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Orientation
On the border of Quebec and Ontario, Ottawa is the capital of Canada, with almost a million people; it’s the fifth largest city within Canada. As a capital, it is full of historic tourist attractions which include the Parliament, Supreme Court in the Canadian and the Mint. The area is set along the beautiful Gatineau Mountains, as well as the Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal.
Things To Do In Ottawa
The Rideau Canal
The Rideau Canal is part of the original pathways of what was then Lower Canada. This was a time when cars did not exist. So canals were the main way of transporting goods commercially. The Rideau Canal was the link to the Ottawa from the Saint Lawrence River. Historically it is a engineering wonder. Daily trips on it are available throughout the summer.
Rideau Hall
This is the official residence of the Queen’s representative in Canada for the federal government. The complex lays on hundred acres and is located at 1 Sussex Drive. The main building has up to 200 rooms and is approximately 100,00 square feet. The swearing in of cabinet members are done at Rideau Hall. It is free to the public and is open year-round.
Located just across the river from Ottawa in Gatineau, Quebec, the Canadian Museum of History is one of Canada’s most visited museums. It offers a comprehensive look into Canada’s rich history, from the First Peoples to modern times. The museum’s Grand Hall, with its towering totem poles and recreated Indigenous village, is particularly impressive. Special exhibitions often feature international artifacts and themes, making it a cultural hub in the National Capital Region
ByWard Market
Located just blocks away from the Canadian Parliament, is a several block area known as by with Byward Market by day it’s a bustling Market selling everything from fruit and vegetables to shoes and other sort of products. By night it is a local mecca for local university students in University of Ottawa and Carleton University with the many nightclubs and bars and taverns that are located with it it’s precinct.
The National Gallery of Canada
The Gallery is one of the largest museums in North America on a new exhibit space basis. The history of the museum goes back to the 1880s. In 1988, it moved into the new space which is located in downtown Ottawa.
Parliament
The Parliament of Canada is Monarch, the Senate, and the House of Commons. It set on the Parliament Hill and is the center of government of the federal government and host a large Canada Day celebrations each July.
Canadian Supreme Court
This is the highest court in the judicial system of Canada. It is made up of nine justices, who adjudicate the application of Canadian law, and is the last court of appeal n Canada. Daily free tours are available in the summer months.
Canadian Mint
This use to be where all currency in Canada was made. Now it makes coins only for collectors or to commemorate important people and events in Canada. It is open year round for tours.
Trips from Ottawa
Montelbello
This is small town of 1000 is one hour east of Ottawa along the Ottawa River. This hotel, the Chateau Montelbello
which was built all of wood in 1930 and has 211 guest rooms. The hotel offer tennis, biking, and sailing. It is open year round.
Gatineau Park
Owned by the federal government and maintained by the National Capital Commission. The Park is 361 square kilometers and the main entrance to the park is 4 kilometers from downtown Ottawa, Ontario.
Historically in the park contains a conference building at Meech Lake, whichs is where failed reform Canada’s Constitution in 1987 was held.
Algonquin Park
Located 240 kilometers west of Ottawa. The Park is made up of forests, rivers and numerous portage lakes. It contains the famous Oxtongue River and the Barron Canyon Trail. This is also the location where Tom Thompson, a member of the Group of Seven, did many of his famous paintings and died mysteriously.
Just a couple of hours drive from Ottawa, the Thousand Islands region offers a picturesque escape along the St. Lawrence River. Comprising over 1,800 islands, this area is perfect for boat tours, kayaking, and exploring historic sites. One of the main attractions is Boldt Castle, located on Heart Island. The castle has a romantic and tragic history, making it a popular destination for visitors. The Thousand Islands also offer various recreational activities, from fishing to hiking, ensuring a memorable trip for all.