Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in (Old) Ottawa, Canada

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Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 2.2 km
Ascend 103 m
Descend 98 m

Experience (Old) Ottawa in Canada in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in (Old) OttawaIndividual Sights in (Old) Ottawa

Sight 1: Sir John A. Macdonald

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Sir John A. Macdonald

Sir John Alexander Macdonald was the first prime minister of Canada, serving from 1867 to 1873 and from 1878 until his death in 1891. He was the dominant figure of Canadian Confederation, and had a political career that spanned almost half a century.

Wikipedia: John A. Macdonald (EN), Website

925 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 2: Major's Hill Park

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Major's Hill Park is a park in downtown Ottawa, Ontario. The park stands above the Rideau Canal at the point where it enters the Ottawa River. The parliament buildings can be seen across the canal to the west, to the north of the park is the National Gallery of Canada, and to the east are the United States embassy and the Byward Market. To the south is the Chateau Laurier hotel, built on land that was once part of the park.

Wikipedia: Major's Hill Park (EN)

357 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 3: Peacekeeping Monument

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Peacekeeping Monument

Reconciliation: The Peacekeeping Monument is a monument in Ottawa, the capital of Canada, commemorating Canada's role in international peacekeeping and the soldiers who have participated and are currently participating, both living and dead.

Wikipedia: Peacekeeping Monument (EN)

122 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 4: Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica

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Notre-Dame Cathedral BasilicaMichel Rathwell from Cornwall, Canada / CC BY 2.0

The Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada located on 385 Sussex Drive in the Lower Town neighbourhood. It was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1990.

Wikipedia: Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica (Ottawa) (EN), Website, Heritage Website

113 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 5: Maman

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Maman (1999) is a bronze, stainless steel, and marble sculpture in several locations by the artist Louise Bourgeois. The sculpture, which depicts a spider, is among the world's largest, measuring over 30 ft high and over 33 ft wide (9.27 x 8.91 x 10.24 metres). It includes a sac containing 32 marble eggs and its abdomen and thorax are made of rubbed bronze.

Wikipedia: Maman (sculpture) (EN)

111 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 6: National Gallery of Canada

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The National Gallery of Canada, located in the capital city of Ottawa, Ontario, is Canada's national art museum. The museum's building takes up 46,621 square metres (501,820 sq ft), with 12,400 square metres (133,000 sq ft) of space used for exhibiting art. It is one of the largest art museums in North America by exhibition space.

Wikipedia: National Gallery of Canada (EN), Website

535 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 7: Kìwekì Point

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The National Capital Commission is the Crown corporation responsible for development, urban planning, and conservation in Canada's Capital Region, including administering most lands and buildings owned by the Government of Canada in the region.

Wikipedia: National Capital Commission (EN)

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