National Archives of Canada: The National Archives of Canada feature exhibits pertaining to the history of Canada. Among the items housed here is the largest collection of Canadian sheet music in the world as well as works of art including oil paintings water colors and sketches. Address: 395 Wellington St. Ottawa.
RCMP musical Ride Centre: The RCMP Stables in Ottawa are the home base for both horses and officers. The Stables train horses for the RCMP Musical Ride which is an equestrian show that travels across the country annual. There are guided tours of the facility. Address: RCMP Rockcliffe Stables, 1 Sandridge Rd, Ottawa.
Canadian Museum of Nature: Canadian Museum of Nature takes visitors through the world of the dinosaurs all the way up to today's animal population and also features poignant temporary exhibits. It is the national sciences and history museum and the histoc building (once the Victoria Memorial Museum) is the birthplace of Canada's national museums. Construction on this castle like building was completed in 1910. Address: 240 Mcland St. Ottawa.
Diefenbunker, Canada's Cold War Museum : Canada's Cold War Museum is a unique attraction located outside of Ottawa. This is a large underground facility designed to protect important functions of the Canadian government in the event of a nuclear war. It was built durng the cold war and today is a museum open to public. Address: 3911 Carp Rd, Carp.
Canada Aviation and Space Museum: Telling in detail the story of Canadian civil and military aviation the Canada Aviation and Space Museum is at Rockcliffe Airport on the northern edge of town. Among the aircraft on display are a replica of the Silver Dart which in 1909 made the first flight in Canada fighter planes from the First and Second World Wars and some of the seaplanes and other aircraft that helped open up Canada's uncharted northern wilderness. Address: 11 AviationPark way, Ottawa.