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The best arts & culture spots in Ottawa

4 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum

Arts & Culture

Showcase of Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts & Camp Fire history & memorabilia, plus a gift shop.

1100 Canal St

“Showcase of Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts & Camp Fire history & memorabilia, plus a gift shop.”

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Starved Rock Hot Glass

Arts & Culture

Starved Rock Hot Glass is a working glassblowing and ceramic studio and gallery creating original hand-blown glass, wheel-thrown pottery,…

700 W Main St

“Starved Rock Hot Glass is a working glassblowing and ceramic studio and gallery creating original hand-blown glass, wheel-thrown pottery, and cremation art right here in Ottawa. Laura is in the studio daily, so swing by to watch the action or rally friends for a group demonstration.”

From the Ottawa newsletter, September 19, 2026

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Adagio School of Performing Arts

Arts & Culture

Adagio School of Performing Arts is the local spot for ballet, pointe, jazz, hip hop, tap, modern, musical theater and adult Barre Blast,…

302 W Main St

“Adagio School of Performing Arts is the local spot for ballet, pointe, jazz, hip hop, tap, modern, musical theater and adult Barre Blast, with college-trained instructors and sprung marley floors that keep it pro without the pressure. Perform for fun or chase trophies with their award winning competition team.”

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