Ottawa Travel Guide
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Welcome to Ottawa!
As the capital city, Ottawa plays a significant role in Canada's history, culture and diversity. Its heritage and geographical location account for it being officially bilingual, French and English. Gatineau, just across the Ottawa River in Quebec, is considered Ottawa's sister city. Ottawa's cosmopolitan character is evident in the blend of cultures found at busy Byward Market, teeming with restaurants & bars, shops and pubs. The city's most popular attraction is Parliament Hill and the Federal Parliament Buildings. Many national museums and galleries make their home here, and are in themselves cultural icons. The National Gallery and the Museum of Civilization are among the best known. There are plenty of parks in Ottawa, and the Rideau Canal is well used with 10 km (6 mi) of pathways around it. In the summer, the canal is popular with canoeists, and in the winter, it becomes the world's longest ice rink. Festivals abound throughout the year, including the acclaimed Winterlude celebration in February and the eye-catching Tulip Festival in May.
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Located in Confederation Square, The National War Memorial stands proud in Ottawa's downtown.
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A landmark of history located on beautiful Confederation Boulevard in downtown Ottawa.
Current & Upcoming Events [ View All ]
Looking for something to do in Ottawa? Check out these current and upcoming events. If you know of an event that is not listed in the travel guide, please feel free to add an event listing (it's free).
- Ottawa Wedding Show
Jan 28 to Jan 29 » Ottawa - Winterlude
Feb 03 to Feb 20 » Canadian Museum of Civilization - Ottawa Fashion Week
Feb 16 to Feb 18 » Ottawa - Winterman Marathon
Feb 19 » Canadian War Museum - March Break at the Agriculture Museum
Mar 03 to Mar 18 » Canada Agriculture Museum - Bon Appetit Ottawa
May 01 » Ottawa - National Capital Race Weekend
May 26 to May 27 » Ottawa - Ottawa International Children's Festival
May 30 to Jun 03 » Ottawa - Gospel Sings Canada presents Ernie Haase & Signature Sound (Here We Are Again Tour)
Jun 14 » Ottawa - Afrikan Festival-Ottawa
Aug 10 to Aug 12 » Ottawa - Capital Hoedown Country Music Festival
Aug 10 to Aug 12 » Ottawa
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