ATTRACTIONS

This the list of tourist attractions that are situated in downtown Ottawa. In our Ottawa overview section, we’ve laid out some nice itineraries for those of you who have some time to explore the city’s main tourist attractions while, before, or after the conference.
 

1. PARLIAMENT HILL / CENTENNIAL FLAME

Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A4, Canada
web: www.lop.parl.gc.ca/Visitors/index-e.html
phone: +1 (866) 599-4999
hours: please check website
Distance from the Four Points by Sheraton Gatineau: 2.3 kilometers / 30 min walk / directions
Distance from the Westin Ottawa: 700 meters / 11 min walk / directions
 

2. NATIONAL GALLERY OF CANADA

380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4, Canada
web: gallery.ca
phone: +1 (613) 990-1985
hours: please check website
Distance from the Four Points by Sheraton Gatineau: 1.7 kilometers / 22 min walk / directions
Distance from the Westin Ottawa: 850 meters / 12 min walk / directions
 

3. NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE

1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4, Canada
web: nac-cna.ca
phone: +1 (613) 947-7000
hours: please check website
Distance from the Four Points by Sheraton Gatineau: 2.1 kilometers / 28 min walk / directions
Distance from the Westin Ottawa: 500 meters / 8 min walk / directions
 

4. Bytown Museum

1 Canal Ln Ottawa, ON K1P 5P6, Canada
web: bytownmuseum.com
phone: +1 (613) 234-4570
hours: Thu – Mon: 11:00am – 4:00pm
hours: Tue – Wed: closed.
Distance from the Four Points by Sheraton Gatineau: 2.1 kilometers / 28 min walk / directions
Distance from the Westin Ottawa: 650 meters / 10 min walk / directions
 

5. National War Memorial / Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5A4, Canada
web: web: veterans.gc.ca
phone: +1 (866) 522-2122
hours: 24 hrs
Distance from the Four Points by Sheraton Gatineau: 2.0 kilometers / 27 min walk / directions
Distance from the Westin Ottawa: 400 meters / 7 min walk / directions
 

6. Byward Market

Byward Market Square, Ottawa, ON K1N, Canada
web: byward-market.com
phone: +1 (613) 562-3325
Distance from the Four Points by Sheraton Gatineau: 2.0 kilometers / 25 min walk / directions
Distance from the Westin Ottawa: 500 meters / 7 min walk / directions
 

7. Rideau Canal

Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, ON, Canada
web: http://rcs.ncc-ccn.ca
Distance from the Four Points by Sheraton Gatineau: 2.3 kilometers / 31 min walk / directions
Distance from the Westin Ottawa: 350 meters / 4 min walk / directions
 

8. Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica

385 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 5J9
web: notredameottawa.com
phone: +1 (613) 241-7496
hours: Fri: 10:00am – 6:00pm
hours: Sat: 2:00pm – 6:00pm
hours: Sun: 8:00am –8:30pm
Distance from the Four Points by Sheraton Gatineau: 1.6 kilometers / 21 min walk / directions
Distance from the Westin Ottawa: 700 meters / 10 min walk / directions
 

9. Ottawa Art Gallery

50 McKenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, ON K1N
web: ottawaartgallery.ca
phone: +1 (613) 233-8699
hours: daily: 10:00am – 6:00pm
hours: Monday closed.
Distance from the Four Points by Sheraton Gatineau: 2.7 kilometers / 35 min walk / directions
Distance from the Westin Ottawa: 600 meters / 8 min walk / directions
 

10. Sparks Street

Sparks St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5B4
web: sparkslive.ca
phone: +1 (613) 230-0984
hours: various
Distance from the Four Points by Sheraton Gatineau: 2.7 kilometers / 35 min walk / directions
Distance from the Westin Ottawa: 600 meters / 8 min walk / directions
 

11. Supreme Court of Canada

301 Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1A 0J1
web: scc-csc.gc.ca
phone: +1 (613) 995-4330
hours: Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm
hours: Sat/Sun: closed
Distance from the Four Points by Sheraton Gatineau: 1.9 kilometers / 25 min walk / directions
Distance from the Westin Ottawa: 1.3 kilometers / 18 min walk / directions
 

12. Major’s Hill Park

Mackenzie Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J6
web: ncc-ccn.gc.ca
phone: +1 (800) 465-1867
hours: 24 hrs
Distance from the Four Points by Sheraton Gatineau: 1.6 kilometers / 21 min walk / directions
Distance from the Westin Ottawa: 550 meters / 8 min walk / directions
 

13. Confederation Park

Mackenzie Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J6
web: ncc-ccn.gc.ca
phone: +1 (800) 465-1867
hours: 24 hrs
Distance from the Four Points by Sheraton Gatineau: 2.5 kilometers / 32 min walk / directions
Distance from the Westin Ottawa: 350 meters / 5 min walk / directions
 

*Image credit: Elida Arrizza