Ottawa Travel Guide
Ottawa is considered as the best destination to go and is called as the most beautiful capitals in the world. It ranges from beautiful city attractions and the center of visual and performing arts, museums, galleries and is the small charming city with spectacular parks, wilderness areas and fun loving people with easy going lifestyle.
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. This city is located along the Ontario side of the Ottawa River and opposite to Gatineau, Quebec. It is basically a home to world’s cultures and also the growing the high tech business sector.
Talking about the sight seeing attractions we see number of hot spots to spend the vacation full of excitement and pleasure.
- Along the River Ottawa you will see the gothic buildings with steep spires and tower.
- The famous Rideau Canal is a calm waterway for the canoes and canal boats in summers. This city also celebrates the world’s Tulip festival a special reason for the families, school going kids and even politicians to visit the museums and gardens.
- Another famous place to go is the Canadian Museum of Civilization to explore 1000 years of Canadian history and know about the ancient wars. National Gallery is the country’s finest art and culture collections having the monstrous bronze and steel structures. It is a famous architectural attraction with its outstanding glass towers, spacious galleries, calm courtyards and gardens.
- For the different fun do not miss the Stray Cats of the Hill which is an open condo for the cats to give the cats food and protection.
- Other key attractions include Canada Agriculture Museum is the working farm where you can view the farm animals reflecting the country cultures and traditions. It offers various activities for children and rides in a horse-drawn wagon.
- Gatineau Park is famous for hiking and snowshoeing activities to enhance the pleasure and charm.
- This city is full of nightlife activities and sees people enjoying in the bars. The famous ones are The Heart and Crown club and Grace O’Malley’s Pub with the live music being played.
- Other night clubs include Caliente Latin Night Club and The Mercury Lounge which are the true soul club drawing the jazz and blues crowd.
- The music live club is played at Barrymore’s and you can also enjoy at the Fat Tuesdays to enjoy listening to the pianos.
- There are various hot and happening shopping centers such as Bayshore Shopping Centre and Spark Street Malls. Mrs. Tiggly Winkles is the well known toy store and you can also have a great time at the Place d’Orleans and St Laurent Centre having good restaurants, cinema halls and other stores.
Traveling to Ottawa means that you are in the loveliest capital to go and have fun and relaxation in its welcoming environment which is full of freestyle people and interesting attractions.