About Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada and the centre of Canadian government. The buildings of Parliament Hill look like they have been transported directly from Europe! The site of numerous festivals, light shows, tours, and of course, Royal Canadian Mounted Police parades, Parliament Hill has something everyone should see!
In winter or summer, the Rideau Canal offers visitors to Ottawa a unique experience. 7.8 kilometers long, in winter it is the world's longest ice-skating rink; and in summer, it provides a perfect sightseeing route for recreational boating. You can enjoy walking or cycling along its banks too!
In winter or summer, the Rideau Canal offers visitors to Ottawa a unique experience. 7.8 kilometers long, in winter it is the world's longest ice-skating rink; and in summer, it provides a perfect sightseeing route for recreational boating. You can enjoy walking or cycling along its banks too!
Our famous ByWard Market offers open-air shops and a wide selection of restaurants and nightclubs. It is a great place to go for a Sunday afternoon stroll, or a Saturday night on the town! The center of nightlife in Ottawa, it's a major attraction for one and all!
Ottawa has loads of culture and history! There are 29 museums, 12 of which exhibit national treasures. The Museum of Nature looks like a castle straight from medieval times and is sure to spark your interest and imagination. Other museums include: the Museums of Science and Technology, Civilization Aviation, and on and on ...
Just across the Ottawa River in Hull, Quebec, is beautiful Gatineau Park where everyone can get back to nature in a big way! Only 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa, Gatineau Park is over 36,000 hectares of unspoiled nature. Bicycle and hiking trails make it easy for everyone to explore this wonderland!
