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Descriptions of Ottawa read like an appealing dating profile: dynamic, gregarious, bilingual, likes kids and long walks along the river. In person, the attractive capital fits the bill.
Ottawa
Allow plenty of time to experience this high-tech, must-see museum across the river, in Hull, QuĆ©bec. Documenting the history of Canada through a range ofā¦
Ottawa
The National Gallery is a work of art in itself: its striking ensemble of pink granite and glass spires echoes the ornate copper-topped towers of theā¦
Ottawa
Fascinating displays twist through the labyrinthine interior of this sculpture-like, modern museum, tracing Canada's military history with the nation'sā¦
Ottawa
Vast, yawning archways, copper-topped turrets and Gothic-Revival gargoyles dominate the facade of the stunning lime-and-sandstone parliament buildingsā¦
Ottawa
This imposing baronial building houses one of the world's best natural history collections, which the vast museum brings to life with modern andā¦
Ottawa
Home of the Governor General, Rideau Hall was built in the 1830s with grand additions made by successive governors. There are free 45-minute walking toursā¦
Canada Agriculture & Food Museum
Ottawa
Nope, the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum isnāt about the history of the pitchfork ā itās a fascinating experimental farm. The government-ownedā¦
Ottawa
While the name sounds like Disney's newest attraction starring chipper red-jacketed policemen, the Musical Ride Centre is actually the stage where theā¦
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