Guidebook for Ottawa
Sightseeing
Free tours of the Mint are available however, they do not give out samples!! :(
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Royal Canadian Mint
320 Sussex DrFree tours of the Mint are available however, they do not give out samples!! :(
If you want to learn about the history of Canada, this is the place. Also, this is the best place to get a great photo of Parliament Hill.
There is a children's museum here that is second to none.
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Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue LaurierIf you want to learn about the history of Canada, this is the place. Also, this is the best place to get a great photo of Parliament Hill.
There is a children's museum here that is second to none.
In summer, take a boat tour of the canal.
In winter, slap on your skates and do all 15km.
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Rideau Canal National Historic Site
1 Second AvenueIn summer, take a boat tour of the canal.
In winter, slap on your skates and do all 15km.
This is great museum and there is even a place to see actual jeeps and tanks and war vehicles which is a big hit with the boys (young and old).
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Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy PlThis is great museum and there is even a place to see actual jeeps and tanks and war vehicles which is a big hit with the boys (young and old).
Canada Day (July 1) in Ottawa is a great experience - family friendly activities all day and a spectacular fireworks show at night.
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Wellington Street
Wellington StreetCanada Day (July 1) in Ottawa is a great experience - family friendly activities all day and a spectacular fireworks show at night.
Food Scene
During the summer months, this is an open air market. At all times of the year, there are restaurants to appeal to any taste. You must have a Beavertail when you visit the market.
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ByWard Market
During the summer months, this is an open air market. At all times of the year, there are restaurants to appeal to any taste. You must have a Beavertail when you visit the market.
Everything Else
A wonderful beach just 4.5 km from here. You can swim, play in the sand or canoe/kayak over to Quebec.
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Petrie Island Park
727 Trim RdA wonderful beach just 4.5 km from here. You can swim, play in the sand or canoe/kayak over to Quebec.
International fireworks competition in August is a must but you have to buy tickets ahead of time.
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Casino du Lac Leamy
1 Bd du CasinoInternational fireworks competition in August is a must but you have to buy tickets ahead of time.
About 30 minutes from here and a great activity for a hot summer day after seeing the sites in town.
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Calypso Theme Waterpark
2015 Calypso StAbout 30 minutes from here and a great activity for a hot summer day after seeing the sites in town.
Arts & Culture
Shenkman Arts Centre
245 Centrum BlvdLess than 2 km away.