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A favourite hot spot among Ottawa's 20- and 30-something crowd, this lively but small dance club, located at the south end of trendy Elgin Street, features a mix of dance music and '80s retro. Popular nights are Friday and Satu... more
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This downstairs bar is one of the hottest dance clubs in Ottawa. Watch patrons dance on the bar as you enjoy your favorite cocktail until the wee hours of the morning. Try and arrive before 10p on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturda... more
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A large wrought iron patio and a cozy interior with brick walls, brightly colored love-seats and old-fashioned wing back chairs, make this a popular after-work stop for the downtown crowd. The menu combines pizza, pasta, fish a... more
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The Ottawa Civic Centre Arena is one of the Ottawa's most popular venues with near year-round activities for the whole family. Home to the Senators and the 67's, fans from across the country turn their eyes and prick their ears... more
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Rich in cultural legacy, Ottawa is the capital of Canada and houses numerous museums, art galleries, memorials and heritage sites. Sport lovers look no further, Ottawa has much to offer you cycling, skiing, golf and various ad... more
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Named after one of Canada's founding fathers, who was assassinated on nearby Sparks Street in 1868, this massive pub manages to maintain a cozy, intimate feel. D'Arcy McGee's Irish Pub features comfortable booths that are separ... more
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Built between 1827 and 1832 without the aid of power machinery, the Canal is one of Ottawa's oldest landmarks; it runs from the Ottawa River near Parliament Hill to Hog's Back Falls on the south end of the city. During the summ... more
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A walk through Canadian Museum of Nature (Musée Canadien de la Nature), which chronicles Canada's natural history, will take you back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the landscape and glaciers covered 80 per cent of the countr... more
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Although buzzing with cars today (and the wheels do actually create a strange buzzing sound as they travel from Ottawa to Hull), Alexandra Bridge once carried trains between Ontario and Quebec as well. There is a generous woode... more
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A visit to the RCMP Rockcliffe Stables brings you up close to the famous red-coated Canadian Mounties and their graceful four-legged mounts. After meeting the horses, you can visit the farrier station and walk through the tack... more
Ottawa Travel Experiences
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Ottawa- the nations capital
Ottawa, the nations capital, is like a high brow theme park that has museums and galleries instead of rides. You may also be wondering... Continue reading »
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War Memorial Museum
The War Museum begins with wars with Indians, through the war of 1812, Boar War, WW1, WW2, Korean War, Cold War, to Afganistan and severa... Continue reading »
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East to Ottawa
Ottawa is a cool city. There are so many beautiful buildings, like the old old Parliament buildings and the cathedrals. The art galleries... Continue reading »
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Ottawa
We arrived in Manotick (outside Ottawa) around 4 pm, had a coffee stop at Tim Hortons and then to Emerald Links (golf course) where my si... Continue reading »
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Back home!
Jet lag strikes again! Here it is, 5:30 am, and sleeping just seems impossible (after all, that is 5:30 pm Beijing time). So what better... Continue reading »
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Popular Ottawa Hotels
- Minto Suite Hotel
- Aristocrat Suite Hotel
- Lord Elgin Hotel
- Hotel Indigo Ottawa Downtown City Centre
- Brookstreet
- Best Western Victoria Park Suites
- Fairmont Chateau Laurier
- Holiday Inn Ottawa-downtown
- Courtyard By Marriott Ottawa
- The Westin Ottawa
Popular Ottawa Things to Do
- National Archives of Canada
- Sound and Light on Parliament Hill
- Prime Minister Residence (24 Sussex Drive)
- Sound & Light Show on Parliament Hill
- Canadian Museum of Civilization
- Notre Dame Basilica
- Rideau Falls
- National War Memorial
- Nepean Point
- The Brig
