National Gallery of Canada Ottawa

The National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa is one of the country's leading cultural institutions, housed in a striking glass and granite building designed by Moshe Safdie near ByWard Market. Inside, the soaring Great Hall offers views of Parliament Hill and leads to galleries holding an outstanding collection of Indigenous and Canadian art, alongside European and American masterpieces and works from many other artistic traditions. Explore contemporary and historical paintings, sculptures, photographs and multimedia installations. Step into the reconstructed Rideau Street Chapel, with its 19th-century woodcarvings and 40 recorded choir voices, then pause in the tranquil indoor Garden Court. Outside, the iconic Maman spider sculpture stands near the entrance, and a short walk to Kìwekì Point (formerly Nepean Point) behind the gallery reveals more outdoor art, including Roxy Paine's towering One Hundred Foot Line. Your entry ticket gives access to all exhibits and galleries, so you can take your time discovering art from Canada and around the world.