Fairmont Chateau Laurier Attractions

ByWard Market

There's always something happening in the ByWard Market! Within an area roughly four blocks square, you'll find museums, cafes, specialty food shops, boutiques, galleries, restaurants, pubs, spas and more! Easily accessible on foot, one block from The Fairmont Chateau Laurier.

Canadian Museum of Civilization

As Canada's national museum of human history, the Canadian Museum of Civilization is committed to fostering in all Canadians a sense of their common identity and their shared past. Located in Gatineau, Quebec, on the banks of the Ottawa River, directly opposite Parliament Hill and Fairmont Château Laurier, the museum is easily accessible from the hotel by foot, bus or car and has on-site parking.

National Gallery of Canada

The National Gallery of Canada is one of the world's most respected art institutions, renowned for its exceptional collections and special exhibitions, revered for its scholarship, and applauded for its unique ability to engage audiences of all ages and all levels of artistic knowledge.

Rideau Hall

Nestled on 79 acres of landscaped grounds in downtown Ottawa, Rideau Hall, the official residence of Canada's Governor General, preserves some of the country's oldest traditions and offers many activities throughout the year. Take a guided tour, explore the Visitors' Centre, stroll the grounds on your own, have a picnic or join in special family activities. Rideau Hall is a 3.5 kilometre walk from Fairmont Château Laurier along scenic Sussex Drive.

Parliament Hill is located next to Fairmont Château Laurier. Each year, thousands of people take free guided tours of the Centre Block. When the Senate or the House of Commons is sitting, visitors can watch the action from the galleries while an audio guide explains the key players and activities.

Rideau Canal

The Rideau Canal is one of the Capital's most popular recreational areas. In the summer, canoes and boats ply the waters, while walkers, joggers, cyclists and in-line skaters enjoy the recreational pathways alongside. In the winter, 7.8 kilometers are cleared to become the longest outdoor ice-skating rink in the world and Winterlude's main attraction.

Royal Canadian Mint

The Royal Canadian Mint is a global leader in minting, recognized worldwide for its unsurpassed standards of quality and craftsmanship in the production of both circulation and collector coins, and highly respected as a premier refiner of gold. A fascinating guided tour overlooking the manufacturing facility reveals the precise art and craft of coin making.

Canada Science & Technology Museum

A visit to the Canada Science & Technology Museum allows the visitor to push buttons, turn dials, and pull levers to experience science and technology first-hand, as you discover artifact-rich exhibits featuring marine and land transportation, astronomy, communications, space, domestic technology and computer technology. The museum is located about 10 minutes away from the Fairmont Château Laurier.

Gatineau Park

Gatineau Park is a giant wedge of land measuring 363 square kilometers to the northwest of Canada's Capital Region. In the Park, the National Capital Commission protects plants and animals and manages facilities and trails so that the public may enjoy outdoor activities in every season. The park is located 15 minutes from Fairmont Château Laurier.