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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Tourist attraction Historical landmark

One of the Top rated Tourist attractions in (Old) Ottawa


Address

53 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Website

www.veterans.gc.ca

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (139 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours

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  • 5/5 Patricia M. 1 year ago on Google
    So proud of my young man right now. Enjoy your day my friend and take a moment to thank those who have fought for our country. 😊🙏
    17 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 VoudouLounge 1 year ago on Google • 662 reviews
    Great monument in the Core of Ottawa that pays tribute to countless brave and courageous soldiers who have risked and lost their lives to protect our Country throughout the years. It’s a very peaceful space with soldiers on guard for most of the day with a changing of the guards ritual every hour on the hour which is pretty neat. 🇨🇦🙏🏼🇨🇦
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Google G. 6 years ago on Google • 844 reviews
    Site of many war memorials and ceremonies. Walking diatance from Parliament Hill.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 CAI GAN XIAN L. 5 years ago on Google • 707 reviews
    Nice place to visit in Ottawa. Beautiful status. Very dignified and respectful. A place where we should remember the dark past.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lynne L. 1 year ago on Google • 301 reviews
    Tomb of unknown soldier lays in front of the national war memorial. It elegantly adds a sens of duty and awareness for all when looking at the war memorial as every single war is the sacrifice of many and there are always those remained unknown for their sacrifice. Picture here was captured during the guard change on the hour. To view the guard change, it’s best to arrive 5 minute before the hour. although it is a simply display, it is a good reminder that we still have an army and without their guard, we cannot enjoy the peace we have.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steven B. 4 years ago on Google • 141 reviews
    Changing of the gaurd is every hour. Come 5 minutes before as the start at 5 to the hour. The Piper's are good. Feel free to ask some questions. They are friendly.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Boris Khodorkovsky (. 3 months ago on Google • 295 reviews New
    Money eternal to all fallen for Canada and our country’s allies.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ken 1 year ago on Google • 144 reviews
    Always good to stop and pay respects here when I’m in town. Stay off the moment and tomb and remember what was given for your freedoms here and elsewhere. Thank you for your sacrifice and Lest we forget.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jen 1 year ago on Google • 144 reviews
    I adore this monument and I love the monument standing on his former resting place in France. Unfortunately it seems some Canadians don't realize this is a tomb. This place has been danced on, stood on and peed on.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ddominguez2293 6 years ago on Google • 44 reviews
    A somber experience. Please be respectful. There is usually a soldier nearby to explain everything to you.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanda 1 year ago on Google
    Sobering experience but also wonderful to share with my children as an example to respect and appreciate soldiers and our history, and how much it took for us to get to where we are today.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kirk T. 5 months ago on Google • 176 reviews
    Located In Confederstion Square Below The National War Memorial. The Tomb Is Dedicated To Canadian Service Members, And Holds The Remains Of An Unidentified Canadian soldier who died in France during the First World War; selected from a Commonwealth War Grave Near Vimy, In The Vicinity Where The Battle Of Vimy Ridge Took Place.

  • 5/5 Peter C. 1 year ago on Google
    Place to go to pay your respect to soldiers that were killed in various wars
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Greg W. 1 year ago on Google
    A must in Ottawa. God bless our troops, Lest We Forget
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexei S. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place in front of the Parlement
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Natalie P. 2 years ago on Google
    Thank you for the people who lost there lifes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bobby S. 1 year ago on Google
    Needs more attention the us keep a contingent of marines at theirs

  • 5/5 Kate M. 1 year ago on Google
    It is a powerful reminder of those who gave their lives for our freedom and life in Canada.

  • 5/5 Raquel D. 2 years ago on Google
    Gives me chills. So beautiful and solemn.

  • 5/5 KANE 1 year ago on Google
    May God bless our fallen heros. May God bless our great nation 🇨🇦

  • 5/5 Gordon R. 2 years ago on Google
    A moving experience...

  • 5/5 George P. 2 years ago on Google
    The change of the guard filled the void of the usual ceremony as a special tribute to our troops on this Canada Day

  • 5/5 Seeing the world In a different w. 3 years ago on Google
    Lest we forget the scarifices those who gave up so much for the freedom we have today


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