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Kiwekì Point (formerly Nepean Point)

A quiet place to watch the sun set, or to take photos of Parliament Hill, the National Gallery, the Museum of History, and the Royal Canadian Mint from angles that don't usually end up in the tourist brochures. Kiwekì (pronounced key-WHECK-ee) Point is also home to a statue of Samuel de Champlain, and the Astrolabe Theatre (one of the better places to watch the fireworks from on July 1). As of May 2025, the point is wheelchair-accessible.

Address: Alexandra Bridge
Getting there: behind the National Gallery, or cross the Pìdàban Passage from Major's Hill Park
Hours: always open
Website: ncc-ccn.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)

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Royal Canadian Mint
Canada's commemorative and collectable coinage is minted here (circulation coinage is minted in Winnipeg), as were the medals for the 2010 Olympics. Tours are available, and there is no charge if you only want to visit the boutique.
10AM-5PMPrice varies depending on the age of person, group discount rates available
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National Gallery
Photography, traditional and modern art from Canadian and international artists. Housed inside a glass building with a giant spider structure on the outside.
$22 adult; Free admission Th after 5PM
Drink
Dominion Tavern
Simple beers and some pool: picture your friend's basement apartment, even serving 40s of beer (a 40-ounce glass).
11AM-2AM daily
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Zak's Diner
The best milk-shakes are found at Zak's, a 24-hour diner in the Byward Market. They're really good, made with ice-cream, and for the $6.99 they cost you get a large glass full plus the shaker with what didn't fit in the glass. Other dishes are quite good, with a "more calories for your money" attitude (as illustrated by the massive amount of milkshake served), which is nicely honest about fast food; however it may seem a bit expensive as the burgers start at $14.49 and if you add on the paid extras you can easily get in excess of $19. Late on week-end nights (2-3AM), it's packed as people go for their after-bar poutine. There are two additional locations on Elgin Street and in Kanata.
Always open