Parking Near Canadian Museum of Nature, Centretown
Where Can I Park for Canadian Museum of Nature?
Canadian Museum of Nature is at 240 McLeod Street, at the corner of Metcalfe Street in Ottawa. Parksy lists two nearby options within walking distance: a space 290 m away on Waverley Street for $3 an hour and another parking lot 300 m away at $3 an hour. Street parking remains subject to posted local restrictions.
- Address
- 240 McLeod Street
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking in Ottawa - 305 Waverley St, 290 m (4 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Dow's Lake station, 2.4 km (30 min walk)
Parking Near Centretown
Visitors inside a museum gallery Photo: Pexels / Ray Zhu
Parking at Canadian Museum of Nature on McLeod Street
Canadian Museum of Nature is at 240 McLeod Street, at the corner of Metcalfe Street in Ottawa (nature.ca). The museum’s official directions page identifies the address and provides parking directions for visitors arriving by car (nature.ca).
For a straightforward alternative near the site, Parksy lists a parking space 290 m away on Waverley Street at $3 an hour. A second nearby parking lot is 300 m away and also costs $3 an hour, giving drivers two similarly priced options within walking distance of the museum.
Busy Times Around the Centretown Museum
The museum sits in Centretown at the corner of McLeod Street and Metcalfe Street, so the approach is urban rather than a dedicated out-of-town visitor setting (nature.ca). Drivers heading to 240 McLeod Street should expect nearby parking demand from the surrounding central Ottawa streets.
Street parking around the site should be treated as subject to the posted local restrictions, including any time limits, payment requirements and no-stopping areas. The museum’s official directions page confirms the McLeod Street and Metcalfe Street location but does not provide a separate street-parking schedule (nature.ca).
Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of Canadian Museum of Nature
Parksy shows a space on Waverley Street 290 m from the museum for $3 an hour, plus another parking lot 300 m away at $3 an hour. These are the closest listed choices for short visits when an hourly rate is more useful than a daily booking.
Further options include a Rideau Inn parking space in Ottawa’s K2P area, 340 m away for $12.99 a day, and a City Goose parking space 390 m away for $3.99 an hour. A downtown monthly parking space listed at 460 m costs $15 a day, while another downtown parking lot 540 m away costs $3 an hour.
Walking and Rail Access to Canadian Museum of Nature
The nearest listed station is Dow’s Lake station, 2.4 km from the museum, with a 30-minute walk to the site. This is the main rail option identified for visitors who prefer to leave the car outside the immediate Centretown area.
The museum is 510 m from the centre of Centretown, placing the building within a walkable central neighbourhood. The official address is 240 McLeod Street, at the corner of Metcalfe Street (nature.ca).
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Canadian Museum of Nature?
Canadian Museum of Nature is at 240 McLeod Street, at the corner of Metcalfe Street in Ottawa. Parksy lists two nearby options within walking distance: a space 290 m away on Waverley Street for $3 an hour and another parking lot 300 m away at $3 an hour. Street parking remains subject to posted local restrictions.
What Is the Closest Parking Near Canadian Museum of Nature?
The closest listed option is a parking space on Waverley Street, 290 m from Canadian Museum of Nature, costing $3 an hour. A second nearby parking lot is 300 m away and also costs $3 an hour. These are the closest listed choices for short visits when an hourly rate is more useful than a daily booking.
How Much Does Parking Near Canadian Museum of Nature Cost?
The two closest listed choices both cost $3 an hour: the Waverley Street space is 290 m away, while the nearby parking lot is 300 m away. Other listed options include a City Goose space 390 m away for $3.99 an hour and a Rideau Inn space 340 m away for $12.99 a day.
Is Street Parking Available at Canadian Museum of Nature?
Street parking around the site should be treated as subject to posted local restrictions, including time limits, payment requirements and no-stopping areas. The museum’s official directions page confirms the McLeod Street and Metcalfe Street location but does not provide a separate street-parking schedule, so check the signs when arriving.
What Other Parking Options Are Within Walking Distance?
Further Parksy options include a Rideau Inn parking space in Ottawa’s K2P area, 340 m away for $12.99 a day, and a City Goose parking space 390 m away for $3.99 an hour. A downtown monthly parking space listed at 460 m costs $15 a day, while another lot 540 m away costs $3 an hour.
Can I Reach Canadian Museum of Nature by Rail and Walking?
The nearest listed station is Dow’s Lake station, 2.4 km from Canadian Museum of Nature, with a 30-minute walk to the site. This is the main rail option identified for visitors who prefer to leave the car outside the immediate Centretown area. The museum is 510 m from the centre of Centretown.
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