π¨π¦ The Ultimate Ottawa Museum Guide
Canada's capital is a hidden gem - quiet streets, world-class museums, and dreamy canals perfect for city walks! β¨ π Why Ottawa Surprises Visitors Often mistaken for Toronto/Vancouver as capital (even by locals at first!) Best for: Museum hopping + sunset canal strolls πΆβοΈπ May highlight: Tulip Festival paints the city in rainbow colors! π· β MUST-VISIT Attractions ποΈ Parliament Hill Canada's political heart π | Gothic spires + river views Centennial Flame (burning since 1967) Currently under renovation - classic Canadian speed π π¨ National Gallery of Canada Giant spider sculpture π·οΈ + glass-roofed halls Pro tip: Afternoon light makes art glow! πͺ Royal Canadian Mint Watch coins being made + lift a 28lb gold bar! π° Fun fact: Mints coins for 80+ countries (including China!) β³ If Time Allows... π¦ Bank of Canada Museum Tiny but nostalgic - traces money from young Queen to now π βͺ Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica Twin spires + chance to hear pipe organ concerts πΊ Canadian Museum of History (Gatineau) Canada's story from Indigenous roots to today π¦ Canadian Museum of Nature Dinosaurs! Whales! Kids go wild π¦ π Canada Agriculture and Food Museum Real farm animals ππ - milk cows & pet sheep! βοΈ Canada Aviation and Space Museum From vintage planes to space tech π πͺ Canadian War Museum Powerful exhibits from colonial conflicts to Cold War #OttawaTravel #MuseumLover #CanadaCapital #HiddenGems #CityWalks #TravelCanada
