Sights


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Canada's Capital Region is an exciting blend of old and new. The green roofs of the historic Parliament Buildings complement the bold architecture of our museums and galleries. Walking paths and colourful flowers border scenic waterways. Festivals and ceremonies fill parks and streets with people and music. Sports, live performances, shopping, and elegant dining make it a great place to visit.


Photo by Brian Lacoy

There's plenty to do here, all year round. Tulips and special events greet the beginning of spring. In summer, you can watch red-uniformed soldiers march to Parliament Hill for the Changing of the Guard, or relax at one of Ottawa's many outdoor music festivals. In autumn, brilliant fall colours in Gatineau Park will take your breath away. And in winter, you can skate on the Rideau Canal, the world's longest rink.

Our Inn is located in Downtown Ottawa, within a comfortable walking distance of most of these major tourist attractions, and is on a bus line for those sites just beyond. There are theatres and many fine restaurants in the area.



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General Information

The Ottawa Kiosk
Frequently Asked Questions about Ottawa

Parliament Hill
Royal Canadian Mint

The Gay Scene - GayOttawa.com
Capital Xtra
Index - Ottawa's Gay and Lesbian Business Directory
GLBTQ Community Centre Inititative

Ottawa University
Carleton University

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Enterntainment

Casino du Lac Leamy, Gatineau (Hull)
Council for the Arts in Ottawa
Great Canadian Theatre Company
National Arts Center
Ottawa Little Theatre
Ottawa Lynx Baseball Club
Ottawa Senators (The)
Opera Lyra Ottawa
Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra

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Festivals and Annual Events

Canadian Tulip Festival
Capital City Beer Festival
Central Canada Exhibition
Children's Festival de la jeunesse
Cisco Systems Bluesfest
CKCU Ottawa Folk Festival
Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival
National Capital Dragon Boat Race Festival
Ottawa Fringe Festival
Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival
Ottawa International Jazz Festival
Pride Festival
Strings of the Future Festival
Unisong
Urban Music Festival
Canada Day - events and information
Christmas Lights Across Canada
H.O.P.E. Beach Volleyball Tournament
Winterlude

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Museums

Bank of Canada Currency Museum
Canada Agriculture Museum
Canadial Museum of Civilization
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography
Canadian Nature Museum
Canadian War Museum
Canadian Aviation Museum
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Diefenbunker - Canada's Cold War Museum
National Archives

Galleries

Carleton University Art Gallery
National Gallery of Canada




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Shopping

ByWard Market
Downtown Rideau
Ottawa Shopping Centres
Sparks Street Mall