3 Days Ottawa Itinerary: Best Places to Visit in Ottawa

Day 1 | Morning

National Gallery of Canada

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Wed,Fri-Sun,10:00am-6:00pm;Open on Thu,10:00am-8:00pm

Ticket Price: 20 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4, Canada

Located in downtown Ottawa, the National Museum of Canadian Art is a historic art museum. The museum houses the most valuable works of art from Canada and Europe. Not only that, in addition to static paintings and artworks, there are also dynamic performances in the museum. For example, piano performance, orchestral performance, vocalist singing performance, etc., these are also a kind of art. There is also a library in the museum, so that tourists can consult some information about the art collection.

Day 1 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting National Gallery of Canada, don’t forget pay a visit to Canadian War Museum.

Canadian War Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Wed,Fri-Sun,10:00am-4:00pm;Open on Thu,10:00am-8:00pm;Closed on Mon-Tue

Ticket Price: 17 CAD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0M8, Canada

The Canadian War Museum is a larger local museum that collects war items and materials, and is one of the three most important war art collection venues in the world. Display of today's very advanced weapons, sound and light equipment, weapons from the early Indian defense warfare to the weapons, military uniforms of the First and Second World Wars, and physical display of the combat readiness of the three armies, as well as various types of fighter planes, tanks, bullets, needles Even the emergency medical equipment in the war zone uses sounds and images to make its display vivid and colorful. The architectural style of the museum is very distinctive. The overall building gradually rises to the east to form the shape of a ship's head, which resembles a mighty warship heading east. There are four main exhibition halls among the eight halls in the museum. World War II" exhibition hall. The two big screens show some real scenes of the European battlefield and the Asia-Pacific battlefield during World War II. On the wall of the exhibition hall are some pictures and historical materials. One of them is a Japanese soldier raising a sword and slashing at a prisoner of war who was kneeling on the ground, blindfolded and his hands tied; another picture is a group of Japanese soldiers holding hands. The bayonet lance was stabbing unarmed prisoners of war.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Canadian War Museum, Fairmont Chateau Laurier nearby is the best place to stay.

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

This historic hotel is located in Central Ottawa, adjacent to the Parliament Buildings and Rideau Canal. It features elegant dining options and spacious rooms with a flat-screen cable TV.The friendly staff is available 24/7 to assist with travel plans. Fairmont Chateau Laurier is 5 minutes’ walk to Major’s Hill Park and the Ottawa Convention Centre. Rideau Centre Mall is less than 100 metres away.Tea- and coffee-making facilities and a minibar are standard in every classically furnished room at Chateau Laurier Fairmont. All rooms include a work desk and windows that open to the outside. The en suite bathroom offers luxurious bathrobes.Dining options at the Fairmont include Zoé’s Lounge, a casual setting for afternoon tea or evening cocktails. Fine dining is available at Wilfrid’s Restaurant, which features views of Parliament.Free access to the on-site health club is provided to all guests. The club has an indoor pool and a modern fitness centre where machines are equipped with a personal flat-screen TV.

Day 2 | Morning

Royal Canadian Mint

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: 8 CAD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 320 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1A 0G8, Canada

The headquarters of the Royal Canadian Mint (RoyalCanadianMint) occupies a historic building in downtown Ottawa. It was established in 1908 and provides a variety of coinage products and related services to customers around the world.

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Royal Canadian Mint, don’t forget pay a visit to Canadian Museum of Nature.

Canadian Museum of Nature

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,11:00am-4:00pm;Open on Mon,Wed-Thu,10:00am-4:00pm;Open on Tue,11:00am-7:00pm

Ticket Price: 14.5 CAD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 240 McLeod St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2R1, Canada

The Canadian Museum of Natural History houses a wide variety of paleontological relics and fossils, which record the evolutionary process of creatures, and here you can get up close and personal with dinosaur specimens.

Day 2 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Soho Residences Lisgar is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Soho Residences Lisgar

Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and views of the city, SMR Lisgar Ottawa is a 100% smoke-free property located in downtown Ottawa. Ottawa Convention Centre is 1.5 km away.All units are air conditioned and include free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. There is also a kitchen, equipped with a dishwasher, oven and microwave. A toaster and coffee machine are also provided. There is a private bathroom with bath robes in every unit. The apartments are stocked with towels and linens.Guests at SMR Lisgar Ottawa have access to a communal patio with a barbecue.The Supreme Court of Canada is 1.2 km from SMR Lisgar Ottawa. The nearest airport is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 13.9 km from the accommodation.

Day 3 | Morning

Canada Agriculture and Food Museum

Ticket Price: 10 CAD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S Canada

In addition to tours, specially arranged activities and live demonstrations, the Canadian Agricultural Museum is the only agricultural museum in the capital located in the heart of the city.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Canada Aviation and Space Museum.

Canada Aviation and Space Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 13 CAD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 11 Aviation Pkwy, Ottawa, ON K1K 2X5, Canada

The Aviation Museum was established in 1964 and includes a main exhibition hall and a hangar. More than 120 planes are parked in the hangar, which is larger than the tarmac at Ottawa Airport. Travelers can get up close and personal with a variety of aircraft from pre-World War I to today, and some aircraft allow travelers to enter the fuselage or even the cockpit.

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