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RentABike
Ollie #71 of 98 attractions in Ottawa
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Bicycle rentals, escorted tours, sales and service.
Attraction type  Biking Trails; Tours
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Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Shrine
Ollie #72 of 98 attractions in Ottawa
3.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  3.2 miles from city center
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Canadian Tribute to Human Rights
Ollie #73 of 98 attractions in Ottawa
3 of 5 stars 4 reviews
This 10-meter-high monument is dedicated to the preservation of human rights around the world.
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Rideau Carleton Raceway & Casino
Ollie #74 of 98 attractions in Ottawa
2.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews

Combines a trotting track, slot casino, and restaurants.  The casino contains slot machines only; for gaming tables, vist the Lac Leamy casino across the river in Gatineau. more »

Attraction type  Horse Tracks
Distance  9.9 miles from city center
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The Rainbow
Ollie #75 of 98 attractions in Ottawa
3 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Blues Bars; Performances
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Sandy Hill
Ollie #76 of 98 attractions in Ottawa
3.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
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Green Island
Ollie #77 of 98 attractions in Ottawa
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Islands; Parks
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
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24 Sussex Drive
Ollie #78 of 98 attractions in Ottawa
3 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Canadian prime ministers have made this mansion their home since the 1950s.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.5 miles from city center
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Somerset Village
Ollie #79 of 98 attractions in Ottawa
3 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Wander through this collection of early 19th-century buildings with its vibrant mix of retail, service, entertainment and residential.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Bank Street Promenade
Ollie #80 of 98 attractions in Ottawa
3 of 5 stars 4 reviews

Along with the Rideau Centre, the Byward area and the Sparks Street Mall, this is one of the four shopping areas in downtown Ottawa. more »

Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Patty's Pub
Ollie #81 of 98 attractions in Ottawa
2.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Performances; Bar/ Clubs
Distance  2.2 miles from city center
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Zaphod Beeblebrox
Ollie #82 of 98 attractions in Ottawa
2.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Bar/ Clubs; Performances
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Prime Minister's Official Residence
Ollie #83 of 98 attractions in Ottawa
2.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Government Buildings
Distance  1.5 miles from city center
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Nepean Museum
Ollie #84 of 98 attractions in Ottawa
2 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Nepean Museum is a user-friendly facility with full wheelchair accessibility and ample parking. The exhibition gallery showcases the history of Nepean...... more » Owner description: Nepean Museum is a user-friendly facility with full wheelchair accessibility and ample parking. The exhibition gallery showcases the history of Nepean through a series of changing exhibits. The Museum houses a collection of some 15,000 objects in a purpose-built, climatically controlled collections facility. Educational programming is available through Family Zone and Learning Links.The Museum site also boasts two community rooms available for rental. Outdoor facilities include a children’s climbing frame and sandpit, a basketball court and the Doug Froebel Baseball Park.Nepean Museum is entering an exciting phase, revitalizing its community services and redeveloping its exhibition galleries. Visit us on site or contact us to get involved – we’d love to hear your ideas! « less
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  5.5 miles from city center
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GoodLife Fitness Club
Ollie #85 of 98 attractions in Ottawa
1 of 5 stars 3 reviews

If you are looking for a place to work out while visiting Ottawa, GoodLife Fitness club may be an option. They offer short term plans as well as lifetime memberships, so you can... more »

Attraction type  Health Clubs
Distance  6.5 miles from city center
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A Putt Above
Ollie #86 of 98 attractions in Ottawa
3.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Ottawa's ONLY 3D Glow-in-the-dark miniputt and entertainment centre
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks; Golf Courses
Distance  9.3 miles from city center
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National Archives of Canada
Owner description: Research and library facility that holds millions of manuscripts, photographs, films, maps, books and government records that preserve and teach about...... more » Owner description: Research and library facility that holds millions of manuscripts, photographs, films, maps, books and government records that preserve and teach about Canada's national history. « less
Attraction type  Libraries; History Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Les Jardins d'Emmarocalles
Owner description: Discover a unique garden one hour from Ottawa: featuring an interpretation area and 1,500 daylilies of all colours, shapes and sizes, and more than...... more » Owner description: Discover a unique garden one hour from Ottawa: featuring an interpretation area and 1,500 daylilies of all colours, shapes and sizes, and more than 800 varieties of perennials and shrubs, including unusual plants and an impressive collection of echinaceas, laid out in thematic sections, with a rock (alpine) garden, ponds, shade area, sun-shaped area (all yellow), moon-shaped area (all white), and others. Guided tours for groups by reservation. Plants for sale at entrance. Picnic areas. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
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Ottawa Kayak School
Attraction type  Sports Camps/ Clinics; Boat Tours
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