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The Canadian Museum of Nature welcomes all visitors to the beautiful Ottawa-Gatineau area.
With scenic waterways, parklands, numerous museums and other cultural attractions, as well as vibrant festivals throughout the year, our Nation's Capital offers a diverse and exciting vacation experience.
The museum is a destination on the Hop-On, Hop-Off tour-bus route.
Hotel Packages
Several excellent, nearby hotels offer special packages that include tickets to visit the Canadian Museum of Nature (or in several cases, a choice of museum is offered).
Most of the ones listed below are within a walking distance of 10 to 15 minutes from the museum.
ARC The Hotel
140 Slater Street, Ottawa
ARC-tistic Package: This package includes admission for two, overnight accommodations in a Majestic King Room, breakfast for two (up to $30 per person per day) and indoor valet parking for one vehicle at the hotel.
Information and reservations.
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Best Western Plus Ottawa Downtown Suites
377 O'Connor Street, Ottawa
Stay, Play, Learn Package: This package includes admission for two adults and two children, one night stay in a Standard Suite, underground parking, and continental breakfast.
Information and reservations.
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
180 Cooper Street, Ottawa
Family Tourist Package: This package includes admission, overnight accommodation, continental breakfast, additional coupons to attractions and restaurants and parking for one vehicle at the hotel.
Information and reservations.
Lord Elgin Hotel
100 Elgin Street, Ottawa
Cultural Explorer Package: This package includes admission per registered guest, overnight accommodation, full buffet breakfast and a welcome gift of goodies, including decadent Stubbe Truffles and coupons for the Rideau Centre.
Information and reservations.
Marriott Hotel
100 Kent Street, Ottawa
Discover Ottawa Culture Package: This package includes daily breakfast for two adults and two children, tickets for two adults and two children, and self-parking for one vehicle.
Information and reservations.
Sheraton Ottawa Hotel
150 Albert Street, Ottawa
Family Fun Museum Pass: This package includes one family pass to the museum of choice per stay and full buffet breakfast for two adults.
Information and reservations.
Note: Advance reservations are required. Please contact the hotel directly to book your stay.
Blackout dates may apply.
Three Days, Three Museums, $35
Buy a Canada's National Museums Passport and explore Ottawa's cultural riches for less.
The National-Capital Region
Learn more about the fun and interesting things to do in the capital region:
Ottawa Tourism
Tourisme Outaouais
Capital Information Kiosk
Google map of the museum.