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 Ottawa, Canada's capital city, Parliament hill is a beautiful national landmark where laws are made and passed into active legislation.
Hotels & Motels
Conveniently located one block from Confederation Park, and the Rideau Canal, the Indigo in Ottawa features all the amenities for a luxurious stay in Canada's Capital.
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Saunders Farm features the largest collection of mazes in North America made of hedges, corn, grapevines and more.
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).
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May 19 to May 21 » Ottawa - Great Glebe Garage Sale
May 26 » Ottawa - Denver Bound Concert
May 26 » Centretown United Church - National Capital Race Weekend
May 26 to May 27 » Ottawa - Women of Influence Luncheon Series Presents...Debra Kelly-Ennis
May 30 » The Fairmont Chateau Laurier Ottawa - Ottawa International Children's Festival
May 30 to Jun 03 » Ottawa - Les Maîtres d'Armes annual Pas d'Armes
Jun 02 » Lac Leamy - Canoe for Kids
Jun 02 » Ottawa - Canada Dance Festival
Jun 08 to Jun 16 » The National Arts Centre (NAC) - Carnival of Cultures
Jun 08 to Jun 10 » Ottawa - Gospel Sings Canada presents Ernie Haase & Signature Sound (Here We Are Again Tour)
Jun 14 » Ottawa - Le Festival Franco-Ontarien
Jun 14 to Jun 16 » Ottawa
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