🇨🇦 Ottawa | One-Day Itinerary
1️⃣ Parliament Hill 🏛️ Ottawa’s most iconic landmark, featuring Gothic Revival architecture. Free interior tours (advance booking required). Summer highlight: Changing of the Guard ceremony. 2️⃣ National War Memorial ⚔️ Honors Canada’s sacrifices in World War I. 3️⃣ Rideau Canal 🚣♀️❄️ A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Perfect for summer cycling/walks or winter skating (world’s largest skating rink). Boat & kayak rentals available. 4️⃣ Senate of Canada Building 🚂✨ Formerly Ottawa’s historic train station, now a temporary Senate chamber. Free guided tours (book in advance) to explore Canada’s parliamentary system. 5️⃣ ByWard Market 🛍️🍴 Ottawa’s vibrant hub for cafés, souvenirs, local art & gourmet eats. 6️⃣ Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica ⛪💫 Ottawa’s oldest & most stunning church (opposite the National Gallery). Features a golden altar, starry vaulted ceiling & Gothic Revival stained glass. Free entry, ideal for quiet reflection & photos. 7️⃣ National Gallery of Canada 🎨🕷️ Home to the famous Maman spider sculpture. Collections include Tom Thomson, Group of Seven & European masters. 8️⃣ Major’s Hill Park 🌳🌆 Scenic hilltop park with sweeping views of the Gallery & canal junction. 9️⃣ Royal Canadian Mint 💰🪙 Witness coin production (including collectible & gold coins). Get hands-on with a pure gold giant coin! #Ottawa #OttawaTravel #CanadaTravel #ParliamentHill