ByWard Market – National Gallery of Canada loop from Rideau

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Canada

Ontario

Ottawa

ByWard Market – National Gallery of Canada loop from Rideau

Easy

4.0

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ByWard Market – National Gallery of Canada loop from Rideau

01:34

6.03km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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125 m

ByWard Market

Highlight • Structure

Ottawa's market hall is definitely worth a visit. It's full of lovely souvenirs and delicious food stalls, offering all sorts of local and international specialties. The atmosphere is lively, perfect for strolling and grabbing a bite to eat.

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3.51 km

Rideau Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

The view from the viewing point next to the National Gallery is worthwhile.

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3.71 km

View of the Rideau Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

View of Rideau Falls. A café is nearby.

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4.96 km

Royal Canadian Mint

Highlight • Monument

Mint from 1908. Collectibles and special coins are produced here.

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5.22 km

Maman Spider Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

5.25 km

National Gallery of Canada

Highlight • Monument

The lower floor is dedicated to American and Canadian painters, the upper floor to European painters. Entrance fees are quite moderate by Canadian standards.

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5.30 km

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica (Ottawa)

Highlight • Religious Site

Very nice church. The stained glass is particularly worth seeing

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5.58 km

Connaught Building

Highlight • Historical Site

The Connaught Building is a historic office building where the Canadian Revenue Service has its headquarters.
Construction began in 1913 and was completed in 1915. The architect of the Tudor-style …

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6.03 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.37 km

1.80 km

1.22 km

537 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.98 km

1.64 km

166 m

136 m

117 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Wednesday 21 October

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Comments

September 12, 2025,Ausblick auf die Rideau Falls Runde von Fairmont Hotel

Today we start a walking tour of Canada's capital, Ottawa. We'll walk past Rideau Falls to Rideau Hill and back past the National Gallery and Notre Dame.
An impressive city with plenty of flair 😊

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