Whether it’s to live sports, to your favorite shops, to Ottawa restaurants and nightlife, or back to the office, wherever you need or want to go...
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Featured Destinations
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Government of Canada workplaces
Government of Canada workplaces: Venue Info Government of Canada workplaces: Get ThereReturning to the office? Whether you’ve commuted with us in the past or you’re new to transit, we have convenient and flexible options for travelling to work and back, any day of the week. Together, OC Transpo and STO provide service to all major Government of Canada workplaces, with fare options to suit the needs of every customer.
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Located in the heart of the Glebe, Lansdowne is a historically rich venue that has long been a big part of Ottawa’s identity. The redeveloped Lansdowne is now home to an 18-acre park, farmers’ market, shopping and more. Also located at Lansdowne is TD Place, home of the Ottawa RedBlacks and Ottawa 67’s.
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TD Place at Lansdowne is the home of the Ottawa REDBLACKS, Atlético Ottawa and Ottawa 67’s. Ride any bus, the O-Train or Para Transpo to any TD Place event — just show your paper ticket or e-ticket to the Operator, a customer service representative or use the video chat feature to get through the fare gates.
Destination by Category
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Currently housed in the building are 26 independent arts organizations. Arts Court is home to a group of Ottawa’s professional arts producers and presenters including: the Ottawa Art Gallery, the Firestone Collection of Canadian Art, Ottawa Dance Directive, SAW Gallery, DARC (Digital Arts Resource Centre), and Club SAW. A historic landmark downtown Ottawa, Arts Court continues to evolve as a vibrant hub for artists and audiences alike.
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The Billings Estate National Historic Site is a museum that showcases the history of one of Ottawa’s founding families.
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Located in the heart of downtown Ottawa, the Bytown Museum explores the stories of an evolving city and its residents from its early days as Bytown to present day Ottawa. The Museum is located at the Rideau Canal’s Ottawa locks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, between Parliament Hill and the Fairmont Château Laurier hotel — one of the most picturesque sites in the city.
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The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum is a museum and working farm that offers exhibits about Canada’s agricultural past and present.
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Inviting people of all ages to explore the wonders of flight and the contribution of aviation to the transformation and development of Canada.
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The Canada Science and Technology Museum focuses on the role science plays in Canadian society.
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One of Canada’s oldest public institutions and a respected centre of museological excellence, sharing expertise in history, archaeology, ethnology and cultural studies
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The Canadian Museum of Nature is a natural history museum in Ottawa and is is affiliated with the Canadian Museums Association, the Canadian Heritage Information Network, and the Virtual Museum of Canada.
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The Canadian War Museum houses exhibits focused on Canada’s military past.
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The Canada Agriculture Museum is living proof of the “Green Capital”. In fact, Ottawa is the only world Capital that has a working farm at its heart - the Central Experimental Farm.
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Centrally located in Ottawa's downtown core, City Hall is split into two sections. A new main entrance on Laurier Avenue and a heritage wing from the 19th century on Elgin Street.
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The Cumberland Heritage Village Museum is a multi-building historical museum depicting rural Canada in the 1920s and 1930s.
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Located in the heart of the Glebe, Lansdowne is a historically rich venue that has long been a big part of Ottawa’s identity. The redeveloped Lansdowne is now home to an 18-acre park, farmers’ market, shopping and more. Also located at Lansdowne is TD Place, home of the Ottawa RedBlacks and Ottawa 67’s.
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Laurier House National Historic Site of Canada
Laurier House National Historic Site of Canada: Get ThereThe Laurier House is the former residence of Sir Wilfred Laurier and the Rt. Hon. William Lyon Mackenzie King, which is now a historical venue.
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Library and Archives Canada (formerly National Archives of Canada)
Library and Archives Canada (formerly National Archives of Canada): Get ThereLibrary and Archives Canada houses a vast collection of government records, archives and is the fifth largest library in the world.
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Preston Street is known as Corso Italia – the heart of Ottawa’s Little Italy. The area is famous for its Italian heritage and events and has served as the first home for Ottawa’s Italian population in the past, present and future.
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Located between Elgin Street and the Rideau Canal, the NAC sits in the heart of Ottawa and is home to the internationally acclaimed National Arts Centre Orchestra. It is the only multi-disciplinary, bilingual performing arts centre in North America, and hosts a variety of artistic events such as the Canada Dance Festival, concerts and theatrical performances.
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Created in 1880, the National Gallery is home to one of the finest collections of Indigenous and Canadian art in the world. Designed by famed architect Moshe Safdie, the Gallery’s current building opened in 1988.
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The Nepean Museum is a community-focused museum dedicated to preserving and communicating Nepean’s rich history.
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Located downtown and overlooking the Ottawa River, Parliament Hill is one of Ottawa’s most recognizable landmarks. It is the heart of Canada’s government and the focal point of national celebrations such as Canada Day. The grounds are open to visitors, and guided tours are available daily. Centre Block is closed for rehabilitation work. Guided tours of the Senate and House of Commons are now offered in the newly renovated Senate of Canada Building and the West Block.
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The official residence of the Governor General of Canada, Rideau Hall offers guided tours (free of charge) and hosts many events throughout the year.
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The Royal Canadian Mint’s headquarters is located in a historic building in downtown Ottawa.
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Sparks Street Mall
Throughout the year the mall plays host to a variety of outdoor events including Winterlude, the Ottawa Ribfest, Buskerfest, Poutinefest, the Ottawa Jazz Festival, and more, culminating with a celebration of Lights on the Mall over the Christmas Holidays.
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The Vanier Museopark is a francophone museum dedicated to preserving the French-speaking history of Ottawa.