Canadian War Museum, Ottawa

The Canadian War Museum is one of my favorite museums. Even though it does not talk about happiness or other warm feelings and it is a very "gray" structure, a lot of effort was put to make this experience rich in history. We strongly recommend this place. We also suggest that you reserve more than 3-4 hours for it, otherwise you will not be able to read much.

This should be on the recommended places to visit while in Ottawa. The history contained within the walls of this museum is mind blowing. You will need to block off an entire day to fully experience all the areas, although a half day will allow you to see everything. I would definitely recommend a trip to the memorial hall, as somber as it is, it's well worth a few moments of the visit.

Fantastic. I wish I had the time to spend an entire day there. I only had a few hours and I had to rush through, unfortunately. There is an excellent section on WWI with photos, videos, relics and historical information on many soldiers. There is also a great section with more recent wars like the Afghanistan and other countries. There are tanks, trucks, and other equipment that was actually used and they each tell a story. Well worth the visit.

A mandatory stop for anyone interested in Canadian history and a great way to pay tribute to the men and women who got us here. The staff are bilingual and amazingly helpful, especially their research department. They went above and beyond helping me. It should be experienced by every student of history. The collection of military vehicles and mobile armor on the lower floor is impressive.

Beautiful building and great staff. Great display of interactive information. Kids were delighted to meet members of the armed forces. Some areas might not be appropriate for younger kids but still a fun place in the winters.