Celebrate the pomp and pageantry of Canada's capital city on an inspiring visit to Parliament Hill. Note the harmonious blend of French and English cultures all around you. Go boating on the historic Rideau Canal and, in winter, return for Winterlude Festival fun like ice sculpting and skating. Go museum hopping or applaud some of the best in Canadian dance, music and theatre at the National Arts Centre. Take a horse-drawn wagon ride through the middle of the city and treat yourself to a sweet BeaverTail pastry. Savour the lively local scene at the historic ByWard Market bustling with buskers, farmers' market stalls, boutiques, galleries and cafés. Plan a capital time in Ottawa. |
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Visit the seat of Canadian government, explore some of the nation's best and most unique museums, discover inspiring history and plenty of green space in Ottawa - a great year-round destination for the whole family.- Be inspired by the grandeur of Parliament Hill's stately, neo-Gothic architecture, carillon concerts and the colourful Changing of the Guard ceremony.
- Rent a bike, take a cruise or dine along the Rideau Canal, Ontario's only UNESCO World Heritage Site which extends 202 kilometres from Kingston to Ottawa. In winter, lace up your skates for figure-eights on the Rideau Canal Skateway - the world's largest skating rink.
- Explore Canada's cultural mosaic at the architecturally amazing Canadian Museum of Civilization - the nation's largest and most popular museum.
- Be enthralled by dinosaurs, see Canadian mammals and birds up close and enjoy hands-on and fun activities at the Canadian Museum of Nature.
- Shop the boutiques and farm stalls by day and hop between the diversity of cafés by night in the historic ByWard Market.
- Enjoy great Canadian art and blockbuster exhibits at the stunning National Gallery of Canada overlooking Parliament Hill.
- Cheer on the Senators as they skate for a goal in an action-packed National Hockey League game at the Scotiabank Place, a 19,153-seat entertainment venue.
- Take flight in a vintage biplane or pilot a hang glider from the safety of a virtual reality simulator at the acclaimed Canada Aviation Museum.
- Meet a Mountie in characteristic red tunic, tour the renowned R.C.M.P. stables and enjoy the show as the horses go through their paces at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride Centre.
- Satisfy the history buff in you and visit the Laurier House, a historic site that served as residence for Sir Wilfrid Laurier and the Rt. Hon. William Lyon Mackenzie King.
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Did you know?
Savour Ottawa is a culinary initiative aimed to bring Ottawa-area farmers and chefs together. The ultimate goal? More local food on restaurant menus.
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