🇨🇦 Ottawa 2D1N Itinerary - Day 1

Transportation 🚌🚄 Arrived at Ottawa Airport → Took Bus #97 to Hurdman Station → Transferred to O-Train Line 1 → Rideau Station (downtown). After that, we walked everywhere! Most attractions are super close – perfect for city walking! 👟 Itinerary 1️⃣ Parliament: The Immersive Experience 🏛️✨ The Centre Block is under renovation (until 2032), but this interactive exhibit shows its history in a cool way! 2️⃣ House of Commons (West Block) 🗳️ Guided tour of the temporary House of Commons. Fun fact: The gift shop has cool souvenirs! 3️⃣ Senate of Canada Building 🚂❤️ The Senate moved to the old Ottawa train station! Visited the famous Red Chamber – still has original train station benches! No photos if Parliament is in session! 4️⃣ Peace Tower ⏰🏰 Iconic Gothic-style tower in Parliament. Fun fact: Trudeau’s office is right across! 5️⃣ Centennial Flame 🔥🇨🇦 Has been burning since 1967! The base has coat of arms of all provinces. 6️⃣ ByWard Market 🛍️🍽️ Ottawa’s oldest market district – full of restaurants, boutiques, and bars! (Check my food post for what we ate! 😋) 7️⃣ Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica ⛪✨ Free entry – stunning Gothic architecture, stained glass, and golden ceilings! Perfect for photos (but be respectful, it’s an active church). 8️⃣ National Gallery of Canada 🎨🕷️ FREE on Thursdays after 5 PM (book ahead!). Features Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet & Renoir! Don’t miss the giant spider sculpture (Maman) outside! ⚠️ Some artworks forbid photos! 9️⃣ Ottawa Sign 📸🌟 Lit up at night – perfect photo spot after the gallery! Final Notes ✅ Book Parliament tours early (they’re free but fill up fast!). ✅ Walkable city – no need for a car! ✅ Thursday = Best day for free museum entry! #Ottawa #OttawaTravel #WeekendGetaway #CanadaTravel #CityWalk #ExploreOttawa #TravelGram