Major Monuments and Landmarks in Ottawa, Canada

Parliamentary & Ceremonial Core

1. Parliament Hill: Centre Block (Peace Tower, Library), East/West Blocks. Free tours; Changing of the Guard (summer).
2. National War Memorial: Confederation Square; Tomb of the Unknown Soldier; Remembrance Day focal point.
3. Rideau Hall: Governor General's residence; 88 acres, tours, Changing of the Guard.

Museums & Cultural Institutions

4. Canadian Museum of History (Gatineau, QC – across river): Largest, 4M+ artifacts, Grand Hall, First Peoples Hall, IMAX.
5. Canadian War Museum (LeBreton Flats): Military history, tanks, artillery, Memorial Hall.
6. National Gallery of Canada (Sussex Dr.): Canadian/Indigenous art, Group of Seven, spider Maman.
7. Royal Canadian Mint (Sussex Dr.): Coin production tours, gold pour demo, boutique.
8. Canada Science and Technology Museum (St. Laurent): Locomotives, Crazy Kitchen, ZOOOM (kids).

Parks & Public Spaces

9. Major's Hill Park: Views of Parliament, locks, river; festivals (Canada Day, Tulip Festival).
10. Rideau Canal Locks: UNESCO site; 8 locks descending to Ottawa River; skating in winter.
11. Confederation Park: Fountains, sculptures, Winterlude site.

Historic Districts

12. ByWard Market: 1826 market; restaurants, boutiques, nightlife, Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica.
13. Sparks Street: Pedestrian mall; heritage buildings, outdoor dining.

Note

Ottawa has 20+ national historic sites; this list covers the most prominent visitor-facing monuments.