Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Byward Market-Parliament Hill, Ottawa

Patchx • May 23, 2016Beautiful park with a nice view. You should go there if you are in the Ottawa area

NO N. • June 26, 2016Great walk. Strong history. Lots of shade and breezes on hot days.

Norm T. • September 11, 2012I prefer Major's Hill Park. Quieter and great for a picnic.

Ben H. • July 31, 2012During the summer months you can see military guarding the tomb of the unknown soldier. They are there from 9am to 5pm and change the guards every hour on the hour.

Saurabh B. • August 6, 2018The light show is amazing! The visual graphics that project on the parliament house are stunning. I’ll highly recommend checking it out if you happen to be in the area

Tommy Y. • August 27, 2016Not worth the long wait IMHO.

Reena B. • August 11, 2014It's a pretty cool sight to watch huge boats rising with the water to go through each lock up the hill to the canal.

Gordon B. • August 9, 2014Great place for a walk but go to byward market first and have a few beers!! Ambiance is great!

John M. • January 9, 2013They frown on roasting marshmallows

mayo • May 29, 2011Count the sides of this "square" and see why it might more accurately be called Confederation Triangle.

Patchx • May 23, 2016Nice atmosphere, love the terrasse in the middle, amazing on a beautiful day

Allen V. • June 27, 2019When you're a tourist you do touristy things!

Torzin S • September 28, 2023Nice view toward parliament

Jeremy S. • August 20, 2011Bring some carrots for the rabbits.

Renato • May 2, 2013Beat place to people watch on a bright sunny day

Vitalii V. • August 24, 2019Small playground with swimming pool for children and baseball field. Appropriate for all child ages.

Ami H. • September 3Artist Barbara Paterson's 2000 monument to the 5 women who challenged a 1928 Supreme Court ruling that stated women could not be appointed to the Senate because they were not, "qualified persons"

Abdulrahman A. • October 10, 2013Not much may be said about this fountain although the name suggests something of a significance

PCL Construction • February 12, 2013This unique contemporary structure consists of three levels with a gross floor area of over 102,000 square feet.

Anthony W. • May 23, 2010Take a stroll through Claredon Lanes for a small touch of Europe. Great patio/court yard restaurants. You can also grab an awesome cup of java at Planet Coffee.

1053 KISS FM • August 24, 2011The home for summer festivals including Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest and Capital Hoedown. Tons of parking up the streets in Little Italy! Win tickets through 1053kissfm.com.

Fit Minds Cognitive Health Products Inc. • November 17, 2011Park and follow this great pathway along the Ottawa River. We walk, run and bike it - while we talk, laugh and sing. A great outing.

Allie W. • August 30, 2010This is a lesser known monument in Ottawa but really speaks to the heart of what our Canadian Forces do in the world. Peacekeeping.