One of the best spas in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. The indoor-outdoor Scandinavian style oasis - which focuses on the benefits of thermotherapy - offershot and cold pools, different type of saunas as ell as relaxation areas. Add on a traditional spa treatment such as a massage or a facial, or try a unique experience such as Kalla (the only salt-water floating pool in America) or Aufguss (a German ritual of enriched vaporization.)

Only a few minutes' drive from downtown Ottawa, unwind with a Nordic-style thermal experience, massages and other spa treatments, and bistro fare.

Located just west of downtown Gatineau, Québec, across the Ottawa River, Kōena Spa, and thermal experience offers you an accessible, affordable retreat from the everyday. Ease your muscles in a dry sauna, take a quick and invigorating plunge in a cold pool, unwind in a hot pool, inhale deeply in the Himalayan salt room, pause in one of several restful relaxation areas…then do it all again, as many times as you like.

Luxurious downtown Ottawa day spa offers holistic treatments, medispa services, and anti-aging therapies to balance body, mind, and spirit. Botanical products, the latest spa technology, and highly trained skincare specialists and body therapists.

Camp Fortune, a four-season activity center in Gatineau Park, is also known for its aerial park activities (ziplines, bridges, and tightropes). But this hilly spot also offers challenging mountain biking and hiking, plus its latest attraction, a thrilling mountain pipe coaster. Enjoy a scenic chairlift ride up to the top, board your own “toboggan” and zoom down the monorail track through the forest at speeds of up to 40 km/h (25 mph)

The region’s most challenging terrain — and most concentrated display of fall colours — is found in hilly Gatineau Park. Most visitors access the park’s main entrance, located just 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa in Gatineau, Québec. But you can easily avoid the crowds in this 361-square-kilometre conservation park! Explore the farther sectors which include challenging trails, picturesque lakes and panoramic lookouts, and visit at off-peak times for the best experience. Note: Certain roads and parking areas may be closed to traffic during select periods. Please consult the Gatineau Park website for the latest information and plan accordingly.

Having close encounters with wildlife from the safety of your vehicle is a unique adventure! Take a 12-kilometre (7.5-mile) self-drive Canadian safari at Parc Omega, a wildlife and nature park located just 45 minutes from downtown Ottawa in lovely Montebello, Québec. See Canadian animals in their natural habitats as you drive through the colored landscape. The park even offers overnight accommodation options, including glamping in a beautiful yurt-like Wi-Tent, or observing real wolves in their den from the panoramic windows of a Wolf Cabin.

To truly appreciate Canada’s artistic treasures, explore the National Gallery of Canada. The beautiful modern building houses the most comprehensive collection of Canadian art, including a large number by the Group of Seven and strong collections of Indigenous, Asian, and International works. It also has one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of photographs and related materials. Even kids can get artsy by playing games, making their artwork and sharing it with people from around the world during the Artissimo activity!

The Canadian Museum of History is Canada’s most visited museum for good reason – it’s home to the world’s largest indoor collection of totem poles, the largest exhibition about Canadian history, and it highlights the achievements of Indigenous Peoples in the First Peoples Hall. The gorgeous undulated building also houses the Canadian Children’s Museum, where kids can travel the world and explore other cultures through interactive elements, including a variety of toys and games. Complete your visit with a 3D movie in the CINÉ+ theatre!

It’s never been more fun to celebrate Canada’s long history of scientific and technological achievements! The Canada Science and Technology Museum, which reopened in 2017 after extensive renovations, combines interactive and hands-on elements with cutting-edge technologies like augmented reality. Explore old favourites like the giant locomotives and Crazy Kitchen as well as new state-of-the-art exhibits. It’s a paradise for kids and the young at heart!

The castle-esque Canadian Museum of Nature is not only a cool-looking historic building, but inside you’ll find dinosaur replicas, whale skeletons, an Arctic gallery, mammals, minerals, birds, insects and flora. Some events and activities even feature live animals! With interactive and informative exhibits, kids and adults alike will be amazed by what they learn.

Journey into Canada’s world of air and space at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. The expansive, hangar-like building is home to the most extensive aviation collection in the country and covers everything from the humble beginnings of flight to the sophisticated aerospace industry we know today, plus Canada’s role in outer space. Try flight simulators, sit in cockpits, or take a real flight in a helicopter or vintage biplane!

The main Parliament Building is currently closed for rehabilitation, but you can visit the four sites below:

* Guided Tour of the Senate of Canada Building

* Guided Tours of the House of Commons at West Block

* Guided Tours of East Block

* Parliament: The Immersive Experience.

free of charge! Each one offers a different visitor experience. Read more about the options or reserve your tickets now. Please note that separate tickets are required for each building.

Please contact the Tours Reservation Office at 613-996-0896 or tours-visites@parl.gc.ca if you have any questions.