What's Centretown like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Centretown, especially its shops and museums. Make sure that you enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's great bars 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
- Sparks Street
- Bank of Canada Museum
Other popular Centretown attractions
- Sparks Street Mall
- Confederation Square
- National War Memorial
- Library and Archives Canada
- Peace Tower