I remember reading an article about a year ago in Walrus magazine that questioned whether what happened in London (bombings of 2005) could happen in our country...The article charged that certain ...
My uncle once told me in around 1990 that the tower in Niagara Falls, Canada houses the legislative of Canada. I live in the New York side of the river and I really want to see your political system ...
2) It has the worlds longest skating rink, the Rideau Canal.
3) It hosts a winter carnival every year.
chinnookwinds
Ottawa Attractions
1. Parliament Hill – stroll the corridors of power and learn about Canadian history. Info: Tel: (613) 996-0896
2. By Ward Market – Canada’s oldest, continuously operating farmers’ market is a charming area with shops and restaurants of all kinds.
Info: Tel: (613) 562-3325
3. Canadian Museum of Civilization – trace Canadian history from the Vikings to the present day.
Info: Tel: (819) 776-7000
4. Rideau Canal – a haven for boaters in the summer, the canal is transformed into the world’s longest skating rink in winter. Info: Tel: (613) 239-5000
6. National Gallery of Canada – home to the world’s largest collection of Canadian art as well as excellent European and American collections. Info: Tel: (613) 990-1985
7. Casino Du Lac-Leamy – Try your luck at the region’s most glamorous entertainment spot. Info: Tel: (819) 772-2100
8. Rideau Centre – 200 fine shops and restaurants right in the downtown core. Info: Tel: (613) 236-6565
9. Canadian War Museum – See stories of heroes and of the human cost of war, both at home and on the battlefield.
Info: Tel: (819) 776-8600
10. Notre-Dame Basilica – Discover Ottawa’s oldest surviving church with over 200 statues surrounding the main altar. Info: Tel: (613) 239-5000.
jeffypuff
A dumb-a*ss prime minister.
A million restaurants (all of them good).
The tulips in the spring.
Goddess of Grammar
-1. I have to disagree that it's known for being the capital of Canada. It IS the capital, but no one knows that!
0. People skating to work on the frozen Rideau Canal.
1. Peter Jennings was from there.
2. Winterlude winter carnival. (About the time everyone else is done with winter and having Carnival Carnivals.)
3. Lots of museums.
4. Beaver tails--they're these sweet flat cake-type things shaped like a beaver tail, covered in sugar and cinnamon. Very good! I think they're the only authentic Ottawa food.
Zebra 3
The top tourist attraction in the area is the casino.
tiffany
All of the above plus:
The Parliament Buildings, the Prime Minister's residence, The National Art Gallery...
jkernichan
Losing to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Play-offs.
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