Most reviewed Historical landmarks in Ottawa

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Rideau Canal National Historic Site image
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Rideau Canal National Historic Site
Historical landmark
Historic canal connecting the Ottawa River & Lake Ontario with ice skating & canoeing, plus trails.
4.70 (3.7K reviews) (~1.11 km from centre)
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Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa
Historical landmark
Manually operated locks on a 19th-century canal popular for kayaking & cycling tours, plus camping.
4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~3.51 km from centre)
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Aberdeen Pavilion
Event venue
👍👍 Went there to attend a flea market. It was a good experience a lot of people and small businesses. Paid parking around. Go early as possible. It does end at 4 pm. Food vendors inside as well.
4.50 (805 reviews) (~0.61 km from centre)
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Rideau Canal, Lock 13 - Black Rapids Lockstation
Historical landmark
👍👍 Great spot for fishing and picnics. There might not be enough parking if it gets crowded.
4.60 (456 reviews) (~8.24 km from centre)
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Rideau Hall
Government office
This historic 1830s structure with landscaped grounds is the official home of the Governor General.
4.60 (423 reviews) (~5.56 km from centre)
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Confederation Building
Historical landmark
👍👍 Very beautiful building
4.60 (276 reviews) (~3.44 km from centre)
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Rideau Canal, Locks 9 -10 - Hartwells
Historical landmark
👍👍 It is as expected and if you'd like to see a lockstation in action, you can get right up close.
4.70 (251 reviews) (~1.8 km from centre)
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Laurier House National Historic Site
Historical landmark
Grand former home of 2 prime ministers, built in the 19th century & now serving as a museum.
4.60 (183 reviews) (~3.7 km from centre)
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Former Geological Survey of Canada Building
Historical landmark
👍👍 This is a nice area to visit for a quick walk around as it's in the byward market area, close to Parliament and main attractions in downtown. There's a restaurant and couple other businesses around but the rustic, brick look with the large, historical trees and green grass is a nice place for some...
4.40 (150 reviews) (~3.67 km from centre)
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Terry Fox Statue
Historical landmark
👍👍 He was a wonderful man. He’s still alive. Terry Fox
4.80 (148 reviews) (~3.42 km from centre)
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Historical landmark
👍👍 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. 😊🙏
4.90 (139 reviews) (~3.42 km from centre)
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Chinatown Royal Gateway
Historical landmark
😠 Usually the China Towns are no matter where they are, pretty colourful and vibrant places but this is the dullest I've seen so far. Apart from the main gateway/arch, there's hardly anything that suggests that it's a China Town. Probably most of the C-Towns have some narrow alies and tiny streets th...
4.40 (116 reviews) (~2.67 km from centre)
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Totem Pole of Canada
Historical landmark
👍👍 Visited @2019/04/03. Bought a souvenir back.
4.50 (103 reviews) (~3.68 km from centre)
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Canadian Tribute to Human Rights
Historical landmark
👍👍 Canadian Tribute to Human Rights monument is centrally located on Elgin Street. It is the first monument dedicated to universal human rights and was unveiled in 1990.
4.40 (82 reviews) (~2.87 km from centre)
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Rideau Canal, Locks 11-12 - Hogs Back
Historical landmark
👍👍 A place you can look at the Rideau Canal locks number 11-12, the Hog's back falls, the Hog's back bridge. Good photo shooting opportunity.
4.70 (71 reviews) (~3.02 km from centre)
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Earnscliffe National Historic Site of Canada
Historical landmark
👍👍 I went on open doors day and was super impressed. The British high commissioner was out greeting everyone and she was super lovely. She basically opened her house up for the public to see and treated everyone as guests. The house itself was really cool to see given its history. Overall a very nice e...
4.80 (57 reviews) (~4.94 km from centre)
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Peace Tower
Historical landmark
👍👍 A beautiful & national symbol of Canada, as well as being home to the nation’s house of parliament!
4.80 (47 reviews) (~3.63 km from centre)
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Dominion Observatory
Observatory
👍👍 The Dominion Observatory was an astronomical observatory in Ottawa, Ontario that operated from 1902 to 1970. The Observatory was also an institution within the Canadian Federal Government. The observatory grew out of the Department of the Interior's need for the precise coordinates and timekeeping t...
4.60 (45 reviews) (~2.51 km from centre)
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Richmond Landing
Historical landmark
👍👍 Very nice view of the water! Although a portion is flooded at the time of posting.
4.70 (45 reviews) (~3.67 km from centre)
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Victoria Tower Bell Monument
Historical landmark
👍👍 The Victoria Tower Bell is the only relic remaining from the Victoria Tower. It was cast in 1875 and installed in the tower in 1877. The bell fell from the tower during the Centre Block fire of 1916. The actual tower structure (outer walls) survived the fire, but the upper bell tower had collapsed o...
4.70 (44 reviews) (~3.74 km from centre)
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