The National Gallery of Canada (French: Musée des beaux-arts du Canada) is one of Canada's most prestigious art institutions, located in the capital city, Ottawa, Ontario. It is renowned for its extensive collection of Canadian and international art, including paintings, sculptures, photography, and decorative arts.

The Canadian War Museum is Canada's national museum of military history. The museum covers all facets of Canada's military past, from the first recorded instances of death by armed violence in Canadian history several hundred years ago to the country's most recent involvement in conflicts.

Ottawa is the capital city of Canada and one of the country's most important political, cultural, and economic centers. Located in eastern Ontario, Ottawa sits on the south bank of the Ottawa River, bordering the province of Quebec. As of 2016, Ottawa had a city population of 934,243 and a metropolitan population of 1,323,783.