Ottawa Travel Guide
Ottawa |
After its humble beginning as a small lumber town, Ottawa was designated Canada’s capital by Queen Victoria in 1857. It is now a vibrant urban centre nestled be…
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Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the seat of Canada's government and something of an unknown gem. The Gothic Revival-style buildings of Parliament Hill and museums such as the National Gallery of Canada, Canadian…
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Upcoming Events in Ottawa |
 | Winterlude 5 - 21 Feb 2010 (annual) Ottawa Ottawa's Winterlude takes place over three weekends in February and is North… more... |
 | National Gallery of Canada 1 Oct 2009 - 30 Apr 2010; not Mon (various dates) National Gallery of Canada The National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa is an art museum of international stature… more... |
 | Canadian Tulip Festival May 2010 (annual) Ottawa The annual Canadian Tulip Festival is one of the largest in the world, with a… more... |
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Nightlife |
Ottawa’s nightlife has a hopping pub scene focused on Elgin Street, Bank Street and the ByWard Market. Dance clubs, blues joints, karaoke and a multitude of Irish pubs draw a student and young professional crowd to party the night away. Last orders are at 0200 and bars stay open till 0245.Bars: Social, at 537 Sussex Drive, is a Martini bar with great mojitos. It has an inviting atmosphere with live jazz, and draws a buzzing crowd. The Heart and Crown, at 67 Clearance Street in the ByWard Market,…
Sightseeing |
Ottawa wears an elegant charm as Canada’s capital. Ornate gothic buildings with steep spires and turrets overlook the easygoing pace of the city built along the River Ottawa. The Rideau Canal transforms from a popular skating location and winter wonderland to a quiet waterway plied with canoes and canal boats in summer. The world-famous tulip festival marks the beginning of summer, as tourists, students, families and politicians stroll the gardens, cycle the paths and visit the many museums.The …
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