Best Arts and Culture Places in Gatineau

"The National Gallery is a work of art in itself: its striking ensemble of pink granite and glass spires echoes the ornate copper-topped towers of nearby Parliament. Inside, vaulted galleries exhibit predominantly Canadian art, classic and contemporary, including an impressive collection of work by Inuit and other indigenous artists. It's the world's largest Canadian collection, although additional galleries of European and American treasures include several recognizable names and masterpieces. Interpretive panels guide visitors through the nation's history and cultural development."

"The National Gallery of Canada houses our nation's most comprehensive collection of Canadian art, including artwork by Emily Carr, Alex Colville, Tom Thomson, and the Group of Seven. The museum's permanent collection includes over 93,000 works from European, American, Asian, Canadian, and indigenous Canadian artists. The deal: Admission is $16 for adults."

"The National Gallery of Canada* is much more than just an art museum in Ottawa. This Canadian national gallery is home to the country’s best collection of art, especially Canadian and indigenous art. Exhibitions of exquisite artistic expression in this gallery reveal the past, present, and future of art, as well as celebrating its accessibility to the public."

"After years of lobbying by local artists for a municipal gallery that would represent the energy of the Ottawa art scene, the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) was finally founded in 1988 as the Gallery at Arts Court. Now recognised as an independent charitable organisation, the Ottawa Art Gallery has developed over the years into one of the city’s finest contemporary art venues. They have an extensive exhibition and programme calendar including public, education and community programmes, a summer camp and an annual art auction."

"From beautiful art to a sophisticated cafe, Ottawa's newly renovated art gallery is the perfect spot to take Instagram photos. The Ottawa Art Gallery is free to visit, so you can easily visit the gallery to share pictures of your favorite artworks with your friends. Make sure to head to Jackson Cafe for a great photo spot, here you will find a stylish space with plenty of gold accents."

"The Ottawa Art Gallery was extensively rebuilt before its relaunch in 2018. It’s a bright, new space with five floors for contemporary and historical exhibitions, and community engagement. As well as art by key Canadian artists, visitors will find a large collection of works by the Canadian Group of Seven."

"Orange Art Gallery has been steadily making a name for itself in Ottawa’s growing arts scene since it opened in April 2010. Located at the popular Parkdale Market in Wellington Village, the gallery showcases a diverse range of contemporary arts from abstract painting to metal sculpture and represents a number of talented contemporary artists from Ottawa and the surrounding areas, such as metal sculptor Chris Banfalvi and abstract landscape painter Anita Utas. In 2013, Orange Art Gallery put into place their current three-week rotating exhibition programme, which has enabled the gallery to present works by a greater number of artists in a variety of media ever since."

"Since its inception in 1973, SAW has been a supporter of politically and socially engaged art, specialising in performance and media arts. SAW Video Cooperative was established by the local founders of the centre in 1981 in order to support independent video and documentary artists, along with their highly regarded multidisciplinary space Club SAW. In 1989, the three elements of SAW moved into the historic Arts Court Building where they reside to this day. The aim of SAW is to become a global premier artist-run centre through an engaging exhibition programme, outreach, and exchange initiatives."

"Established in 1979 by a group of Ottawa artists, non-profit artist-run centre and charity Gallery 101 is dedicated to the professional presentation and circulation of visual and media art. During the 1990s, the gallery developed their focus on media arts including sound, video and experimental cinema for which they are now known. Their primary commitment is to artists and their work – in order to support professional development, Gallery 101 currently offers a range of opportunities for artists, curators, writers and critics."

"Ottawa is filled with so many little parks and a few of them are right by the Rideau Canal. Since it’s one of Ottawa’s top attraction, it’s such a popular spot for engagement photos!. Patterson Creek Park stretches for about two blocks in the Glebe and every inch of it is perfect for a golden hour session."

"It’s located in the Glebe neighborhood and it really looks like a secluded place, mainly known by the neighbors. The creek and the surrounding landscaped park forms a very beautiful and lovely place. The creek is crossed by two bridges and runs all the way to the Rideau Canal."

"The Watson's Mill is the only working museum in Ottawa and is a historic flour mill that still sells stone-ground, whole wheat flour. The place is also believed to be haunted by locals and open to general Public during summer- the highlight being the summer events held here every year. On other days, the history of the place invites visitors to see the old machinery and to have a meal at the Ma...Read more"

"Watson's Mill is one of the best-preserved examples of 19th century mill architecture and the only operating industrial heritage site within the City of Ottawa. It is designated as part of historic Dickinson Square, at the heart of the Village of Manotick. Manotick, Ontario K4M 1A2 tel.: 613-692-MILL (6455) www.watsonsmill.com"

"The historic flour mill located in the village of Manotick is a picturesque building — great for photos in the fall and summer months. Watson’s Mill offers building tours where you can even purchase the flour they produce.Photo: Sofia Donato"

"Located in on the Ottawa River in the city, the Andrew Haydon Park is famous for its beautifully landscaped greenery and migrating Canada geese, shorebirds, and ducks by the marsh near the river. It is also known for its bandshell for outdoor concerts.Address: 3169 Carling Ave, NepeanWebsite"

"This one is an amazing park in the Nepean neighborhood in the West end. It faces the Ottawa river, and has three ponds: two big ones and a small one connected by cute wooden bridges. Canada geese relax in the ponds with their goslings in the spring and summer."

"Andrew Hayden Park is a small and walkable loop located along the water. It’s a great spot for a picnic, and favourite hang out for Canada geese. You can also venture out along the Ottawa River path towards Britannia Beach."

"Major’s Hill Park is a beautiful spot in downtown Ottawa with some of the best views of the city. This is one of my favourite places for photography because you can see Parliament, the National Art Gallery, Fairmount Chateau Laurier, and Notre Dame just by spinning around!. Major’s Hill Park is a very popular picnic spot."

"Ottawa is filled with so many little parks and a few of them are right by the Rideau Canal. Since it’s one of Ottawa’s top attraction, it’s such a popular spot for engagement photos!. Patterson Creek Park stretches for about two blocks in the Glebe and every inch of it is perfect for a golden hour session."

"It’s located in the Glebe neighborhood and it really looks like a secluded place, mainly known by the neighbors. The creek and the surrounding landscaped park forms a very beautiful and lovely place. The creek is crossed by two bridges and runs all the way to the Rideau Canal."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Delightful Tastes (@delightfulottawa) on Oct 17, 2018 at 6:37am PDT"

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