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Ottawa weather essentials

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59°F 15°C
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Aug
76°F 24°C
57°F 13°C
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Sep
68°F 20°C
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52°F 11°C
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28°F -2°C
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Sunday
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55°F 12°C
Monday
13 Jul
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66°F 18°C
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Rideau Canal
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 131 attractions in Ottawa

One of the oldest landmarks in Ottawa, this canal is filled with boats in the summer and becomes the "World's Longest Skating Rink" in the winter.

Attraction type: Waterway; River; Lake; Trail; Historic site
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Parliament Hill
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 131 attractions in Ottawa

Three Gothic Revival-style buildings, located on a 170-foot bluff overlooking the Ottawa River, house the offices of the members of Parliament, the House of Commons and the Senate. Free guided tours delve into Canadian history and explain the workings of the political system.

Attraction type: Historic site; Historic walking area; Government building; Lookout
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Lusk Caverns
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 131 attractions in Ottawa
Attraction type: Cavern/cave
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Nepean Point
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #24 of 131 attractions in Ottawa

Lookout offering a beautiful view of the city and a commemorative statue of Canada's founder, Samuel de Champlain.

Attraction type: Lookout
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Hog's Back Falls
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #53 of 131 attractions in Ottawa

Beautiful 60-foot waterfall where the Rideau River and Rideau Canal part.

Attraction type: Waterfall
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Rideau Falls
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #58 of 131 attractions in Ottawa

Picturesque waterfall that is especially pretty when lit up at night.

Attraction type: Waterfall
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