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Ottawa Holidays, Hotels & Travel Guide
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Ottawa Holidays Overview
A guide to holidays in Ottawa - The capital of Canada is sited on the south bank
of the Ottawa River, opposite the French-speaking city of Hull
across the water in the neighbouring province of Quebec. Its main
landmark is the 302ft (92m) high Peace Tower. The tower surmounts
the imposing Parliament Buildings, which stand in Gothic splendour
at the junction of the Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau rivers. Ottawa
is a city of pomp and pageantry with a harmonious blend of French
and English culture. The city has a network of waterways and canals
that link it to Lake Ontario and Georgian Bay. The historic Rideau
Canal is used for boating in summer, and for ice sculpting and
skating in winter, by locals and visitors alike. Ottawa has
numerous top class museums and galleries, and the National Arts
Center, which houses an opera company, theatres, studios and
restaurants.
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Ottawa
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1. Parliament Hill
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What is it? Parliament Hill in Ottawa is a place for
decision-making, but also a place for people. Visitors can tour the
buildings, watch Parliament in action, and enjoy ceremonial
spectacles like the Changing of the Guard ceremony. There are three
buildings making up Canada's parliament complex. The centre block
with its distinctive Peace Tower houses the chambers of the House
of Commons and the Senate. Visitors can watch either chamber in
action, take a tour of the building, and climb the Peace Tower for
a view of the capital city region. The historic east block contains
the restored offices of Canada's first prime minister, Sir John A
Macdonald, and other early statesmen. Tours are offered of these
historic rooms and visitors can also interact with historical
characters from the period. The west block houses the offices of
members of parliament and are not open to the
public.
Hours of Operation: Changing of the Guard daily from 9.45am (June to
August)
Phone:(613) 996 0896 |
2. Canadian Museum of Civilisation
100 Laurier Street, Gatineau
www.civilization.ca |
What is it? One of dozens of museums in Canada's capital
region, the Museum of Civilisation is one of the most fascinating
with its artefacts on display including interesting things such as
the world's oldest known boat, several mummies, and the story of
the 'bog people' of north-western Europe. The museum celebrates the
diversity of humankind and showcases the achievements of cultures,
past and present, using not only exhibits but live performances,
giant screens and animations. The complex incorporates the Canadian
Children's Museum, Canadian Postal Museum, an IMAX Theatre and a
restaurant.
Hours of Operation: Daily 9am to 6pm (May to 9 October); 9am to 5pm (10
October to April). Museum closes at 9pm on Thursdays
Phone:(819) 776 7000 |
3. Gatineau Park
Gatineau Park Visitor Centre, 33 Scott Road,
Chelsea
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What is it? Gatineau Park is a giant wedge of land
measuring 140 square miles (363 sq km) to the northwest of Canada's
Capital Region. It is a recreational haven for locals and visitors
alike, and contains many features of interest. The Luskville Falls
are inspiring; the Lusk Cave made of marble can be explored with a
hard hat; the King Mountain Trail has 10 observation points and
takes an hour to complete; the Mackenzie King Estate, a 231-hectare
landscaped space in the heart of the park, was the summer residence
of William Lyon Mackenzie King, Canada's 10th prime
minister.
Hours of Operation:
Phone:(819) 827 2020 |
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holidays - Top Events
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