Discover the Rich History at Bytown Museum

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from the Ottawa Valley, head towards Highway 416 South. Merge onto Highway 417 East towards Ottawa. Continue on Highway 417 until you reach the exit for Nicholas Street. Take the exit and follow Nicholas Street until you reach Waller Street. Turn left onto Waller Street, then take another left onto Rideau Street. Continue straight until you reach Canal Lane. The Bytown Museum will be on your right at 1 Canal Lane, Ottawa, ON K1P 5P6. There is street parking available nearby, and parking fees may apply.

• Public Transportation

  If you're using public transportation, start by taking a bus from your location in the Ottawa Valley to the Ottawa Transit system. You can use the OC Transpo service; check their website for routes and schedules. Once you arrive at the Ottawa downtown area, you can take Bus 1 towards Barrhaven or Bus 7 towards the Train Station. Get off at the Rideau Centre stop. From there, it's a short walk to the Bytown Museum; head south on Rideau Street, turn right on Waller Street, and then left onto Canal Lane. The museum will be on your right at 1 Canal Lane, Ottawa, ON K1P 5P6. Don't forget to check the bus fares as costs may vary.

• Walking

  If you're already in the downtown Ottawa area, you can easily walk to the Bytown Museum. Start from the Rideau Centre, head south on Rideau Street, and turn right onto Waller Street. Continue walking straight until you reach Canal Lane. Turn left onto Canal Lane, and you will find the Bytown Museum on your right at 1 Canal Lane, Ottawa, ON K1P 5P6. This is a pleasant walk, and you can enjoy the sights of downtown Ottawa along the way.