Lowertown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lowertown
Popular places to visit
National Gallery of Canada
Discover an extensive timeline of art from local First Peoples’ artefacts to international contemporary pieces at this modern museum.
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
Visit this outstanding example of Gothic Revival architecture and marvel at its impressive interiors, stained-glass windows and richly decorated altars.
Royal Canadian Mint
Royal Canadian Mint is just one of the places to see in Ottawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Embassy of the People's Republic of China
After visiting Embassy of the People's Republic of China, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ottawa. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Embassy of Japan
Embassy of Japan is just one of the places to see in Ottawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the great live music in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
After visiting Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ottawa. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Activities
Canadian Museum of History Admission Ticket
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Rockcliffe Ottawa: Exploration Game and Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Lowertown
ByWard Market
A noteworthy feature of ByWard Market is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Byward Market Square and Rideau Centre.
Downtown Ottawa
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ottawa. Check out top attractions like Rideau Centre and Byward Market Square, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or uOttawa Station to see more of the city.
Byward Market - Parliament Hill
If you're spending time in Byward Market - Parliament Hill, check out sights like Parliament Building or Parliament Hill and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rideau Station or Parliament Station.
Sandy Hill
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Sandy Hill. Make a stop by Rideau Centre or Rideau Canal while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at uOttawa Station to get around town.
Hull
Hull is a destination visitors seek out for its interesting museums, casinos and stunning river views. You might want to check out attractions like Canadian Museum of History or Casino du Lac Leamy while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Centretown
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Centretown. Top attractions like Elgin Street and Canadian Museum of Nature are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Parliament Station or Lyon Station to see more of the city.