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Ottawa Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 2026
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ByWard Market
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The National War Memorial
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Royal Canadian Mint
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Discover the most popular places to stay in Ottawa, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Ottawa Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Don’t be fooled. When visiting Quebec, you must stay in the old town!
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Quebec + Ottawa Twin City Tour: Watch the Royal Changing of the Guard and Discover North America's French and European Charm
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Living in Canada was stunning, a perfect blend of city and nature
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This quietly unassuming capital, Ottawa, is quite hidden!
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Welcome to Ontario, Canada
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From Mtl to Jaspé via Québec City
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![[Fantastic Church] A highlight of Montreal's beautiful cathedral](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/1mi3f324x8vlan0jt7520_W_320_0_R5.jpg?proc=source/trip)
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[Fantastic Church] A highlight of Montreal's beautiful cathedral
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Popular Types of Attractions in Ottawa
Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Beaches and shores | Mountain climbing | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Exhibitions | Historical attractions | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Sightseeing tours | Boat tour | Night view | Cultural institutions | Themed exhibition halls | Museums | Outdoor activities | Skybound experiences
Popular Attractions in Ottawa
South African War Memorial | Greensmere Golf & Country Club | Humanics Sanctuary and Sculpture Park | Britannia Park and Beach | Glen Mar Golf & Country Club | Madawaska Golf Club | National Aboriginal Veterans Monument | Haunted Walk of Ottawa | Canadian Firefighters Memorial | Victoria Island | White Sands Golf Course and Practice Centre | Wesley Clover Parks Campground | Bytown Museum | Fossil Realm | Oscar Peterson Statue | Pinhey Forest | Bateman Park | Pindigen Park | Marchand Park | Remember Flanders | Christ's Chapel Bible Church | Lake Cowans | Stittsville Muslims Association | Fairlea Park | Fourth Avenue Baptist Church | Loretta Studios and Gallery | Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group | Morgans Grant Woods | Ottawa French Adventist Church | Protection of the Holy Virgin Memorial Church
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Popular Restaurants in Ottawa
D'Arcy McGee's | Atelier | The Shore Club | ZOE'S | Forty one | THE ALBION ROOMS RESTAURANT | Tavern on the Falls | Jadeland | Social Restaurant + Lounge | Pili Pili Charcoal Grilled Chicken | Luxe Bistro | Gitanes | 1 Elgin Restaurant | Rabbit Hole | Lone Star Texas Grill | Sushi Kan | Burrito Gringo Mexican Grill( Bronson) | The Whalesbone Bank Street | Fauna | The Manx Pub | Aroma Meze | Beckta Dining & Wine | Johnny Farina | Daly's Restaurant | Le Moulin de Provence | Lone Star Texas Grill | Lowertown Brewery, ByWard Market | Ironstone Grill at The Marshes Golf Club | Cocotte Bistro | Back to Brooklyn Restaurant
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