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3-Day Ottawa itinerary guide

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Ottawa — Centre Block, Ottawa, Southeast view 20170422 1

Top stops to prioritize

  • Parliament Hill
  • JOEY Rideau
  • Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature
  • Corazon De Maiz
  • Canadian Museum of History
  • Play Food & Wine
  • Jacques-Cartier Park
  • National Gallery of Canada

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Parliament Hill, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

  • Parliament Hill
  • Jacques-Cartier Park
  • National Gallery of Canada
  • CF Rideau Centre
  • Rideau Canal National Historic Site

Day 2: North side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the north side side of town.

  • Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature
  • The National War Memorial
  • BeaverTails- Queues de Castor (Byward Market)
  • Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica

Day 3: Off the beaten path

For day 3, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like Royal Canadian Mint.

  • Canadian Museum of History
  • Royal Canadian Mint
  • Major's Hill Park
  • Canada Agriculture and Food Museum

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