A lovely walk and you learn stuff. What more do you want? Learn about the Canadians who were here to meet Columbus' ships: when he finally got here. Learn about the Canadians who were already here when Leif Erikson arrived: five hundred years before Columbus. Learn why we don't celebrate Columbus Day in Canada: it's Thanksgiving -- for giving thanks... More

magnificent sculptires but it was bitterly cold bought a warmer jacket at Rideau Centre and soldiered on

Somehow Confederation Square epitomizes what it is to enjoy Ottawa's outdoor celebrations. A wonderful venue and we are lucky to have this in our downtown

There's a fountain in the park, with some seating. There are festivals that are held here, it's right across from city hall. There are regulars who show up at the park to feed birds and squirrels. Nice place to walk through on your way to work or to catch a bus. If you're driving, you'll have to park several blocks... More

In May, the fountain is nice and refreshing to dip your hands or feet into especially after race weekend. In winter it is a great place to see the ice sculptures of Winterlude

So nice and well kept for a Square Bam chig a wow wow

Confederation Square is across the road from the Parliament buildings. It has the sarcoughagus (the tomb of the unknown soldier) is located there as well as monuments for World War ! & 2. It is where they lay the wreaths on rememberance day. If you have seen this service on TV, then you know how important it is to our... More

All visitors to the National Capital should visit the Square. The site of the War Memeorial and the central hub to the downtown,

We spent a whole day in the park during Winterlude - there were lots of fun things for the kids to do, including watching ice sculptures being made, watching them get lit-up and decorated, other sculptures that the kids could climb/sit on, as well as a teepee to enter, firepits to keep warm, Christmas lights all over the place, Beavertails... More