Free Self‑Guided Tour of Downtown Ottawa

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 to explore at your own pace — No donation required.

EXPLORE

The interactive map on BaladoDiscovery highlights the city’s must-see attractions and gives you access to captivating audio stories.

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.