Waterfalls
Ottawa, Ontario
Rideau Falls
Twin falls where the Rideau River meets the Ottawa River.
Explore this placeCanadian Museum of Nature
Explore Canada's wildlife, water and changing planet.
Photo credits
Photos are resized and may be cropped for display. They do not represent current conditions.
- Canadian Museum of Nature: RealGrouchy · Public domain
Discover Canadian Museum of Nature
The Canadian Museum of Nature offers galleries on the natural world, from Earth and water to birds, mammals and the Arctic. Specimens and interactive exhibits let visitors explore several subjects in one Ottawa stop. Temporary exhibitions add to the permanent galleries, so choose your priorities before arriving. The museum can be a useful indoor anchor for a trip that also includes parks or waterfront walks.
What to explore
- Earth and water galleries
- Canadian wildlife
- Arctic stories and science
Plan before you go
Review the current exhibitions and ticket options. Special exhibitions and events may have separate admission or booking requirements.
Check the official operator for current hours, fees, reservations, accessibility and closures. ShopLocal provides trip ideas; attraction tickets and reservations are handled by the operator.
Visitor information reviewed September 11, 2026. Select the correct entrance or trailhead on the official map.
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Explore this placePhoto credits
Photos are resized and may be cropped for display. They do not represent current conditions.
- Rideau Falls: R Prazeres · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parliament Hill: Wladyslaw · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rideau Canal in Ottawa: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY-SA 2.5