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Points of Interest

Photo of Rideau Canal with Parliament buildings in background

The Capital has many wonderful parks. These green spaces offer stunning views and are the setting for many national celebrations and local festivals. Find out more about some of the key parks managed by the NCC.

Commissioners Park Commissioners Park in Ottawa is home to the Capital’s most dazzling display of tulips. Follow the winding pathways and enjoy the explosion of colour...	Confederation Park Confederation Park in Ottawa is one of the Capital’s main parks for public events. The park hosts Winterlude activities, Canada Day celebrations and...
Hog’s Back Park Hog’s Back Park in Ottawa overlooks the spectacular Hog’s Back Falls on the Rideau River. This urban nature park is surrounded by history. During...	Jacques-Cartier Park Jacques-Cartier Park in Gatineau is one of the Capital’s main event parks. It is used for national events and festivities such as Canada Day and...
Leamy Lake Park Leamy Lake Park in Gatineau is the largest urban park in Canada’s Capital Region and an excellent spot for outdoor sports and recreational...	LeBreton Flats Park LeBreton Flats Park is the top destination for major celebrations and events in Canada’s Capital Region. The scenic park is located in central...
Major’s Hill Park Major’s Hill Park is one of the Capital’s main event parks, hosting major events like the Canada Day celebrations. When not holding events, Major’s...	Nepean Point and the Astrolabe Theatre Nepean Point in Ottawa offers a magnificent panoramic view of Parliament Hill and the heart of Canada’s Capital Region. At the top of Nepean Point...
Rideau Falls Park and Green Island At Rideau Falls Park you’ll find an impressive view of the waterfalls that give the Park its name. The twin waterfalls mark the spot where the...	Rockcliffe Park and the Rockeries At Rockcliffe Park you can discover the Rockcliffe Pavilion and the spectacular lookouts via the recreational paths, the Rockcliffe Parkway or by...
Vincent Massey Park Vincent Massey Park is a great site for community gatherings, company picnics and family reunions. The park has quiet, wooded walking paths, rolling...

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