What's Centretown like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Centretown, especially its bars and museums. Make sure that you enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's great shops and restaurants. Families can spend quality time at Elgin Street and Canadian Museum of Nature. There's plenty more to see, including Ottawa City Hall and National Arts Centre.
How to get to Centretown
Flying to:
- Ottawa International Airport (YOW), 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Centretown
Getting to Centretown on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Parliament Station
- Lyon Station
Things to see and do in and around Centretown
What to see in Centretown
- Ottawa City Hall
- Parliament Hill
- Parliament Building
- Rideau Canal
- Confederation Park
Things to do in Centretown
- Elgin Street
- Canadian Museum of Nature
- National Arts Centre
- Bank of Canada Museum
- Sparks Street Mall
Other popular Centretown attractions
- Confederation Square
- National War Memorial
- Library and Archives Canada
- Peace Tower
- Bytown Museum