Discover Ottawa, Canada's Capital
Ottawa, Canada's Capital, sits on the border of the province of Ontario in central Canada. The Capital Region stretches out on both sides of the Ottawa River to include parts of two Canadian provinces — Quebec (to the north) and Ontario (to the south). Canada's Capital contains two major cities (Ottawa and Gatineau) and has two official languages (French and English). More than a million people live in today's Capital Region (1,081 million in the year 2000).
Dining
Ottawa has a varied selection of restaurants from fine international cuisine to casual dining experiences in one of Ottawa's many bistros and cafés. Below are some links to help you locate some restaurants you may want to try while you are here.
WHERE Magazine Restaurant Guide
Ottawafood.com
Entertainment
Ottawa has a very active nightlife, presenting a wide range of entertainment options.
Rideau Carleton Raceway and Slots
Movie Listings
National Arts Centre (Theatre, Orchestra, Dance, Variety)
Casino du Lac-Leamy
Shopping
For those who love shopping, Ottawa offers malls of all sizes, as well as vibrant neighbourhood retail districts. The ByWard Market, Downtown Rideau, Vanier and Somerset Village each offer a unique ambience and a distinctive shopping experience. Check out the list below:
Attractions
Below you will be able to find detailed information on some of the more prominent permanent attractions within Ottawa.
The National Gallery of Canada
The National Arts Centre
The Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography
The Canada Agriculture Museum
The Canadian Museum of Civilization
The Canadian Museum of Nature
The Canadian War Museum
The Currency Museum
The Canada Aviation Museum
The Library and Archives of Canada
The Canada Science and Technology Museum
Tourism Web Sites
City of Ottawa
www.ottawa.ca/visitors/index_en.html
Ottawa Tourism
www.tourismeottawa.ca
Canada's Capital
www.canadascapital.gc.ca
City of Gatineau
www.ville.gatineau.qc.ca
Outaouais Tourism
www.tourisme-outaouais.ca
Festivals in the Ottawa Region
www.ottawa-festivals.com
