Cara Silver 32412 Report post Posted September 12, 2010 Good morning, Ottawinners! Emma and I are looking for cool stuff to do in Ottawa. We want to meet you guys but also we want to be dorky tourists with fanny packs and socks half way up our calves (with sandals). So what is there to do in Ottawa? And because I'm crazy about history, are there historical sites/museums around anywhere? Many thanks for your guidebook help! xoxo Amelia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whatsup 11893 Report post Posted September 12, 2010 Amelia check out ottawamuseums and ottawamuseumnetwork Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest **ng***1 Report post Posted September 12, 2010 There are lots of places to go. The Museum of nature just re-opened after a serious overhaul. From what I hear it's amazing. Haven't been myself but there are lots of positive reviews. Its right off of Elgin Street so its downtown (sort of). The Gallery is on Sussex down in the byward market which is a definate must see. Of course if you want to, there is Parliament Hill which has tours and is full of...... oh ya "history". The museum of Civilization is just across the river on the Quebec side. If you are downtown, you are just a short cab ride from most of these places. Hope this helps. Tango :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrme 694 Report post Posted September 13, 2010 Enjoy ! xo http://www.webruler.com/mwilhelm/Ottawa/OTTAWA.HTM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SprintSheeba 409 Report post Posted September 13, 2010 I've never been, but if you have transportation, you'd probably enjoy the Diefenbunker, Canada's Cold War Museum, located in Carp. http://www.diefenbunker.ca/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peachka 4334 Report post Posted September 13, 2010 Right downtown! http://www.nature.ca/en/home Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lloyd21 100 Report post Posted September 13, 2010 If you are looking for lots of history the war museum is a must. Fantastic new building and within walking distance of down town. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzitup 5652 Report post Posted September 14, 2010 Try this museum, it is in an old house and kind of cozy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted September 14, 2010 ... you could come to my house and I could show you Swedish porn on beta.... heheheheheh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cara Silver 32412 Report post Posted September 14, 2010 Wow, these all look great! I will definitely be checking out a museum or two, definitely the war museum. I'm also looking forward to excellent food. Is there good sushi over there? xoxo Amelia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boomer 33202 Report post Posted September 14, 2010 A number of years ago I did a tour of the RCMP stables out in Rockliffe at the training facilities. Kind of neat as this is where they train their horses and practice for the musical ride. I believe they welcome visitors and may have a tour now and then. Too, if you're out that way and want a museum there's always the Aviation museum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
etasman2000 15994 Report post Posted September 14, 2010 Is there good sushi over there? imho compared to Mtl no. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whiteman 14028 Report post Posted September 14, 2010 I would recommend the amphibious bus tour of Ottawa, called Lady Dive. http://www.ottawakiosk.com/tours/lady-dive.html . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
