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MosAika

111 Wellington Street | Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario ON K1A, Canada
1-800-465-1867
Ranked #4 of 98 attractions in Ottawa
4.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Type: Performances
Traveller Description: MosAika - “ Canada through the eyes of its people” Is the latest version (launched Summer 2010) of the Government of Canada / National Capital... more »
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Ottawa, Canada
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Grab a warm sweater, a sheet/blanket to sit on and grab a seat anywhere on the lawns of the beautiful Parliament of Canada, in Ottawa to enjoy the Mosaika show in the fall. A must see if you're here around that time. And its free! Just one request pls-Stay silent during the show. Its very irritating when people are chatting... More

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Ottawa, Canada
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012
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I've seen the show in 2010, and in 2011. Wow! Both times really liked it and was impressed. More

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Ottawa, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012
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So cool to watch a relatively flat building look like the windows are drawers opening and shutting. More

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Ottawa, Ontario
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012
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Every summer, there is usually a sound and light show on Parliament Hill that lasts approximately 30 minutes and, in that time, attempts to present a snapshot of Canada's history and diversity. In previous years, the shows were quite poor, both in terms of production quality and content. I always had the impression that tourists walked away with a grossly... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
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First of all...Free! Just very unique...a visual and musical show played on our parliament building! Very high quality...and educational too. More

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Ottawa, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012
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Recommended for all! Both Ottawa residents and tourists will enjoy this multi-media portrayal of our history and politics. More

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Ottawa, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012
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Excellent sound and light entertainment, crisp and well produced. More

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Ottawa, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011
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I brought my mother and my 6-year-old son to Mosaika this past summer. My mother was visiting from Vancouver and was looking for any type of tourist activities that Ottawa could offer, and I knew this one would impress. First of all, the show itself is absolutely beautiful. It is just the right length, is bilingual, and will appeal to... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011
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You don't have to be a Canadian to enjoy this extraordinary 30 minute sound and light show. Steeped in Canadian history, geography, music and folklore and recorded using both official langauges (English and French), the images are projected on one of Canada's most beautiful and signifcantly historic buildings: the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings, Even if you could not... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
185 helpful votes 185 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011
3
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After visiting Parliament Hill during the daytime, this is the 2nd most important stop on the tourist visit of Ottawa. I've travelled extensively visiting many of the world's capitals, and have never seen anything like this. Very creative, very entertaining and spectacular light show that is projected onto the front of Parliament's Centre Block/Peace Tower. Recounts the history of Canada... More

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