Canadian judicial system and describe how the Supreme Court deals with legal issues of public importance . Visitors are also welcome to sit in on appeal hearings when the Court is in session . Guided tours are offered daily on a continuing basis from 9am to 5pm . Reservations must be made in advance . 301 Wellington St ., 613- 995-5361 ; 866-360-1522 . Map 4 D3 scc-csc . gc . ca
MUSEUMS
BYTOWN MUSEUM The museum explores the stories of an evolving city , from its early days as Bytown to present-day Ottawa . The museum ’ s permanent exhibition , “ Where Ottawa Begins ,” presents a chronological overview of the social and political evolution of Bytown and Ottawa from the 1820s to 1918 . Located at the Rideau Canal locks between Parliament Hill and the Château Laurier hotel . Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays . 1 Canal Lane , 613-234- 4570 . Map 4 E3 bytownmuseum . com
CANADA AGRICULTURE AND FOOD
MUSEUM On view : Learn why bees and beekeeping are essential to the production of honey and many numerous other crops at Taking Care of Beesness . Ongoing : Food Preservation : The Science You Eat . With a pinch of history and a dash of myth-busting , this exhibit showcases the role of science in delaying food decay and keeping food nutritious and safe from farm to fork . Open daily . 901 Prince of Wales Drive ( south of the traffic circle ), 866-442-4416 . Map 5 E3 cafmuseum . techno-science . ca
CANADIAN MUSEUM OF HISTORY This museum houses a large permanent collection from Canada and around the world , focusing primarily on Canada ’ s early history . For the wee ones , The Children ’ s Museum offers hours of interactive fun : toys , games , props , costumes , hands-onartifacts and more Free admission Thursday evenings . 100 , rue Laurier , Gatineau , 800-555-5621 . Map 1 D3 historymuseum . ca
CANADIAN MUSEUM OF NATURE Located in a Gothic-style castle , this museum interprets natural history and sciences for the public . Until April 8 : Reptiles ( p . 43 ). Ongoing galleries include the Talisman Energy Fossil Gallery , the Mammal Gallery , and the Bird Gallery . Free general admission to permanent galleries on Thursday evenings ( admission to special exhibitions is extra ). 240 McLeod St ., 613-566-4700 . Map 4 E6 nature . ca
CANADA AVIATION AND SPACE
MUSEUM The museum ’ s holdings include military and civil aircraft important to Canadian and world aviation history . On display are a wide variety of aircraft , as well as objects such as engines , propellers , instruments , armaments , flying gear , and wind tunnel models . On view : Life in Orbit : The International Space Station explores what life is like for astronauts who work on the International Space Station , and includes items such as a space toilet and exercise equipment . Also available upon reservation and at least three days ’ advance notice : a session in the Redbird FMX Flight Simulator . Closed Tuesdays . 11 Aviation Parkway , 866-442-4416 . Map 5 F2 casmuseum . techno-science . ca diefenbunker , canada ' s cold war museum
Once a bomb shelter built to protect the prime minister , government leaders , and military brass in the event of a nuclear attack , the Diefenbunker has been preserved as a one-of-a-kind museum .
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