Fun Activities

During the conference week there will be the annual ICSE run, and a soccer game.

Here are some suggestions for other things to do

Check out the page provided for ICSE2025 by Ottawa Tourism.

Also see this page for a list of places such as restaurants and museums where they have negotiated a discount if you show your ICSE 2025 badge

Visit some of these galleries and museums:

• National Gallery of Canada (a 5 minute walk from the Rogers Centre)
• The Canadian Museum of History (across the Ottawa river; a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride)
• The Canadian War Museum (a 10 minute light-rail ride from the Rogers Centre)
• The Canadian Museum of Science and Technology (a 40-minute bus ride, or a 20 minute taxi/rideshare trip)
• The Canadian Aviation and Space Museum.
• The Canadian Museum of Nature (a 20 minute walk from the Rogers Centre)

Visit Parliament A five minute walk from the Rogers Centre.

Visit the Royal Canadian Mint. A 10-minute walk from the Rogers Centre.

Take a walking tour.

Visit Rideau Falls (nice views)

Visit Rideau Hall (residence of the Governor General)

Go for a hike in Gatineau Park