Located in the heart of downtown Ottawa, the Bytown Museum explores the stories of an evolving city and its residents from its first inhabitants and the early days as Bytown to present day Ottawa.

Housed in Ottawa's oldest stone building, the Museum is situated next to the Rideau Canal locks between Parliament Hill and the Château Laurier hotel—one of the most picturesque sites in the city.

Join the Museum for family events, new exhibits, daily programs and guided tours. A six-language audio-tour, available in English, French, German, Spanish, Mandarin and Japanese, is included with the admission ticket.

Contact

Phone: 613-234-4570
Fax: 613-234-4846
Email: info@bytownmuseum.ca

Location

1 Canal Lane, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5P6
(beside the locks, in between Parliament Hill and the Fairmont Château Laurier hotel)

Admission/Hours

Adult (19+), senior (65+), student (13-18 with valid ID), child (5-12) rates, as well as family passes (2 adults plus 3 children under 18), children under 4yrs are free).

Open year round. Hours vary by season. Check website for specific hours of operation.