Archives: To Do

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Ottawa Jazz Fest

June 21-July 1, 2019 Ottawa will be teeming with world class musicians performing in various venues around the city at the end of June. The Ottawa Jazz Fest has been running since the 1980s and this year will boast headliners such as Norah Jones, Judith Hill, The Roots, and... More

Monday, May 20, 2019

National Gallery of Canada

Located a short walk from Parliament Hill, the National Gallery of Canada is home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of Canadian art. The National Gallery showcases pieces in a variety of collection areas, including a collection of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit artwork from across Canada. The National Gallery also hosts visiting... More

Monday, April 22, 2019

Montreal International Jazz Festival

June 27-July 6, 2019 Just a two-hour train or bus ride away from Ottawa, celebrate the end of IST at the 40th anniversary of the Montreal International Jazz Festival. Live music of all varieties, most of which is free, will be playing from noon to midnight each day in the streets of downtown Montreal.... More

Saturday, March 30, 2019

Canadian Agriculture and Food Museum

"Located on a national heritage site, the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum is the world’s only working farm in the heart of a capital city. The museum offers visitors a unique opportunity to see diverse breeds of farm animals—important to past and present Canadian agriculture—and to learn about the food they eat. In addition... More

Saturday, March 30, 2019

Canadian Aviation and Space Museum

"Located on a former military air base just five kilometers from the Prime Minister’s residence at 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum focuses on aviation in Canada within an international context – from its beginnings in 1909 to today. As Canada’s contribution to aviation expanded to include aerospace technology,... More

Saturday, March 30, 2019

Canadian Science and Technology Museum

The Canadian Science and Technology Museum is dedicated to the technological and scientific history of Canada and the ongoing relationship between science, technology, and Canadian society. The museum has a wide variety of permanent exhibitions and a roster of visiting and special exhibitions. The museum also has a range of educational programs,... More

Saturday, March 30, 2019

Canadian War Museum

The Canadian War Museum is Canada’s national museum of military history. The museum explores Canada’s military past from the first recorded instances of armed violence. The museum includes major exhibitions on wars fought within Canada, WWI,WWII, the Cold War, and peace support operations past and present.  The museum also includes a... More

Saturday, March 30, 2019

Canadian Museum of History

The Canadian Museum of History collects, studies, preserves and presents the human history of Canada and the cultural diversity of its peoples. The museum’s permanent galleries explore Canada’s 20,000 yeas of human history with a rotating program of special exhibitions. The Museum of History is home to the Canadian Children’s Museum and an... More

Saturday, March 30, 2019

Byward Market

Located minutes from Parliament and the Rideau Canal, the Byward Market is a popular and historic destination for food and drink in Ottawa. From farm-fresh food and maple syrup to handmade Indigenous crafts, the market boasts a display of Canadian culture. Vendors are typically open from 9:00 am - 5:00pm, however the permanent shops... More

Saturday, March 30, 2019

Rideau Canal

The Rideau Canal is a UNESCO World Heritage site, stretching 202 km in length from Kingston to Ottawa. The canal snakes through Ottawa’s downtown core emptying into the Ottawa River by the Ontario-Quebec border. In the summer, pleasure boats make their way through the canal by the lock system. The canal is also frequented... More

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Parliament Hill

As the capital city of Canada, Ottawa is home to the federal government and parliament. The stone-clad buildings with green copper roofs are a staple of Canada’s history. Although Centre Block is closed for renovations, there are still opportunities to do a free guided... More

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