Unmissable Ottawa Experiences
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Ottawa
A city steeped in culture
The proud Canadian capital is a lively cosmopolitan city whose attractions include outstanding national museums, neighbourhood charm, acres of parks and superb cultural facilities. It’ s a very walkable city and as you stroll its storied streets, you’ ll hear French spoken as much as English.
It’ s most visited attraction is Parliament Hill, home of Canada’ s national government and the setting for year round national celebrations. Free guided tours of the Parliament Buildings are available, subject to Parliamentary activity and can be reserved online on a first-come-firstserve basis. A summer highlight is the morning Changing of the Guard ceremony which takes place on the front lawn.
In a region framed by beautiful waterways, a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Rideau Canal is a must. Gracefully weaving its way through Ottawa’ s charming downtown core, electric boat cruises are offered from May to October, while in winter it becomes the world’ s largest naturally frozen ice skating rink. Be sure to see the flight of eight massive locks that connect the Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal and, whatever the season, its pathways are a beautiful place to stroll.
With seven national museums, including the stunning National Gallery of Canada, or the dramatic Canadian War Museum, Ottawa’ s cultural attractions, museums and galleries showcase the best of Canada.
One Ottawa neighbourhood you won’ t want to miss is ByWard Market, a bustling farmers’ market and shopping district by day and a favourite gathering place of restaurants, bars and live music venues by night.
Ottawa also loves a celebration, with a year round calendar of festivals and special events. Its culinary scene is also thriving thanks to awardwinning restaurants, unique eateries, breweries, culinary classes and more. Additionally, its unique neighbourhoods offer distinctive shopping whether it’ s big brands or local labels you seek.
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Getting there: Non-stop flights from the UK to Ottawa take about 8 hours.
Best time to go: Summer brings warm weather and sun-filled days perfect for open-air festivals and sightseeing. Temperatures are cooler in spring and autumn, with only moderate amounts of rain. In winter, the city can see considerable snow and it is cold, but it’ s also perfect for skating the world’ s largest frozen rink!
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Unmissable Ottawa Experiences
Get more out of your stay. Prices are per person. Tours and attractions may not operate year-round.
Rideau Canal Cruise from £ 29
During this 1½ hour cruise discover the richness of the region’ s historical landmarks from on board this 100 % electric vessel. Take in over 30 sites including Dow’ s Lake, City Hall, Ottawa Locks, the University of Ottawa and more.
National Gallery of Canada- Admission from £ 9 NEW
See Canada’ s visual arts treasures at the National Gallery of Canada, home to a rich contemporary Indigenous international art collection as well as import collections of Canadian and European art.
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Historical Highlights Walking Tour from £ 45
Join a knowledgeable guide for a leisurely walk around Ottawa’ s most famous monuments and locations. Along the way learn about the city’ s colourful history, its larger than life characters and graceful architecture.
ByWard Market Food Tour from £ 59
Taste your way through Ottawa’ s most historic neighbourhood and discover ByWard Market’ s key sights during a 2½ hour walking tour. Enjoy 5 food tastings along the way, including a sugary BeaverTail ®, Ottawa’ s iconic pastry.
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