Entertainment

Explore Ottawa at night! Ottawa offers a wide spectrum of entertainment and nighttime activities, from the relaxed and intimate to the busy and trendy!

Experience the thrills of the Rideau Carleton Raceway where you can enjoy nice dinner or the slot machines.

The Byward Market in downtown Ottawa offers fine dining, trendy bars and clubs, pubs and live music. Unwind in a safe and friendly atmosphere. Trendy restaurants, cocktail bars, or lots of dancing can be found on Elgin Street.

You can also head to Bank Street for pubs and live music, or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on Preston Street, the heart of Little Italy.

Experience the thrills of Casino Lac-Leamy where you can take in a show or enjoy the slot machines and gaming tables.

• Parliament Hill – learn about the Canadian government and the history of the building through guided tours. View Parliament in action, and enjoy public programs and colourful spectacles, such as the Changing the Guard ceremony and the Sound and Light Show.

• Supreme Court – get better acquainted with our country's highest court. Take a tour and learn about the Canadian judicial system and how legal issues of public importance are dealt with by the Supreme Court of Canada

• National monuments – commemorate the diverse experiences of Canadians with monuments throughout the region, including the National War Memorial and the Terry Fox statue