
Best Views and Lookouts in Ottawa
A guide to Ottawa's best viewpoints and scenic lookouts, from clifftop panoramas over the Ottawa River to elevated urban vantage points of Parliament Hill. All free to visit.
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The artworks by Leah Decter, a white settler artist and scholar, offer an opportunity to reflect on repair and care of r…

A collaborative exhibition showcasing the life and work of drag performer Paul "Peaches Latour" Fournier and queer right…

In this work, Ottawa-based artist Jennifer Macklem draws inspiration from an enlarged image of a diatom – microscopic je…

Come to the Jackson Café to discover two large murals, featuring the digital artwork of Eric Chan (aka eepmon)! In Futur…

The home of the Canadian Tulip Festival, with over 300,000 tulips across 26 flower beds along the shore of Dow's Lake. Free to visit year-round.

University art gallery at Carleton with a 27,000+ piece collection, free admission, and academic exhibition programming.

Canadian contemporary art gallery in ByWard Market since 1997 with paintings, photography, sculpture, and 40+ years of collection advisory.

Canada's largest private art gallery since 1965 — 13,000+ sq ft, 175+ Canadian artists, 5,000+ works, with personal curator consultations.

A scenic park along the Ottawa River known for its balanced rock sculptures by artist John Felice Ceprano, panoramic river views, and year-round outdoor activities including the Kichi Sibi Winter Trail.

The iconic 1915 red covered bridge in Wakefield — pedestrian-only, rebuilt by volunteers after a 1984 fire. The most photographed landmark in the Outaouais.

Canadian contemporary art gallery on Bank Street since 2004 with painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, and art consulting.

A guide to Ottawa's best viewpoints and scenic lookouts, from clifftop panoramas over the Ottawa River to elevated urban vantage points of Parliament Hill. All free to visit.

Everything you need to know about the Canadian Tulip Festival — from the best spots to see tulips to the history behind one of Ottawa's most iconic spring traditions.