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 Into another province |
From St-Patrick Street to St-Laurent Boulevard Ottawa, ON Canada |
Although buzzing with cars today (and the wheels do actually create a strange buzzing sound as they travel from Ottawa to Hull), this bridge once carried trains between Ontario and Quebec as well. There is a generous wooden-planked footpath across the bridge. Take the time to stroll or cycle between Ottawa and the Museum of Civilization in Hull. The bridge is well lit at night by an illuminated Parliament Hill. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Unique Gathering Place |
1 Byward Market Ottawa, ON K1N 7A1 Canada +1 613 562 3325 http://www.byward-market.com |
This unique shopping and restaurant district covers nearly 12 square blocks (north of Rideau Street and east of Sussex Drive) and offers something for everyone. You'll find trendy stores selling the latest in designer fashions, jewelry and artwork, as well as a variety of restaurants. In the evening, the market is a buzz of activity as partygoers hop from nightclub to nightclub. To experience the true roots of the market, visit during the weekend, when local farmers and artisans ply their wares near the Byward Market Building. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Canada's photographic legacy |
1 Rideau Canal (next to the Chateau Laurier) Ottawa, ON K1N 9N6 Canada +1 613 990 8257 http://cmcp.gallery.ca/ |
This museum, located just north of Confederation Square and nestled between the Chateau Laurier Hotel and the Rideau Canal, has been showcasing the works of talented Canadian photographers since 1992. The building was once part of a tunnel that connected the hotel with an old railway station that is now the Government Conference Centre. Exhibitions at the museum are constantly evolving and changing. For photography buffs, the bookstore is a must. Admission is CAD$4 for adults, $3 for seniors and students, and $2 for youths age 2-19. Free admission every Thursday after 5p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Canada's Military Heritage |
1 Vimy Place Ottawa, ON K1A 0M8 Canada +1 819 776 8600 / +1 800 555 5621 http://www.warmuseum.ca/ |
This museum was established to commemorate the men and women of Canada's armed forces. The museum's mandate is to advance the study of Canada's military history, including the effects of war and conflict on the nation and its citizens. Within its walls are a number of artifacts and exhibits portraying Canada's military history from its earliest days along with Vimy House, the Museum's collections and research facility. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Early Prime Ministerial Residence |
335 Laurier Ave E Ottawa, ON K1N 6R4 Canada +1 613 992 8142 http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on... |
One of the most fascinating glimpses into Canada's political history can be had at this beautiful, oddly downscale Ottawa home. Originally home to Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier (1896-1911) and later to William Lyon MacKenzie King (1921-30 and 1935-1948), the home predates 24 Sussex Drive as the official residence of the Prime Minister. Famous visitors to the house include Winston Churchill and Charles de Gaulle. Admission: CAD 3.95 Adults; CAD 3.45 Seniors; and CAD 1.95 Children 6-16. Children under 6 are free. Self-guided tours can be reserved ahead of time. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ottawa's Oldest Park |
1 Rideau Street (behind the Chateau Laurier) Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7 Canada +1 613 237 5150 / +1 800 363 4465 http://www.ottawatourism.ca/fo... |
Originally named Colonel's Hill in honour of Colonel John By, the architect of the Rideau Canal, this park was renamed after By was replaced by a Major. Established in 1874, the park offers a panoramic view of several major attractions, including Parliament Hill, the Ottawa River, the Museum of Civilization, the National Gallery and Notre-Dame Basilica. It's also the location of Colonel By's original home, or at least its foundation, as well as a statue of the city's founding father overlooking the Rideau Canal. The park is located along MacKenzie Avenue, directly behind the Chateau Laurier Hotel. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Powerful war monument |
Confederation Square (Elgin & Wellington Sts) Ottawa, ON K1N 9N6 Canada +1 613 992 7468 / +1 613 992 7470 |
Fresh flowers often grace the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, an unnamed Canadian victim of the First World War. Towering above are 22 figures frozen in bronze as they rush forward into battle. Nurses, pilots, soldiers and sailors all represent tales of self-sacrifice and courage. Though prominently located in the busy downtown core, this triangle of space becomes the center of attention every November 11 at 11am, when the country marks Remembrance Day in honor of the men and women who paid the ultimate price for freedom. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spectacular Lookout |
380 Sussex Drive (Behind the National Gallery) Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4 Canada +1 613 237 5150 / +1 800 363 4465 http://www.ottawatourism.ca/fo... |
Sitting high above the Ottawa River across from Parliament Hill, this lookout is topped with a towering statue of Quebec's founder, Samuel de Champlain. A French explorer, Champlain established Canadian colonies in the early 1600s. He also charted the seacoast from Nova Scotia to Massachusetts, and explored river routes in Quebec and central Ontario. Another building block in Canadian history was the trading of fur, which Champlain began by working with First Nation peoples. In the statue he clutches his astrolabe, an instrument used for navigation that historians believe he lost on a portage of the Ottawa River. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ottawa's oldest church |
385 Sussex Dr (At Guigues) Ottawa, ON K1N 5H5 Canada +1 613 241 7496 http://www.notredameottawa.com |
Built between 1839 and 1885, this neo-Gothic cathedral situated on Sussex Drive on the edge of the Byward Market is the oldest surviving church in Ottawa. Its twin spires and gilded Madonna are easily identifiable from nearby Parliament Hill and the surrounding area. The interior of the church is brightly painted and decorated with carved features, exquisite stained glass windows and hundreds of statues of various religious figures. The church is open daily for self-guided tours and prayer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Conference Center |
55 Colonel By Drive (near Laurier) Ottawa, ON K1N 9J2 Canada +1 613 563 1984 / +1 800 450 0077 http://www.ottawacongresscentr... |
The largest conference and convention facility in Ottawa (84 000 square feet of meeting space), the Congress Centre plays host to hundreds of events every year. Located directly across from the Rideau Canal and beside the Westin Hotel, this facility can accommodate groups from 5-5000. The center offers excellent technical support as well as food and beverage services. Walkways connect the facility to the Rideau Centre and the Westin, and there is an abundance of underground parking available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Seat of Power |
Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 Canada +1 613 239 5000 / +1 800 622 6232 http://www.parliamenthill.gc.ca |
Parliament Hill is the political heart of Canada. Situated on a bluff overlooking the Ottawa River, it is actually a collection of three turn-of-the-century Gothic structures known as the East Block, Centre Block and West Block. The West Block and East Block contain the offices of Members of Parliament. The House of Commons and the Senate are located in the Centre Block with its soaring Peace Tower. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Symbol of Nationhood |
Parliament Hill on Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 Canada +1 613 239 5000 / +1 800 622 6232 http://www.parliamenthill.gc.c... |
The Peace Tower dominates Parliament Hill, rising over 300 feet into the sky above Ottawa. Dedicated to the men and women killed in World War I, the Peace Tower houses the Memorial Chamber; the Book of Remembrance at its center contains the names of the 66,650 Canadians killed in the Great War. Each day the book is turned to a different page. Other books around the chamber list the names of Canadians who lost their lives in other conflicts. At the heart of the Peace Tower is a 63-bell carillon. The largest bell weighs over 10,000 kilograms, while the smallest is only four. Visitors to the Peace Tower can take a peak at the carillon as they take an elevator to the Tower's observation deck located just below the huge clock face. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A symbol of Canada's pride |
Sussex Drive (At St. Patrick) Ottawa, ON K1K 5A1 Canada |
Since 1950 more than 112,000 Canadians have served as peacekeepers in countries such as Cyprus, Haiti, Egypt, Cambodia, Bosnia and Rwanda. The Peacekeeping Monument, entitled Reconciliation, was commissioned by the Canadian government in 1988 when the United Nations was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 40 years of international peacekeeping. This monument, illustrating three peacekeeping figures, honours the men and women who have worn and continue to wear the blue beret, emblematic of peacekeeping service. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Prime Minister's Residence |
24 Sussex Drrive (at Rideau Gate) Ottawa, ON K1A 0A3 Canada http://www.pm.gc.ca/eng/featur... |
Canada's most famous address has been the residence of successive Prime Ministers since the 1950s. Unless you have an audience with the Prime Minister himself, however, your view of the home will be limited to peeking through a wrought iron fence that is guarded 24 hours a day. The building, which dates back to 1867, is located on the north side of Sussex Drive, across from the South African Embassy and Rideau Hall. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Scenic waterfall |
Sussex Drive Ottawa, ON K1A 0A1 Canada |
Located across from Ottawa City Hall on Sussex Drive, these pretty falls mark the end of the Rideau River's journey from the St. Lawerence River. Although not as spectacular as Hog's Back Falls, the Rideau Falls are still picturesque in their own right, especially when they are shimmering lit up at night. The falls are located in Rideau Falls Park, within walking distance of 24 Sussex Drive and Rideau Hall. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Governor General's Residence |
1 Sussex Drive (Near Rideau Gate) Ottawa, ON K1A 0A1 Canada +1 613 991 4422 / +1 866 842 4422 http://www.gg.ca/visitus/index... |
Rideau Hall, which was built in 1838, has been the official residence of the Queen's representative to Canada since 1867. The grounds cover more than 32 hectares and feature a magnificent greenhouse and ornamental gardens. Visitors can take a self-guided tour or book one of the many guided tours offered from 10a to 4p during the summer months. There are a number of events hosted by the Governor General throughout the year. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cruise Ottawa's waterways |
Ottawa River Locks (West of Château Laurier) Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7 Canada +1 613 562 4888 http://www.ottawariverboat.ca/ |
This 280 passenger, two-deck boat offers a variety of cruises on the Ottawa River, departing from Hull beside Jacques Cartier Park and from Ottawa near the Ottawa Locks. Daily one hour sightseeing cruises are guided by bilingual staff who will point out the points of interest along the way, including the Parliament Buildings, Museum of Civilization and the Prime Minister's Residence. There are also specialty cruises, including Sunday champagne brunch and the Museum Cruise Package. Admission: CAD16 Adults; CAD14 Seniors and Students; CAD8 Children 6-12. Consult the website for locations to buy tickets. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fort Knox north |
320 Sussex Drive (Near Boteler) Ottawa, ON K1A 0G8 Canada +1 613 993 8990 http://www.mint.ca/ |
The mint has been producing Canadian coinage since 1908. Although coins in circulation are now struck at the mint in Winnipeg, Manitoba, special commemorative coins, tokens and medallions are still struck here. Take the popular and extremely interesting guided tour, offered alternately in French and English call ahead for times, as they change seasonally. Admission: CAD5 adults; CAD13 families. The boutique offers limited edition coins and assorted souvenirs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Free light show on the hill |
Parliament Hill Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 Canada +1 613 992 4793 / +1 866 599 4999 http://www.capcan.ca |
This 30-minute performance captures the spirit of Canada through music, storytelling and dramatic images projected on the front of the Parliament Buildings, effectively converting them into a unique movie screen. The audience enjoys the spectacle from limited bleacher seating and the show is appropriate for all ages. The show times begin after dark and admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous & Historic Street |
24 Sussex Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A3 Canada |
Walk or drive along this famous street to view some of the most spectacular buildings in Ontario. Sussex Drive was originally divided into three separate streets which, in the nineteenth century, were merged together. Today it begins at Rideau Street and runs North until it turns into Rockcliffe Parkway. Some places to take note of along the way: The Prime Minister's Residence at 24 Sussex Drive, the embassies of France and the United States, and the National Gallery of Canada. Review © 2007, Wcities |