Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Ottawa, Canada

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 4.4 km
Ascend 45 m
Descend 49 m

Experience Ottawa in Canada in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in Ottawa

Sight 1: École Sacré Coeur

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This is a list of properties which have been designated by the City of Ottawa under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as having cultural heritage value or interest. At many properties, a bronze plaque gives a bilingual description of the property's history.

Wikipedia: List of designated heritage properties in Ottawa (EN)

829 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 2: Wellington Village Since 1919

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Wellington Village Since 1919 Ross Dunn / CC BY-SA 2.0

Wellington Village is a neighbourhood in Kitchissippi Ward in the west end of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is bounded on the north by Scott Street, on the west by Island Park Drive, on the south by The Queensway and on the east by Holland Avenue. The neighbourhood is covered by the Wellington Village Community Association, with the exception of Island Park Drive, which is covered by the Island Park Community Association. The neighbourhood was originally named Elmdale for the number of elm trees in the area, and was founded in 1922. The homes were built between the 1920s and 1940s.

Wikipedia: Wellington Village (EN)

1127 meters / 14 minutes

Sight 3: Heather Crowe

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Heather Crowe may refer to:Heather Crowe (activist) (1945–2006), Canadian anti-smoking campaigner Heather Crowe (tennis), American professional tennis player

Wikipedia: Heather Crowe (EN)

1721 meters / 21 minutes

Sight 4: Westminster Presbyterian Church

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Westminster Presbyterian Church is a member of the Presbyterian Church in Canada located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Wikipedia: Westminster Presbyterian Church (Ottawa) (EN), Website

758 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 5: Maplelawn Historic Garden

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Maplelawn Historic Garden Thorfinn Stainforth / CC BY-SA 3.0

Maplelawn is an historic house and former estate located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The house was built between 1831 and 1834 as the centre of a farming estate by the Thomson family. In 1877 the Cole family bought the estate and lived there until 1989. The house is now owned by the National Capital Commission and it is a designated national historic site. It is particularly noted for the well preserved and rare walled garden next to the house, The Maplelawn Garden. Since 1999 the Maplelawn has been the location of the Keg Manor restaurant. Today the house is located in Westboro at 529 Richmond Road.

Wikipedia: Maplelawn (EN), Website, Heritage Website

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