Best History Museum in Ottawa

"Perhaps the most famous museum in Ottawa Canada, the Canadian War Museum* is known for being Canada’s national museum of military history museum, and one of the most respected museums in the world when it comes to understanding armed conflict. Galleries and exhibitions in the Canada War Museum showcase the military history of the country in personal, national, and international dimensions. This museum is a great place to visit in Ottawa to get a feel for very personal, inspiring, and touching stories."

"Bytown Museum has an intriguing collection of eclectic items, such as a plaster-cast death hand of murdered Father of Confederation, Thomas D’Arcy McGee. Housed in Ottawa’s oldest stone building, the museum takes you on a deep delve of Bytown (Ottawa’s first name), which was a rowdy place where Irish, French, Scots and English engaged in brawls."

"Located directly on the canal, it is a lovely display of the history of Ottawa (formerly known as Bytown). Take a walk through its three stories to view the making of the Ottawa Canal, the war efforts by the people of Ottawa and the indigenous history of the area. Don’t forget to walk through the cafe to see the vault in the back."

"Ottawa’s Laurier House National Historic Site was home to two Canadian prime ministers: Sir Wilfrid Laurier (Canada’s first French Canadian prime minister) and William Lyon Mackenzie King (Canada’s longest-serving prime minister) who served for 22 years. Take a “behind-the-scenes white-glove-tour” where visitors don gloves and inspect artifacts that aren’t on display, such as antique crystal wine glasses with exquisite gold leaf decorations. Laurier House National Historic Site is at 335 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa."

"This National Historic Site is located in the Sandy Hill district of Ottawa. Once the private home of two past Canadian Prime Ministers, the home is now a museum, open to the public for guided tours and interpretive learning. The home is filled with period décor and authentic artifacts pertaining to the two leaders and their families."

"This museum looks at rural life beginning with the creation of the Richmond military settlement in 1818; a History Centre provides information about local families and community life. 2064 Huntley Road Stittsville, Ontario K2S 1B8  tel.: 613-831-2393  e-mail: goulbmus@rogers.comwww.goulbournmuseum.ca"

"There aren’t many picnic tables in Commissioners Park on the edge of Dows Lake, so you may have to be quick to nab one, but you can always bring a picnic blanket to spread on the grass. If you come in May during the Canadian Tulip Festival (above), even grass may be at a premium!. Show up before 11am for the best selection of spots during the tulip festival."

"Commissioners Park is known for its colourful tulip gardens with over 250,000 tulips, and scenic views of Dows Lake. It was built in the 1920s – 1950s on the site of a former lumberyard.Address: Queen Elizabeth Dr & Preston Street, OttawaWebsite"

"This park is in front of Dow’s Lake on the opposite side of the Arboretum. It’s well known for being the main spot during the renowned Tulip Festival, with thousands of tulips on display. It’s always busy on weekends."