About Ottawa
Ottawa, the modern and cosmopolitan capital of Canada, takes its name
from the Algonquin Indian tribe, the Odawa. It is a metropolitan area
of about one million people and is located at the confluence of the
Ottawa, Rideau, Gatineau rivers and the historic
Rideau canal.
It is a city of parks, pleasant driveways with bicycle paths, cross-country
skiing (in the winter), and of flowers (especially tulips in May). The
Parliament buildings
stand on a cliff-top overlooking the Ottawa river;
highlights here include the "Changing of the Guard" at 10 am and the "Light
and Sound" show in the evenings. Canada's capital boasts one of the finest
collections of cultural attractions in the world and no visit would be
complete without a visit to at least some of them. Twelve national museums,
the best in English and French theaters, the NAC (National Arts Center)
orchestra, are among the world's finest. Other attractions include
the Supreme Court and the National Library. The city is well-known for
its lovely drives beside the river, canal and north into the Gatineau
Hills. Much of the Gatineau Park (34 miles NW of Ottawa) is wilderness
but parts are devoted to outdoor recreation, including camping, swimming,
fishing, and hiking. August in Ottawa is warm (average 25C or 77F) and
sunny with cooler evenings and occasional rain possible.
Click here to find out more about Ottawa
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