Waterfalls
Ottawa, Ontario
Rideau Falls
Twin falls where the Rideau River meets the Ottawa River.
Explore this placeDominion Arboretum
Trees and open landscapes at Ottawa's Central Experimental Farm.
Photo credits
Photos are resized and may be cropped for display. They do not represent current conditions.
- Dominion Arboretum: Canmenwalker · CC BY 4.0
Discover Dominion Arboretum
The Dominion Arboretum is part of Ottawa's Central Experimental Farm, a working agricultural research site with gardens and visitor attractions. Its tree collections offer a change of pace from the city's indoor museums and busy landmarks. Use the farm's official map to understand the arboretum's setting and decide whether to combine it with another public garden area. The wider farm includes research and operational spaces as well as visitor areas.
What to explore
- Tree collections
- Central Experimental Farm setting
- An outdoor Ottawa stop
Plan before you go
Consult the official farm map and respect research areas. Check separate visitor information for museums or other attractions on the farm.
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.
Explore the community
Shop local in Ottawa
A community to explore as part of your trip. These listings are in Ottawa; check each address and travel time from your destination.
ASC Ink - Tattoo & ART
Arts & Culture · Ottawa
Cubanocanadian - Art from Cuba
Arts & Culture · Ottawa
Perspective Art Gallery
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Snow Goose Canadian Arts & Crafts
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Ten Sushi
Restaurants & Food · Ottawa
Sushi Shop
Restaurants & Food · Ottawa
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Explore this placeLandmarks
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Rideau Canal in Ottawa
Historic locks and a waterside route through the capital.
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