New are the exhibits of 1999 and 2000 commemorative coin series: for the first time in the country's numismatic history, all Canadians were invited to enter a design competition for coins symbolizing the new millennium. The 24 winning entries (one co..

Situated high above the river beside Alexandra Bridge, this point offers views of Parliament Hill, Gatineau and the Gatineau Hills across the river. Overlooking the river facing west is a statue of Samuel de Champlain, who paddled up the Ottawa River..

The architects' avant-garde design incorporates Morse Code windows that spell out "Lest We Forget" in sunlight on an inside wall. Don't miss paths over the museum's roof, allowing superb viewsa of the Ottawa River. Exhibits include 330 piec..

On weekdays, museum staff are on hand to guide visitors through the overflow collection rooms, where more than 700 skis that date from the early 19C are housed. In the main exhibit area of this small museum, archival photographs and equipment depict ..