Canadian Museum of Nature

Get eyeball to eyeball with some of the fish that swim in our Rideau Canal and local rivers. The Canadian Museum of Nature’s whopping 4,550-litre River Aquarium is home to over 20 species of freshwater fish. Located in the Museum’s spectacular RBC Blue Water Gallery, this fascinating aquarium will have you gazing for a long time at Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Bluegill and many others of their finned-friends. Whether you’re a fisherman, novice or simply naturally curious, you’ll be engrossed as you peer into this watery world. Learn about the importance of wetlands and visit our spotted turtle tank. Kids will love the arctic research ship and zodiac play area. Don’t forget to say hello to Tallulah, a 19-metre blue whale from Canada’s east coast!

Canada’s first national museum is also home to dinosaurs, mammals, dioramas, a huge bird collection, hands-on activities and more. Be sure to visit the new Vale Earth Gallery, Animalium and modern HD theatre in the completely renovated 100-year-old Canadian Museum of Nature.

The Museum is located at 240 McLeod Street (corner of Metcalfe) in Ottawa. For hours, admission fees and activities, visit nature.ca.

Information: 613-566-4700 / 1-800-263-4433.

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Present your Rideau Canal Festival Adopt a Metre card at the front desk of the Museum and you will receive one free admission to the Museum (one per card) .
This offer is valid until September 6th 2010.

PAUL'S BOAT LINES

Paul’s Boat Lines Limited is Ottawa’s premiere sightseeing venue offering quality sightseeing cruises on the Historic Rideau Canal and the famous Ottawa River.

For more information about their tours and schedules visit
www.paulsboatcruises.com.

HAUNTED WALKS OF OTTAWA - RIDEAU CANAL

Tours depart nightly at 8PM and 9PM from Elgin and Sparks Street

Duration: 90 minutes

This lantern-lit evening walking tour of Ottawa’s darker history and ghost stories features many haunts along the Rideau Canal, including the Bytown Museum, the Fairmont Château Laurier and more! Explore the hidden side of the nation’s Capital.

For information on tour schedules and fees visit www.hauntedwalk.com.

Rent a Bike

Rent A Bike offers scenic bike tours on some of the best recreational pathways in North America. What better way to explore the nation's capital? For information visit www.rentabike.ca.