the canal is Parliament Hill and Downtown Ottawa. On the other side is the lower town with its shops, the Byward Market and numerous restaurants.

How many days does it take for an Ottawa vacation?

Since the city not only has some of the best museums in Canada, but is also the seat of the Canadian government, it offers many sights and experiences for several days. Depending on how many museums you want to see, you should take between 3 - 5 days for an Ottawa vacation.

What is special about Ottawa?

Ottawa is a very green city with many parks and green spaces. In addition to highly interesting museum visits, an Ottawa holiday also offers beautiful walks along the river or along the Rideau Canal. You should definitely visit the parliament building, the Museum of Civilization, the National Gallery of Art and the lower town with its culinary offerings.