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Inside Background
Culture 
Ottawa is blessed with a wide range of cultural venues to offer its visitors...
Last edited: 22 June 2006
Health & Safety 
Generally speaking, Ottawa is a safe city to visit but as with any city, crime...
Last edited: 08 June 2009
History 
Before the European settlers came, the Ottawa region was home to the Algonquin...
Last edited: 24 June 2006
Neighborhoods 
The historic center of Ottawa, which includes the former Bytown, is located...
Last edited: 20 January 2007
Tourist Board Info 
Planning a Trip to Canada’s Capital?  If you want to find an abundance of...
Last edited: 11 December 2008
Weather & When to Go 
Ottawa, located far from either North American coast, is a continental city of...
Last edited: 22 June 2006
Introduction 
Touted as the city by which all capitals should be measured, Ottawa is a...
Last edited: 06 December 2005
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Planes, trains and automobiles!  Most visitors from outside of Eastern...
Last edited: 01 July 2006
Getting Around 
Do I need a car? In short, no, you really don't need a car to explore the main...
Last edited: 10 March 2009
Public Transportation 
In Ottawa, public transportation is available through OC Transpo, and unless...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis Taxi service is plentiful in Ottawa, with numerous taxis often found...
Last edited: 01 July 2006
Motorcoach Trips 
There are several local in the Ottawa - National Capital Region that run...
Last edited: 14 May 2009
Small But Very Easy Airport 
The Ottawa International Airport (airport code YOW) is a very small one, but...
Last edited: 07 January 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
There are many smaller towns near Ottawa within an hour's journey that make for...
Last edited: 27 October 2008
Events & Festivals 
Ottawa is a city of festivals!  Every month throughout the year, Ottawa...
Last edited: 30 October 2008
Family Travel 
Ottawa is considered a wonderful, family oriented city.  The variety of parks...
Last edited: 02 September 2006
Museums & Attractions 
When it comes to museums, there is no shortage in Ottawa.  Some of the more...
Last edited: 20 August 2006
Nightlife 
In a city as large and cosmopolitan as Ottawa, there’s never a shortage of...
Last edited: 17 October 2007
The Performing Arts 
The first place to go to for arts performances in Ottawa is the National Arts...
Last edited: 29 October 2008
Shopping 
For a great shopping experience, start out at the Bank Street Promenade , which...
Last edited: 27 May 2009
Sports & Activities 
If you want to take a break from sightseeing, there are over 170 kilometers...
Last edited: 11 December 2009
Diefenbunker, Canada's Cold War Museum 
Visit one of the most unique tourist attractions in Canada ! Imagine if you...
Last edited: 07 September 2009
Gatineau Park 
Gatineau Park is a 15 minute drive from downtown Ottawa and is not to be...
Last edited: 15 September 2008
Making Necrophiliac - a musical comedy 
 "Making Necrophiliac" is a musical theatre production in Ottawa, Ontario. The...
Last edited: 17 September 2008
Museum of Civilizations 
Fabulous recent building just over the river from Ottawa in Gatineau (10 minute...
Last edited: 19 March 2009
Sightseeing Bus Tours 
Once summer is in the air, the sightseeing buses show up back on the streets...
Last edited: 21 June 2009
Sightseeing Cruises 
Spring is in the air, the ice is off the Rivers and the Sightseeing Cruises are...
Last edited: 21 June 2009
The Ottawa Art Gallery 
Le Salon: Celebrating 35 Years of the Firestone Collection of Canadian Art- 2...
Last edited: 08 August 2008
Whitewater Rafting 
  Located just 1 hour west of the city of Ottawa lies the Rocher-Fendu rapid...
Last edited: 10 December 2009
Bank Street Promenade 
Along with the Rideau Centre, the Byward area and the Sparks Street Mall, this...
Last edited: 19 March 2009
Bate Island 
This small park is located on an island in the Ottawa River that can be...
Last edited: 17 March 2009
ByWard 
This is the general term for the area surrounding the Byward Market and on...
Last edited: 09 March 2009
Confederation Square 
Square/Park near Parliament Hill hosts part of the annual Winterlude as well as...
Last edited: 17 March 2009
GoodLife Fitness Club 
If you are looking for a place to work out while visiting Ottawa, GoodLife...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Laurier House 
Both John A. MacDonald and Wilfrid Laurier resided here.
Last edited: 17 March 2009
National War Memorial 
Large war monument from the WWI era is located between and south of Parliament...
Last edited: 17 March 2009
Peace Tower 
Tall tower located in the front middle of the Center Block building of the...
Last edited: 17 March 2009
Pinhey's Point - Horaceville 
Historic estate /farm built by an early settler in the area.
Last edited: 17 March 2009
Preston Street 
The "Little Italy" section of Ottawa.
Last edited: 17 March 2009
Rideau Carleton Raceway & Casino 
Combines a trotting track, slot casino, and restaurants.  The casino contains...
Last edited: 17 March 2009
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Stables 
The home of the world renowned RCMP Musical Ride is located just a short drive...
Last edited: 27 October 2009
Scotiabank Place 
Arena located in the edge suburb of Kanata is home to the Ottawa Senators...
Last edited: 17 March 2009
Sparks Street Mall 
Outdoor pedestrian mall along about five blocks of Sparks Street, which runs...
Last edited: 17 March 2009
The Glebe 
This fairly upscale neighborhood lies in an area directly south of downtown...
Last edited: 13 April 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
For a long time, Ottawa was a foodie wasteland.  The familiar answer to that...
Last edited: 28 August 2008
Cheap Eats 
If you want to save some money in Ottawa here are a few useful tips.  If you're...
Last edited: 03 September 2009
Dining with a View 
For an overview of the city... Merlot, located on the top floor of the Marriot...
Last edited: 09 July 2006
People-watching 
In Ottawa, the Byward Market and people-watching are synonymous, thanks to the...
Last edited: 19 June 2008
Avant-Garde Bar & Gift Shop 
Feeling like a speak-easy, only from the Soviet Union, Avant-Garde is a small...
Last edited: 15 February 2009
Savana Cafe 
The Savana Café serves fusion cuisine (a mix of Caribbean and South-East Asian...
Last edited: 14 November 2008
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Inside Canada: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Coins/Notes  Canada has both paper money and coins.  There are currently six...
Last edited: 08 November 2009
Crossing the Border 
You can no longer cross the Canada-U.S. border using only a driver's licence...
Last edited: 21 July 2009
Emergencies 
 In case of all fire, police or medical emergencies, call 911 to contact help...
Last edited: 27 May 2006
Important Phrases 
French and English are the official languages of Canada and are most commonly...
Last edited: 31 August 2009
Telephones 
Telephones in Canada work exactly like telephones in the USA, and similarly to...
Last edited: 26 August 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Gratuities are seldom included in Canadian restaurants.  It is...
Last edited: 21 November 2009
Canadian Cuisine 
Canada is a country of immigrants. With the exception of the Aboriginal...
Last edited: 29 May 2007
DWI or DUI - Driving convictions 
Thinking about traveling to Canada? You'd better reconsider if you have been...
Last edited: 08 October 2008
Electricity 
Canada's electrical supply and electrical outlets (sockets, wall plugs) are the...
Last edited: 25 August 2006
Fuel Prices 
In Canada the price of gasoline (petrol) is expressed in Canadian dollars per...
Last edited: 21 December 2008
Holidays in Canada 
Canada's Statutory Holidays  While there are a number of holidays in Canada...
Last edited: 20 January 2009
Metric System 
Canada officially uses the metric system of measurement.  Online Conversion...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Rental Cars 
A car is often the only way to reach the picturesque landscapes for which...
Last edited: 09 November 2009
Taxes 
Goods and Services Tax (GST) This federal tax of 5% is added to almost every...
Last edited: 08 December 2008
Where Should I Go in Canada ? 
Canada is a huge country.  It is; approximately 9,984,670 sq. km / 3,855,103 sq...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
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