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Ottawa, Canada's Capital
Less than an hour's drive from the American border, Ottawa enjoys
the attributes of a major centre for the visual and performing arts. In
addition it has access to spectacular park and wilderness areas
located within and around the city
Less than an hour's drive from the American border, Ottawa enjoys
the attributes of a major centre for the visual and performing arts. In
addition it has access to spectacular park and wilderness areas
located within and around the city
The heart of Ottawa and the Canadian government is Parliament Hill. Built between 1859 and
1927 on a tree-covered promontory overlooking the Ottawa River, the Parliament Buildings are
magnificent neo-Gothic (Centre Block) and Gothic structures with copper covered roofs. Visitors can
tour the House of Commons, the Senate, and the Library of Parliament in the Centre Block. The
best view of the region can be obtained from the observation deck of the Peace Tower. On the
lawn facing the Centre Block is the Centennial Flame, lit in 1967 to commemorate the 100th
anniversary of Canadian Confederation.
1927 on a tree-covered promontory overlooking the Ottawa River, the Parliament Buildings are
magnificent neo-Gothic (Centre Block) and Gothic structures with copper covered roofs. Visitors can
tour the House of Commons, the Senate, and the Library of Parliament in the Centre Block. The
best view of the region can be obtained from the observation deck of the Peace Tower. On the
lawn facing the Centre Block is the Centennial Flame, lit in 1967 to commemorate the 100th
anniversary of Canadian Confederation.
During the summer, Parliament Hill hosts the daily Changing of the Guard
ceremony, a military tradition dating back to the 19th century. The biggest
day of the year is July 1 when tens of thousands flood Parliament Hill and
Confederation Boulevard for Canada Day celebrations.
ceremony, a military tradition dating back to the 19th century. The biggest
day of the year is July 1 when tens of thousands flood Parliament Hill and
Confederation Boulevard for Canada Day celebrations.
The Rideau Canal winds its way 202
kilometres (125.5 miles) from Ottawa to Kingston.
It is a system of natural lakes and rivers made
navigable by locks, dams and canal cuts.
The Rideau Canal is one of the Capital's most
popular recreational areas. In the summer,
canoes and motorboats ply the waters, while
walkers, joggers, cyclists and in-line skaters enjoy
the recreational pathways alongside. In the
winter, 8 kilometers are cleared to become the
longest outdoor ice-skating rink in the world.
kilometres (125.5 miles) from Ottawa to Kingston.
It is a system of natural lakes and rivers made
navigable by locks, dams and canal cuts.
The Rideau Canal is one of the Capital's most
popular recreational areas. In the summer,
canoes and motorboats ply the waters, while
walkers, joggers, cyclists and in-line skaters enjoy
the recreational pathways alongside. In the
winter, 8 kilometers are cleared to become the
longest outdoor ice-skating rink in the world.
Rideau Hall
Rideau Hall is the official residence of the
Governor General of Canada, Her Excellency
Michaëlle Jean. Canada's Governor General
invites you to visit Rideau Hall, the home
and workplace of every Governor General
since Confederation in 1867, where
Canadians are honoured and welcomed
alongside world leaders and visitors from
around the globe. Rideau Hall is a 79 acre
oasis of beautifully landscaped grounds -
just minutes from downtown Ottawa.
Unless an official function is taking place,
visitors are welcome on the Rideau Hall
grounds year round.
Rideau Hall is the official residence of the
Governor General of Canada, Her Excellency
Michaëlle Jean. Canada's Governor General
invites you to visit Rideau Hall, the home
and workplace of every Governor General
since Confederation in 1867, where
Canadians are honoured and welcomed
alongside world leaders and visitors from
around the globe. Rideau Hall is a 79 acre
oasis of beautifully landscaped grounds -
just minutes from downtown Ottawa.
Unless an official function is taking place,
visitors are welcome on the Rideau Hall
grounds year round.
Accommodations in Ottawa
Ottawa offers a wide variety of accommodations to meet all
tastes and budgets. These range from well-appointed large
or small hotels, to suite hotels convenient for families, to
quaint inns and bed and breakfasts. There are currently more
than 8,000 hotel rooms in the downtown core.
Many major hotels and bed and breakfasts are within walking
distance of the capital's museums, attractions, shopping and
events.
Ottawa offers a wide variety of accommodations to meet all
tastes and budgets. These range from well-appointed large
or small hotels, to suite hotels convenient for families, to
quaint inns and bed and breakfasts. There are currently more
than 8,000 hotel rooms in the downtown core.
Many major hotels and bed and breakfasts are within walking
distance of the capital's museums, attractions, shopping and
events.
Ottawa Accomodations
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Ottawa Hotels
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Ottawa Hotels
ByWard Market
The ByWard Market is one of Canada's oldest and largest public markets. The
legendary builder of the Rideau Canal, Colonel By himself laid out the street
plan of the Market in 1826, designating George Street and York Street to be
extra wide to accommodate the creation of a public market and gathering place.
Whether you're here at dawn to welcome the outdoor vendors with their
overflowing stands of fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, and art & crafts;
joining some friends for brunch/ lunch/ dinner or shopping; or staying up till the
wee hours at one of our hip nightspots, you'll find the ByWard Market has
something for you!
The ByWard Market is one of Canada's oldest and largest public markets. The
legendary builder of the Rideau Canal, Colonel By himself laid out the street
plan of the Market in 1826, designating George Street and York Street to be
extra wide to accommodate the creation of a public market and gathering place.
Whether you're here at dawn to welcome the outdoor vendors with their
overflowing stands of fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, and art & crafts;
joining some friends for brunch/ lunch/ dinner or shopping; or staying up till the
wee hours at one of our hip nightspots, you'll find the ByWard Market has
something for you!
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