See what the experts are saying about Ottawa. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
As capital cities go, Ottawa is arguably the most visitor-friendly capital in the world. Small enough that everything worth seeing is within a brisk walk or an inexpensive cab ride, the city is also large enough to have something to offer nea... Continue reading »
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History
Ottawa gets its identity from two major sources—its geographic location at the confluence of the Ottawa and Rideau Rivers, and the fact that it is the seat of power for the entire nation. For centuries the area that overlooks the two rivers w... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
As Canada's capital, Ottawa prides itself on being accommodating to all peoples. Whether you are visiting on business or for pleasure, you will be sure to find accommodations that meet your comfort and price preference. It is also comforting... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
As the capital city of Canada, Ottawa has been a magnet for immigrants looking for a better way of life and the hope of a brighter future. Besides enriching the city's cultural heritage, the waves of Italian, East Indian, Lebanese, Vietnamese... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Once a sleepy government town, urban renewal and a drive to become a greater tourist destination have changed Ottawa considerably in the past decade. The city now has a vibrancy that makes it a world-class destination. No matter what your int... Continue reading »
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Tours
By boat, by car or by bus, Ottawa awaits discovery. However, the best way to explore the capital city is by foot. Any walking tour of Ottawa should start at Sound & Light Show on Parliament Hill. You shouldn't have trouble finding the mos... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There: By Air: Ottawa International Airport (+1 613 248 2000 / http://www.ottawa-airport.ca) offers transportation to destinations throughout the world. Its terminals house the following airlines: Air Canada (+1 800 776 3000 /... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Ottawa Province: Ontario Country: Canada Ottawa by the Numbers: Population: over 1.2 million Elevation: 374 feet Average Winter Temperature: 14 degrees F Average Summer Temperature: 68 degrees F Quick Facts: Major... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Ottawa might be the most underappreciated national capital east of Ulan Bator, even though on most counts it's an urban standard against which many North American cities would do well to measure themselves against. Ottawa's downtown is striki... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There By Plane -- Ottawa International Airport (tel. 613/248-2000; www.ottawa-airport.ca), with the great airport code YOW, is about 20 minutes south of the city. Air Canada (tel. 888/247-2262; www.aircanada.com) and its commuter s... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Area Code -- The telephone area code for Ottawa is 613; for Gatineau, 819. You must now use area codes for all calls in Ottawa, local or long-distance; but if you're simply calling from Ottawa across the river to Gatineau, you don't need to d... Continue reading »
Ottawa Travel Experiences
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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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Meeting Alice
The train from Kingston to Fallowfeild station, Ottawa took about two hours. The scenery was lovely, I still haven't gotten over the magn... 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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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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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 »
Popular Ottawa Hotels
- Minto Suite Hotel
- Cartier Place Suite Hotel
- Lord Elgin Hotel
- Hotel Indigo Ottawa Downtown City Centre
- Brookstreet
- Best Western Victoria Park Suites
- Fairmont Chateau Laurier
- Holiday Inn Hotel Suites Downtown Ottawa
- Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa
- The Westin Ottawa
