Best Arts and Culture Places in Ottawa

"Located within the ByWard Market precinct is Canada’s impressive National Gallery, where you can spend hours exploring Canadian, American, Europea and Asian art. Head for the Canadian Gallery for artworks from the New France era during the 18th century, works by pioneering women artists such as Emily Carr and abstract paintings by groups of artists. Famous Canadian artist groups include the Automatistes in Montreal, Painters Eleven in Toronto and Regina Five in Saskatchewan."

"Showcasing the trending contemporary art pulse of the city, the Ottawa Art Gallery is made for art enthusiasts. The permanent collection consists of 850 contemporary pieces by Canadian artists including Kenneth Lochhead, Ron Noganosh and Lynne Cohen among others and consist of sculptures, paintings, photos and media art. The trending art collection gives you fresh perspective and truly is a mus...Read more"

"The City of Ottawa has a growing collection of public art including the latest addition courtesy of the Embassy of Belgium in Canada. Find this stunning mural entitled “Peace Flowers” at Lansdowne Park or look for the other 170 public art pieces at Library branches, community centres, parks, playgrounds, employment centres, or transit stations across Ottawa."

"The Ottawa Art gallery has a postmodern architecture style that is sure to live you in owe. The art gallery hosts native art pieces and paintings Canada as well as contemporary paintings and drawings from all over the world. You get to hear great music being played as you tour the museum and you can visit the bar that is inside the gallery."

"The contemporary Canadian gallery presents a diverse range of artworks by some of the most talented contemporary artists from the Ottawa area, Montreal, Toronto, Quebec City and further afield. Their roster of artists is unique and includes both established names and up-and-coming talents. Artworks on show include Kal Mansur’s acrylic light sculptures, paintings by John Barkley and tire-sculptures by artist Joyce Westrop among many others."

"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."

"The Clocktower Brewpub is one of the best places in Ottawa to have fun during the night. This Brewpub is Ottawa’s longest-serving and also a fully established craft brewery. From strong to smooth, this pub features more than 45 different kinds of beer."

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"Have only been able to get delivery because of COVID but will absolutely be visiting in person soon!. Such great value and our go-to for take out lately!"