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Best Things to Do in Ottawa, solo trip
National Gallery of Canada is 91% Solo-Friendly
The gallery offers quiet halls, free QR audio, small group tours, and free Thursday nights, so solo travelers can linger at their pace; only drawback is paid admission and possible weekend crowds.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Parliament Hill is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can move freely through free guided tours, explore statues and river views, and handle security lines easily; washrooms and paths are accessible, making the Hill almost ideal.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Rideau Canal is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can safely explore 7 km of paved paths, rent a bike or kayak on a whim, ice-skate in winter, and stop at Bytown Museum; lighting and downtown buses ease return alone after dark.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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ByWard Market is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can freely browse stalls, sample cheap eats, join tip-based tours, and feel safe amid steady crowds and police presence, so the district is highly suitable.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Canadian War Museum is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can roam four large galleries at their own pace, join a $5 public tour, and relax in Memorial Hall; clear signage and full accessibility make an independent visit smooth.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Canadian Museum of History is 90% Solo-Friendly
The vast permanent halls, IMAX films, and optional research centre let a solo traveler roam freely for hours, while elevators, lockers, and ear defenders make a stress-free independent visit.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Jacques-Cartier Park is 90% Solo-Friendly
The park offers paved riverside paths, free entry, benches, and seasonal festivals, giving a solo visitor safe scenic space for jogging, photography, or quiet reading without logistical hassle.
Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours
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Canada Aviation and Space Museum is 90% Solo-Friendly
The museum offers extensive aircraft and space displays, guided hangar tours, and quiet study corners, so a solo traveler can explore deeply at personal pace with minimal logistical hassle.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Major's Hill Park is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can stroll paved paths, read on shaded benches, and enjoy panoramic river and Parliament views with no entry fee, making the park an easy, flexible half-day stop.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Rideau Canal National Historic Site is 90% Solo-Friendly
The 7.8 km paved pathway, winter skateway, lock-watching spots and easy kayak or cruise rentals give a solo traveler varied, low-cost activities with clear signage and good downtown transit links.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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