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1. Parliament Hill
- Parliament Hill is the iconic symbol of Canada and its federal government.and includes three turn-of-the-century Gothic buildings: the Centre Block,... read more
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- Nile Expert Tip: During the summer (from Victoria Day in late May until Labour Day in early September), head to the Info-Tent...
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2. National Gallery of Canada
Architect Moshe Safdie, famed for his Habitat apartment block and Musée des Beaux-Arts in Montréal, designed a rose-granite crystal palace that...
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3. Byward Market
This traditional farmers' market, established in 1826 by the ubiquitous Colonel John By, is one of Canada's oldest and largest public markets;...
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4. Rideau Canal
- Built between 1827 and 1832 without the aid of power machinery, the Canal is one of Ottawa's oldest landmarks and is both a National Historic Site... read more
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5. Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest
- Every early July, LeBreton Flats Park on the Ottawa River is transformed into the high-energy Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest featuring 12 days of emerging... read more
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6. Paul's Boat Lines
- Cruising the Ottawa River or the Rideau Canal is a relaxing way to take in some of Ottawa's must-see sights. This boat company offers a 90-minute... read more
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7. Canadian Museum of Civilization
Canadian Native architect Douglas Cardinal designed this visually arresting museum rising from the banks of the Ottawa River as though its curvilinear...
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8. Canada Science and Technology Museum
This hands-on science museum is pretty good -- and science-minded kids will probably think it's off the charts. Interactive displays encourage...
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9. Winterlude
- Chase the winter blues away at Winterlude! Winterlude brings Ottawa alive with family-friendly winter activities in the first three weeks of February.... read more
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10. Gatineau Park
- This stunning 361-acre park and nature reserve is a mere 15 minutes away from Parliament Hill in Ottawa. It is a fine example of Canada's stunning... read more
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The Best of NileGuide
- If you're visiting Ottawa for the first time, you will probably find that there are more things to do than you will have time for. You can't skip Parliament Hill, as it is a symbol of Canada and is a fascinating place. But there's much more to Ottawa than politics. Check out the art collection at the stunning National Gallery of Canada, browse for food and fashions in the historic Byward Market, and explore the Rideau Canal by boat or on skates. You can also explore one of our many museums, particularly the Canadian Museum of Civilization or the Canada Science and Technology Museum. Or check out one of our seasonal festivals. For example Winterlude is the most fun you can have in Ottawa in February, while the Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest is a popular summertime blues celebration. Nature lovers will appreciate Gatineau Park, a wonderful place for hiking or driving, particularly in the autumn. Just don't forget to check the weather before making a decision about what things to do: temperatures swing from sweltering in summer to bone chilling in winter.
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