Art

Activity	Description	Link
National Gallery of Canada	Stunning art collection, including Indigenous, Canadian, and European works.	nationalgallery.ca
Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG)	Local and contemporary art gallery with free admission.	oaggao.ca
ByTowne Cinema	Independent and foreign films in a charming heritage cinema.	bytowne.ca

Museums

Activity	Description	Link
Canadian War Museum	Deep dive into Canada’s military past with immersive exhibits.	warmuseum.ca
Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum	Explore an actual underground Cold War bunker.	diefenbunker.ca
Canadian Museum of History	Learn about Canada’s social and cultural evolution.	historymuseum.ca
Canada Aviation and Space Museum	Fascinating aircrafts, interactive exhibits, and space exploration.	ingeniumcanada.org

Parks

Activity	Description	Link
Rideau Canal	Skate in winter; paddle, bike, or stroll in summer.	Rideau Canal Info
Gatineau Park	Hiking, biking, swimming, and amazing fall foliage views.	ncc-ccn.gc.ca
Major’s Hill Park	Great for picnics with views of Parliament and the Ottawa River.	ottawatourism.ca
Confederation Park	Site of events like Winterlude and Jazz Fest.	Confederation Park Info

Festivals

Event	When	Link
Winterlude	February – Ice sculptures, skating, and snow playgrounds.	canada.ca
Ottawa Jazz Festival	June 21–30, 2025 – Live jazz and more in Confederation Park.	ottawajazzfestival.com
Bluesfest	July – One of Canada’s largest music festivals.	ottawabluesfest.ca
Canada Day Celebrations	July 1 – Fireworks, concerts, and festivities around Parliament Hill.	canada.ca