Ottawa Vacations Guide

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Ottawa Vacations

The Canadian city of Ottawa is home to the National Gallery of Canada and Rideau Hall, the residence of the Governor General. Fans of Blues music will enjoy the Bluesfest, held annually in July. The Winterlude festival is held on the first three weekends of February and attractions include ice sculptures and skating. Flights are available to Ottawa with Continental Airlines from Newark and with US Airways from Philadelphia. American Eagle fry from Chicago. www.ottawatourism.com.

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 Attractions

Canadian Museum of Civilisation Ottawa

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.

Gatineau Park Ottawa

Gatineau Park is a giant wedge of land measuring 140 square miles (363 sq km) to the northwest of Canada's Capital Region.

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