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Ontario · Museums, families, national history

Ottawa

National museums, ceremonial architecture, waterways, and neighborhood food in a capital that rewards two or three unhurried days.

2–4 nightsSuggested stay
Reviewed by 4Canada travel editors · Updated July 26, 2026
WHERE TO STAY

Choose the location before the hotel

ByWard Market for central access; Centretown for restaurants; Gatineau for museum proximity.

FIELD NOTES
01

Museum days can be full days.

02

Winter and summer create different cities.

03

Crossing into Québec adds useful perspective.

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