Best Museums in Chelsea

"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."

"Art fans stumped on what to do in Ottawa need to set aside some time to peruse the National Gallery of Canada. This landmark art museum is home to one of Canada’s finest collections of contemporary & historical artwork. Located close to the happenin’ ByWard Market area, the National Gallery of Canada is a great detour for art & culture lovers."

"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."

"Located beside the Ottawa River, the strikingly modern Canadian war Museum (Musée Canadien de la Guerre) explores Canada's military past. Exhibits cover everything from the fighting between French and Iroquois people in the 16th century through the Canadian contribution to the First and Second World Wars. There are also displays relating to the role of modern peacekeepers."

"The Canadian Museum of Nature is one of the most popular kids’ attractions in Ottawa with a rich collection of fossils, mineral and rocks, exhibits of wild animals, birds and insects and a stunning exhibit of the marine and fresh water fishes including a skeleton of a blue whale. The in-house library is just what you need to unleash your inner-geek and go through the vast collection of bo...Read more"

"Visiting the Canadian Museum of Nature is more or less like exploring a world of dinosaurs. Beginning with extinct animals, the journey reaches up to today’s animal population and keeps you informed about the things you ought to know. Due to that, this historic place has and will always be a top tourist attraction that keeps people excited and happy."

"The Canadian Museum of Nature, established in 1856, is home to a jaw-dropping collection of over 14.6 million specimens from the natural world."

"Recently renovated and reopened in November 2017, this museumshowcases 11 exhibitions of Canadian achievements in science and technology. There’s a lot of interactive features that appeal to all the senses which makes a fun date. Try the virtual reality cab which allows you to test your driving skills as an engineer in the Steam exhibition, step inside the quiet cube in the Sound by Design, or play the gaming classics like super Mario bros, guitar hero, Pacman, and Tetris in the Game Changer exhibition."

"The Canada Science and Technology Museum examines technology and science from a distinctly Canadian lens—from medical developments to wearable technology. The museum also plays home to a children’s innovation zone with various kid-friendly activities as well as practical resources for parents (like a bottle-warming station and diaper-changing area)."

"Canada's Cold War Museum is located outside of Ottawa in a large underground facility that was constructed in the early 1960s to protect important functions of the Canadian government in the event of a nuclear war. This was one of several self-sufficient, shock-resistant, radiation-proof underground shelters built across Canada during the Cold War, as part of Project EASE (Experimental Army Signals Establishments). Political critics coined the nickname "Diefenbunker" in reference to Prime Minister John Diefenbaker, who promoted their construction."

"Discover the the Cold War era on a tour of this 100,000 square foot facility and see the Medical Centre, the Bank of Canada Vault, the Prime Minister's Suite and more.". 3911 Carp Road, Box 466 Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0  tel.: 613-839-0007  toll free: 1-800-409-1965  e-mail: tours@diefenbunker.cawww.diefenbunker.ca"

"Why You Need To Go: For a one-of-a-kind experience, you can go underground and explore a gigantic Cold War bunker. The Diefenbunker will have one-way walking paths throughout the museum and reduced capacity, but all the exhibits will be open."

"Opened in 1917, the Bytown Museum was used as a storehouse and treasury by the British Military in the early 19th century. Today, the museum is most popular for its stories of hauntings and has been featured on a paranormal TV show. The collection of the museum consists of 7,000 objects that portray the evolution of Bytown to the present day Ottawa."

"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."

"Carp Farmers Market is Eastern Ontario’s largest farmers market and was established 31 years ago. Alongside fresh produce, meats and homemade jams, Carp Farmers Market also offers pottery, woodwork, clothing and self care items. Open Saturdays 8:30 am to 1 pm from May to October.PHOTO: Carp Farmers Market via Facebook"

"In a warehouse space wedged between Chinatown and Hintonburg is this great all-rounder craft brewery — its offerings run the gamut from straight-up hoppy IPAs and an oatmeal stout through to Beyond the Pale’s iconic pink fuzz, given some extra zing with citrus zest going into the brewing process."

"Beyond the Pale started as a pipe dream for a couple of guys that really liked homebrewing. They now have eight years under their belt, and have established a reputation for strong quality beer. Their Pink Fuzz Grapefruit Wheat Ale happens to be a fan favourite."

"Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 11:00 PM – 9:00 PM Sun: 11:00 PM – 6:00 PM Mon: Closed for brewing"

"This park is located on the banks of the Ottawa river, just 4 kilometers from Parliament Hill. The main attraction in the park is the Balanced Rock Sculptures Project created by the artist John Felice Ceprano in 1986. He creates the sculptures by hand using the fossilized natural rocks in the area."

"This picturesque riverfront park has become well-photographed due to the balanced-rock sculptures found there. View this post on Instagram. Catch the sunset at Remic Rapids Park, and check out the balanced rock sculptures by artist John Felice Ceprano."

"Located on the Ottawa River, here you can find astonishing balanced rock sculptures at the edge of the river. Instagrammers love to come here for sunset and capture the silhouettes of the rock sculptures against the brightly hued sky."

"You have until October 15th to photograph the breathtaking plant sculptures that are part of MosaiCanada. Located along the Ottawa River in Gatineau, the park is the perfect spot to take landscape shots as it serves as a lookout point of downtown Ottawa."

"Located just on the other side of the Quebec/Ottawa border, the Jacques Cartier Park is great for cycling, nature watching at Leamy Lake, and simply enjoying the beauty of this celebrated city park.Address: 285 Laurier St, GatineauWebsite"