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Ottawa for First-Timers — The Greatest Hits

Iconic landmarks, the food you fly in for, skyline shots and the must-do experiences.

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Saturday

  1. 10:00 AM
    Rideau Canal Skateway
    Outdoors · Downtown / Glebe

    World's largest naturally frozen skating rink stretching 8 km through the city — THE iconic Ottawa winter activity.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Downtown / Glebe — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
  2. 1:00 PM
    ByWard Market
    Food & Drink · ByWard

    BeaverTails, farmers stalls and late-night patios.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in ByWard — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
  3. 3:30 PM
    Canadian Museum of History
    Culture · Gatineau, QC

    Stunning curved riverside museum with the world's largest collection of Canadian history and totem poles.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Gatineau, QC — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
  4. 7:00 PM
    Ottawa River Pathway
    Outdoors · Downtown / Sandy Hill

    Scenic multi-use trail along the Ottawa River with views of Parliament Hill — great for cycling, jogging or a long romantic walk.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Downtown / Sandy Hill — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere

Sunday

  1. 11:00 AM

    Wilf & Ada's

    Brunch · $$ · ByWard Market

    Pancakes + house-made jam — Tiny Elgin St diner, line by 9am.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in ByWard Market — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
  2. 2:00 PM
    Cinema (Indie / Repertory)
    Culture · Arthouse cinema

    Catch a repertory screening or a new release — works solo, on a date or with friends.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Arthouse cinema — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere

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