Free Self‑Guided Tour of Downtown Ottawa

Free Self-Guided Tour of Downtown Ottawa
Presented by
Société économique de l’Ontario

Discover the vibrant heart and iconic history of Ottawa at your own pace with this immersive audio guide, from Canada’s oldest public market, the ByWard Market, to the famous Rideau Canal.

A 100% free experience: explore this visit at your own pace, with no donations requested.

EXPLORE

The interactive map offered on BaladoDiscovery indicates the must-see attractions in the region and gives you access to audio clips. 

ON SITE

Ancestral buildings, cultural attractions, stunning landscapes, culinary discoveries, and religious landmarks are part of this visit that will make you discover this fabulous neighbourhood of Canada's Capital. Some of the stories focus on the First Nations' and the francophone minority's contributions. Listen to see…

Heritage in Hand: The interactive map guides you in real time and offers relevant insights along the way. It also suggests an itinerary, allowing you to discover these must-see Ottawa locations in any order you like, based on your interests.

The suggested route takes you to Kiweki Point, the Royal Canadian Mint, the National Gallery of Canada, Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, and magnificent parks offering some of the Capital’s finest views. Discover sixteen must-see points of interest, all brought to life through engaging audio clips

OPTIMIZED EXPERIENCE

Using the mobile app BaladoDiscovery is recommended (rather than the website). More than 500 self-guided tours are available for free in the same app, without ads. Each experience can be available offline (without Internet in the field) with the Preload option of the App.

The use of headphones improves the quality of experience of this walking tour.

The last site presented, the Vanier Museopark, is off-tour due to its distance from the suggested journey. But we couldn't ignore it… it's a must-see!

Enjoy your visit!

 

CREDITS

Produced by the Société Économique de l'Ontario (SEO), with financial support from the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.  

Consult the Points of Interest on the Interactive Map 

This content is available to app users only.
You must use a tablet or smart phone to access it.
  • Select the photo on the map to view historical content.
  • Select the left/right arrows to get the full experience in order.
  • Use the See Around button to see what else is nearby and see your location on the map.
  • Use the list to discover the history of places randomly.
  • Select points of interest directly on the map to discover places in a specific area.
  • Use two fingers to move, rotate, reduce or enlarge the map on your mobile device.
  • By car or bike: The option Get there gives access to voice assistance to each point of interest on demand and frees you from looking at the screen on the road.
  • Download the BaladoDiscovery mobile App to preload a guided tour and access it anywhere offline.
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Based on the distance as the crow flies