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National War Memorial

Elgin Street | Confederation Square, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9N6, Canada
Ranked #11 of 98 attractions in Ottawa
4.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues
Traveller Description: Large war monument from the WWI era is located between and south of Parliament and the Chateau Laurier.  One of the more recognizable landmarks of... more »
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Hanover, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

think it is a place you have to visit when in Ottawa, makes you stop and think how lucky we are. However, I was very upset to see some teenage boys skateboarding down the side of the handrail - pity I could not find a policeman closeby. More

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Toronto, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Just had to go and pay our respects on a warm and sunny day. More

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Prince George, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Outstanding memorial to those who have lost their lives. More

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Ottawa, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

It's a good little space of land within 1 min walk to Parliament Hill. It should be seen by Canadians passing through out of respect. More

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Labrador City, Canada
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Many have served and paid the price. We visited Normandy so it never loses its value. God Bless them all. More

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Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

its nice to actually visit instead of always only seeing it on TV on Rememberance Day More

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New Westminster, B.C.
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

It is a solemn and beautiful monument. It is not the Vimy Memorial but it has it's own sort of dignity and beauty. A fitting tribute. Pay your respects while in Ottawa. More

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Ottawa, Canada
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

The experience is amazing. Whether you go by yourself as a couple or your whole family the National War Musem offers so much for everyone to learn about our countries past. More

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Singhampton
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

I have stopped at the National War Museum every time I've been to Ottawa and I've always learned something new and found a new respect for our heritage and veterans. This place is an icon of Canadian history and a cornerstone of our past that we all must see. It's a place our children should visit so they know and... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

I stop by here regularly to pay my respects when walking in the downtown area. Such a moving monument to those brave men and women who served. More

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