Canada's capital is perhaps one of the most underrated of Canada's cities and often missed in favour of the more visited cities of Toronto and Vancouver. Ottawa is well worth a visit - it is a surprisingly beautiful and walkable city, with so much to see & do.
A hop-on-hop-off bus tour is a great way to start off a visit to Ottawa and get to grips with all that is in & around this vibrant city.
What to do:
Parliament Hill Home of Canada's parliament, the Parliament buildings make an impressive sight. Tours can be booked and, through the summer months, an evening light show projects images onto the buildings.
Confederation Square & Park Dominated by Canada's National War Memorial, Confederation Square is a ceremonial site containing the tomb of the unknown soldier. Beside this is the lovely Confederation park, with statues and fountains to wander around and events throughout the year.
Rideau Canal In winter, parts of the Rideau Canal freeze over to become the Rideau Canal Skateway, with ice skaters replacing boats. In summer, the canal is a beautiful spot for a walk and watching boats make their way up & down the fascinating lock-system.
Jacques Cartier Park Cycle through the park, take a stroll, or enjoy watching the cruise boats - a number of national festivals, such as Canada Day and Winterlude are held here each year.
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