About this route
Canada's capital — Gothic Revival parliament buildings, national museums and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Stops on this route
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Parliament Hill
Seat of Canada's federal government on a bluff above the Ottawa River.
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Rideau Canal
UNESCO World Heritage canal that becomes the world's largest skating rink in winter.
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National Gallery of Canada
Moshe Safdie-designed gallery with Canadian and international art, including the iconic Maman spider.
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Canadian War Museum
Striking museum exploring Canada's military history from the earliest conflicts.
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Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica Ottawa
Ottawa's oldest and largest church, a mid-19th-century Gothic Revival basilica.
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ByWard Market
One of Canada's oldest public markets, with fresh produce, restaurants and boutiques.
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