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Best Things to Do in Ottawa, solo trip
Gatineau Park is 93% Solo-Friendly
Solo visitors can hike 165 kilometres of trails, ride single-track, photograph wildlife, and get advice or rentals at the Visitor Centre, all at little cost, so the park scores very high.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Canadian Museum of Nature is 92% Solo-Friendly
The solo visitor can linger over minerals, fossils or insects, watch the HD nature film, use free Thursday nights to save money, and navigate easily with clear maps and elevators.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Canadian Museum of Nature Trip
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Canadian Museum Of Nature: A Wild Adventure Awaits!
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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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June 19 to 23 adventures continue - Half way into Rideau Canal
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Tiny Boat, Big Adventures - Rideau Canal Travel Guide
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Le Boat Canada Multi generational trip Rideau Canal
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Our First Overnight Cruise on the Rideau Canal!
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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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