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Parliament Hill, Ottawa
Canada's seat of government, a stunning Gothic Revival complex on a bluff overlooking the Ottawa River, with daily Changing of the Guard ceremonies.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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Ottawa South
Ontario, Canada · North America
About Ottawa South
Ottawa South is worth a stop: 5 minutes from ByWard Market, 4km from Parliament Hill, Ottawa.
Ottawa South is in Ontario, Canada, with about 130,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is ByWard Market, about 4 km away.
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What is there to see near Ottawa South?
Within an hour or so of Ottawa South: Parliament Hill, Ottawa (4 km), Canadian War Museum (4 km).
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The nearest famous roads are Mont-Tremblant.
Where is Ottawa South?
Ottawa South is in Ontario, Canada, about 4 km from ByWard Market.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 125,090
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Ontario
- Timezone
- America/Toronto
- Coordinates
- 45.3921, -75.6873
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Essential numbers in Canada
CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.
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Worth the detour from Ottawa South
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Canadian War Museum
Canada's national museum of military history, with immersive exhibits from early conflicts through modern peacekeeping missions.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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