17 Exciting Activities in Ottawa You Can't Miss

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There are so many fun things to do in Ottawa. I know that capital cities are not usually linked to words like fun and super photogenic. But Ottawa Canada breaks the mold.

Here are 17 fun things to do in Ottawa and Outaouais.

The Canadian History Museum

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Fairmont Chateau Laurier

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La Terrasse at Fairmont Chateau Laurier

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The National Gallery of Canada

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Visit Byward Market

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17 Exciting Activities in Ottawa You Can't Miss

There are so many fun things to do in Ottawa. I know that capital cities are not usually linked to words like fun and super photogenic. But Ottawa Canada breaks the mold.

Here are 17 fun things to do in Ottawa and Outaouais.

The Canadian History Museum

1

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

2

La Terrasse at Fairmont Chateau Laurier

3

The National Gallery of Canada

4

Visit Byward Market

5

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