The Bytown Museum is located in one of the oldest buildings in Ottawa. Besides tour guides, young visitors can take a look at the videos that will explain the origins of Ottawa and the Rideau Canal and their development. This museum has some wonderful tours and is worth a look.

Parliament Hill is an area of Crown land on the southern banks of the Ottawa River in downtown Ottawa. Its Gothic revival suite of buildings — the parliament buildings — serves as the home of the Parliament of Canada, and contains a number of architectural elements of national symbolic importance. Parliament Hill attracts approximately 3 million visitors each year. The Centre Block contains the Senate and Commons chambers, and is fronted by the Peace Tower on the south facade, with the Library of Parliament at the building's rear. The East and West Blocks each contain ministers' and senators' offices, as well as meeting rooms and other administrative spaces. Gothic Revival has been used as the unifying style of all three structures, though the Centre Block is a more modern Gothic Revival, while the older East and West Blocks are of a Victorian High Gothic manner. This collection is one of the most important examples of the Gothic Revival style anywhere in the world.

Located along five blocks of Sparks Street, just south of Parliament Hill, this street mall features a vast number of shops and boutiques. You can also find a lot of souvenirs to keep from the capital. With dances and music playing on the streets you'll find there a great atmosphere to keep you entertained.

Located on the first floor of Bank of Canada, the Currency Museum has an extensive collection of coins, tokens and bank notes. It even has a mystifying rai stone used as currency on the island of Yap. Besides the free tour, you'll find a workshop that will teach you how to spot a fake bill. A must-see attraction for any money-lover.

The Supreme Court of Canada is the highest court of Canada and is the final court of appeal in the Canadian justice system. The Supreme Court of Canada is composed of nine judges: eight Puisne Justices and the Chief Justice of Canada. The Supreme Court of Canada Building is home to the Supreme Court of Canada. It also contains two court rooms used by both the Federal Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal. Construction began in 1939, with the cornerstone laid by Queen Elizabeth, consort to King George VI and later Queen Mother. It was designed by Ernest Cormier, architect of the Quebec Court of Appeal building, the Government Printing Bureau in Gatineau, Quebec, and the Université de Montréal. The Court began hearing cases in the new building by January 1946. The building is renowned for its Art Deco details. In 2000, it was named by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada as one of the top 500 buildings produced in Canada during the last millennium.

The Canadian War Museum is Canada’s national museum of military history. Located in Ottawa, the museum focuses on military conflicts that occurred on Canadian soil, involved Canadian forces, or had a significant effect on the country and its people. The conflicts range from early warfare among First Peoples to today’s war on terror. Much of the museum’s public exhibition space is devoted to its Canadian Experience Galleries. These permanent exhibitions underline the profound effect war has had on Canada’s development and the significant role Canadians have played in international conflicts. The CWM also houses the Military History Research Centre, a large collection of war art, and an extensive collection of military vehicles and artillery.

Old Carbide Wilson's abandoned Mill is located on Victoria Island and is a historical relict of former calcium carbide mill. Thomas Leopold Wilson, its founder, discovered the unique production method and established here chemical production that made him rich and famous. The four-storey building is now abandoned, but despite industrial look, it features spacey and period innovative interiors. Near the mill there is an interesting wooden totem, representing native Indian themes. Victoria Island Waterfront offers breathtaking views of Ottawa Downtown banks and The House of Parliament.