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Resources
• Rideau Canal,
Ottawa, Ontario >
rideau-info.com
• Canadian War
Museum, Ottawa, Ontairo >
war museum.ca
• Parliament Hill,
Ottawa, Ontairo >
tour ottawa.org
• Byward Market,
Ottawa, Ontairo >
byward-market.com
• National Gallery
of Canada, Ottawa, Ontairo >
national.gallery.ca
• Dows Lake Pavilion,
Otawa, Ontario
• Canadian Museum of
Civilization, Ottawa, Ontairo >
civilization.ca
• Canadian Museum of
Nature, Ottawa, Ontairo >
nature.ca
• Gatineau Park,
Ottawa, Ontairo
• Bytown Museum,
Ottawa, Ontario
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Little
Known Ottawa Tourist Attractions
Canada's
Capital Off the Beaten Path Sights
Ottawa
Canada Tour Tidbits
Author:
Carl Chesal
Touring visitors around Ottawa is one of those pleasures that just
gets better and better as you uncover more intricate history,
attractions and unique sights. The Capital City of Canada, Ottawa,
could also be dubbed 'The Museum Capital of Canada'. With over 13
major museums, a dozen government attractions, and an extensive Art
Gallery, there is something to satisfy every curiosity, every
history buff, every art connoisseur and every entertainment taste.
You could literally spend months touring this Museum Gem of Canada.
Chatting with the local guides, Members of Parliament (MPs),
security persons and even Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has
uncovered a few 'off the beaten path' attraction anomalies that add
to the intrigue and beauty of the Canada's National Capital Region.
1)The Acoustic Anomaly of the Baldwin-LaFontaine Statue on
Parliament Hill. Tucked to the right and behind the main Parliament
building, up behind the statue of Queen Elizabeth II sitting on a
horse. Robert Baldwin and Louis LaFontaine established responsible
government in Canada with the 1841 reunion of Upper and Lower
Canada. Stand front and center and face this monument that looks
like a mini stage. Speak in a normal voice and listen.. The sound
has the natural acoustic amplification qualities like those of a
mini Red Rocks Colorado amphitheater. Don't leave yet! Sit two
people opposite each other; one at the extreme right and one at the
extreme left edges of the 'stage'. Have the two whisper a
conversation back and forth. WOW!
2)The Cat Sanctuary on Parliament Hill is to the left of the main
Parliament building. For over 18 years and counting, volunteers have
fed the 26 plus colony of stray cats. Formality and compassion in
harmony. You can't get any more Canadian than that, eh!
3)Drive along Sussex Drive from Rideau Street and continue through
the round-about at 24 Sussex and Rideau Hall (across the street) on
up to the RCMP Musical Ride Training Facility. You might even get to
feed the horses through the fence! On the return drive enjoy the
Ottawa River look-off, zip up into Rockcliffe Park to see Embassies,
Ambassadors' Homes and homes of the Ottawa elite. Park near Rideau
Hall, walk its beautiful gardens and capture the Changing of the
Guard.
4)No trip to Ottawa is complete with out a drive up into Gatineau
Park, a short drive to an entrance just over one of the 5 bridges
between the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. This park is a mecca
for mountain bikers. On one excursion we watched a black bear eating
by the side of road just a short distance inside this park. Drive
right up to the Champlain Look-off, which overlooks the Ottawa
Valley and Ottawa River. Gatineau Park is on the edge of the
Canadian Shield. An incredible site any time, but particularly a
perfect place in the Autumn. You might be lucky enough to view the
excitement of hang gliders or para-gliders against this pristine
valley backdrop. Oh! You must exit the park through Chelsea so you
can enjoy the homemade ice cream and waffle cones of La Cigale.
5)Bicycle along the miles and miles of pathways throughout the
National Capital region. And if that is not enough, every summer
Sunday morning, sections of the River Parkway are blocked to regular
automobile traffic for your biking, walking and running pleasure.
Ottawans are serious cyclists - even through the cold and snowy
winters!
6)Early September (Labour Day Weekend) is the time to catch the fun
and color of the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival. Since 1988, this
annual festival has been attracting huge crowds and hundreds of
balloons. To view these Aerial Art Flotilla drifting over the Ottawa
River and the Peace Tower of the Parliament Buildings is a
photographers delight. Just listen to that distinctive deep
'whooshing' sound as they ignite the burners.
Most of Ottawa can be enjoyed with a walking tour. But treat
yourself to one of the river or canal boat tours, bus tours or hop
aboard the old Wakefield stream train for a step back in time.
Nature. History. Geology. Outdoor Activities. Politics. Animals.
Take a little time to enjoy Ottawa's other amenities.
And what does Ottawa offer during those cold Winter months? That's
another story for another day.
About the
Author:
Carl
Chesal's years of experience in Business and Channel Development,
Training, Internet Marketing and Photography is highlighted at the
Bizfare Enterprise
website. Carl with wife, Janet, also operate a number of e-commerce
web-sites:
MyLeatherExpressions.com,
CoolComfortWear.com,
PewterExpressions.com,
HomeAndBodyHowTo.com,
ExqusiteJewelryDesigns.com
Things To Do and See in Ottawa
Rideau Canal, Ottawa
One of the oldest landmarks in Ottawa, this canal is filled with
boats
in
the summer and becomes the "World's Longest Skating Rink" in the
winter.
Attraction type: Lake; Waterway; River; Trail
Canadian War
Museum, Ottawa
The Canadian War Museum presents Canada's rich military history
from
earliest times to the present day, featuring the viewpoints of the
people
who lived
it, both at home and on the world stage. Located in a spectacular
new
building in downtown Ottawa, the Museum is a must-see attraction.
Attraction type: History museum; Military museum
Parliament Hill,
Ottawa
Three Gothic Revival-style buildings, located on a 170-foot bluff
overlooking
the Ottawa
River, house the offices of the members of Parliament, the House
of Commons
and the Senate. Free guided tours delve into Canadian history
and
explain the workings of the political system.
Attraction type: Historic site; Historic walking area; Government
building; Lookout
Byward Market,
Ottawa
This traditional farmers' market surrounds a two-floor building of
boutiques
and
features some fine restaurants as well as numerous places to grab
a
snack or a glass of wine or beer.
Attraction type: Flea/street market; Specialty shop
National Gallery
of Canada, Ottawa
Dating back to 1880, this visual arts museum holds in trust a
collection
of
European and Canadian paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings and
photos.
Attraction type: Art museum; Art gallery; History museum
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