Places worth the detour in Ottawa
59 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Ottawa, Canada, across 7 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (28). Best known: Carleton University. 56 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 59, ranked 59
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.Carleton University
Museums & culture · 20th century · Notable
University in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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2.Library and Archives Canada
Museums & culture · 21st century · Notable
National library and archives of Canada
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4.National War Memorial
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Canadian national war memorial in Ottawa
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5.Rideau Hall
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
(officially Governor House) is the official residence of the Canadian monarch
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6.Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Church in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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9.Canada Science and Technology Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Science museum in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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11.Macdonald-Cartier Bridge
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Bridge connecting Ottawa to Gatineau
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12.Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Gallery in Ontario, Canada
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14.Valiants Memorial
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Military monument located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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18.Peace Tower
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Bell and clock tower at the centre of Canada's Parliament buildings, in Ottawa
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21.Beechwood Cemetery
Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem
National cemetery in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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22.St Joseph Cathedral
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Gatineau
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28.Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Agricultural museum in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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32.St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Church in Ontario, Canada
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33.St John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Catholic church building and national sanctuary in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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35.Christ Church Cathedral
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Anglican cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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37.Champlain Bridge
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Bridge across Ottawa River, near Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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40.Chief William Commanda Bridge
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Pedestrian/cycling bridge and former railway bridge across the Ottawa River linking Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec
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42.Laurier House
Ruins & the uncanny · 19th century · Hidden gem
Heritage house in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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47.War of 1812 Monument
Built landmarks · 21st century · Hidden gem
Monument in Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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52.Cape North Lighthouse
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Lighthouse at the Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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56.CFB Uplands
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Former Canadian Forces Base located in Ottawa, Ontario, most land was given to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
