Best Arts and Culture Places in Wakefield

"Distinct features at The National Gallery of Canada, or the Musée des beaux-arts du Canada, are the majestic and bizarre sculpture of a spider by Louise Bourgeois, titled Maman. Once you get your fill of this strange photo-op, move on to yet another architectural beauty, the dome, designed by artist Moshe Safdie."

"The National Gallery of Canada displays world-class art which attracts the art-lovers across the world. It certainly is a great place for kids to learn more about the art and culture of Canada. The Giant bronze sculpture of Spider just outside the gallery captivates kids more than anything :)"

"The National Gallery of Canada is a striking structure housing an extensive collection of Canadian art. It is the giant spider out front that attracts people’s attention. Maman is a famous sculpture designed by  Louise Bourgeois and Ottawa isn’t the only city to have one."

"The downtown based Ottawa Art Gallery opened in 1980 after local artists advocated for their work and organized a municipal location to demonstrate the local artistic population and talent. The Ottawa Art Gallery was opened as a result of public attention and urging, and it has been functioning since 1988. Today, the Gallery is open to public, and visitors are able to view the art and learn about the process the local artistic community took to secure a platform for their expression."

"What better place to take Instagrammable photos than in an art gallery?. With thousands of artwork in its collections, along with an appealing architecture and dazzling interiors, there’s simply a lot that Ottawa Art Gallery can add into your Instagram story. View this post on Instagram"

"Why You Need To Go: You don't need to pay a thing to visit, but you will need to reserve a time slot online. As of July 21, you'll be able to see all the colourful artwork inside, including a new photography exhibition."

"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."

"Look no further than the Shanghai Restaurant with festive Chinese food, wonderful art displays and crazy karaoke nights with a drag queen as hostess. Enjoy the Kwan family’s Asian style cuisine in Ottawa’s first Chinese restaurant, opened in 1971. Address: 651 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 5K3, Canada"

"Some tourists may be keen to avoid Canada’s freezing winter temperatures, but for the more courageous, Ottawa’s Winterlude Festival is one of the city’s real highlights. For three weekends in February, North America’s largest winter festival attracts close to 600,000 global visitors. The Rideau Canal becomes the world’s largest naturally frozen skating rink where you can put your skills to the test."

"This is another family favorite trail with historical ruins to discover!. The Carbide Willson Trail is an out and back style, 4.3km hike that takes you along Meech Lake and up to the remains of an old laboratory built by Thomas “Carbide” Willson, the inventor of Calcium Carbide. Kids can explore the ruins and marvel at the adjacent waterfalls, which together are a stunning sight!"

"Rideau Hall, the official residence of the governor-general of Canada is open to the public and can be explored by taking free guided tours. You must explore the phenomenal and royal heritage gardens. The guided tours take you through the opulent Staterooms, tastefully done ballroom – the Tent Room and even know more about the Governor-General."

"An Ottawa landmark that features Regency, Norman Revival and Florentine Renaissance Revival architecture, Rideau Hall is out to impress. Along with the marvellous art and noteworthy cabinetry that fills the interior plus the gorgeous grounds; Rideau Hall is unquestionably Instagram-worthy. View this post on Instagram"

"Rideau Hall is a fascinating tour giving visitors a glimpse into the life of one of the most important figures in the Canadian Government. The Governor-General. Group and private tours are offered daily to explore the quarters of our Governor General."

"If cycling to your picnic spot is your goal, Parc des Cèdres in the Aylmer sector of Gatineau should be high on your list. You can bike there from downtown Ottawa and Hull via the scenic Voyageurs Pathway along the Ottawa River, and you can reward yourself with a swim on the beach, too. Showers, change rooms, washrooms, a snack bar, beach volleyball courts, a bike repair station and children’s play structures are among the park’s many amenities."

"And great place for families and people of all ages, Lansdowne Park is located on the Queen Elizabeth Parkway side of the multi-use event and retail space called Lansdowne. Here you will find an accessible kids play space, a skate park, a water fountain, basketball courts, and lots of green space for a game of ultimate or for spreading a blanket and having a picnic. If you visit on a weekend, pop into the Aberdeen Pavilion and stock up on local produce at the year-round farmer's market.Photo: City of Ottawa"

"The Lansdowne Park hosts many shops and restaurants, a movie theatre and a stadium. There's so much activity to engage in guaranteeing that you will enjoy your visit to the park. The park is spacious and well manicured, and you can go biking on the canals or take a nature walk."

"Head to Lansdowne where you’ll find CRAFT Beer Market among many other great restaurants and businesses. CRAFT Beer Market offers tasty food as well as 100 craft beers on tap. Ask to try some of Ottawa’s quality craft beer options."

"One of my favourite places for an afternoon stroll is in the Dominion Arboretum. The arboretum is a beautiful oasis in the middle of Ottawa, about 10 minutes from the downtown. I like to park at the top and walk a 3.3k loop around the outer edge of the park, but you can also access the Arboretum beginning from Dow’s Lake or Carleton University at the locks."

"Established back in 1889, these 64-acres of rolling land showcases a large plant collection of 4000 species. The Dominion Arboretum is Canada’s oldest arboretum with 1000 tree species, several microclimates, and wonderful panoramic views.Address: Arboretum, OttawaWebsite"