Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Ottawa

Indoor play centre built around big climbing structures.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lakeside pavilion where you can rent paddle boats.

Sandy city beach on the Rideau River.

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