Learning Lab
A free, hands-on public learning space on the lower floor of the NCC River House, with museum-style exhibits about the Ottawa River and its watershed. Open seasonally from May through September.
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About
The Learning Lab is Ottawa Riverkeeper's public learning space, a vibrant spot for hands-on engagement with the Ottawa River and its watershed. From May through September it offers interactive, museum-like exhibits and activities, and it is completely free to access.
You'll find it on the lower floor of the NCC River House, the café and swimming venue built on stilts over the Ottawa River along the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway.
Visiting
- Hours: 11 AM to 5 PM (seasonal, May to September)
- Admission: Free
- Location: Lower floor of the NCC River House, 501 Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway
Tips
- Pair a visit with lunch or a swim at the River House upstairs
- Great for families and curious minds of all ages
- The Capital Pathway runs past the venue, so it's easy to reach by bike
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