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Kid-friendly places in Ottawa

Lord Elgin Hotel

Classic hotel across from Confederation Park, with an indoor pool, suites and in-room fridges.

Marriott Ottawa

Big downtown hotel with an indoor pool, suites and fridges in the rooms.

Westin Ottawa

Hotel right on the Rideau Canal, with an indoor pool, suites and in-room fridges.

Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre

Downtown hotel with an indoor pool and suites.

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Historic château-style hotel beside the canal, with an indoor pool and suites.

Four Points by Sheraton Gatineau-Ottawa

Hotel across the river from downtown, with a pool, suites and fridges in the rooms.

Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown

Hotel with an indoor pool and a fridge in every room.

Johnny Farina

Pizzeria with a kids' menu and high chairs.

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

All-suite hotel with an indoor pool.

Brookstreet Hotel

Resort hotel with an indoor pool, suites and kitchenettes.

Cosmic Adventures

Indoor play centre built around big climbing structures.

D'Arcy McGee's

An Irish pub with a kids' menu and high chairs.

Funhaven

Arcade with a jungle gym and laser tag under one roof.

Lowertown Brewery

A brewpub with a kids' menu and high chairs.

Mexicali Rosa's

Mexican restaurant with a kids' menu and high chairs.

The Grand Pizzeria and Bar

Pizza and a bar, with high chairs and a kids' menu.

The King Eddy

Burger restaurant with high chairs and a kids' menu.

Alt Hotel Ottawa

Pared-back modern hotel with a pool.

Sheraton Ottawa Hotel

Downtown hotel with a pool.

The Green Door Restaurant and Bakery

Vegetarian restaurant and bakery with a self-serve buffet.

Canada Aviation and Space Museum

National aviation museum with hangars of real aircraft, from early planes to jets.

Canada Science and Technology Museum

Science museum full of hands-on exhibits, plus a hall of giant steam locomotives.

Canadian Agriculture and Food Museum

Working farm museum with barns full of cows, pigs, goats and other farm animals.

Canadian Museum of Nature

Natural history museum in a castle-like building, with dinosaur fossils and a blue whale skeleton.

Canadian War Museum

National military history museum with tanks, artillery and aircraft on display.

House of TARG

Retro arcade bar packed with pinball machines, serving house-made perogies.

Level One

Game pub with arcade machines to play between bites.

National Gallery of Canada

National art gallery with a giant bronze spider sculpture standing out front.

Rideau Hall

The Governor General's residence, with grounds open to the public.

Royal Canadian Mint

Guided tours of the working mint, where you watch coins being made.

The WORKS Gourmet Burger Bistro

Gourmet burgers, with a kids' menu.

BeaverTails

Stand selling warm fried-dough pastries, stretched flat and topped with cinnamon sugar.

ByWard Market

Old market district full of food stalls, produce stands and street snacks.

Dows Lake Pavilion

Lakeside pavilion where you can rent paddle boats.

Mooney's Bay Beach

Sandy city beach on the Rideau River.

Parliament Hill

The Parliament buildings, with guided tours and wide lawns out front.

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