Ottawa is the capital city of Canada and is located on the Ottawa River. This city is considered the technological and political center of Canada. Originally this area was home to the Algonquin people that traded in lumber and fur. The name "Ottawa" comes from Alqonqion and translates as "to trade". There are many top attractions in the city that should not be missed and several festivals that are unique to Ottawa. It is a great city to learn about the history of Canada.
Parliament Hill is the seat of the federal government in Canada with its buildings sitting on the Hill, overlooking the city. It is possible to take guided tours through the House of Commons, Senate, Peace Tower and public galleries. The stonework of the buildings are quite interesting with bosses, grotesques, gargoyles and other figures carved into the stone. During the summer months it is possible to see the changing of the guard on the front Lawn of Parliament Hill and there is also a Sound and Light show in the evenings.
Each year in the spring Ottawa holds the tulip festival, the largest festival of its kind. In 1945, Princess Juliana of the Netherlands gifted the city thousands of tulips, as the Dutch Royal Family stayed in the city during the World War II. Besides viewing thousands of tulips there are also family activities and entertainments, as well as an international pavilion that showcases culture and food from around the world. The Tulip route will take visitors to all the main tulip sites in the city.
One of the world best collections of civil and military aircraft can be seen at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. The museum is located in a giant aircraft hangar. It holds more than 50 different types of aircraft found all over the world. It is possible to take flying tours of Ottawa from the museum during the summer months, in a 1939 Waco UPF-7 biplane. The museum is located near Rockcliffe Airport.
Byward Market is a popular area for shopping and also was the site of the original farmers market. This is the oldest public market in Canada and started in 1826. Besides fresh produce the market also offers speciality shops, decor, fashion, cafes and night-life. Every year there are several events held at the market including Byward Market Mardi Gras, the Winterlude Stew Cook-Off and the culinary Tastes of ByWard.
Parliament Hill is the seat of the federal government in Canada with its buildings sitting on the Hill, overlooking the city. It is possible to take guided tours through the House of Commons, Senate, Peace Tower and public galleries. The stonework of the buildings are quite interesting with bosses, grotesques, gargoyles and other figures carved into the stone. During the summer months it is possible to see the changing of the guard on the front Lawn of Parliament Hill and there is also a Sound and Light show in the evenings.
Each year in the spring Ottawa holds the tulip festival, the largest festival of its kind. In 1945, Princess Juliana of the Netherlands gifted the city thousands of tulips, as the Dutch Royal Family stayed in the city during the World War II. Besides viewing thousands of tulips there are also family activities and entertainments, as well as an international pavilion that showcases culture and food from around the world. The Tulip route will take visitors to all the main tulip sites in the city.
One of the world best collections of civil and military aircraft can be seen at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. The museum is located in a giant aircraft hangar. It holds more than 50 different types of aircraft found all over the world. It is possible to take flying tours of Ottawa from the museum during the summer months, in a 1939 Waco UPF-7 biplane. The museum is located near Rockcliffe Airport.
Byward Market is a popular area for shopping and also was the site of the original farmers market. This is the oldest public market in Canada and started in 1826. Besides fresh produce the market also offers speciality shops, decor, fashion, cafes and night-life. Every year there are several events held at the market including Byward Market Mardi Gras, the Winterlude Stew Cook-Off and the culinary Tastes of ByWard.
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