Ottawa Capital Wheel
Parliament Hill, museums, and canal-side icons in Ottawa, Ontario.
Quests on this wheel
- Parliament Hill — Grand, neo-Gothic complex hosting Canada's legislature, with artworks, lush grounds & tours.
- Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature — Natural history exhibits in a Scottish baronial-style building, with fossils, insects & dioramas.
- Casino du Lac-Leamy — Vibrant casino with slots & table games, plus sophisticated restaurants & a lineup of entertainment.
- Canadian Museum of History — Museum chronicling Canadian culture & history, with an IMAX theater & separate children's museum.
- National Gallery of Canada — This spacious museum focused on Canadian art also has global artworks, 2 cafes & a seasonal lounge.
- Fairmont Château Laurier — Polished rooms in a grand limestone property with posh dining & a bar, plus an indoor pool & a gym.
- Canadian War Museum — Set in a modern building, this museum is dedicated to documenting Canadian military history.
- Canada Science and Technology Museum — Striking, modern museum with exhibits & programs devoted to Canadian science & technology.
- Canada Aviation and Space Museum — Large musuem for aeronautical exhibits, including military & civilian aircraft, plus biplane rides.
- Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica — Dating to the 19th century, this church features a colourful interior & skyline-dominating spires.
- JOEY Rideau — Relaxed, contemporary dining spot with a broad menu featuring international & regional dishes.
- Elgin Street Diner — Informal, always-open eatery serving diner classics, from breakfast & burgers to poutine & meatloaf.
- Major's Hill Park — Leafy city park offers striking river views, walking paths, seasonal events & gardens.
- Commissioners Park — Tranquil park along Dows Lake, home to a famed spring Tulip Festival, offering paths & picnic areas.
- Cocotte Bistro — A highly-rated real-world spot (4.4★, 1925 reviews) worth spinning for.
- Vincent Massey Park — Community park on 71.4 acres with a bandstand, sports fields, picnic tables, BBQ pits & trails.
- Royal Canadian Mint — Castle-like 1908 Mint headquarters with guided tours & world's biggest coin & gold bars on display.
- Canada Agriculture and Food Museum — Working farm in a large barn with live animals, demonstrations & educational exhibits.
- JOEY Lansdowne — Relaxed, contemporary dining spot with a broad menu featuring international & regional dishes.
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